Kang Ji Young

Name: Kang Ji Young
Native name: 강지영
Also Known as: 姜知英, 知英, カン・ジヨン, ジヨン, Kang Ji Yeong, JY
Nationality: South Korean
Gender: Female
Born: January 18, 1994
Age: 32

Kang Ji Young is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress and member of KARA (카라). She graduated from Muhak Girls' High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Acting Arts from Sungkyunkwan University.

She made her debut in July 2008 when she joined KARA as the new vocalist, rapper and visual. The group debuted in March 2007, but their first album was not a commercial success, and member Kim Seung Hee decided to leave to continue her education in early 2008. As a result, DSP Media (DSP미디어) began making changes and added her to the lineup. She participated in the group's first mini-album, "Rock U".

The group faced several lineup changes throughout the years, and in January 2014, she decided to leave the group and the agency and moved to Japan to focus on her acting career, but she continued to frequently appear on South Korean TV.

In December 2015, she signed with Sony Music Entertainment Japan and made her debut as a solo artist (using the stage name JY) with the single "The Last Farewell", an OST for the Japan NTV drama "Higanbana".

In June 2022, she reunited with all KARA members for a photoshoot, and the group officially came back in November of that year with the album "Move Again", commemorating their 15th anniversary. They held several fan meetings in Japan and concerts in both Japan and South Korea.

She is now represented by SMG.

(Source: kisskh) Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2026	Punch-Drunk Woman Japanese Drama, 2026, 10 eps Park Ha Yoon (Support Role)	10	Park Ha Yoon Support Role	7.3
2025	I Kill U Korean Drama, 2025, 6 eps Kang Seon U \| Han Ji Yeon (Main Role)	6	Kang Seon U \| Han Ji Yeon Main Role	7.6
2023	Doctor Cha Korean Drama, 2023, 16 eps Yoo Ji Sun (Ep. 6-7) (Guest Role)	16	Yoo Ji Sun (Ep. 6-7) Guest Role	8.1
2021	Let Me Be Your Knight Korean Drama, 2021, 12 eps Nina [Singer/ Songwriter] (Ep. 8-9) (Guest Role)	12	Nina [Singer/ Songwriter] (Ep. 8-9) Guest Role	7.9
2020	Sweet Munchies Korean Drama, 2020, 12 eps Kim Ah Jin (Main Role)	12	Kim Ah Jin Main Role	6.8
2019	Soshite, Ikiru Japanese Drama, 2019, 6 eps Han Yoo Ri (Main Role)	6	Han Yoo Ri Main Role	7.5
2019	Ie Uru Onna no Gyakushu Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps Miyadera Nana (Ep.5) (Guest Role)	10	Miyadera Nana (Ep.5) Guest Role	7.5
2017	Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi Japanese Drama, 2017, 8 eps Aoyama Sara \| Shiina Maoko (Main Role)	8	Aoyama Sara \| Shiina Maoko Main Role	7.1
2017	Strong Girl Bong Soon Korean Drama, 2017, 16 eps [JTVC announcer] (Ep. 2, 8, 10, 13) (Guest Role)	16	[JTVC announcer] (Ep. 2, 8, 10, 13) Guest Role	8.7
2017	Osaka Kanjousen Part 2 Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps Ji Hyun (Ep.1) (Main Role)	10	Ji Hyun (Ep.1) Main Role	7.2
2016	Doctor X Season 4 Japanese Drama, 2016, 11 eps Nanase Yuka (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	11	Nanase Yuka (Ep. 7) Guest Role	8.2
2016	A Girl & Three Sweethearts Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps Yoshioka Jun ["Sea Sons" Pastry Chef Applicant] (Ep. 10) (Guest Role)	10	Yoshioka Jun ["Sea Sons" Pastry Chef Applicant] (Ep. 10) Guest Role	8.0
2016	Higanbana: Keishicho Sosa Nana ka Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps Nagami Kaoruko (Main Role)	10	Nagami Kaoruko Main Role	7.6
2015	Wise and Foolish Japanese Drama, 2015, 8 eps Murano Erika (Support Role)	8	Murano Erika Support Role	7.7
2014	Jigoku Sensei Nube Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps Yukime (Support Role)	10	Yukime Support Role	7.1
2014	Secret Love Korean Drama, 2014, 10 eps {Lilac} Park So Yeol (Ep. 5-6) (Main Role)	10	{Lilac} Park So Yeol (Ep. 5-6) Main Role	7.4
2012	Koisuru Maison: Rainbow Rose Japanese Drama, 2012, 12 eps Han Yuri (Main Role)	12	Han Yuri Main Role	7.0
2012	Kimi to Boku to no Yakusoku Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps Choi Sa Ran (Support Role)	10	Choi Sa Ran Support Role	6.4
2011	URAKARA Japanese Drama, 2011, 12 eps [Herself] (Main Role)	12	[Herself] Main Role	6.5
2009	Hero Korean Drama, 2009, 16 eps [Herself] (Guest Role)	16	[Herself] Guest Role	7.3
2008	Here He Comes Korean Drama, 2008, 97 eps [Female gangster] (Guest Role)	97	[Female gangster] Guest Role	6.5

