Kang Han-na


Kang Han-na is a South Korean actress. Kang played several lead roles in films and television series, including , Rain or Shine and Familiar Wife.

Early life and education

Kang received the degree of Bachelor of Theater from Chung-Ang University.

Career

2009–2015: Career beginnings

Kang made her film debut in the short films, Last Homecoming and King of Guitar, both in 2009.
In 2013, she began playing minor roles in mainstream films Fasten Your Seatbelt, Commitment and . The same year, Kang made her television debut in the romantic comedy drama Miss Korea.
Kang played her first lead role in the period film Empire of Lust, playing a gisaeng. She then starred in the short film, Stand in the same year.

2016–present: Rising popularity

Kang rose to fame with her role as an evil queen in the historical drama '. She was nominated for the "Excellence Award, Actress in a Fantasy Drama" at the 2016 SBS Drama Awards and "Best New Actress" at the 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards.
Kang was then cast in the romance melodrama Rain or Shine in 2017. The same year, she played a minor role in the Chinese drama '.
In 2018, she starred in the romance comedy drama Familiar Wife.
In 2019, Kang was cast in the thriller drama , based on the American series Designated Survivor. The same year she starred in a short drama of Drama Stage titled Woman with a Bleeding Ear about a woman who one day starts bleeding from her ears when she hears something she doesn't want to hear.
She was also confirmed to take over Volume Up as a new DJ starting from January 6, 2020.
In 2020, Kang is set to star in the tvN drama Startup as a successful businesswoman.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Variety show

Radio

Awards and nominations