Song Kang facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Song Kang
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| Born | April 23, 1994 Suwon, South Korea
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| Alma mater | Konkuk University (Department of Film Arts) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Agent | Namoo Actors |
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송강
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| Hanja |
宋江
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| RR | Song Gang |
| MR | Song Kang |
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Song Kang (born April 23, 1994) is a popular actor from South Korea. He is well-known for his roles in many exciting TV shows. These include Love Alarm (2019–2021), Sweet Home (2020–2024), and My Demon (2023–2024). Many of his shows have been available on Netflix. Because of this, some people call him the "Son of Netflix."
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Song Kang's Acting Journey
Starting His Acting Career
Song Kang started acting in 2017. His first role was in the TV show The Liar and His Lover. He also appeared in another family drama called Man in the Kitchen.
In 2018, Song Kang became a host for the music show Inkigayo. He also joined a fun variety show called Village Survival, the Eight. For his work on these shows, he was nominated for a "Rookie Award." Later in 2018, he made his first movie appearance in Beautiful Vampire.
Becoming a Star
In 2019, Song Kang gained more attention. He starred in the Netflix romantic series Love Alarm. This show was based on a popular webtoon, which is like an online comic. Song Kang got his main role after trying out with 900 other people. He played a handsome high school student who falls in love. Love Alarm became one of Netflix's most popular shows that year. It was so popular that it got a second season.
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Song Kang became even more famous in 2020. He starred in the Netflix horror series Sweet Home. In this show, he played Cha Hyun-su. This character was a high school boy trying to survive a world where people turn into monsters. The show was watched by many people around the world. Song Kang was even nominated for a "Best New Actor" award for his role.
In 2021, Song Kang returned for the second season of Love Alarm. He also appeared in the TV show Navillera. For this role, he played a ballet student. He even took ballet lessons for six months to prepare! Later that year, he starred in another romance drama called Nevertheless.
Many of Song Kang's shows were very popular in 2021. Sweet Home, Love Alarm, and Nevertheless were among the most-watched K-dramas on Netflix worldwide.
In 2022, Song Kang starred in the drama Forecasting Love and Weather. In 2023, he took on a lead role in the Netflix series My Demon. He played a main character alongside actress Kim Yoo-jung.
Military Service
On April 2, 2024, Song Kang began his mandatory military service. All able-bodied men in South Korea must serve in the military.
Endorsements
Song Kang has worked with several well-known brands. In 2020, he became an ambassador for a South Korean cosmetics brand. In 2021, the luxury fashion brand Prada chose him as their ambassador. He also became an ambassador for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in Asia-Pacific in 2022. The same year, he was named a global ambassador for Penshoppe.
Film and Television Roles
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Beautiful Vampire | Lee So-nyeon | Web film |
| 2024 | Escape | Seon Woo-min | Cameo |
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | The Liar and His Lover | Baek Jin-woo | |
| 2017–2018 | Man in the Kitchen | Kim Woo-joo | |
| 2019 | Touch Your Heart | Deliveryman | Cameo (Episode 13) |
| When the Devil Calls Your Name | Luka | ||
| 2019–2021 | Love Alarm | Hwang Sun-oh | Season 1–2 |
| 2020–2024 | Sweet Home | Cha Hyun-soo | Season 1–3 |
| 2021 | Navillera | Lee Chae-rok | |
| Nevertheless | Park Jae-eon | ||
| 2022 | Forecasting Love and Weather | Lee Shi-woo | |
| 2023–2024 | My Demon | Jeong Gu-won |
Television Programs
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
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| 2018 | Inkigayo | Host | Episodes 945–979 |
| 2018–2019 | Village Survival, the Eight | Cast member | |
| 2024 | I-Land 2 | Storyteller |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Artist(s) |
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| 2017 | "Sweet Summer Night" | The Ade |
| "Love Story" | Suran | |
| 2019 | "Call Me Back" | Vibe |
Awards and Recognition
Song Kang has received several awards and nominations for his acting.
Awards and Nominations
| Award Ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/Work(s) | Result |
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| Asia Contents Awards | 2021 | Newcomer Actor | Navillera | Nominated |
| ACA Excellence Award | Sweet Home | Won | ||
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2021 | Best New Actor – Television | Nominated | |
| Brand Customer Loyalty Award | 2021 | Male actor – Rising Star | Song Kang | Won |
| Brand of the Year Awards | 2021 | Rising Star Actor | Nominated | |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2023 | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama | My Demon | Won |
| Best Couple Award | My Demon (with Kim Yoo-jung) |
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| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2018 | Male Rookie Award | Village Survival, the Eight, Inkigayo | Nominated |
| Seoul International Drama Awards | 2021 | Outstanding Korean Actor | Sweet Home | Nominated |
| Character of the Year | Won |
Honors
| Country or Organization | Year | Honor or Award |
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| Newsis K-Expo Cultural Awards | 2024 | Seoul Tourism Foundation CEO Award |
Lists
| Publisher | Year | List | Placement |
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| Cine21 | 2020 | 10 Stars and Rising Stars | Placed |
| 2021 | New Actors that will lead Korean Video Content Industry in 2022 | 5th |
See also
In Spanish: Song Kang para niños
