IN PHOTOS: Get to know Korean actor Kang Ha-neul
From theater to the big screen, Kang Ha-neul's acting talent is proving he's one of South Korea's top actors.
Theater
South Korean actor Kang Ha-neul started his career in 2010 through musical theater productions including 'Thrill Me' (2010),
'Black Mary Poppins' (2012), 'Assassins' (2012) to name a few.
Television
He started appearing in TV dramas such as 'To the Beautiful You' (2012), 'The Heirs' (2013), and 'Misaeng' (2014).
On Hyup
Kang Ha-neul celebrated his 31st birthday by appearing in the KBS2 historical series 'River Where the Moon Rises' as On Dal's father On Hyup.
Waiting For Rain
In April 2021, Kang Ha-neul starred in the melodrama film 'Waiting For Rain' as Young-ho, alongside actress Chun Woo-hee.
Wu Mu-chi
Early this year, Kang Ha-neul graced us with the character Wu Mu-chi in the film 'The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure,' where he starred alongside Han Hyo-joo, Lee Kwang-soo, Kwon Sang-woo, Chae Soo-bin, and Sehun.
'Twenty'
In 2015, he appeared in the highly-loved coming-of-age film 'Twenty' with Kim Woo-bin and Lee Junho.
Dong-ju
He took on the lead role of Yun Dong-ju for black-and-white period film 'Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet,' a biopic about literary poet
Yun Dong-ju who was involved in the Korean Independence movement.
'Midnight Runners'
He appeared alongside Park Seo-joon for action comedy 'Midnight Runner' which became the 4th highest grossing Korean film in 2017.
Military Service
Kang Ha-neul began his mandatory military service on September 2017 and finished the service on May 2019.
Family
During his vacation from military service, Kang Ha-neul helped his family in their restaurant business in Gimpo, Korea.
Military musical
On September 2018, Kang Ha-neul with fellow actor Ji Chang-wook and K-pop idol Kim Sung-kyu appeared in the military musical 'Shinheung Military Academy'--one of the largest productions of the Republic of Korea Army.
When the Camellia Blooms
Kang Ha-neul joined Korean actress Gong Hyo-jin for 'When the Camellia Blooms' in 2019, his TV comeback after his military service.
Baeksang Arts Awards
In the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards held in June 2020, Kang Ha-neul was nominated for Best Actor in TV with co-nominees Namgoong Min, Park Seo-joon, Joo Ji-hoon, and Hyun Bin.
