Kang Chan Hee

Kang Chan Hee, who is also known by his stage name Chani, is a South Korean actor and singer.

He gained fame as a member of SF9, before developing his solo career as an actor and appearing in Korean drama series such as Sky Castle (2018-2019) and Under The Queen’s Umbrella (2022).

Career

Kang Chan Hee, known as Chani, started his career as a child actor in the famous historical drama series Queen Seondeok (2009), playing an elite kid. Around the same time, he had a role in another drama series Three Brothers.

After several years, which is in 2011, he was seen again in a drama series Can You Hear My Heart, followed by another drama series Heaven’s Garden.

In 2015, he introduced himself as a K-Pop idol under FNC Entertainment. He then officially debuted as a K-Pop idol in 2016 as a member of the K-Pop boy group SF9.

His acting career shot up when he appeared in the drama series SKY Castle (2018) where he played a shrewd and sensitive student who lives in a posh residence called SKY Castle.

Besides that, he also had a movie project titled White Day in 2020 where he was offered the main role position, one of his biggest achievements.

Profile

Real Name: Kang Chan Hee (강찬희)
Stage Name: Kang Cha Ni (강찬희)
Nicknames: Chan Hee, Cha Ni
Birthday: January 17, 2000
Birthplace: Daejeon, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: Christian
Professions: Singer, Actor
Education: Daejeon Dunwon Elementary School, Sanghyeon Middle School, Seoul Performing Arts High School
Hobbies: Drawing, sleeping, and playing the piano
Parent: Park Seol Hee (Mother)
Sibling: Kang Seok Hee
Girlfriend: –
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Instagram: @c_chani_i
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: –
Shoe Size: –

Family

Father: –
Mother: –
Brother: 1
Sister: –

Girlfriend & Dating History

He has never dated anyone publicly nor rumored to date any person. He most likely prefers to keep his personal and dating life out of the spotlight.

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated his net worth to be around $1 million to $5 million.

He seems to earn most of his income through working as an idol-singer under SF9, as well 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

Chan Hee raises three cats named Choco, Cream, and Mocha.
He is a member of the K-Pop boy group SF9 and was trained for seven years.
Chan Hee has modeled for several brands such as Tiffany Kids Wear when he was a kid, Downy Softener, Auction, Toreore Chicken, and so on.
He was a trainee in Fantagio Entertainment before debuting with his group SF9.
Chan Hee did a few collaboration videos with 1MILLION Dance Studio through 1MILLION’s YouTube channel.
He cannot handle spicy foods.
Chan Hee is the shortest among the rest of SF9’s members.
He can play the violin and piano.
Chan Hee loves the color red.
He said he is unable to recall numbers well, for example, birthday dates or phone numbers.
His ideal type is…

Movies

White Day: The Labyrinth (2021), as Hee Min
The Gossip (2021), as Jung Seok
The First Issue (2019), as Hyun Jun
The King’s Case Note (2017), as King Ye Jong
Familyhood (2016), as Hyun Bin

Drama Series

Chunhwa Love Story (TVING | 2024), as Jang Won
Under The Queen’s Umbrella (tvN | 2022), as Prince Uiseong
Miracle (2022), as Louis
Outsiders Love Prohibition (2021), as Cha Ni
Jinx (Daum Kakao TV | 2021), as Lee Gyu Han
Imitation (KBS2 | 2021), as Lee Eun Jo
Must You Go? (Viu | 2021), as Park Yeon
True Beauty (tvN | 2020), as Jeong Se Yeon
Once Again (KBS2 | 2020), as Choi Ji Won
Was It Love (JTBC | 2020), as an SF9 member
Once Again (KBS2 | 2020), as Ji Won
Love As You Taste (Naver TV Cast | 2019), as Yoon Dan
SKY Castle (JTBC | 2018), as Hwang Woo Joo
Coffee House 4.0 (Amarin TV | 2018), as Do Yoon
Click Your Heart (Naver TV Cast | 2016), as Kang Cha Ni
Signal (tvN | 2016), as Park Sun Woo
Splendid Politics (MBC | 2015), as Ja Gyung
The Queen’s Classroom (MBC | 2013), as Kim Do Jin
The Innocent Man (KBS2 | 2012), as Kang Ma Roo
To The Beautiful You (SBS | 2012), as Kang Tae Joon
Heaven’s Garden (Channel A | 2011), as Shin Seung Woo
Can You Hear My Heart (MBC | 2011), as Cha Dong Joo
Three Brothers (KBS2 | 2009), as Kim Sung Tae
Queen Seondeok (MBC | 2009), as Hwa Rang

