Seo Kang Joon

Seo Kang Joon started his entertainment career by becoming a part-time model before he debuted as an actor and a member of 5urprise.

Later, Fantagio Entertainment created a program called Actor’s League to search for new potential actors, which this Libra actor had successfully passed in.

Kang Joon then became a trainee there and initially debuted as an actor by appearing in To The Beautiful You (2012) as a cameo.

In 2013, this handsome actor then debuted as a singer by joining 5urprise as a member.

After training several years as an actor, Kang Joon finally got his first major role in a romantic comedy-drama series, Cunning Single Lady (2014).

His role in that drama later rewarded him with various awards, such as the Best New Actor for the 2014 Korea Drama Awards.

He then continued his acting career by appearing in different drama series, What Happens to My Family (2014), which was followed by Splendid Politics (2015).

During those years, Kang Joon also acted in various movies, such as My Love, My Bride (2014) and also Summer Snow (2015).

Kang Joon already rose to fame before 2016, but his career breakthrough was his role in Cheese in The Trap (2016).

That opportunity then was followed by his next acting projects, such as Entourage (2016).

Two years later, he gained more popularity by starring in a Sci-Fi drama series, Are You Human? (2018) where he got double characters as a robot and also a wealthy heir.

He then continued his acting career by starring in Watcher (2019), When the Weather Is Fine (2020), Love Refresh (2021), and Grid (2022).

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Profile

Real Name: Lee Seung Hwan (이승환)
Stage Name: Seo Kang Joon (서강준)
Nickname: Kang Joon
Birthday: October 12, 1993
Birthplace: Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: South Korean
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Religion: –
Profession: Actor, Singer
Education: Sanbon High School, Dong Seoul College (Majored in Performing Arts)
Hobbies: Horseback riding, Playing tennis, Playing golf
Parents: –
Sibling: –
Girlfriend: –
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Instagram: @seokj1012
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Facts

Kang Joon once studied in Malaysia when he was just a 17-years-old teenager for approximately 1 year 5 months.
He loves taking care of his skin.
On a daily basis, Kang Joon usually puts a lot of skin lotions on his face.
He also usually uses hydrating creams to keep the moisture on his face.
Kang Joon is pretty good at playing the piano.
He loves doing sport.
During his spare time, Kang Joon loves watching movies.
He made a good friendship with Eunwoo from ASTRO.
Kang Joon enlisted the military service on November 23, 2021.
His ideal type is a girl with a pretty smile.

Movies

A Year-End Medley (2021), as Lee Kang
Summer Snow (2015), as Han Sang Gyu
The Beauty Inside (2015), as Woo Jin (cameo)
My Love, My Bride (2014), as Joon Soo

Drama Series

Grid (Disney+ | 2022), as Kim Sae Ha
Love Refresh (tvN D STUDIO | 2021), as Seo Nam Joo
When the Weather Is Fine (JTBC | 2020), as Im Eun Seob
Watcher (OCN | 2019), as Kim Young Goon
The Third Charm (JTBC | 2018), as Oh Joon Young
Are You Human? (KBS2 | 2018), as Nam Shin / Nam Shin III
Idol Fever (Naver TV Cast | 2017), as cameo
Entourage (tvN | 2016), as Cha Young Bin
Entertainer (SBS | 2016), as Lee Sang Won (cameo)
Cheese in the Trap (tvN | 2016), as Baek In Ho
To Be Continued (Naver TV Cast | 2015), as Ah Rin’s brother
Splendid Politics (MBC | 2015), as Hong Joo Won
The Best Future (Naver TV Cast | 2014), as Choi Go
What Happens to My Family? (KBS2 | 2014), as Yoon Eun Ho
Cunning Single Lady (MBC | 2014), as Gook Seung Hyun
The Suspicious Housekeeper (SBS | 2013), as Choi Soo Hyuk
Good Doctor (KBS2 | 2013), as disorderly student (cameo)
To the Beautiful You (SBS | 2012), as student (cameo)

Singles

You Are My Love (2018) – Are You Human? OST

TV Shows

Busted! (Netflix | 2021), as guest
Law of the Jungle in Tonga (SBS | 2016), as cast member
Roommate – Season 1 & 2 (SBS | 2014-2015), as cast member

Awards

KBS Drama Awards 2018 – Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama (Are You Human? – Won)
Korea Drama Awards 2018 – Excellence Award, Actor (Are You Human? – Nominated)
Asia Artist Awards 2016 – Best Entertainer Award, Actor (Cheese In The Trap – Won)
Korea Drama Awards 2015 – Hot Star Award (Splendid Politics – Won)
SBS Entertainment Awards 2014 – Best Male Newcomer (Roommate – Nominated)
KBS Drama Awards 2014 – Best New Actor (What Happens To My Family? – Nominated)
MBC Drama Awards 2014 – Best New Actor (Cunning Single Lady – Nominated)
Korea Drama Awards 2014 – Best New Actor (Cunning Single Lady – Won)