Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1978-07-11
- Born Place: Seoul, South Korea
Also Known As:
김강우, Kang-woo Kim, Kim Kang-wu, Kim Gang-woo, Kim Gang-wu, Kang-yu Jin, 金康宇, 金剛于
Kim Kang-woo
Kim Kang-woo is a prominent South Korean actor born on July 11, 1978. He graduated from Chung-Ang University with a major in Theater and Film. While he briefly pursued a singing career in 1998, his acting debut came in 2001 with minor roles in an SBS TV movie and an MBC series. His first significant film role was in "The Coast Guard" (2002), which he landed while still a senior in college. He has since built a diverse filmography, showcasing his talent in various genres.Some of his notable film appearances include "The Aggressives" (2005), which earned him the Best New Actor award at the 6th Busan Film Critics Awards, "The Railroad" (2006), for which he won Best Actor at the 25th Torino Film Festival, "The Taste of Money" (2012), "The Treacherous" (2015), "The Vanished" (2018), "Recalled" (2021), and "The Childe" (2023). He is also slated to appear in "The Old Woman with the Knife" (2025).On the television front, Kim Kang-woo has starred in numerous popular dramas, including "The Slingshot" (2009), "Haeundae Lovers" (2012), "Golden Cross" (2014), "Goodbye Mr. Black" (2016), "My Husband Oh Jak-doo" (2018), which earned him a Top Excellence Award at the MBC Drama Awards, "Woman of 9.9 Billion" (2019-2020), "Artificial City" (2021-2022), and "Wonderful World" (2024). Known for his strong presence and ability to portray complex characters, Kim Kang-woo has established himself as a versatile and respected actor in the South Korean entertainment industry. He has been married to Han Moo-young (sister of actress Han Hye-jin) since 2010, and they have one child.
