# Kang Mina Opens Up About “If Wishes Could Kill,” Seo In Guk’s 4-Word Pep Talk, and a Decade of Loving Acting

URL: https://technosports.co.in/kang-mina-opens-if-wishes-could-kill-seo-in-guks-4/  
Published: 2026-04-29  
Updated: 2026-04-29  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Ten years into her career, **Kang Mina** is still discovering new things about herself — and the rest of us are better off for it. In a fresh interview and pictorial for *Singles* magazine, the idol-turned-actress opened up about her Netflix horror series **“If Wishes Could Kill,”** her fears going into the role, and how **Seo In Guk** gave her exactly the reassurance she needed — in just four words.

## If Wishes Could Kill: Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Actress | Kang Mina |
| Recent Drama | If Wishes Could Kill (Netflix) |
| Character | Na Ri (popular high school student) |
| Upcoming Drama | See You at Work Tomorrow! (also known as Back to Work!) |
| Co-star (Upcoming) | Seo In Guk |
| Career Milestone | Approaching 10th debut anniversary |

## On “If Wishes Could Kill” and Her Fear of Being “Too Evil”

Kang Mina plays Na Ri in the Netflix horror series — a beautiful, popular high school student who carries, as she describes it, both the innocence and the fear of an 18-year-old. But after post-production wrapped, she got an unexpected note from the director: Na Ri had come across looking far more evil than intended. Her honest reaction? She was worried.

To prepare for the role, she immersed herself entirely in horror films and dramas ahead of filming. She also practiced the precise physical control required for intense close-up scenes — lying still and moving only her eyes and lips while filming herself on camera. That kind of quiet, dedicated preparation says everything about where she is as a performer.

![If Wishes Could Kill](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/iffwfwf-768x1024.jpg)

## Seo In Guk’s 4-Word Response That Said It All

When Kang Mina was first cast in “If Wishes Could Kill,” she turned to her **Café Minamdang** and **Twelve** co-star Seo In Guk to share her anxieties about the role. His response was brief, direct, and apparently more powerful than any lengthy pep talk could have been.

He simply told her: **“Do a good job. Congratulations.”**

Kang Mina recalled that those few words gave her more strength than a long-winded answer ever could. It’s the kind of off-screen dynamic that makes the news of their upcoming reunion in **“See You at Work Tomorrow!”** — an office romance drama — that much more exciting for fans.

For more updates on Kang Mina’s upcoming drama with Seo In Guk, [keep checking TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

## A Decade In, and Still Falling in Love with Acting

Kang Mina’s self-awareness in this interview is genuinely refreshing. She reflected on realising, almost by surprise, how much she loves what she does — noting that she naturally becomes more talkative when discussing her characters and roles. For someone approaching her **10-year debut anniversary**, that level of genuine enthusiasm is rare.

Off-set, she’s been enjoying simple pleasures — walking her dogs and stopping at every new bakery she spots. Her latest discovery: sourdough bread. Relatable, grounded, and charming in exactly the way her fans love.

As K-drama’s [idol-to-actress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_idol) pipeline continues to produce standout performers, Kang Mina is among those who have made the transition with real credibility and conviction.

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## FAQs

### **Q: What is “If Wishes Could Kill” and where can I watch it?**

It is a Netflix Korean horror series in which Kang Mina plays Na Ri, a popular high school student with a dark edge — available to stream on Netflix.

### **Q: What is Kang Mina’s next drama after “If Wishes Could Kill”?**

  
She is set to star in “See You at Work Tomorrow!” (also known as “Back to Work!”), an office romance drama reuniting her with Seo In Guk.