Kang Sung-yeon

South Korean actress known for roles in period dramas and variety hosting.

Quick Facts: Who was Kang Sung-yeon?

Subject:
Kang Sung-yeon
Known for:
South Korean actress known for roles in period dramas and variety hosting.
Born:
1976-07-21
Century / Era:
1976s Historical Era Archive
Verified Source:
2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kang Sung-yeon (Korean: 강성연; born July 21, 1976) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1996 through MBC's Open Recruitment. Although her main profession was acting, she also contributed songs to several soundtracks and released two albums between 2001 and 2002 under the stage name Bobo.

Career & Major Achievements

Kang rose to fame in 2005 for her role as Prince Yeonsan's concubine Jang Nok-su in The King and the Clown, a period film that drew 12.3 million admissions, making it (at the time) the highest-grossing domestic film in Korean cinema history. Kang continued to star in television dramas such as Let's Get Married (2005), New Wise Mother, Good Wife (2007), Single Dad in Love (2008), Tazza (2008), and Wife Returns (2009). From 2012 to 2014, she hosted her own poetry reading program on EBS Radio.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Kang married jazz pianist Kim Ka-on on January 6, 2012. She announced her pregnancy in July 2014. In December 2023, the couple announced their divorce.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1976 (1976-07-21): Birth of Kang Sung-yeon — South Korean actress known for roles in period dramas and variety hosting.
  2. 1996: 1996 Milestone — She made her acting debut in 1996 through MBC's Open Recruitment.
  3. 2001: 2001 Milestone — Although her main profession was acting, she also contributed songs to several soundtracks and released two albums between 2001 and 2002 under the stage name Bobo.
  4. 2005: 2005 Milestone — Kang rose to fame in 2005 for her role as Prince Yeonsan's concubine Jang Nok-su in The King and the Clown, a period film that drew 12.
  5. 2012: 2012 Milestone — From 2012 to 2014, she hosted her own poetry reading program on EBS Radio.
  6. 2014: 2014 Milestone — She announced her pregnancy in July 2014.
  7. 2023: 2023 Milestone — In December 2023, the couple announced their divorce.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kang Sung-yeon

True or False: “Kang Sung-yeon's breakout role was in the film The King and the Clown, which achieved over 12 million admissions.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The role of Jang Nok-su in The King and the Clown propelled her to significant fame within Korean cinema.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kang Sung-yeon

Who was Kang Sung-yeon and what are their primary contributions?

South Korean actress known for roles in period dramas and variety hosting. Origins & Early Life: Kang Sung-yeon (Korean: 강성연; born July 21, 1976) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1996 through MBC's Open Recruitment. Although her main profession was acting, she also contributed songs to several soundtracks and released two albums between 2001 and 2002 under the stage name Bobo.

When was Kang Sung-yeon born and during which historical era did they live?

Kang Sung-yeon was born on 1976-07-21. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1976 Chrono-Archive.

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