Kang Mi-na Stars in Netflix’s First YA Horror Series ‘Girigo,’ Addresses Absence from I.O.I 10th Anniversary

<article> Kang Mi-na will star in the upcoming Netflix original series *Girigo*, the platform's inaugural Korean Young Adult (YA) horror production. At a press conference on April 21, 2026, the actress also addressed her absence from the I.O.I 10th anniversary reunion, citing her filming schedule and commitment to her acting career.

Key Facts

• Girigo is an 8-episode series directed by Park Yun-seo, known for his work on Moving and Kingdom Season 2.
• The plot centers on high school students entangled in a curse involving a mysterious app that grants wishes in exchange for a user's name and "four pillars of destiny."
• Kang Mi-na plays Lim Na-ri, a skeptical student from a wealthy family who doubts the app's supernatural powers.
• Director Park Yun-seo cast Kang after observing a new dimension to her acting that diverged from her established image.
• Kang Mi-na apologized to fans for missing I.O.I’s milestone project due to pre-existing filming commitments.

Key Terms

• Girigo: The mysterious wish-granting app driving the series plot; also referred to as Kirigo or Girilgo.
• YA (Young Adult) Horror: A genre featuring teenage protagonists facing supernatural themes; this marks Netflix's first Korean production in the category.
• Four Pillars of Destiny: A traditional fortune-telling method based on birth year, month, day, and hour.

Key Quote

"I was really disappointed that I couldn't participate in the 10th anniversary project. However, I believe that focusing on my previously scheduled acting activities was the best decision." — Kang Mi-na

Next

• Girigo will be released globally on Netflix on April 24, 2026.
• Kang Mi-na will continue her focus on acting and requested fan support for her future roles.

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