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2025	The First Ride Korean Movie, 2025, Sylvia [Beach bar employee] (Support Role)	Sylvia [Beach bar employee] Support Role	8.3
2025	I Kill U Korean Movie, 2025, Kang Seon U \| Han Ji Yeon (Main Role)	Kang Seon U \| Han Ji Yeon Main Role	7.4
2025	Ginseng Boy Korean Movie, 2025, Jenny (Main Role)	Jenny Main Role	0.0
2023	Love Reset Korean Movie, 2023, Sang A (Guest Role)	Sang A Guest Role	7.9
2021	Love of the Great Tug of War Japanese Movie, 2021, Yo Ji Hyun (Main Role)	Yo Ji Hyun Main Role	6.9
2019	Dosukoi! Sukehira Japanese Movie, 2019, Sukehira Ayane (Main Role)	Sukehira Ayane Main Role	6.7
2019	Soshite, Ikiru: The Movie Japanese Movie, 2019, Han Yuri (Support Role)	Han Yuri Support Role	7.0
2019	Tokyo Ghoul S Japanese Movie, 2019, Itori (Support Role)	Itori Support Role	7.4
2018	Yaru Onna: She's a Killer Japanese Movie, 2018, Aiko (Main Role)	Aiko Main Role	7.1
2018	Watashino Jinsei Nanoni Japanese Movie, 2018, Kinjo Mizuho (Main Role)	Kinjo Mizuho Main Role	7.2
2018	Reon Japanese Movie, 2018, Takanashi Reon (Main Role)	Takanashi Reon Main Role	7.3
2016	Zenin, Kataomoi Japanese Movie, 2016, {Kataomoi Supairaru} So Yeon (Main Role)	{Kataomoi Supairaru} So Yeon Main Role	7.0
2016	Assassination Classroom: Graduation Japanese Movie, 2016, Irina Jelavic (Support Role)	Irina Jelavic Support Role	7.8
2015	Assassination Classroom Japanese Movie, 2015, Irina Jelavić [Bitch Sensei] (Support Role)	Irina Jelavić [Bitch Sensei] Support Role	7.7

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2016	Tokumei Shikikan Goma Ayaka Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps Sonia (Support Role)	1	Sonia Support Role	7.3
2016	Life is... Japanese Special, 2016, 2 eps Yuna (Main Role)	2	Yuna Main Role	5.9
2016	Tamio Special: Aratanaru Inbo Japanese Drama, 2016, 1 eps Murano Erika (Support Role)	1	Murano Erika Support Role	7.4
2015	Sochira no Sora wa, Donna Sora desu Ka? Japanese Special, 2015, 3 eps Ena (Main Role)	3	Ena Main Role	7.9
2014	Higanbana - Women's Crime File Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps Nagami Kaoruko (Main Role)	1	Nagami Kaoruko Main Role	7.2

