Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1991-09-14
- Born Place: Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea
Also Known As:
나나, Im Jin-ah, Im Jin Ah, 임진아, 林珍娜, 林珍儿, ナナ, 林珍兒
Nana
Im Jin-ah, professionally known as Nana, is a highly acclaimed South Korean singer, actress, and model. Born on September 14, 1991, in Cheongju, South Korea, she first rose to prominence as a member of the popular K-pop girl group After School, which she joined in 2009. She was also part of its successful sub-units, Orange Caramel and A.S. Red, showcasing her vibrant and versatile performance skills.Beyond her musical career, Nana has established herself as a formidable actress. She made her acting debut in the Chinese television drama "Love Weaves Through a Millennium" (2015). Her breakthrough role in South Korea came with the legal drama "The Good Wife" (2016), which earned her critical praise. Since then, she has consistently delivered strong performances in various television series such as "Kill It" (2019), "Justice" (2019), "Into the Ring" (2020), "Oh! Master" (2021), "Glitch" (2022), "Mask Girl" (2023), and "My Man is Cupid" (2023).Nana has also made her mark in films, with notable appearances in "The Swindlers" (2017) and "Confession" (2022). She is part of the star-studded cast of the highly anticipated film "Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy" (2025), where she plays the character Jung Hee-won. Her talent has been recognized with several awards, including "Excellent Actress" accolades at the KBS Drama Awards for her roles in "Justice" and "Memorials." Beyond her professional achievements, Nana is also widely regarded as a fashion icon and has consistently been ranked among the most beautiful faces in the world.
