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With only one month into 2024, there has already been an influx of amazing K-Dramas that fill our week with entertainment, heartwarming moments, and moving romance. They've introduced audiences to wonderful stories that keep them rooted in place. And at the front and center of these series are main leads that we know and love.
One drama that just started is JTBC's "Queen Of Divorce", a combination of action, comedy, and romance. It features Kang KiYoung and Lee JiAh as its main leads. Most notably, this marks actor Kang KiYoung's first role as the leading man. The actor has expressed his excitement for this opportunity through various interviews, and longtime fans are overjoyed seeing his success.
Seeing this pivotal moment in his career, it only seemed appropriate to take a look at his journey thus far. So let's dive into Kang KiYoung's path to his first leading role in "Queen Of Divorce"!
Humble Beginnings
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Born on October 14th, 1983, Kang KiYoung received a degree in Theater and Film from The University Of Suwon. With this background, however, Kang KiYoung's start as an actor did not begin on the television screen. Instead, he participated in the play "Our Bad Magnet" in 2009.
Standing in front of a live audience, he was able to showcase his acting skills in real time, leaving an impression on countless individuals who watched the play during its run. Kang KiYoung also participated in yet another play, "That Man, That Woman" from 2010 to 2011, building a firm foundation of experience to include in his budding repertoire.
A String Of Supporting Roles
The actor then made his television debut through the weekend drama "My Husband Got A Family". Thus began his string of supporting roles that saw him standing just outside the spotlight. Despite this, he was able to participate in globally loved series like "Shopping King Louie", "Weightlifting Fairy Kim BokJoo", "While You Were Sleeping", and "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim".
He didn't just stay in the background, however, but provided various lighthearted moments that maintained the balance with the more serious encounters the main leads often faced. Through his perseverance and constant casting as an impactful supporting character, Kang KiYoung made enormous strides to where he is today.
Kang KiYoung's Big Break
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Prefacing his big break in the acting world, Kang KiYoung accumulated multiple awards. These included "Best Supporting Actor In A Wednesday-Thursday Drama", "Bromance Award" with So JiSub and Son HoJun, and "Excellence Award (Actor)". With these accolades, he was already proving himself to be as talented as they come, and the whole world came to know this fact through the monumental success of "Extraordinary Attorney Woo", as well as "The Uncanny Counter 2".
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Through these dramas he played two extremely different characters that showcased his flexibility as an actor. Everyone was blown away by his talent as Kang KiYoung put on an acting masterclass, immersing audiences into the respective storylines. This marked his arrival fully in the spotlight, as these supporting characters were widely applauded by the public, raising expectations for Kang KiYoung's future works.
First Leading Role
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Now he stands before the K-Drama community in his first ever leading role as Dong KiJoon in "Queen Of Divorce". The show premiered on January 31st and from the first few episodes, it's quite a surprise that Kang KiYoung hadn't received a leading role until now. Even from trailers he's able to exude his naturally comforting aura, combined with a newfound charisma that make you fall deeper in love with the actor.
Following his journey, while this feels like a resounding victory for the actor, it also serves as a new beginning as he steps forward as the main lead for the first time. From what he's shown so far, it feels only right to get excited for the rest of the drama and how Kang KiYoung will continue to portray Dong KiJoon.
Have you been following Kang KiYoung on his acting journey?
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