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2024	Wish I Have, Kara Korean TV Show, 2024, 8 eps (Regular Member)	8	Regular Member	8.7
2023	I Can See Your Voice Season 10 Korean TV Show, 2023, 8 eps (Ep. 6) (Guest)	8	(Ep. 6) Guest	7.9
2022	Lucky Oppa Korean TV Show, 2022, 14 eps (Ep. 2) (Guest)	14	(Ep. 2) Guest	0.0
2022	Cafe Parasite Korean TV Show, 2022, 7 eps (Ep. 1) (Guest)	7	(Ep. 1) Guest	8.1
2022	Battle Trip Season 2 Korean TV Show, 2022, 39 eps (Ep. 21-22) (Guest)	39	(Ep. 21-22) Guest	8.0
2022	Get It Beauty + Korean TV Show, 2022, 15 eps (Ep.12, 13) (Guest)	15	(Ep.12, 13) Guest	8.3
2020	Killing Voice Korean TV Show, 2020, 160 eps (Ep. 69) (Guest)	160	(Ep. 69) Guest	8.5
2020	CDTV Live! Live! Japanese TV Show, 2020, 125 eps (Guest)	125	Guest	8.0
2018	MMTG Korean TV Show, 2018, 321 eps (Ep. 267-268) (Guest)	321	(Ep. 267-268) Guest	7.9
2017	Song Ji Hyo's Beauty View Korean TV Show, 2017, 10 eps (Ep. 8) (Guest)	10	(Ep. 8) Guest	8.0
2015	Knowing Bros Korean TV Show, 2015, 600 eps (Ep. 360) (Guest)	600	(Ep. 360) Guest	8.6
2015	Datsuryoku News Network Japanese TV Show, 2015, 430 eps (Ep. 110) (Guest)	430	(Ep. 110) Guest	5.9
2012	Human Condition Korean TV Show, 2012, 148 eps (Ep. 35-37) (Guest)	148	(Ep. 35-37) Guest	8.1
2012	Strong Idol Korean TV Show, 2012, 1 eps [Participant] (Regular Member)	1	[Participant] Regular Member	8.0
2012	Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps (Ep. 413) (Guest)	400	(Ep. 413) Guest	8.0
2011	Invincible Youth Season 2 Korean TV Show, 2011, 46 eps (Regular Member)	46	Regular Member	7.6
2011	Nazotoki Battle TORE Japanese TV Show, 2011, 54 eps (Ep. 30) (Guest)	54	(Ep. 30) Guest	0.0
2011	Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend Korean TV Show, 2011, 800 eps (Ep. 30) (Guest)	800	(Ep. 30) Guest	8.2
2010	Hello Counselor Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps (Ep. 5, 43, 89, 139, 186) (Guest)	431	(Ep. 5, 43, 89, 139, 186) Guest	7.9
2010	Beatles Code Korean TV Show, 2010, 71 eps (Ep. 59) (Guest)	71	(Ep. 59) Guest	7.8
2010	Running Man Korean TV Show, 2010, 850 eps (Ep. 61-62) (Guest)	850	(Ep. 61-62) Guest	9.2
2010	Haha Mong Show Korean TV Show, 2010, 11 eps (Ep. 2-3) (Guest)	11	(Ep. 2-3) Guest	7.7
2009	Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2 Korean TV Show, 2009, 336 eps (Ep. 101) (Guest)	336	(Ep. 101) Guest	7.9
2009	Strong Heart Korean TV Show, 2009, 166 eps (Ep. 29-30, 51-52, 77-78, 96-97) (Guest)	166	(Ep. 29-30, 51-52, 77-78, 96-97) Guest	7.7
2009	Idol Show Season 4 Korean TV Show, 2009, 5 eps (Regular Member)	5	Regular Member	7.8
2008	Idol Show Season 3 Korean TV Show, 2008, 17 eps (Ep. 2) (Guest)	17	(Ep. 2) Guest	8.0
2008	Good Daddy Korean TV Show, 2008, 12 eps (Ep. 11) (Guest)	12	(Ep. 11) Guest	7.2
2008	Another Sky Japanese TV Show, 2008, 541 eps (Ep. 437) (Guest)	541	(Ep. 437) Guest	9.0
2008	Shabekuri 007 Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps (Ep. 79, 112) (Guest)	610	(Ep. 79, 112) Guest	8.2
2008	Idol Show Korean TV Show, 2008, 14 eps (Ep. 5) (Guest)	14	(Ep. 5) Guest	7.7
2008	Vs Arashi Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps (Ep. 298, 343, 494) (Guest)	561	(Ep. 298, 343, 494) Guest	8.4
2007	Live Talk Show Taxi Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps (Ep. 132-133) (Guest)	501	(Ep. 132-133) Guest	7.7
2007	Radio Star Korean TV Show, 2007, 975 eps (Ep. 206, 343, 936) (Guest)	975	(Ep. 206, 343, 936) Guest	7.6
2007	Kanjani8 no Janiben Japanese TV Show, 2007, 706 eps (Ep. 501) (Guest)	706	(Ep. 501) Guest	7.7
2005	Infinite Challenge Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps (Ep. 177, 197) (Guest)	616	(Ep. 177, 197) Guest	8.1
1999	The Golden Bell Challenge Korean TV Show, 1999, 900 eps (Ep. 547) (Guest)	900	(Ep. 547) Guest	8.0
1986	MUSIC STATION Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps [Performer] (Guest)	1328	[Performer] Guest	7.9
1964	Music Fair Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps (Guest)	3000	Guest	7.0