Kang Ha-neul
Known for
Kang Ha-neul is a South Korean actor born in Busan, already an established leading man in Korean film and television before joining the global ensemble of 'Squid Game' as Player 388, a corrupt former police officer among the contestants. He built his reputation through hits such as the drama 'Misaeng' and the historical romance 'Scarlet Heart: Ryeo', alongside the hit film franchise 'Along with the Gods'. His Squid Game role introduced him to a vastly larger international audience following the show's record-breaking success. Kang remains one of South Korea's most in-demand leading actors.
Kang Ha-neul
24 Movies
22 Series
Kang Ha-neul is a South Korean actor born in Busan, already an established leading man in Korean film and television before joining the global ensemble of 'Squid Game' as Player 388, a corrupt former police officer among the contestants. He built his reputation through hits such as the drama 'Misaeng' and the historical romance 'Scarlet Heart: Ryeo', alongside the hit film franchise 'Along with the Gods'. His Squid Game role introduced him to a vastly larger international audience following the show's record-breaking success. Kang remains one of South Korea's most in-demand leading actors.
Movies
Plays Jin-seok
Forgotten
2017
Plays Park Seong-chan
Dream
2023
Plays Woo Moo-Chi
The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure
2022
Plays Kang-soo
Yadang: The Snitch
2025
Plays Hee-yeol
Midnight Runners
2017
Plays Noh Jung-yeol
Love Reset
2023
Plays Noh Woo-sung
Wall to Wall
2025
Plays Tae-jeong
The First Ride
2025
Plays Yoon Hyung-joo
C'est Si Bon
2015
Plays Kang Hee-yeol
Pilot
2024
Plays Jin
Empire of Lust
2015
Plays Jae-yong
A Year-End Medley
2021
Plays Young-ho
Endless Rain
2021
Plays Woo Sang
Streaming
2025
Plays Lee Soo-ho
Like for Likes
2016
Plays Namsan
Battlefield Heroes
2011
Plays In-su
Mourning Grave
2014
Plays Kyung-jae
Twenty
2015
Plays Jo Hyun-woo
New Trial
2017
Plays Park Dol-Po
Heung-boo: The Revolutionist
2018
Plays Yang Young-soo
You Are My Pet
2011
Plays Yun Dong-ju
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet
2016
Plays Lee Kwi-dong
I Have a Date with Spring
2018
TV Shows
Plays Kim Jong Hwi
Hometown Over the Hill
2007
Plays Hwang Yong-sik
When the Camellia Blooms
2019
Plays Choi Hoon
최강! 울엄마
2007
Plays Lee Hyo-shin
The Heirs
2013
Plays Jang Baek-gi
Misaeng: Incomplete Life
2014
Plays Young Park Dong-joo
Angel Eyes
2014
Plays Wang Wook (8th Prince)
Scarlet Heart: Ryeo
2016
Plays Min Hyeon-jae
To the Beautiful You
2012
Plays Kim Yo-han
Insider
2022
Plays Yoo Jae-heon / Ri Moon-sung
Curtain Call
2022
Plays Kang Dae-ho / Player 388
Squid Game
2021
Plays Jung Sun-woo
Monstar
2013
Plays Self
Traveler
2019
Plays Han Beom-woo
Tastefully Yours
2025
Plays On Hyup
River Where the Moon Rises
2021
Plays Jae-yong
A Year-End Medley: Extended Version
2022
Plays Lee Jung-soo
Missing Noir M
2015
Plays Kim Seong-Joon
Two Weeks
2013
Plays Prosecutor
Punch
2014
Plays Advertisement model
Fated to Love You
2014
Plays Richard Choi
The Kidnapping Day
2023
Plays Joon Kyung
Drama Festival
2013
Latest Trailers
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Gill
Full Filmography
Gill
Kang-ha (voice)
2026
Film
Tastefully Yours
Han Beom-woo · 10 episodes
2025
TV
The First Ride
Tae-jeong
2025
Film
Wall to Wall
Noh Woo-sung
2025
Film
Yadang: The Snitch
Kang-soo
2025
Film
Streaming
Woo Sang
2025
Film
Pilot
Kang Hee-yeol
2024
Film
The Kidnapping Day
Richard Choi · 1 episode
2023
TV
Love Reset
Noh Jung-yeol
2023
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kang Ha-neul and where are they from?
Kang Ha-neul is 36 years old, born on February 21, 1990 in Busan, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Kang Ha-neul?
Kang Ha-neul is best known for roles in Forgotten, Squid Game: Making Season 2, Wall to Wall.
How many movies has Kang Ha-neul been in?
Over a 15-year career (since 2011), Kang Ha-neul has appeared in 24 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Kang Ha-neul's first movie?
The career of Kang Ha-neul began with Battlefield Heroes (2011).
What is Kang Ha-neul's most recent movie or series?
Kang Ha-neul's most recent release is The First Ride, which premiered on October 29, 2025.
What TV shows has Kang Ha-neul appeared in?
On television, Kang Ha-neul has appeared in Squid Game, The Heirs, Scarlet Heart: Ryeo, Fated to Love You.
Does Kang Ha-neul have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Kang Ha-neul's upcoming work includes: Gill (2026).
Kang Ha-neul
1990-02-21 · Busan, South Korea
Kim Ha-neul (February 21, 1990), known professionally as Kang Ha-neul, is a South Korean actor. He gained early recognition through television dramas Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014) and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), and received critical acclaim for When the Camellia Blooms (2019) which earned him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor. He gained international recognition for his role in the second and third seasons of Squid Game (2024–2025). Known as a prolific Chungmu-ro actor, Kang has also starred in the films Twenty (2015), Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (2016), New Trial (2017), Midnight Runners (2017), Forgotten (2017), Love Reset (2023), and Yadang: The Snitch (2025).