Kang Tae Oh made his acting debut through the drama series After School: Lucky or Not (2013) alongside his fellow member of the boy group 5urprise.
His name became progressively known after featuring in the drama series Forever Young and Forever Young 2 in 2014 and 2016 respectively.
The series was a joint project between Vietnam Television’s (VTV) Film Center and South Korea’s CJ E&M Pictures.
He did a good job playing his role in the series and he won the Most Impressive Actor Award at the 2015 VTV Awards.
Besides that, he is also engaged in other drama series like Flower of Queen (2015), That Man Oh Soo (2018), My First First Love (2019), and many more.
In 2019, his name rose once more when he played in the drama series The Tale of Nokdu and Love with Flaws.
There were also several big-screen projects he took throughout his career such as Feng Shui (2018), Wake Up (2015), and Slow Video (2014).
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Profile
- Real Name: Kim Yoon Hwan (김윤환)
- Stage Name: Kang Tae Oh (강태오)
- Nickname: Tae Oh (태오)
- Birthday: June 20, 1994
- Birthplace: South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Nationality: South Korean
- Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
- Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
- Blood Type: B
- Religion: –
- Professions: Actor, Singer
- Education: Jakjeon High School
- Hobbies: Exercising, watching movies, listening to music
- Parents: –
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- Girlfriend: –
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- Instagram: @kto940620
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Facts
- Tae Oh is a member of the boy group 5urprise.
- He is the shortest member alongside his fellow member Yoo Il in the boy group 5urprise.
- Tae Oh got the nickname Vietnam Prince after his role in a VTV and CJ E&M joint effort in the drama series Forever Young (2014).
- He said he has always liked actress Jeon So Min because she was enchanting during her appearance on the TV show Running Man (2010).
- Tae Oh is good at singing.
- He used to be a trainee under Fantagio entertainment.
- Tae Oh is an actor under Man of Creation entertainment
- He is known for his charismatic aura.
- His ideal type is someone who is charming.
- His net worth is around…
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Movies
- Open the Door (TBA), as Detective Na
- Feng Shui (2018), as Won Kyung
- Wake Up (2015), as the main role
- Slow Video (2014), as a supporting character
Drama Series
- Strange Lawyer Woo Young Woo (Netflix | 2022), as Lee Joon Ho
- Thirty Nine (JTBC | 2022) – as a supporting character
- Drama Special – The Effect of One Night on Farewell (KBS2 | 2021), as Cha Min Jae
- Doom at Your Service (tvN | 2021), as Lee Hyun Gyu
- Run On (JTBC | 2020), as Lee Young Hwa
- Love with Flaws (MBC | 2019), as Jung Tae
- The Tale of Nokdu (KBS2 | 2019), as Cha Yool Mu
- My First First Love (Netflix | 2019), as Choi Hoon
- Short (OCN | 2018), as Kang Ho Yeong
- That Man Oh Soo (OCN | 2018), as Kim Jin Woo
- You Are Too Much (MBC | 2017), as Lee Kyung Soo
- Forever Young 2 (VTV3 | 2016), as Lee Jun Su
- To Be Continued (MBC every1 | 2015), as Street Punk
- The Dearest Lady (MBC | 2015), as Choi Young Kwang
- Second 20s (tvN | 2015), as Kim Woo Chul
- Flower of Queen (MBC | 2015), as Heo Dong Goo
- Forever Young (VTV3 | 2014), as Lee Jun Su
- After School: Lucky or Not 2 (Naver TV Cast | 2014), as self
- Miss Korea (MBC | 2013), as a supporting character
- After School: Lucky or Not (Naver TV Cast | 2013), as Kang Tae Poong
- Drama Festival – Save Wang Jo Hyeon (MBC | 2013), as Nam Nam Chul
- The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War 2 (KBS2 | 2011), as Joo Won
TV Shows
- Have To Go to Know (SBS | 2019), as a guest
- Busted (Netflix | 2018), as a guest
- Law of the Jungle in Kota Manado (SBS | 2017), as a guest
- Video Star: Season 1 (MBC every1 | 2016), as a guest
- Astro OK Ready! (MBC | 2016), as a guest
- The Taste of Others (JTBC | 2015), as a guest
- Roommate: Season 2 (SBS | 2014), as a guest
- The Return of Superman (KBS2 | 2013), as a guest
- Hello Counselor: Season 1 (KBS2 | 2010), as a guest
- Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a guest
- Let’s Go! Dream Team Season 2 (KBS2 | 2009), as a guest
- Radio Star (MBC | 2007), as a guest
Music Video Appearances
- Venus (2012) – Hello Venus
Awards
- 2019 KBS Drama Awards – Best New Actor – The Tale of Nokdu
- 2017 Asia Artist Awards – Rising Star Award – You Are Too Much
- 2015 VTV Awards – Impressive Actor – Forever Young
Nominations
- 2021 KBS Drama Awards – Best Actor in Drama Special/TV Cinema – Drama Special – A Moment of Romance
- 2019 KBS Drama Awards – Netizen Award – The Tale of Nokdu
- 2019 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple – The Tale of Nokdu
- 2017 VTV Awards – Impressive Actor – Forever Young 2
Kang Tae Oh is a singer turned actor who has made a name for himself through his passion and talents. Hopefully, he will engage with more projects in the future.