Kang Han-na (; 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), ''

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'' (2018), ''

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'' (2020), and '' My Roommate Is a Gumiho'' (2021).

Early life and education

Kang Han-na received both her Bachelor and Master of Theater from Chung-Ang University.

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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'' Miss Korea''. Kang played her first lead role in the period film '' Empire of Lust'' in 2015, 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 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards. 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 ''

''. 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 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 ''

'' as a successful businesswoman. In October 2020, Kang's contract with Fantagio ended and she signed on to

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. In 2021, Kang starred in '' My Roommate Is a Gumiho''. In 2022, Kang was cast in KBS2's historical drama series '' Bloody Heart'' alongside

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. In the drama Kang played 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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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kang, Han-na 1989 births Living people Actresses from Seoul People from Jungnang District South Korean film actresses South Korean television actresses South Korean web series actresses South Korean television personalities 21st-century South Korean actresses Chung-Ang University alumni