Song Kang is a South Korean actor who gained prominence through his roles in several popular Netflix dramas, earning him the nickname “Son of Netflix” due to his strong association with the platform.
He made his acting debut in 2017 but rose to widespread fame with his performance in Love Alarm (2019-2021), where he portrayed Hwang Sun-oh.
His career gained momentum with starring roles in Sweet Home (2020), a horror series that achieved global popularity, and Nevertheless (2021), showcasing his versatility in romantic dramas.
Profile
- Full name: Song Kang
- Date of birth: April 23, 1994
- Age: 30 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Suwon-si, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Profession: Actor
- Height: 6 feet (183 cm)
- Parents: Song In-dae (father)
- Siblings: N/A
- Spouse: N/A
- Children: N/A
- Relationship status: Single
- Religion: N/A
- Ethnicity: Asian (Korean)
- Net worth: $20 million
Early Life and Education
Song Kang, born on April 23, 1994, in Suwon-si, South Korea, is now 30 years old as of 2024.
He grew up in a middle-class family and completed his early education in South Korea. Song attended Konkuk University, where he majored in Film Arts.
His academic background in acting set the stage for his eventual entry into the entertainment industry.
Although not much is publicly known about his parents, his father, Song In-dae, has been mentioned in media interviews.
Personal Life
Song Kang is unmarried and is not publicly known to be in a relationship.
He has been linked to several rumors regarding his co-stars in the past, mainly due to his on-screen chemistry in shows like Nevertheless and Love Alarm.
However, no confirmed relationship has surfaced. He maintains a private personal life and is focused on his acting career. There is no public information regarding any children or marital engagements.
Career
Song Kang made his acting debut in 2017 with a minor role in the romantic comedy The Liar and His Lover.
However, his breakthrough came in 2019 with Love Alarm, where he portrayed Hwang Sun-oh, a high school student entangled in a complex love triangle. Based on a webtoon, this Netflix series catapulted him to international fame.
Following the success of Love Alarm, Song landed a starring role in the apocalyptic horror series Sweet Home (2020), further solidifying his popularity and exposing him to a global audience.
In 2021, Song took on more diverse roles, such as Lee Chae-rok, a ballet dancer, in Navillera, and Park Jae-eon, a flirty art student, in Nevertheless.
Both roles allowed him to demonstrate his versatility as an actor, with Nevertheless drawing attention for its modern romance and complex characters.
His work continued into 2022, with the lead role in Forecasting Love and Weather, where he played a free-spirited weather forecaster opposite Park Min-young.
By 2023, Song Kang added the supernatural fantasy drama My Demon to his filmography, further establishing his range across different genres.
Awards
- 2021: Nominated for Best New Actor (Television) at the Baeksang Arts Awards for Navillera
- 2021: Won ACA Excellence Award for Sweet Home
- 2021: Nominated for the Male Newcomer Award at the Asia Contents Awards for Navillera and Sweet Home
Net Worth
Song Kang’s estimated net worth is around $20 million.
This wealth has been accumulated primarily through his acting roles in high-profile Netflix productions, brand endorsements, and global recognition.
Social Media
- Instagram: @songkang_b
- Twitter: N/A
Filmography
- The Liar and His Lover
- Man in the Kitchen
- Love Alarm
- When the Devil Calls Your Name
- Sweet Home
- Navillera
- Nevertheless
- Forecasting Love and Weather
- My Demon
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