Biography
Who is Song Kang?
Early life and education
Song Kang was born in Suwon, South Korea, on April 23, 1994. The actor holds South Korean nationality and completed his education at Changhyeon High School. Following high school, Song pursued higher education by attending Konkuk University.
Before stepping into the entertainment industry, Song built a foundation that eventually led him to model and act. His path into professional performance began when he signed with Namoo Actors in December 2016.
Acting debut and early career
Song Kang made his television debut in 2017 with a supporting role in the romantic comedy series The Liar and His Lover. During the same year, he joined the cast of the family drama Man in the Kitchen and appeared in music videos for artists such as Suran and The Ade.
In 2018, Song expanded his television experience by hosting the music program Inkigayo alongside Mingyu and Jung Chae-yeon. He also became a fixed cast member on the variety show Village Survival, the Eight, which earned him a Rookie Award nomination at the SBS Entertainment Awards. Later that year, he made his feature film debut in the fantasy movie Beautiful Vampire.
Rise to prominence and streaming success
Song Kang achieved widespread recognition in 2019 after winning an audition out of nine hundred applicants to star in the Netflix original series Love Alarm. His role as a high school student in the romance drama propelled his career forward and led to a second season release in 2021.
His global popularity increased further in 2020 when he starred in the apocalyptic horror series Sweet Home. Director Lee Eung-bok cast him after a recommendation from the Love Alarm director. The horror series drew millions of international viewers, earning Song a Best New Actor nomination at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
Recent roles and brand endorsements
In 2021, Song Kang appeared in the television adaptation Navillera, portraying a ballet student who learned ballet for six months for the role. He also starred in the romance drama Nevertheless and returned for the second season of Love Alarm. Subsequent television projects included Forecasting Love and Weather in 2022 and My Demon in 2023.
Alongside his acting career, Song became a brand ambassador for several international and domestic brands. Major companies that selected him as a representative include Banila Co., Prada, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and Penshoppe. In early 2024, he announced his mandatory military service enlistment.
Birthday and age
Song Kang was born on April 23, 1994, which makes Song 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Song shares the date with 39 other famous people.
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