Kang Dong-Won

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Kang Dong-Won
Hangul 강동원
Hanja 姜東元
Revised Romanization Gang Dongwon
McCune–Reischauer Kang Tong-wǒn
This is a Korean name; the family name is Kang.

Kang Dong Won (born January 18, 1981 in Changwon, South Korea) is a South Korean film and television actor.

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[edit] Career

Born in Busan, Kang's family moved to Changwon when he was 7 years old. While studying Mechanical Engineering at Hanyang University, he was spotted on the streets by a modeling agent in 2000. After working as a model, he began his acting career in two TV dramas, and in 2004 shot his first movie, the romantic comedy Too Beautiful to Lie. However, his first real breakthrough was in Temptation of the Wolves, the film adaptation of Guiyeoni's teen internet novel. With his beautiful, androgynous looks, Kang's popularity rose, extending to other Asian countries, especially Japan.

Instead of starring in more mainstream fare, Kang surprised audiences with his next roles as an inmate on death row in Maundy Thursday and the antagonist in Voice of a Murderer. His two collaborations with auteur Lee Myung-se in Duelist and M further cemented Kang's status as one of the top young actors in Korean cinema. He has earned recognition from critics for his stylish flair and diverse choice of roles.

Kang said that he decided to play the mischievous titular character in the action fantasy Jeon Woo Chi because "he wanted to be an actor loved by all generations."[1] With its strong, star-filled ensemble cast and a high effects budget, the Choi Dong-hun-directed film turned into a blockbuster holiday event, selling over 6 million tickets over the winter season despite opening in theaters only a week after the release of Avatar in Korea.

He then scored an acting coup by being cast opposite acclaimed veteran actor Song Kang-ho in Jang Hoon's spy film Secret Reunion. It became one of the biggest Korean box office hits of 2010, with over 5 million tickets sold.

After filming Haunters, Kang entered the military on Nov. 18, 2010, a compulsory duty for all South Korean males.[2]

[edit] Education

  • Schools: Namyang Elementary, Kyungwon Junior High, Guhchang High, graduated from Hanyang University with honors (major in Technological Engineering).
  • Current School: Sangmyung University Graduate School, majoring in film.

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Movies

[edit] TV Dramas

  • Magic (SBS, 2004)
  • 1% of Anything (MBC, 2003)
  • Country Princess (MBC, 2003)

[edit] Music Videos

  • J - "Beet" (Korean: 빛, lit. Light)
  • Jo Sungmo - "Dajim"
  • Link - "Bigawa"
  • Ju Hyung-Jin - Let's Break Up (60s mini MV)

[edit] Commercials

  • French Cafe Coffee Mix (Current)
  • Bom Bom's Soju (Current)
  • Adidas (Current)
  • Cowon (Current)
  • Chris-Christy (Current)
  • Cyon Phone (Current)
  • Digital Dictionary (made in Sharp Corporation) (Current)
  • KTF (2003)

[edit] Awards

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ SETO KIT YAN (24 March 2010). "Unlikely hero". The Star Online. http://ecentral.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/3/24/movies/5882028&sec=movies. Retrieved 10 July 2010. 
  2. ^ "Kang Dong-won to enter military today". 2010. http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=ent0&a_id=2010111813003057073l. Retrieved 2010-12-30. 

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