The course of Kang Ki Young’s career has completely changed ever since he starred in Extraordinary Attorney Woo.
The actor has been relishing in a giant wave of new interest.
Ki-young always dreamt of being a professional ice hockey player, but when that dream came crashing down he decided to give acting a shot.
His first role was ironically of an ice hockey player in High School King Of Savvy.
He is best known for being one of the most iconic supporting actors.
You might recognize him from his outstanding performances in What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim and Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo.
However, his real breakthrough was caused by his portrayal of Attorney Jung in Extraordinary Attorney Woo.
Fans loved his character development arc and he quickly became a favorite.
Ki-young started to experience a wave of attention like never before.
In an interview with Ahn Young Mi, the actor revealed he was shocked by the amount of love he was receiving.
He even teared up because of it!
Reportedly, his role in Extraordinary Attorney Woo was also a big boost for his bank account.
While he already has a net worth between 10 and 15 million USD, this is expected to grow because of his newfound fame.
Due to his new position in the spotlight, his marriage has also been under the loop.
Viewers compare his wedding to an award show because of the amount of celebrities that attended.
It seems like Ki-young will continue to be the talk of the country for quite some time.
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