TV Shows

Teacher of Narat (SBS FIL | 2021), as a teacher
KBS Song Festival (KBS | 2021), as a guest
Midnight Idol Season 2 (Naver TV Cast | 2021), as a guest
Transit Love (2021), as a guest
SF9 Center: Prologue (VLIVE | 2021), as a regular member
SF9 Center (VLIVE | 2021), as a regular member
Kingdom: Legendary War (Mnet | 2021), as a regular member
TMI News Season 2 (Mnet | 2021), as a guest
Idol Human Theater (2020), as a guest
Idol eSports Athletics Championships (MBC | 2020), as a guest
SF9 SANGSA 2 (VLIVE | 2020), as the main host
Fandom Tour (Daum Kakao TV | 2020), as a guest
After_zzZ (2020), as a guest
Idol On Quiz (KBS2 | 2020), as a guest
Idol Dabang: Season 3 (2020), as a guest
WDDD: Our Dawon Will Do Anything (Mnet | 2020), as a guest
K-Bob Star (2020), as a guest
Idol League: Season 2 (2020), as a guest
Idol Star Athletics Championships (MBC | 2020), as a regular member
SF9 SANGSA (VLIVE | 2019), as a regular member
Two Yoo Project Sugar Man: Season 3 (JTBC | 2019), as a guest
World Klass (Mnet | 2019), as a guest
Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special (MBC | 2019), as a regular member
Q&A Machine (2019), as a guest
Hangout With Yoo (MBC | 2019), as a guest
We K-POP (2019), as a guest
Run.wav (JTBC | 2019), as a guest
Star Road: SF9 (VLIVE | 2019), as a regular member
Everyone’s Kitchen (O’live2019), as a guest
Cool Kids (JTBC | 2018), as a guest
Happy Together: Season 4 (KBS2 | 2018), as a guest
Mafia Dance (2018), as a guest
Colorful Code 9 (VLIVE | 2018), as the main host
The Team Chef (JTBC | 2018), as a guest
Idol Room (JTBC | 2018), as a guest
Leaving The Nest: Season 3 (tvN | 2018), as a regular member
Amazing Saturday (tvN | 2018), as a guest
Music Bank in Chile (KBS | 2018), as a guest
Idol League: Season 1 (2018), as a guest
K-RUSH: Season 3 (KBS1 | 2018), as a guest
Secret Code 9 (VLIVE | 2018), as the main host
SF9 x LieV (VLIVE | 2017), as the main host
SF9 Trip with Fantasy (Naver TV Cast | 2017), as the main host
K-RUSH (KBS1 | 2017), as a guest
After Mom Goes to Sleep (2017), as a guest
Stress Free Zone (Tooniverse | 2017), as a guest
Fact iN Star (TBS | 2016), as a guest
SF9 Special Food (Naver TV Cast | 2016), as the main host
The Immigration (2016), as a guest
SF9 – Spectacle Fantasy (Naver TV Cast | 2016), as the main host
D.O.B. (Mnet | 2016), as a regular member
Battle Trip (KBS2 | 2016), as a guest
Knowing Bros (JTBC | 2015), as a guest
Wedensday Gourmet (tvN | 2015), as a guest
Weekly Idol (MBC every1 | 2011), as a guest
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (KBS1 | 2011), as a guest
Hello Counselor: Season 1 (KBS2 | 2010), as a guest
Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a guest
Radio Star (MBC | 2007), as a guest
Show! Music Core (MBC | 2005), as the main host
Music Bank (KBS2 | 1998), as a guest

Nominations

2021 Brand of the Year Award – Male Idol Actor of the Year – Kang Chan Hee
2020 APAN Music Award – Entertainer of the Year (Male) – Kang Chan Hee
2020 MBC Entertainment Award – Rookie Award in Variety Category (Male) – Show! Music Core
2019 Soompi Award – Best Idol Actor Award – SKY Castle

Quotes

“Not only do I talk slowly, but I walk slowly as well. When we [SF9 members] all go together, I’m walking in the back. Both my words and actions are slow.”

“I’ve never seen anyone with a similar pace as mine. I’ve become used to adjusting to other people’s [paces].”

“I wanted to let my parents live in luxury. My family has never traveled abroad together. We had financial problems as well, and we didn’t have much leisure. If I make a lot of money, I want to send my parents on a trip and give them a house as a present.”

“I want my younger brother to go to school without being affected by me. I loved the feeling of having friends think of me as a normal friend and not a celebrity in school. Rather than listening to his friends say, ‘What’s your brother doing these days?’ or ‘Who did he meet?,’ I hope he spends his school days receiving attention for himself.”

“Of all the things I’m able to do, I’m most confident in sleeping. If I could take a month off, I would sleep for the first week. And from the second week, I will catch up on the work I’ve been behind on. I will travel and go to the driving academy I’ve signed up for but been putting off.”

FAQs

Who is Kang Chan Hee?

He is a South Korean actor and singer.

Who is Kang Chan Hee’s real name?

His real name is Kang Chan Hee (강찬희).

What makes Kang Chan Hee famous?

He gained fame as a member of SF9, before developing his solo career as an actor and appearing in Korean drama series such as Sky Castle (2018-2019) and Under The Queen’s Umbrella (2022).

Where is Kang Chan Hee from?

He was born in Daejeon, South Korea.

How old is Kang Chan Hee?

He was born in 2000, and he is 25 years old as of 2025.

When does Kang Chan Hee celebrate his birthday?

He celebrates on the 17th of every January.

How tall is Kang Chan Hee?

His height is 5’10” or 177 cm.

Who are Kang Chan Hee’s parents?

He did not reveal the names of his father and mother.

Is Kang Chan Hee married?

He is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether he is in a relationship or not.

Who is Kang Chan Hee’s ex-girlfriend?

His ex-girlfriend is not known.

How rich is Kang Chan Hee?

His net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.

What is Kang Chan Hee’s nationality?

His nationality is South Korean.

Kang Chan Hee has struck a good amount of fame as both a singer and an actor. No wonder his name is widely known among netizens and often cited on numerous occasions.