Kang Dong-won

Infobox Korean name


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Kang Dong Won (born January 18, 1981 in Pusan, South Korea) is a South Korean film and television actor. Born in Pusan, he moved to Chang Won at the age of 7. While studying Mechanical Engineering at Hanyang University, he was spotted on the streets by a modeling agent in 2000, and became a model. After this, he began his acting career with two dramas, and then filmed his first movie, Too Beautiful to Lie. However, his first real breakthrough was in Temptation of the Wolves, after which he became one of the top actors in South Korea. He went on to prove his acting skill in movies such as Voice of a Murderer and Maundy Thursday. With his beautiful, androgynous looks, he is becoming popular in other Asian countries, especially Japan. He then once again in 2007 shown the audience that Kang himself have improved his acting by portraying a Grotesque character in Lee Myung Sae's M, this also marked their second collaboration. Along with that he also earned regconition from Critics and the audience for his stylish flair in his choice of roles, which are mostly very peculiar characters. Kang's latest project is scheduled to be with director Choi Dong Hun's Jeon Woo-Chi setting to be release in early 2009.

Education

*Schools: Namyang Elementary, Kyungwon Junior High, Guhchang High, Graduated from Hanyang University with honors (major in Mechanical Engineering)
*Current School: Sangmyung University, Graduate School, majoring in film

Filmography

Movies

* "Tale of Jeon Woo Chi" (2009)
* "M" (2007)
* "Voice of a Murderer" (그놈 목소리 - 2007)
* "Maundy Thursday / Our Happy Time" (우리들의 행복한 시간 - 2006)
* "" (조선 느와르 - 이명세 형사 만들기 - 2005)
* "Duelist" (형사 - 2005)
* "Romance of Their Own" / "Temptation of the Wolves" / "True Romance" / (늑대의유혹 - 2004)
* "Too Beautiful to Lie" / "Don't Believe Her" (그녀를 믿지 마세요 - 2004)

Dramas

* Magic (매직 SBS, 2004)
* "Something About 1%" / "1% of Anything" (1%의 어떤 것 MBC, 2003)
* "Majestic Lady" / "Country Princess" / "Funny Wild Girl" / "Lady of Dignity" (위풍당당 그녀 MBC, 2003)

Music Videos

*J – 빛(Beet) Light
*Jo Sung Mo - Dajim
*Link - Bigawa

Awards

* 2004 Korean Film Awards Best Male Newcomer - Temptation of the Wolves
* 2004 Paek Sang Arts Awards Popularity Award
* 2004 Blue Dargon Awards Popularity Award
* 2005 Paek Sang Arts Awards Popularity Award
* 2005 Blue Dragon Awards Popularity Award
* 2005 KSC Awards Best Male Newcomer - Temptation of the Wolves

Commercial

* "Chris-Christy" (Current)
* "Cyon" (Current)
* "Sharp Corporation" (Current)
* "KTF" (2003)

External links

* [http://gangdongwon.com GANG DONG WON Official Site] ko icon
* [http://kangdongwon81.com KANGDONGWON81.com] ko icon
* [http://dongwon-and-i.uni.cc/ DONGWON and I] en icon
* [http://belovedkangdongwon.blogspot.com/ Beloved Kang Dong Won] en icon
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* [http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Kang_Dong-won.php Kang Dong-won] at HanCinema

ee also

* List of Korea-related topics
* Contemporary culture of South Korea