- Born
- Height6′ 1¼″ (1.86 m)
- From South Korean heartthrob to acclaimed actor and global icon Gang Dong-Wan exudes charisma and confidence on screen, drawing viewers in with his captivating presence and ability to command attention. A model turned actor, Gang Dong-wan is incredibly known for his versatility, captivating performances, and striking presence on screen. Born in Busan, South Korea, Gang initially pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Hanyang University before discovering his passion for acting.
Gang began his work as a model in 2000 before debuting as an actor in 2003, playing a doctor with a regional dialect in "Country Princess (also known as Funny Wild Girl)", and a chaebol's son in "Something About 1%." His ultimate breakthrough came in 2004 Temptation of Wolves, the film adaptation of Guiyeoni's teen internet novel. Gang's popularity rose, extending to other Asian countries, especially Japan.
As much as he enjoys creating new characters in his works, he challenges himself in various roles and genres. With an outstanding physical condition, a height of 6'1", a face that attracts people of all ages, and subtle acting skills, he has become a number-one pick for movie directors.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Wikipedia
- ParentsGang Cheol-Woo
- RelativesGong Yoo(Cousin)
- His ability to seamlessly transition between various genres and roles
- Enigmatic and Intense gaze
- Enlisted in the South Korean Military on November 18, 2010. He was officially released from military duty on November 7, 2012
- Academically gifted with an IQ of 137, Gang graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in mechanical engineering.
- Due to his great athleticism, he can carry out any action stunt. He is skilled in martial arts, including Taekwondo and Boxing, as Horse-riding and swordcraft are his specialties.
- ...As soon as I debuted, my job was constantly to break prejudices. Always. I don't want to live in the way I'm supposed to. I hate doing what is expected of me. I think I was born this way.
- [2016] I don't think there's anybody out there who thinks Korea is a very just country. I was hoping that the viewers would relieve their stress through the movie (Master (2016)), because I felt satisfied that way, too.
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