Jin Ah Im

Nana

  • Name: Nana
  • Native name: 나나
  • Given name: Im Jin Ah
  • Also Known as: Lim Jin Ah, Lim Jinah, Im Jinah, Im Jin A, Im Jina, 임진아
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: September 14, 1991
  • Age: 33
Im Jin Ah, known professionally as Nana, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, model, and former member of the girl group AFTER SCHOOL (애프터스쿨). She graduated from Ochang High School and earned an associate's degree in Beauty Arts from Seoul Arts College.

Nana debuted in November 2009 as a member of AFTER SCHOOL, joining the group as the main dancer, lead rapper, vocalist, and visual with their second single, "Because of You." Although AFTER SCHOOL had debuted earlier that year, the group's concept allowed new members to join, and Nana was added shortly after signing with Pledis Entertainment (플레디스 엔터테인먼트).

In June 2010, she became a member of the group's sub-unit ORANGE CARAMEL (오렌지 캬라멜), which debuted with the single "Magic Girl." In July 2011, she joined another sub-unit, A.S. RED, formed based on fan votes.

Nana made her modeling debut in September 2011, becoming the main model for the Tokyo Girls Collection fashion show.

After 2015, AFTER SCHOOL ceased group promotions, and in April 2016, ORANGE CARAMEL also became inactive following a concert. Nana was the only member to renew her contract with Pledis, but as the last active member, the group was effectively disbanded. She remained with the company until September 2024, when she left after 15 years. She is currently represented by Sublime (써브라임).

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2026 Climax
Korean Drama, 2026, 10 eps
(Main Role)
10
Main Role
0.0
2026 Scandal
Korean Drama, 2026, 8 eps
Hui Yeon (Main Role)
8
Hui Yeon
Main Role
0.0
2024 The Player 2: Master of Swindlers
Korean Drama, 2024, 12 eps
Eun Na [Influencer] (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)
12
Eun Na [Influencer] (Ep. 5)
Guest Role
8.2
2023 My Man Is Cupid
Korean Drama, 2023, 16 eps
Oh Baek Ryun (Main Role)
16
Main Role
7.9
2023 Mask Girl
Korean Drama, 2023, 7 eps
Kim Mo Mi (Main Role)
7
Kim Mo Mi
Main Role
7.7
2022 Glitch
Korean Drama, 2022, 10 eps
Heo Bo Ra (Main Role)
10
Heo Bo Ra
Main Role
7.3
2022 Love in Contract
Korean Drama, 2022, 16 eps
Yu Mi (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
16
Yu Mi (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
7.7
2021 Genesis
Korean Drama, 2021, 6 eps
Yeo Rin (Main Role)
6
Yeo Rin
Main Role
6.8
2021 Oh My Ladylord
Korean Drama, 2021, 16 eps
Oh Joo In (Main Role)
16
Oh Joo In
Main Role
6.7
2020 Into the Ring
Korean Drama, 2020, 32 eps
Goo Se Ra (Main Role)
32
Main Role
8.1
2019 Justice
Korean Drama, 2019, 32 eps
Seo Yeon Ah (Main Role)
32
Main Role
7.7
2019 Kill It
Korean Drama, 2019, 12 eps
12
Main Role
8.2
2016 The Good Wife
Korean Drama, 2016, 16 eps
Kim Dan [MJ Law firm investigator] (Support Role)
16
Kim Dan [MJ Law firm investigator]
Support Role
8.0
2015 Love Through a Millennium
Chinese Drama, 2015, 24 eps
Zhao Na Na (Support Role)
24
Zhao Na Na
Support Role
7.5
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
TBA Andong
Korean Movie, 0000,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
2025 Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy
Korean Movie, 2025,
Jung Hui Won (Main Role)
Jung Hui Won
Main Role
6.6
2024 The Killers
Korean Movie, 2024,
In Yeong (Guest Role)
In Yeong
Guest Role
7.1
2022 Confession
Korean Movie, 2022,
Kim Se Hui (Main Role)
Main Role
7.7
2017 The Swindlers
Korean Movie, 2017,
Chun Ja [Hee Soo's subordinate] (Support Role)
Chun Ja [Hee Soo's subordinate]
Support Role
8.1
2015 Go Lala Go 2
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Sha Dang Dang (Support Role)
Sha Dang Dang
Support Role
7.1
2014 Fashion King
Korean Movie, 2014,
Kim Hae Na (Support Role)
Kim Hae Na
Support Role
7.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2016 Unpredictable Lover
Chinese Special, 2016, 12 eps
Yan Xin Na (Support Role)
12
Yan Xin Na
Support Role
7.3
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 Salon Drip Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2023, 120 eps
(Ep. 98) (Guest)
120
(Ep. 98)
Guest
8.3
2018 Amazing Saturday
Korean TV Show, 2018, 400 eps
(Ep. 375) (Guest)
400
(Ep. 375)
Guest
8.2
2016 Real Men: Female Soldier Special Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2016, 8 eps
(Ep. 146-153) (Main Host)
8
(Ep. 146-153)
Main Host
7.9
2015 King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 550 eps
[Panelist] (2015 special) (Guest)
550
[Panelist] (2015 special)
Guest
8.0
2014 Roommate Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2014, 26 eps
(Regular Member)
26
Regular Member
8.2
2014 Roommate
Korean TV Show, 2014, 20 eps
(Regular Member)
20
Regular Member
8.1
2014 Style Log 4
Korean TV Show, 2014, 29 eps
(Regular Member)
29
Regular Member
7.1
2013 Beatles Code 3D
Korean TV Show, 2013, 18 eps
(Ep. 16-17) (Guest)
18
(Ep. 16-17)
Guest
7.3
2013 After School's Beauty Bible
Korean TV Show, 2013, 29 eps
(Main Host)
29
Main Host
7.8
2013 K-Pop Star Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2013, 21 eps
(Ep. 17) (Guest)
21
(Ep. 17)
Guest
7.7
2013 Style Log 2014
Korean TV Show, 2013, 15 eps
(Main Role)
15
Main Role
7.8
2013 Saturday Night Live Korea Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2013, 38 eps
(Ep. 37) (Guest)
38
(Ep. 37)
Guest
6.9
2012 Hidden Singer
Korean TV Show, 2012, 17 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 11) (Guest)
17
[Panelist] (Ep. 11)
Guest
7.7
2012 Human Condition
Korean TV Show, 2012, 148 eps
(Ep. 52-55) (Guest)
148
(Ep. 52-55)
Guest
8.0
2012 Ask in a Box
Korean TV Show, 2012, 58 eps
(Guest)
58
Guest
7.9
2012 Miss and Mister Idol
Korean TV Show, 2012, 1 eps
(Regular Member)
1
Regular Member
7.9
2012 Saturday Night Live Korea Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2012, 17 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
17
(Ep. 7)
Guest
0.0
2012 All-Star Olympics
Korean TV Show, 2012, 1 eps
(Regular Member)
1
Regular Member
0.0
2012 Beatles Code Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 87 eps
(Ep. 19-20) (Guest)
87
(Ep. 19-20)
Guest
7.9
2011 Lee Soo Geun and Kim Byung Man's High Society
Korean TV Show, 2011, 79 eps
(Ep. 34-35) (Guest)
79
(Ep. 34-35)
Guest
7.7
2011 Zeng Yi Dai Ben Ying
Taiwanese TV Show, 2011, 44 eps
(Ep. 43) (Guest)
44
(Ep. 43)
Guest
0.0
2011 Weekly Idol
Korean TV Show, 2011, 715 eps
(Ep. 17, 52-53, 67, 171) (Guest)
715
(Ep. 17, 52-53, 67, 171)
Guest
8.1
2011 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 750 eps
(Ep. 149, 155-156) (Guest)
750
(Ep. 149, 155-156)
Guest
8.2
2010 Hello Counselor
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 164) (Guest)
431
(Ep. 164)
Guest
7.9
2010 2010 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2010, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.9
2010 Star Idol Couple Battle
Korean TV Show, 2010, 3 eps
(Ep. 2) (Guest)
3
(Ep. 2)
Guest
7.9
2010 Heroes
Korean TV Show, 2010, 40 eps
(Ep. 21) (Guest)
40
(Ep. 21)
Guest
8.1
2010 Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 775 eps
(Ep. 34) (Guest)
775
(Ep. 34)
Guest
9.2
2010 Super King
Taiwanese TV Show, 2010, 33 eps
(Ep. 11) (Guest)
33
(Ep. 11)
Guest
0.0
2009 Idol Show Season 5
Korean TV Show, 2009, 16 eps
(Ep. 7-8) (Guest)
16
(Ep. 7-8)
Guest
7.7
2009 Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2009, 336 eps
(Ep. 160) (Guest)
336
(Ep. 160)
Guest
7.9
2007 Live Talk Show Taxi
Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps
(Ep. 194) (Guest)
501
(Ep. 194)
Guest
7.7
2007 Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 915 eps
(Ep. 143-145, 333, 469) (Guest)
915
(Ep. 143-145, 333, 469)
Guest
7.6
2007 Star King
Korean TV Show, 2007, 461 eps
(Guest)
461
Guest
7.9
2005 Infinite Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps
(Ep. 160-161, 210) (Guest)
616
(Ep. 160-161, 210)
Guest
8.1
2003 Vitamin
Korean TV Show, 2003, 664 eps
(Ep. 534) (Guest)
664
(Ep. 534)
Guest
7.9
Articles
Shin Seung Ho is in talks to join Song Kang Ho in upcoming K-drama 'Insiders'
News - Apr 18, 2025

