Sung Kang
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1972-04-08
    • Born Place: Gainesville, Georgia, USA
  • Also Known As:

    강성호, Kang Sung-ho, 성 강, サン・カン, 姜成鎬, 成康, 姜成镐, سونگ کانگ

Sung Kang

Sung Kang is a Korean-American actor and filmmaker, best known for his role as Han Lue in the Fast & Furious franchise. Born on April 8, 1972, in Clarkston, Georgia, to Korean immigrant parents, Kang was raised in Gainesville, Georgia, and later moved to Barstow, California, during high school. He attended the University of California, Riverside, where he chose acting over law school . Kang's breakout role came in 2002 with Better Luck Tomorrow, where he portrayed Han Lue, a character he would reprise in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) and subsequent films in the franchise, including Fast & Furious (2009), Fast Five (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Furious 7 (2015), and F9: The Fast Saga (2021). His portrayal of Han, characterized by a laid-back demeanor and emotional depth, resonated with audiences, leading to his character's return despite the original storyline . Beyond acting, Kang has ventured into filmmaking. In 2023, he made his directorial debut with the horror-comedy Shaky Shivers, a project he describes as a "love letter" to genre films and an opportunity to provide a platform for underrepresented voices in Hollywood . Off-screen, Kang is passionate about car culture, having learned drifting for his role in Tokyo Drift. He also owned a restaurant, Saketini, in Brentwood, Los Angeles, which closed in early 2013 . Married to Miki Yim, Kang continues to be an influential figure in the entertainment industry, advocating for greater representation and opportunities for Asian actors in Hollywood .

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