Kang Han-na
South Korean actress
Kang Han-na (Korean: 강한나; born January 30, 1989) is a South Korean actress. Kang played several lead roles in films and television series, including Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), Rain or Shine (2017), Familiar Wife (2018), Start-Up (2020), My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021), and Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (2025).
Early life and education
Kang received both her Bachelor and Master 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 Friend: The Great Legacy. 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 in 2015, 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 Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. 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.
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