Shin Seung Ho's comeback K-drama project will reportedly be with renowned actor Song Kang Ho.

Jun Ji Hyun and Ji Chang Wook will reportedly be the next powerhouse pairing in a K-drama!
News - Mar 28, 2025

Jun Ji Hyun and Ji Chang Wook received the offer to lead a new fantasy K-drama.

Son Ye Jin, Ji Chang Wook, and Nana are confirmed to lead the remake of 'Untold Scandal'
News - Mar 27, 2025

Netflix has officially confirmed the main leads of the upcoming historical romance K-drama Scandal.

Ahn Hyo Seop will reportedly return to rom-com K-dramas!
News - Mar 17, 2025

Ahn Hyo Seop is returning to the K-drama scene, possibly with another rom-com.

After School's Nana receives offer to join the Son Ye Jin and Ji Chang Wook in 'Scandal'
News - Feb 27, 2025

Another idol-actor will reportedly join the upcoming Netflix original K-drama Scandal.

'Boyfriend on Demand' starring BLACKPINK's Kim Ji Soo and Seo In Guk will be released on Netflix!
News - Feb 20, 2025

BLACKPINK Kim Ji Soo and Seo In Guk's fantasy romance series, Boyfriend on Demand, has finally been confirmed as a Netflix original K-drama.

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Jin Ah Im
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  • First Name: Jin Ah
  • Family Name: Im
  • Native name: 나나
  • Also Known as: Lim Jin Ah, Lim Jinah, Im Jinah, Im Jin A, Im Jina, 임진아
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: September 14, 1991
  • Age: 33

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