Kang In-soo

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Kang In-soo

Role / Field:

South Korean singer and actor known for his work in the idol group Myname.

Born:

1988-03-10

Century / Era:

1988s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Kang In-soo (Korean: 강인수; born March 10, 1988) is a South Korean singer and actor. Born in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, he was an aspiring singer in his adolescence and applied to the Department of Theater and Film in high school, but majored in dance following the denial of his initial application. Kang signed to H2 Media, where he debuted with boy idol group Myname. He is a vocalist for the quintet. He performed his first acting role in Shinokubo Story (2013) alongside the group.

Career & Major Achievements

Naked (2017), his first mini-album independent from Myname, was released in Japan in September. He enlisted in the mandatory military service the following month. Kang In-soo was born on March 10, 1988, in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. An aspiring singer, he unsuccessfully applied to Anyang Arts High School under the Department of Theater and Film. He reapplied under the dance program as his second choice and was accepted.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He avoided dancing for the first two years, instead taking singing and music lessons. In order to graduate from high school, he was required to conceive a dance piece. A male dance teacher visited the school to aid in the students' production, when Kang "fell in love" with ballet upon seeing the teacher's moves. In addition to ballet, he practiced modern dance during his final year in high school. He passed Sejong University's concours and was admitted as a dance major despite not learning how to dance.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1988 (1988-03-10): Birth of Kang In-soo — South Korean singer and actor known for his work in the idol group Myname.
2. 2013: 2013 Milestone — He performed his first acting role in Shinokubo Story (2013) alongside the group.
3. 2017: 2017 Milestone — Naked (2017), his first mini-album independent from Myname, was released in Japan in September.

Notable Quotes by Kang In-soo

“I did it because I wanted to show them how eager I was and that I can do it”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kang In-soo

True or False: “Kang In-soo initially applied for the Department of Theater and Film at Anyang Arts High School.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He was unsuccessful in his initial application and reapplied under the dance program as his second choice.

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