Jang Ki-yong is once again stealing hearts as the charming, "knight-in-shining-armor" Gong Ji-hyeok in SBS's hit romantic-comedy series Dynamite Kiss.
Since his 2014 debut, Jang Ki-yong has consistently proved why he remains one of Korea's most beloved leading men.
From intense dramas to swoon-worthy rom-com roles, he continues to show striking versatility, including his impressive performance as the captivating gumiho Shin Woo-yeo in the 2021 hit series My Roommate is a Gumiho with Lee Hye-ri.
Aside from being a bankable actor, he can sing and has already made a name for himself in the world of modeling.
Get to know more about the multi-hyphenate Jang Ki-yong in this gallery.
Who would have thought that girls would be dreaming of having a boyfriend who is actually a mythical creature from Korean folktales like a gumiho? And we only have actor-model Jang Ki-yong to blame for his amazing performance as Shin Woo-yeo in the tvN romcom series 'My Roommate is a Gumiho.'
Ki-yong was born in Ulsan, South Korea on August 7, 1992, under the zodiac sign of Leo.
He made his debut in modeling in 2012 at the Seoul Fashion Week. It's not surprising that he's leading man material with his height of at least 6'1 (187 cm).
Our gumiho oppa also made waves in the modeling world by winning the 2014 Asian Model Awards.
Aside from his killer looks, Jang Ki-yong can sing and rap, too.
He has been featured in several top Korean magazines like Vogue Korea and Marie Claire.
Chill and sexy
Since his breakthrough role in the 2017 hit series Go Back Couple, Jang Ki-yong has starred in many series, including Come and Hug Me (2018), Kill It (2019), Search WWW (2019), Born Again (2020), My Roommate is a Gumiho (2021), Now, We Are Breaking Up (2021), and The Atypical Family (2024).
Drama
Bearing the fruit of his hard work, Ki-yong won several awards like the Rookie Male Award (Best New Actor) at the 6th APAN Star Awards (2018), Rookie Award in the 3rd Asian Artist Awards Actor Category (2018), and the Rising Star Award at the 8th Korean Hallyu Awards. The Korean actor also bagged the 2019 the Rookie Actor Award (Best New Actor) at the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards.
He admitted in an interview with GQ Korea that he's an introvert and timid during his younger years.
He actually visited the Philippines in 2015 with Sandara Park and went to the Taal volcano island. Jang Ki-yong also held a fan meet titled 'Filmography' in 2019 at SM Aura.
A quick check on his official Instagram account @juanxkui shows that he enjoys watching UFC.
What was your favorite scene of Shin Woo-yeo?
With his insane talents, his star will continue to shine even brighter in the coming years.
K-entertainment portal Soompi gave K-drama fans a sneak peek of Jang Ki-yong's life in the military. The model-turned-actor started his mandatory military service in South Korea in August 2021. He first finished shooting the drama series “Now, We Are Breaking Up” before enlisting.
Jang Ki-yong's Instagram account @juanxkui has 4.7 million followers.
It's been a long break from Jang Ki-yong , but he is already ecstatic to make his comeback. In a statement released to Soompi, the K-drama leading man said, “Thank you for waiting for me for a long time,” he continued, “I will work to greet you soon with a great production.”
In September 2024, Jang Ki-yong brought his "Beautiful Day" Asia fan meeting tour to Manila, giving his Filipino fans a kilig and unforgettable experience.
Since February 2025, Jang Ki-yong has been managed by United Artists Agency (UAA) following his departure from YG Entertainment.
Jang Ki-yong is currently starring as Gong Ji-hyeok in the hit romantic comedy series Dynamite Kiss, alongside Ahn Eun-jin.