Kang Han-na（ ko, 강한나; born January 30, 1989) is a South Korean actress. Kang played several lead roles in films and television series, including '' Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo'' (2016), '' Rain or Shine'' (2017), '' Familiar Wife'' (2018), '' Start-Up'' (2020), and ''

My Roommate Is a Gumiho ''My Roommate Is a Gumiho'' () is a 2021 South Korean television drama series starring Jang Ki-yong and Lee Hye-ri. The series tells story of romance between a 999-year-old nine-tailed fox named Shin Woo-Yeo and a female college student name ...

'' (2021).

Early life and education

Kang Han-Na received both her Bachelor and Master of Theater from

Chung-Ang University Chung-Ang University (CAU; ) is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. It is widely regarded as one of the best universities in South Korea. The university operates two campuses: main campus located in Dongjak District, Seoul, and ...

Career

2009–2015: Career beginnings

Kang made her film debut in the short films, ''Last Homecoming'' and ''King of Guitar'', both in 2009. In 2013, she began playing minor roles in mainstream films '' Fasten Your Seatbelt'', '' Commitment'' and '' Friend: The Great Legacy''. The same year, Kang made her television debut in the

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''. Kang played her first lead role in the period film ''

Empire of Lust ''Empire of Lust'' (; lit. "The Age of Innocence") is a 2015 South Korean period film starring Shin Ha-kyun, Jang Hyuk, Kang Han-na and Kang Ha-neul. Plot Kim Min-jae (Shin Ha-kyun), is a brilliant general who's distinguished himself by protec ...

'', playing a gisaeng. She then starred in the short film, ''Stand'' in the same year.

2016–present: Rising popularity

Kang rose to fame with her role as an evil queen in the

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drama '' Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo''. She was nominated for the "Excellence Award, Actress in a Fantasy Drama" at the 2016 SBS Drama Awards and "Best New Actress" at the

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. Kang was then cast in the romance melodrama '' Rain or Shine'' in 2017. The same year, she played a minor role in the Chinese drama '' Candle in the Tomb: Mu Ye Gui Shi''. In 2018, she starred in the romance comedy drama '' Familiar Wife''. In 2019, Kang was cast in the thriller drama '' Designated Survivor: 60 Days'', based on the American series ''

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''. The same year she starred in a short drama of

Drama Stage ''Drama Stage'' () is a South Korean weekly television program that features ten one-act dramas, which is similar to KBS2 The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one ...

titled ''Woman with a Bleeding Ear'' about a woman who one day starts bleeding from her ears when she hears something she doesn't want to hear. She was also confirmed to take over '' Volume Up'' as a new DJ starting from January 6, 2020. In 2020, Kang starred in the tvN drama '' Start-Up'' as a successful businesswoman. In October 2020, Kang's contract with

Fantagio Fantagio () is a South Korean entertainment company that operates as a record label, talent training and management agency, as well as movie and K-drama production company. The company was founded in September 2008 as N.O.A. Entertainment (stan ...

ended and she signed on to

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. In 2021, Kang starred in ''

''. In 2022, Kang has been cast in KBS2's historical drama series Bloody Heart (Also known as Red Single Heart) alongside

Lee Joon Lee Chang-sun (born February 7, 1988), better known by his stage name Lee Joon, is a South Korean actor, singer, model and DJ. He is best known as a former member of the South Korean boy band MBLAQ. He had notable roles in '' Gapdong'' (2014), ...

. In the drama Kang plays the role of Yoo Jeong.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Web series

Television shows

Radio

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Official website
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