Jang Ki Yong

Jang Ki Yong is a South Korean actor and model. He’s best known for his roles in Korean drama series such as Confession Couple (2017), Come and Hug Me (2018), and Search: WWW (2019).

Career

Jang Ki Yong has shown interest in fashion since childhood. He also grew to love being photograph. However, he didn’t really think of making a career out of it until much later.

The turning point was when he saw Lee Soo Hyuk walking on a fashion show. This inspired him to become a model.

To pursue his dream, this Leo man moved to Seoul. He first tried out on a model management company called KPlus which later known as YG KPlus.

He wasn’t selected on his first try and had to come back a year later. This time, he got approved and ended up joining the company in 2012.

This model began his career in Seoul Fashion Week 2012, walking for the S/S General Idea Collection Show.

Over the years, he would participate in many more fashion shows and pictorials. He even won the Fashion Model Award at Asian Model Awards 2014.

After gaining success in the modeling world, Ki Yong began to dive into the film industry. His debut as an actor came in 2014. He made a cameo on the drama series It’s Okay, That’s Love.

His appearance might be brief, but it successfully created a buzz surrounding his name. Later that year, this talented young man was casted in The Greatest Marriage and Schoolgirl Detectives.

In 2018, he got his first leading role in the show Come and Hug Me. For his performance, this actor won Best New Actor award in at the Baeksang Arts Awards.

Over the years, his name continues to soar as he takes on more roles in various series. This includes the 2021 hit drama series My Roommate Is A Gumiho.

Profile

Real Name: Jang Ki Yong (장기용)
Stage Name: Jang Ki Yong (장기용)
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Birthday: August 7, 1992
Birthplace: Ulsan, South Korea.
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: Korean
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Profession: Actor, Model
Education: Seokyeong University
Hobbies: Photography
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Instagram: @juanxkui
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 187 cm (6’2″)
Weight: 72 Kg (158 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

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Mother: –
Brother: –
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Girlfriend & Dating History

Son Yeon Jae

In May 2021, rumors spread that Jang Ki Yong is dating Son Yeon Jae, a former Korean athlete.

Both sides refuted the reports, by stating that they don’t even know each other personally.

Net Worth

The actor has accumulated around $1 million to $5 million of net worth, according to multiple sources. He earns his income primarily from working as an actor in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether he has undergone any cosmetic surgery to change his appearance.

Facts

He is a bit timid and shy.
Growing up, he was more of an introvert.
This Leo man gained confidence once he started modeling.
Before wanting to become a model, he didn’t know what to be.
\Ki Yong likes taking pictures.
He is the face of Sprite Korea.
He had a hard time facing his parents to talk about becoming a model.
His parents weren’t too sure of him becoming a model, but they supported him because of his determination.
His father was a studious person so he initially wanted Jang Ki Yong to study.
He has great talent in rapping.
He also has a beautiful voice.
The model likes singing in Karaoke.
He was in the music video Friday and Red Shoes by IU.
He used to wear braces.
When he first started, he caught the attention of the modeling industry because of his boyish charm.
He competed in some singing competitions like Singing Battle and Tribe of Hip Hop.
As a model, the man from Ulsan has worked with many big brands like Giordano and Nivea.
He likes watching UFC matches.
He has many fans raging from teenagers to adults and even elderly.
At young age, this actor often went to hike with his family.
He would go on a walk during his free time.
He likes walking and listening to music along the Han River.
Jang Ki Yong is an active person.
He likes doing sports such as ski, boxing, and even martial arts.
He is someone who would smile and play around a lot once he feels comfortable.
His ideal type is a pleasantly chubby girl who eats well.

Movies

Sweet & Sour (2021), as Jang Hyeok
The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos (2019), as Ko Yoo Sung

Drama Series

Although I Am Not a Hero (JTBC | 2024), as Bok Gwi Joo
Now, We Are Breaking Up (SBS | 2021-2022), as Yoon Jae Guk
My Roommate Is A Gumiho (tvN | 2021), as Shin Woo Yeo
Hello, Me! (KBS2 | 2021), as police officer (ep.1)
Born Again (KBS2 | 2020), as Kong Ji Cheol (1980s) / Cheon Jong Beom (present day)
Search: WWW (tvN | 2019), as Park Mo Gun
Kill It (OCN | 2019), as Kim Soo Hyun
Touch Your Heart (tvN | 2019), as top actor (ep.1)
Come and Hug Me (MBC | 2018), as Chae Do Jin
My Mister (tvN | 2018), as Lee Gwang Il
Go Back Couple (KBS2 | 2017), as Jung Nam Gil
The Liar and His Lover (tvN | 2017), as Ji In Ho
Beautiful Mind (KBS2 | 2016), as Nam Ho Young
This is My Love (JTBC | 2015), as Lee Seok Tae
Schoolgirl Detectives (JTBC | 2014-2015), as An Chae Joon (Chae Yool’s older brother)
The Greatest Wedding (TV Chosun | 2014), as Bae Deu Ro
The Idle Mermaid (tvN | 2014), as Kim Yoon Sung
It’s Alright, This Is Love (SBS | 2014), as Sam

Music Video Appearances

Night and Day (2019) – Brown Eyed Soul
The End (2016) – Kwon Jin Ah
When in Hongdae (2016) – Hongdae Kwang
EyeKiss (2013) – Lovelybut
Friday (2013) – IU
The Red Shoes (2013) – IU

Awards

2019 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best New Actor (Television) – Come and Hug Me
2018 APAN Star Awards – Best New Actor – My Mister
2018 Asia Artist Awards – Rookie Award
2018 Korea Hallyu Awards – Rising Star Award
2018 MBC Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actor in a Wednesday-Thursday Drama – Come and Hug Me
2018 MBC Drama Awards – Best Couple Award (with Jin Ki Joo) – Come and Hug Me
2015 Korea’s Best Dresser Swan Awards – Best Dressed Model
2014 Asia Model Awards – Fashion Model Award

Nominations

2021 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama – Now, We Are Breaking Up
2021 SBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award (with Song Hye Kyo) – Now, We Are Breaking Up
2020 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award (with Jin Se Yeon) – Born Again
2018 The Seoul Awards – Best New Actor (Drama) – My Mister, Come and Hug Me
2017 KBS Drama Awards – Best New Actor – Confession Couple

Quotes

“When I’m just home without doing anything when I’m worried about something, the worry gets bigger and I can’t think straight. But if I get some fresh air and walk amongst people, my thoughts feel lighter.”

“My dad really likes to exercise. Every weekend, my family used to go hiking, go to the hot spring, then come home and watch ‘2 Days & 1 Night.’ That’s how walking became part of my everyday life.”

“I was really timid and introverted when I was young. I was a child who feared talking in front of others, and talking alone with someone like this was unimaginable. My personality slowly began to change after I stood in front of people as a model and while doing this job [as an actor].”

“Anyone can play someone tall and good-looking. Rather than that, I want to discover myself while acting in a world I haven’t experienced.”