Kang Ha-neul Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Kang Ha-neul

• Kang Ha-neul is a South Korean actor, who primarily works in the South Korean theatre, TV, and film industries. In 2023, it was announced that he would act in the second season of the popular Netflix South Korean survival drama series ‘Squid Game.’

• He initiated his acting journey through musical theatrical productions and stage plays. In 2009, he played the role of Richard Loeb in the musical ‘Thrill Me.’ He has been part of various musicals and stage plays, including ‘Carpe Diem’ (2007), ‘La Vida’ (2008), ‘Spring Awakening’ (2009), ‘Assassins’ (2012), and ‘Shinheung Military Academy’ (2018).
  

  Kang Ha-neul during a musical ‘Thrill Me’ in 2010

• He appeared in the music video of the songs ‘Still Pretty Today’ (2007) by the South Korean R&B duo ‘Fly to the Sky’ and ‘Lost One’ (2017) by the South Korean hip-hop trio ‘Epik High.’

• In 2013, he made a cameo appearance as Kim Sung-joon in the TV series ‘Two Weeks.’

• In 2013, he rose to fame by portraying the supporting role of Lee Hyo-shin, the son of an attorney general who oversees his school’s broadcasting system, in the popular TV series ‘The Heirs.’
  

  Poster of the 2013 TV show ‘The Heirs’

• He is particularly recognized for his lead role as the 8th Prince Wang Wook in the 2016 South Korean TV series ‘Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo,’ adapted from the Chinese novel ‘Bu Bu Jing Xin.’

• His notable works also include TV series such as ‘Misaeng: Incomplete Life’ (2014), ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ (2019), and ‘Curtain Call’ (2022).

• Kang Ha-neul and IU were rumoured to be dating when they were cast as leads in the 2016 South Korean TV series ‘Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.’ Their on-screen chemistry attracted a lot of attention, but both of them claimed to be good friends. On 10 September 2017, IU and Kang Ha-neul were reportedly seen together at a cafe, just one day before his military enlistment. Following their meeting, rumours of their dating began to circulate; however, Kang Ha-neul’s agency denied these rumours, clarifying that while he did meet IU at a cafe, there was no romantic involvement between them. ^[4]Soompi

• He gained prominence for his portrayal of Kang Hee-yeol, a nerdy character, in the 2017 South Korean action comedy film  ‘Midnight Runners,’ alongside actor Park Seo-joon.

• Some of his noteworthy South Korean films include ‘Mourning Grave’ (2014), ‘Twenty’ (2015), ‘Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet’ (2016), ‘Forgotten’ (2017), and ‘The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure’ (2022).

• He has appeared in several South Korean variety TV shows ‘Youth Over Flowers’ (2016), ‘Traveler’ (2020), and ‘House on Wheels: For Rent’ (2021).

• He is a fitness enthusiast and often practices yoga and Muay Thai.

• In a press conference for the 2015 South Korean film ‘Twenty,’ Kang Ha-neul’s fellow actor in the film, the well-known South Korean actor Kim Woo-bin, apologized for Ha-neul’s disruptive behaviour one evening after their film shoot ended. While recalling the funny incident involving Ha-neul’s actions after drinking, Woo-bin said,
  

  After drinking a lot, Kang Ha-neul was yelling in front of the housing where the film staff was staying. When Kang Ha Neul drinks, he usually does not behave differently, but he must have been in a good mood that day. He went from one store to the next drinking alcohol (at each stop). After that, while in front of our lodging, he shouted. I’m from Jeonju. I want to apologize to the people of Jeonju.” ^[5]Soompi

• On 11 September 2017, he began his mandatory military service in the South Korean military and completed it on 23 May 2019. On 22 February 2019, he was designated as an honorary ambassador for the Military Manpower Administration (MMA). Even after his mandatory military service ended in May 2019, he continued participating in MMA events until December 2019.
  

  Kang Ha-neul being appointed as the honorary ambassador of the South Korean Military Manpower Administration

• In 2020, there were rumours about Kang Ha-neul dating a South Korean musical actress named Lee Tae-eun. They had performed together in three musicals: ‘Hinheung Military Academy,’ ‘Paldo,’ and ‘Napal.’ Although Kang Ha-neul’s agency denied any romantic involvement, they confirmed that the two went on a trip together. It was later speculated that they broke up after being in a relationship for two years. ^[6]Koreaboo

• In an interview, he revealed that he had a cat allergy.

• If he were to have a dog, he would consider naming it ‘Yoru’ (night) or ‘Negoto’ (nonsense).

• In an interview, he revealed that he had a fear of flying in aeroplanes.

• Kang Ha-neul is famous for his cheerful and somewhat clumsy behaviour. He tends to avoid serious situations and often engages in silly actions to bring smiles to people’s faces. ^[7]Koreaboo

• He prefers watching documentaries over films, particularly those that focus on nature and space.

• In an interview, he shared that he faced bullying in school due to obesity (100 kg). ^[8]Soompi

• His MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) personality type is INFP (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Perceiving).

• He consumes alcohol occasionally.
  

  Kang Ha-neul drinking beer