Kang Min-hyuk


Kang Min-hyuk is a South Korean musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He is the drummer of South Korean rock band CNBLUE.

Career

2009–present: CNBLUE

Kang became a member of CNBLUE in 2009. The group debuted in Japan with the mini album Now or Never on August 19, 2009 with an indie label AI Entertainment. They officially debuted in Korea in 2010 with the mini album Bluetory, and the title track "I'm a Loner" became an instant hit in Korea.

2010–present: Acting roles and solo activities

In 2010, Kang began his acting career in an omnibus film Acoustic alongside his fellow CNBLUE member Lee Jong-hyun. He then made his small-screen debut in the SBS drama It's Okay, Daddy's Girl.
In 2011, he was cast in MBC's youth melodrama Heartstrings, which stars fellow CNBLUE member Jung Yong-hwa. He sang an OST for the drama, titled "Star".
In 2012, he starred in KBS's weekend family drama My Husband Got a Family, and gained recognition for his role as a playboy. The series topped the weekly ratings chart for 25 consecutive weeks and reached a ratings peak of 45.8 percent and 52.3 percent, making it the highest rated Korean drama in 2012.
Kang continued to gain more popularity after starring in The Heirs, a teen drama penned by Kim Eun-sook. Along with his co-star Krystal Jung, they were voted as the Best Onscreen Couple at the 2013 DramaFever Awards.
In 2015, Kang became a fixed cast of KBS's reality-variety show Brave Family, and became a host of JTBC's show Mum is Watching.
After a three-year hiatus, Kang made his television comeback in SBS's musical drama Entertainer in 2016, for which he won an Excellence Award at the SBS Drama Awards. The same year, he became a host of KBS's live music show Music Bank with Laboum's Solbin from July 2016 to November 2016.
In 2017, Kang was cast in his first lead role, playing a doctor in MBC's medical drama Hospital Ship.
In 2018, Kang had a supporting role in the period comedy film, The Princess and the Matchmaker. The film was shot back in 2015.
In 2019, Kang released two Japanese singles, Moontalk and On the Cheek, on January 7 and February 14, respectively. He dropped the album containing these two singles along with three more Japanese tracks on March 13.

Mandatory Military Service

Kang enlisted in his military service on July 31, 2018.
During his service he served in the 55th Division Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.
Kang has been discharged as of March 19, 2020 without returning to his base from his ETS leave according to the Ministry of National Defense’s policy.

Philanthropy

On April 6, 2019, it was reported that Kang donated 10 million won to the victims of forest fires in Goseong County and Sokcho in Gangwon Province. According to Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association, the donation will be used for the recovery of the damaged areas.

Filmography

Television series

Film

Variety show

Hosting

Discography

Singles

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef
20125th Korea Drama AwardsBest New ActorMy Husband Got a Family
201220th Korean Culture & Entertainment AwardsBest New Actor My Husband Got a Family
20121st K-Drama Star AwardsRising Star AwardMy Husband Got a Family
201226th KBS Drama AwardsBest New ActorMy Husband Got a Family
201321st SBS Drama AwardsNew Star AwardThe Heirs
201450th Baeksang Arts AwardsMost Popular Actor The Heirs
20142nd DramaFever AwardsBest Couple with Krystal JungThe Heirs
20165th APAN Star AwardsBest New ActorEntertainer
201624th SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a Romantic Comedy DramaEntertainer
201736th MBC Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesHospital Ship
201736th MBC Drama AwardsPopularity Award, ActorHospital Ship