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My Take
Nana is one of those rare K-pop graduates who actually made the leap to being taken seriously as an actress, and I find that genuinely impressive. Her days with After School and Orange Caramel gave her a strong foundation — those groups had real style and personality, not just choreography — but what she built afterward is what makes her interesting to me. She's consistently ranked among the most beautiful faces in the world by various publications, yet she's leaned into gritty, challenging roles in Korean dramas and films rather than coasting on her looks. Standing 171 cm tall with a model-level presence, she was always going to get attention, but she's been smart about turning that attention into a real acting career. I respect the hustle.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nana
- Name (Japanese)
- ナナ
- Reading
- なな
- Born
- September 14, 1991 (age 34)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
- Origin
- Cheongju, South Korea
- Height
- 171 cm
- Occupation
- singer / actor / model
2. Background
- High school
- Ochang High School
- University
- Seoul Arts College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nana born?
Born September 14, 1991 (age 34).
Where is Nana from?
Nana is from Cheongju, South Korea.
What does Nana do?
Nana works as singer, actor, model.
How tall is Nana?
Nana is 171 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.