Kang Ha Neul already debuted in a minor role for the 2007 drama, My Mom! Super Mom! before focusing his acting career in musical theatre from 2010 to 2012.
In 2012, Ha Neul then shifted to the screen by starring in To The Beautiful You (2012), and appeared in The Heirs (2013) and also Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014).
This Pisces actor became busy in 2015 because of his diverse appearances in three movies, C‘est si bon, Empire of Lust, and Twenty.
Fortunately, his hard work was finally paid-off after he got a lot of awards because of his appearance in Twenty.
In 2016, he got another career breakthrough by starring in the movie Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (2016) and the popular drama series, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo as Wang Wook.
The following year, Ha Neul made a major role appearance in the movie New Trial (2017) and starred with Park Seo Joon in Midnight Runners.
He then continued his career by appearing in Infinite (2018) with Ji Chang Wook and When the Camellia Blooms (2019), which earned him a lot of prizes.
And in 2022, Ha Neul came back to the big-screen movie by starring in The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure with actress Han Hyo Joo.
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Profile
- Real Name: Kang Ha Neul (강하늘)
- Stage Name: Kang Ha Neul (강하늘)
- Nickname: Hye Sung
- Birthday: February 21, 1990
- Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Nationality: South Korean
- Height: 181 cm (5’11″)
- Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)
- Blood Type: B
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- Profession: Actor
- Education: Chung-Ang University (Majored in Theatre and Film)
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Facts
- Ha Neul enlisted in military service in September 2017.
- He did his military service at Nonsan Korean Army Training Center.
- Ha Neul was appointed as honorary ambassador of the MMA.
- He was released from military service in May 2019.
- The character that he resembles the most was in Twenty.
- Ha Neul is always humble.
- He said that he is not able to dance well.
- He admitted that he is clumsy.
- When he was just in school, he was teased for being the overweight kid who reached over 100 kilograms.
- He then decided to lose weight and also proud of his physique now.
- His ideal type is someone who enjoys and values their work and career goal.
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Movies
- The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure (2022), as Wu Mu Chi
- A Year-End Medley (2021), as Jae Yong
- Streaming (2021), as Woo Sang
- Waiting For Rain (2021), as Young Ho
- I Have a Date with Spring (2018), as Lee Kwi Dong
- Heung-Boo: The Revolutionist (2018), as Park Dol Po (cameo)
- Forgotten (2017), as Jin Seok
- Midnight Runners (2017), as Hee Yeol
- New Trial (2017), as Jo Hyun Woo
- Like for Likes (2016), as Lee Soo Ho
- Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (2016), as Yun Dong Ju
- Twenty (2015), as Gyung Jae
- Empire of Lust (2015), as Jin (Min Jae’s son)
- C’est si bon (2015), as Yoon Hyeong Joo (20s)
- Mourning Grave (2014), as In Soo
- You’re My Pet (2011), as Young Soo
- Battlefield Heroes (2011), as Nam San
TV Movies
- Drama Festival: Rebellious (MBC | 2013), as Joon Kyung
Drama Series
- A Tree Dies Standing (KBS2 | 2022), as Yoo Jae Heon
- Insider (JTBC | 2022), as Kim Yo Han
- River Where The Moon Rises (KBS2 | 2021), as On Hyeob (special appearance)
- When the Camellia Bloom (KBS2 | 2019), as Hwang Yong Sik
- Entourage (tvN | 2016), as himself
- Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (SBS | 2016), as Wang Wook
- The Missing (OCN | 2015), as Lee Jung Soo
- Punch (SBS | 2014-2015), as prosecutor (cameo)
- Misaeng: Incomplete Life (tvN | 2014), as Jang Baek Ki
- Angel Eyes (SBS | 2014), as Park Dong Joo (young)
- The Heirs (SBS | 2013), as Lee Hyo Shin
- Two Weeks (MBC | 2013), as Kim Sung Joon (cameo)
- Monstar (Mnet-tvN | 2013), as Jung Sun Woo
- To The Beautiful You (SBS | 2012), as Min Hyun Jae
- My Mom! Super Mom! (KBS2 | 2007), as Choi Hoon
TV Shows
- House on Wheels: For Rent (tvN | 2021), as main cast
- Traveler (JTBC | 2020), as main cast
- Youth Over Flowers (tvN | 2016), as main cast
Music Video Appearances
- Lost One (2017) – Epik High
- Still Pretty Today (2007) – Fly to the Sky
Awards
- APAN Star Awards 2021 – Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries – When the Camellia Blooms
- Seoul International Drama Awards 2020 – Outstanding Korean Actor – When the Camellia Blooms
- Korea Broadcasting Awards 2020 – Actor Award – When the Camellia Blooms
- Baeksang Arts Awards 2020 – Best Actor – Television – When the Camellia Blooms
- KBS Drama Awards 2019 – Top Excellence Award, Actor – When the Camellia Blooms
- KBS Drama Awards 2019 – Netizen Award – When the Camellia Blooms
- SBS Drama Awards 2016 – Excellence Award, Actor in a Fantasy Drama – Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
- Chunsa Film Art Awards 2016 – Best New Actor – Twenty
- Korea World Youth Film Festival 2015 – Favorite New Actor – Twenty
- Korean Film Actors’ Guild Awards 2015 – Best New Actor – Twenty
- SBS Drama Awards 2014 – New Star Award – Angel Eyes
Nominations
- Seoul International Drama Awards 2020 – Best Actor – When the Camellia Blooms
- KBS Drama Awards 2019 – Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama – When the Camellia Blooms
- Baeksang Arts Awards 2017 – Most Popular Actor – Film – New Trial
- Asia Artist Awards 2016 – Best Star Award, Actor – Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
- Grand Bell Awards 2015 – Best New Actor – Twenty
- Blue Dragon Film Awards 2015 – Best New Actor – Twenty
- Baeksang Arts Awards 2015 – Most Popular Actor – Television – Misaeng: Incomplete Life
Kang Ha Neul is not just an amazing actor, but he is also a very humble person. He is the real model, isn’t he?