Kang Ji-hwan
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 20, 1977 in Seoul, South Korea
- Active Years
- 2004–2019 (16 Years)
- Total Credits
- 22 credits in database
Biography
Kang Ji-hwan is a South Korean former actor and stage name for Jo Tae-gyu, who was born on March 20, 1977, in Seoul, South Korea. He began his professional career in musical theatre before transitioning to film and television. His known acting credits include roles in the feature films Rough Cut in 2008, Hong Gil-dong, the Hero in 2008, and My Girlfriend Is an Agent in 2009. Additionally, his television drama credits feature appearances in Be Strong, Geum-soon! in 2005, Capital Scandal in 2007, Hong Gil-dong in 2008, Lie to Me in 2011, and Incarnation of Money.
Career overview
Kang Ji-hwan is a South Korean former actor, born as Jo Tae-gyu on March 20, 1977, in Seoul, South Korea. He is known professionally by his stage name, Kang Ji-hwan. He began his career working in musical theatre before transitioning to film and television.
In television, Kang has starred in a variety of dramas. His notable television credits include Be Strong, Geum-soon! in 2005, Capital Scandal in 2007, and Hong Gil-dong, the Hero in 2008, which is also referenced as Hong Gil-dong. His other television drama roles include appearances in Lie to Me in 2011 and Incarnation of Money.
In addition to his work in television dramas, Kang has also appeared in feature films. Some of his best-known film projects include Rough Cut, released in 2008, and My Girlfriend Is an Agent, released in 2009. Overall, he has accumulated twenty-two known credits in his acting career across film and television.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
22 titles- Joseon Survival (2019) as Han Jung-Rok
- Feel Good To Die (2018) as Baek Jin-Sang
- Children of A Lesser God (2018) as Cheon Jae-In
- Real Men 300 (2018) as Self
- Monster (2016) as Lee Kook-Chul / Kang Ki-Tan
- Heartbreak Hotel (2015) as John
- Big Man (2014) as Kim Ji-hyuk
- Incarnation of Money (2013) as Lee Cha-don
- Runway Cop (2012) as Cha Cheol-soo
- Lie to Me (2011) as Hyun Ki-joon
- Coffee House (2010) as Lee Jin-soo
- My Girlfriend Is an Agent (2009) as Lee Jae-joon
- The Relation of Face, Heart and Love (2009) as Kang Tae-poong
- Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero (2008)
- Rough Cut (2008) as Jang Soo-ta
- Capital Scandal (2007) as Sunwoo Wan
- Exhibition of Fireworks (2006) as Na In Jae
- 90 Days of Love (2006) as Hyun Ji-suk
- Host & Guest (2006) as Gye-sang
- Be Strong, Geum-soon! (2005) as Goo Jae-hee
- Save The Last Dance for Me (2004) as Jung-gyoo
- 알게될거야 (2004) as Suh In-Woo
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kang Ji-hwan best known for?
Kang Ji-hwan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Romantic Island (2008), The Long Gray Line (1955), The House That Dripped Blood (1971), A Patch of Blue (1965).
When and where was Kang Ji-hwan born?
Kang Ji-hwan was born on March 20, 1977 in Seoul, South Korea.
How many credits does Kang Ji-hwan have?
Kang Ji-hwan has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2019.
What is Kang Ji-hwan's background in cinema and television?
Kang Ji-hwan is a South Korean former actor and stage name for Jo Tae-gyu, who was born on March 20, 1977, in Seoul, South Korea. He began his professional career in musical theatre before transitioning to film and television. His known acting credits include roles in the feature films Rough Cut in 2008, Hong Gil-dong,...
Kang Ji-hwan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rough Cut (2008) as Jang Soo-ta — aged about 31
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