Kang Yong-Kyu
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- August 17, 1958 in Seoul, South Korea
- Active Years
- 1982–2015 (34 Years)
- Total Credits
- 9 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Kang Yong-Kyu (강용규).
Role: Actor, director, and scriptwriter.
Known for: Directing.
Known credits: 9.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: August 17, 1958.
Age: 68 years old.
Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea.
Also Known As: 강용규, 姜龍圭, Kang Yong-gyu, Kang Yo.
Known for (acting/credits): Trap, The Celebrated Gisaeng, and Fury in Shaolin Temple.
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Kang Yong-kyu (강용규) is a South Korean actor, director, and scriptwriter. Born in Seoul, South Korea, on August 17, 1958, he is 68 years old. He is also known by the names Kang Yong-gyu, Kang Yo, and 姜龍圭. In his professional career, he has nine known credits and is recognized for his work in directing. As an actor, he is known for his roles in Trap, The Celebrated Gisaeng, and Fury in Shaolin Temple.
"Kang Yong-kyu (강용규) is a South Korean actor, director, and scriptwriter." (Source 2)
"Born in Seoul, South Korea, on August 17, 1958, he is 68 years old." (Source 1, 3)
"He is also known by the names Kang Yong-gyu, Kang Yo, and 姜龍圭." (Source 1)
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Career overview
Subject: Kang Yong-Kyu (강용규).
Role: Archivist writing for a public reference site.
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Source [1]: Stage Name: 강용규. Known For: Directing. Known Credits: 9. Birthday: August 17, 1958. Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea. Also Known As: 강용규, 姜龍圭, Kang Yong-gyu, Kang Yo.
Source [2]: Kang Yong-kyu (강용규) is a South Korean actor, director, and scriptwriter.
Source [3]: Actor known for Trap, The Celebrated Gisaeng and Fury in Shaolin Temple. Age 68, born in Seoul, South Korea.
Name: Kang Yong-Kyu (강용규).
Nationality/Origin: South Korean, born in Seoul.
Birth Date: August 17, 1958.
Professions: Actor, director, and scriptwriter.
Directing Credits: 9 known credits.
Acting Credits (to mention as part of his career): Trap, The Celebrated Gisaeng, and Fury in Shaolin Temple.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Background.
Kang Yong-Kyu, also known by the stage name 강용규, is a South Korean actor, director, and scriptwriter. Born in Seoul, South Korea, on August 17, 1958, he is also identified by the names 姜龍圭, Kang Yong-gyu, and Kang Yo. His professional work spans multiple disciplines within the film and television industry.
Paragraph 2: Directing and Acting Career.
In his capacity as a director, Kang Yong-Kyu has 9 known credits. His career involves work as an actor, with notable credits including Trap, The Celebrated Gisaeng, and Fury in Shaolin Temple. His multifaceted contributions to the industry encompass directing, acting, and scriptwriting.
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Name: Kang Yong-Kyu (강용규)
Also known as: 姜龍圭, Kang Yong-gyu, Kang Yo
Born: August 17, 1958, Seoul, South Korea
Roles: Actor, director, scriptwriter
Known for: Directing
Known credits: 9
Acting credits: Trap, The Celebrated Gisaeng, Fury in Shaolin Temple.
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Kang Yong-Kyu, also known by the stage name 강용규, is a South Korean professional working as an actor, director, and scriptwriter. Born in Seoul, South Korea, on August 17, 1958, he has been identified in various records by the names 姜龍圭, Kang Yong-gyu, and Kang Yo. His
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
9 titles- Trap (2015) as Doo-cheon
- The Celebrated Gisaeng (2014) as Bang-ja
- Playboy Bong (2013) as [Photographer]
- Turn It Up (2001) Director
- Underground (1996) Director
- Killing Game (1996) Director
- Now, We're Going to Geneva (1988)
- Kwangdong Viper (1983)
- Fury in Shaolin Temple (1982)
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Kang Yong-Kyu was born on August 17, 1958 in Seoul, South Korea.
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Kang Yong-Kyu has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2015.
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Subject: Kang Yong-Kyu (강용규). Role: Actor, director, and scriptwriter. Known for: Directing. Known credits: 9. Gender: Male. Birthday: August 17, 1958. Age: 68 years old. Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea. Also Known As: 강용규, 姜龍圭, Kang Yong-gyu, Kang Yo. Known for (acting/credits): Trap, The Celebrated Gisaeng, and Fu...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Playboy Bong (2013) as [Photographer] — aged about 54
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