Kim Young Kwang
- Name: Kim Young Kwang
- Native name: 김영광
- Also Known as: Kim Youngkwang, Kim Yeong Gwang, Kim Yeongwang
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: January 11, 1987
- Age: 38
He began his entertainment career as a model and has walked the runways of world-renowned designers such as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, and Etro. He was the first Asian model to walk Dior Homme's 2008 show. That same year, he began his acting career with a support role in the drama "The World That They Live In".
Young Kwang’s father fought in the Vietnam war and died when Kim was in the sixth grade. Before he became famous he delivered newspapers as a young man, to help provide for his family.
On December 12, 2013, Young Kwan began his mandatory military service and was discharged in June of 2014. He was exempted from serving the full term, as he was deemed as 'an acknowledged person of national merit’.
Post-release, 2014 became his break-out year, with bigger roles in dramas such as TVN's "Plus Nine Boys" and the popular "Pinocchio", alongside Hallyu stars Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye.
(Source: KProfiles; Wikipedia) Edit Biography
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Delusion
Korean Drama, 2026, 0 eps
"K"
(Cameo)
|
0.0
|
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Take Charge of My Heart
Korean Drama, 2026, 0 eps
Baek Ho Rang
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Walking on Thin Ice
Korean Drama, 2025, 12 eps
Lee Gyeong
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
|
Trigger
Korean Drama, 2025, 10 eps
Moon Baek
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
|
The Haunted Palace
Korean Drama, 2025, 16 eps
Gang Cheol [Imugi] (Ep. 1-2, 8)
(Guest Role)
|
8.3
|
|
Evilive
Korean Drama, 2023, 10 eps
Seo Do Yeong
(Main Role)
|
8.1
|
|
Call It Love
Korean Drama, 2023, 16 eps
Han Dong Jin
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
|
Somebody
Korean Drama, 2022, 8 eps
Seong Yun O
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Hello, Me!
Korean Drama, 2021, 16 eps
Han Yoo Hyun
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
|
The Secret Life of My Secretary
Korean Drama, 2019, 32 eps
Do Min Ik
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Room No. 9
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
Ki Yoo Jin
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
|
The Guardians
Korean Drama, 2017, 32 eps
Jang Do Han
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
|
Sweet Stranger and Me
Korean Drama, 2016, 16 eps
Go Nan Gil
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Go Ho's Starry Night
Korean Drama, 2016, 20 eps
Kang Tae Ho / Park Kwang Soo
(Main Role)
|
8.1
|
|
D-Day
Korean Drama, 2015, 20 eps
Lee Hae Sung
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
|
Dr. Ian
Korean Drama, 2015, 9 eps
Dr. Mo Ian
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Pinocchio
Korean Drama, 2014, 20 eps
Seo Beom Jo
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
|
Plus Nine Boys
Korean Drama, 2014, 14 eps
Kang Jin Gu
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
|
Secret Love
Korean Drama, 2014, 10 eps
{The Thirteenth Bucket List} Yoon Joon Moon (Ep. 3-4)
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Good Doctor
Korean Drama, 2013, 20 eps
Han Jin Uk [Four-year residency]
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
|
Birth Secret
Korean Drama, 2013, 18 eps
Park Su Chang
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Can We Get Married?
Korean Drama, 2012, 20 eps
Ki Joon
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Love Rain
Korean Drama, 2012, 20 eps
Han Tae Sung
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Bachelor's Vegetable Store
Korean Drama, 2011, 24 eps
Lee Seul Woo
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
|
More Charming By The Day
Korean Drama, 2010, 138 eps
Lee Young Kwang
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
|
My Fair Lady
Korean Drama, 2009, 16 eps
Jung Woo Sung
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Triple
Korean Drama, 2009, 16 eps
Jae Wook
(Support Role)
|
6.2
|
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The World That They Live In
Korean Drama, 2008, 16 eps
Lee Jae Hwan [Actor]
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
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The First Ride
Korean Movie, 2025,
Do Jin
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
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J-Hope in the Box
Korean Movie, 2023,
(Guest Role)
|
9.2
|
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A Year-End Medley
Korean Movie, 2021,
Son Seung Hyo
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
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Mission: Possible
Korean Movie, 2021,
Woo Su Han
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
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The Soul-Mate
Korean Movie, 2018,
Tae Jin
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
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On Your Wedding Day
Korean Movie, 2018,
Hwang Woo Yun
(Main Role)
|
8.1
|
|
Hot Young Bloods
Korean Movie, 2014,
Kwang Shik
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
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Runway Cop
Korean Movie, 2012,
Han Seung Woo
(Support Role)
|
7.5
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Special
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
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A Year-End Medley: Extended Version
Korean Special, 2022, 6 eps
Seung Hyo
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Drama Special Series Season 1: White Christmas
Korean Special, 2011, 8 eps
Cho Yeong Jae
(Main Role)
|
8.4
|
TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Please Take Care of My Refrigerator Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2024, 48 eps
(Ep. 37-38)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
|
Salon Drip Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2023, 120 eps
(Ep. 99)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
|
Sixth Sense
Korean TV Show, 2020, 8 eps
(Ep. 7)
(Guest)
|
8.8
|
|
Season B
Korean TV Show, 2020, 65 eps
(Ep. 24)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
|
Problem Child in House
Korean TV Show, 2018, 260 eps
(Ep. 115)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
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Law of the Jungle in Antarctica
Korean TV Show, 2018, 4 eps
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
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Amazing Saturday
Korean TV Show, 2018, 400 eps
(Ep. 251)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
|
My Little Old Boy
Korean TV Show, 2016, 475 eps
(Ep. 135)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
|
Law of the Jungle in New Caledonia
Korean TV Show, 2016, 9 eps
(1st half)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
|
Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 500 eps
(Ep. 266)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
|
Please Take Care of My Refrigerator
Korean TV Show, 2014, 254 eps
(Ep. 44-45)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
|
I Live Alone
Korean TV Show, 2013, 615 eps
(Ep. 362,369)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
|
We Got Married Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2012, 240 eps
(Ep. 246)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
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Healing Camp
Korean TV Show, 2011, 219 eps
(Ep. 186-187)
(Guest)
|
7.4
|
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Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 310)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
Articles
Chae Soo Bin and Kim Young Kwang are in talks to lead a web novel based K-drama
News - Apr 21, 2025
Chae Soo Bin and Kim Young Kwang are in discussion to team up in a new web novel-based K-drama.
Kim Young Kwang to make a special appearance in 'The Haunted Palace'
News - Apr 16, 2025
Check out the character stills from 'The Haunted Palace', featuring Kim Young Kwang's cameo
ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo is joining Kang Ha Neul in the upcoming film 'First Ride'
News - Apr 3, 2025
ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo is confirmed to make a grand comeback to the big screen.
Kim Nam Gil will reportedly lead a K-drama that will be based on a controversial webtoon
News - Nov 7, 2024
Kim Nam Gil will reportedly star in his fourth upcoming K-drama.
EXID's Hani and Psychiatrist Yang Jae Woong postpones September wedding
News - Sep 3, 2024
EXID's Hani (Ahn Hee Yeon) and Psychiatrist Yang Jae Woong's wedding are confirmed to be postponed.
Kim Ye Won joins Ju Ji Hoon and Jung Yu Mi's new K-drama "Love on a Single Log Bridge"
News - Aug 30, 2024
Kim Ye Won will be added to the cast of the upcoming romantic comedy K-drama Love on a Single Log Bridge.
