Ahn Young-mi (Korean안영미; Hanja安英美, born November 5, 1983), is a South Korean comedian. She made her debut in KBS' Gag Concert 19th class in 2004 and is best known for her provocative wit. In 2018, she joined the comedy-girl group Celeb Five. Young-mi is also known as the first female MC of the South Korean talk show, Radio Star since 2019.

Ahn Young-mi
Born (1983-11-05) November 5, 1983 (age 41)
Wonju, Gangwon, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Years active2004–present
Agents
SpouseUnknown (m. 2020)[3][note 1]
Children1
Comedy career
MediumStand-up, television
Years active2004–present
Genres
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–present
Member ofCeleb Five
Korean name
Hangul
안영미
Hanja
Revised RomanizationAn Yeong-mi
McCune–ReischauerAn Yŏng-mi

Personal life

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In January 2023, Ahn's agency confirmed that she was pregnant with her first child and was due in July 2023.[6] Ahn gave birth to a son on July 4, 2023.[7]

Philanthropy

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On August 17, 2022, Ahn made an anonymous donation to help those affected by the 2022 South Korean floods through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association.[8]

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 Reply 1997 Sechs Kies fanclub president Ep. 10 guest role
2013 I Can Hear Your Voice Shop customer Ep. 16 guest role
2014 Be Arrogant Dongdaemun merchant guest role
2015 Kill Me, Heal Me Fortunteller Ep. 13 guest role
2015 Eating Existence Yoo Yang
2018 I Picked Up a Star on the Road Joon Hyuk's Fan Ep. 14 guest role
2018 Tale of Fairy Jo Bong-dae
2021 Yumi's Cells Naughty cell voice

Television show

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Web shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Celeb Five : Behind the Curtain Cast Member with Celeb Five Member [12]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2016 tvN10 Awards Best Comedienne Comedy Big League Won
2018 18th MBC Entertainment Awards Rookie of the Year – Radio (with Choi Wook) Ahn Young-mi, Choi Wook's Eheradio Won [13]
2019 19th MBC Entertainment Awards Excellence Award in Music/Talk Category (Female) Radio Star Won [14]
2020 56th Baeksang Arts Awards Best Female Variety Performer Radio Star Nominated
20th MBC Entertainment Awards Popularity Award Radio Star Won
2021 21st MBC Entertainment Awards Excellence Award (Radio Category) Muzie and Ahn Youngmi's Two O'Clock Date Radio Won
2022 2022 MBC Entertainment Awards Top Excellence Award, Variety Category - Female Radio Star Won [15]

State honors

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Name of country, year given, and name of honor
Country Year Honor Ref.
South Korea[note 2] 2021 Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation [19]

Notes

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  1. ^ Young-mi and her non-showbiz husband (sometimes called 깍쟁이 왕자님 [kkakjaengi wangja-nim] or "miser prince" by Young-mi in referring to him in shows), registered their marriage on the 28th of February 2020 at Yongsan District.[4] However, due to the circumstances brought by the pandemic, the two are yet to hold a wedding ceremony. Young-mi met her husband during Sunny's MBC FM4U radio show, Sunny's FM Date, back in 2015.[5]
  2. ^ Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[16][17] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[18]

References

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  1. ^ Kang, Kyung-yoon (1 July 2020). "안영미, YG 떠나서 송은이 품으로…셀럽파이브 다 뭉쳤다". SBS NEWS (in Korean). Seoul Broadcasting System. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  2. ^ Moon, Ji-yeon (1 July 2020). "안영미, 송은이 품으로..미디어랩 시소와 전속계약". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Chosun Media. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  3. ^ Kim, Tae-young (4 July 2020). "개그우먼 안영미, 결혼 발표 "2월에 이미 혼인신고..남편과 4개월째 생이별 중". News Inside (in Korean). [News Inside]. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  4. ^ Kim, Tae-young (4 July 2020). "개그우먼 안영미, 결혼 발표 "2월에 이미 혼인신고..남편과 4개월째 생이별 중". News Inside (in Korean). [News Inside]. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  5. ^ Kim, Ha-yeon (25 May 2018). "'해피투게더3' 안영미, 남자친구는 써니 라디오에 사연 보내던 청취자…'관심 UP'". TopStarNews (in Korean). Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  6. ^ Ahn So-yoon (January 5, 2023). "[종합] "♥깍쟁이 왕자님 고마워"…안영미, 최우수상 수상→결혼 3년 만에 임신 '겹경사" [[Comprehensive] "Thank you ♥ Prince of Mischief"... Ahn Young-mi, Grand Prize → Pregnancy after 3 years of marriage 'double celebration] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Lee Da-won (July 6, 2023). "[단독] 안영미, 엄마 됐다…건강하게 출산" [[Exclusive] Ahn Young-mi, became a mother... give birth healthy] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved July 6, 2023 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Ahn Tae-hyun (August 17, 2022). "안영미, 호우 피해 극복 위해 기부금 전달…성금 규모는 비공개" [Ahn Young-mi, donated donations to overcome heavy rain damage... The amount of the donation is not disclosed.] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved August 17, 2022 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Lee Jeong-hyeon (June 17, 2021). "손담비·소이현·안영미·곽정은, '언니가 쏜다!' MC". Naver (in Korean). Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  10. ^ Kim Hye-jeong (March 6, 2022). "송은이→김신영 셀럽파이브, 31일 '차트 시스터즈' MC 도전" [Song Eun-i → Kim Shin-young Celeb Five, 'Chart Sisters' MC challenge on the 31st] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved March 6, 2022 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Yoon Hyo-jeong (November 15, 2022). "데프콘 '나는솔로' PD 새 예능 '효자촌' MC 확정…안영미·양치승 함께" [Defcon's 'I'm Solo' PD Confirmed MC for New Variety 'Hyoja Village'... With Ahn Young-mi and Yang Chi-seung]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved November 15, 2022 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Choi Yu-na (March 10, 2022). "송은이→김신영 뭉친 '셀럽은 회의중', 4월 1일 공개 확정" [Song Eun-i → Kim Shin-young's 'Celebrity Meeting' confirmed to be released on April 1st] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved March 10, 2022 – via Naver.
  13. ^ "박나래, 첫 대상에 눈물 "받고 싶었다"…'나혼자산다' 8관왕 [MBC 연예대상](종합)". Nate News (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-12-30.
  14. ^ "박나래, 첫 대상에 눈물 "받고 싶었다"…'나혼자산다' 8관왕 [MBC 연예대상](종합)". Nate News (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-12-30.
  15. ^ Cha Sang-yeop (December 30, 2022). "MBC연예대상' 전현무 대상… '나혼산' 올해의 예능프로그램(종합)" ['MBC Entertainment Awards' Jeon Hyun-moo Grand Prize... 'Nahonsan' Entertainment Program of the Year (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). Money S. Retrieved December 30, 2022 – via Naver.
  16. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (October 18, 2018). "BTS, Red Velvet win at Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  17. ^ Yeo, Yer-im (October 25, 2018). "BTS gets award upon their return home". Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2021 – via Korea JoongAng Daily.
  18. ^ Lee, Sang-won (October 25, 2016). "Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards announces winners". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  19. ^ Jo Eun-mi (October 28, 2021). "'2021년 대한민국 대중문화예술상' 오늘(28일) 개최..윤여정, 금관문화훈장 수훈" ['2021 Republic of Korea Popular Culture and Arts Award' held today (28th)..Yeojeong Yoon, awarded with the Order of Cultural Merit] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved October 28, 2021 – via Naver.
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