
Acting
Apr 2, 1977
Seoul, South Korea
Kim Kang-hyun
Acting
Biography
Kim Kang-hyun (김강현) is a South Korean character actor born on April 3, 1977. Beginning his career in theater in 2000, he transitioned into screen acting, earning widespread recognition as a versatile supporting actor in film and television. He gained prominent attention for his supporting role in the fantasy romance series My Love from the Star (2013–2014). His extensive television filmography includes Doctors (2016), Chief Kim (2017), Rain or Shine (2017–2018), 18 Again (2020), and Utterly Unreliable Friend (2025). In cinema, Kim has featured in major commercial and independent films, such as Very Ordinary Couple (2013), Hard Day (2014), Extreme Job (2019), EXIT (2019), and My Puppy (2023).
Feature Films (24)

Two men, one recently out of the army, walk a trail to a mountain. Uphill and downhill, cool breezes in the shadows of the trees, shouts from the mountaintop. They go hiking and share their regretful love stories.
Annapurna

Jueun and Taehoon, who lost their 6-year-old daughter Heesoo in a car accident, I live day by day without being able to escape the sense of loss. Taehoon, who couldn't see Jooeun getting ruined, At the recommendation of my friend, Junbeom, who is a program developer, I restored my daughter Heesoo to VR. The family that seemed to be looking for happiness again. Due to Jueun's strong obsession with AI Heesoo, It's getting worse.
Hee-Soo

One winter day, nobody comes to see a play. One of the drama’s actresses becomes angry and leaves the theater. She goes to a park, drinks and meets people.
A Matter of Interpretation

It relates a time-slip story which takes Jung Yak Yong, known as Dasan, one of the greatest thinkers in the later Joseon period, from the past in 1818 to the present in 2022, as he becomes elected as the 20th president of the Republic of Korea. Jung Yak Yong was a Korean agronomist, philosopher, and poet. During his time, he wrote highly influential books about philosophy, science and theories of government and held significant administrative positions.
President Jung Yak Yong

Lee Jang-hwan receives widespread acclaim and media attention after successfully cloning human embryo stem cells. A TV news program PD, Yoon Min-cheol, receives a phone call from an anonymous source who says he has worked with Dr. Lee on the stem cell project. The source blows the whistle on Lee's work, revealing how Lee fabricated research results and engaged in unethical practices.
The Whistleblower

A jailed swindler leaps at the chance to earn parole in return for taking care of his estranged brother, an athlete who recently lost his sight.
My Annoying Brother

‘Nabi’ is a sushi chef trainee. One day, Nabi moves next to Ejung’s house and her cat ‘Yamma’ catches Nabi’s attention. Due to Nabi’s secret ability, he can see and even talk to the soul in the cat. Since Nabi takes care of Yamma with Ejung’s favors. Then, it causes them to close to each other.
How to Break up with My Cat

Jungwoo is an aspiring actor who moves from Gangneung to Seoul. With the arrival of Japanese curling athlete Hiroko to the guest house that he manages in Gangneung, a sweet romance begins! With the backdrop of the beautiful city of Gangneung, and the fragrances of the sea and coffee, this special encounter begins along with the hosting of the Pyeongchang Olympics.
Guest House

After a trivial quarrel, co-workers Dong-hee and Young decide to take a break from their relationship. But they realise that they still love each other as their attempts to find new partners fail.
Very Ordinary Couple

A drug squad attempts to take down a criminal organization and they must go undercover to do so, so they begin working at a chicken restaurant, that becomes famous for its delicious chicken. Due to the unexpected popularity, the detectives find themselves in a situation they never expected.
Extreme Job

Jang-bu was an ordinary boy except his special talent; To see every moving thing like a slow motion video. As friends teased him by calling ‘monster eyes’, he decided to stick at home and not to go out. Television has been his only friend. Time passes by, and now grown-up Jang-bu works at the CCTV control center which is the best job for him. When he sees people’s life through camera, he feels he’s sharing their ordinary life that he’s never had. This new job opens his heart to the world and Jang-bu starts to make some friends out of the control center. With his dear friends he receives sense of himself and finally decides to propose a girl that he loved for long from CCTV…
Slow Video

At his mother's 70th birthday party, Yong-nam runs into Eui-joo, who rejected him in college. When the city is engulfed in toxic gas from a terrorist attack, the two must find a way to escape using all the techniques they learned in their college rock climbing club.
EXIT
Television & Series (17)

Baek Jong-won, whose sharp business acumen and cooking mastery earned him a nickname 'the chef with golden hand,' is here to revive failing restaurants. Owners who bear Master Baek’s harsh criticism and take his advice will make their business fail proof!
Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant

Suspense, surprises and fun abound in this Korean variety game show featuring big personalities and even bigger mysteries in every episode.
Busted!

A reclusive ex-cop reenters the game as an insurance investigator, searching for clues in crime scenes perfectly staged by a serial killer in her midst.
Inspector Koo

A former mob accountant initially plans to embezzle money from his new workplace – will his new coworkers change his mind?
Good Manager

Comedy following Cho Seok's ridiculous but hilarious adventures with his girlfriend-turned-wife Ae Bong, their dogs, older brother Jo Joon, and parents. Based on the popular webtoon series of the same name.
The Sound of Your Heart

Story about reporters who struggle to get to the bottom of the truth of social corruption.






