Kang Ha-neul Age, Wiki and Bio

Kang Ha-neul

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalitySouth Korean
Date of Birth21/02/1990
Age34 years
BirthplaceBusan

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityChung-Ang University, Seoul
Educational QualificationStudied theatre and film

Personal Life

Date of Birth21/02/1990
BirthplaceBusan, South Korea
Zodiac signPisces

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • IU (2016; singer and actress) (rumoured)
  • Lee Tae-eun (2020; actress) (rumoured)

Family

SpouseN/A

Career

Debut
TheatreThe Celestial Watch (2006) as 'Jang Young-shil'
TVMy Mom! Super Mom! (2007) on KBS as 'Choi Hoon'
FilmBattlefield Heroes (2011) as 'Yeon Namsan'
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2014: New Star Award for the 2014 South Korean series ‘Angel Eyes’ at the SBS Drama Awards
  • 2015: Newcomer Award for the 2015 South Korean film ‘Twenty’ at the Golden Cinematography Awards
  • 2015: Best New Actor for the film ‘Twenty’ at the Korean Film Actors’ Guild Awards
  • 2015: Favorite New Actor for the film ‘Twenty’ at the Korea World Youth Film Festival
  • 2015: Star Award – Actor for the 2014 South Korean TV series ‘Misaeng: Incomplete Life’ at the Cable TV Broadcasting Awards
  • 2016: CF Star Award at the MTN Broadcast Advertisement Festival
  • 2016: Best New Actor for the film ‘Twenty’ at the Chunsa Film Art Awards
  • 2016: CINE ICON Award for the film ‘Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet’ at the CINE ICON: KT&G Sangsangmadan Exhibition
  • 2016: Excellence Award, Actor in a Fantasy Drama for the 2016 South Korean TV series ‘Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo’ at the SBS Drama Awards
  • 2019: Top Excellence Award – Actor for the South Korean TV series ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ at the KBS Drama Awards
  • 2019: Netizen Award for the TV series ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ at the KBS Drama Awards
  • 2019: Best Couple Award (with actress Gong Hyo-jin) for the TV series ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ at the KBS Drama Awards
  • 2019: Best Actor or the TV series ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ at the Korea First Brand Awards
  • 2020: Best Actor – Television Award for the TV series ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ at the Baeksang Arts Awards
  • 2020: Male Actor Drama Category Award for the TV series ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ at the Brand Customer Loyalty Awards
  • 2020: Outstanding Korean Actor Award for ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ at the Seoul International Drama Awards
  • 2020: Actor Award for the TV series ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ at the Korea Broadcasting Awards
  • 2021: Top Excellence Award – Actor in a Miniseries Award for the 2019 South Korean TV series ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ at the APAN Star Awards
  • 2022: Top Excellence Award – Actor and Popularity Award – Actor for the South Korean TV series ‘Curtain Call’ at the KBS Drama Awards
  • 2022: Best Couple Award (with actress Ha Ji-won) for the TV series ‘Curtain Call’ at the KBS Drama Awards
Honours
  • 2020: Honoured with Prime Minister’s Commendation
Achievements
  • 2019: Ranked 2nd on Gallup Korea’s Actor of the Year list
  • 2020: 23rd position on Korea Power Celebrity list by Forbes
  • 2023: 2nd on ‘The 50 people who made KBS shine’ list by KBS

Favourites

ActorBill Nighy
FilmSchindler’s List (1993)
SingerSon Dam-bi
Song‘Glass of Soju’ by Im Chang-jung
FoodKongbiji Jjigae
DrinkIce Americano
Book'Who Knows If It’s Good or Bad' by Ryu Si-hwa
SportYoga
ClothingTracksuits

Some Lesser Known Facts

Kang Ha-neul is a South Korean actor active in theatre, TV, and film. He will appear in the second season of 'Squid Game' in 2023.
He started his acting career in musicals and stage plays, taking on various roles.
Kang Ha-neul has made appearances in music videos for popular South Korean artists like 'Fly to the Sky' and 'Epik High.'
In 2013, he had a cameo in the TV series 'Two Weeks.'
His role in 'The Heirs' in 2013 brought him to fame.
He gained recognition for his lead role in 'Scarlet Heart Ryeo' in 2016.
Among his works are 'Misaeng,' 'When the Camellia Blooms,' and 'Curtain Call.'
He was rumored to be dating IU during 'Scarlet Heart Ryeo' but claimed to be friends.
Kang Ha-neul was notable in 'Midnight Runners' with Park Seo-joon.
His filmography includes 'Mourning Grave,' 'Dongju,' 'Forgotten,' and 'The Pirates.'
He featured in TV shows like 'Youth Over Flowers' and 'Traveler.'
Kang Ha-neul enjoys yoga and Muay Thai for fitness.
In a hilarious incident, Kim Woo-bin apologized for Ha-neul's antics after a night of drinking.
He completed his military service in May 2019.
Rumors about him dating Lee Tae-eun circulated in 2020 but were denied by his agency.
Kang Ha-neul admitted having a cat allergy.
He revealed he would name a dog 'Yoru' or 'Negoto.'
In an interview, he shared his fear of flying.
Known for his cheerful and clumsy demeanor, he loves making people laugh with his silly behavior.
He prefers watching documentaries, especially about nature and space.
Kang Ha-neul faced bullying in school due to his weight.
His MBTI personality type is INFP.
He drinks alcohol occasionally.