Kang Ji-hwan, 1979
Actors · March 20, 1979
Kang Ji-hwan
★ HOW OLD IS KANG JI-HWAN?
Kang Ji-hwan is 47 years old, born March 20, 1979 in South Korea · Pisces.
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About
Kang Ji-hwan pivoted from musical theatre into a two-decade run on South Korean television, anchoring dramas from Capital Scandal (2007) to Children of a Lesser God (2018). Born March 20, 1979, in South Korea, his birth name was Jo Tae-gyu. As a Pisces, he brought emotional depth to roles spanning scandal thrillers, period dramas, and contemporary family sagas.
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Biography
Kang Ji-hwan is a South Korean actor who built his career across musical theatre and television dramas. Born March 20, 1979, with the birth name Jo Tae-gyu, he entered entertainment through stage work before transitioning to screen. His television roles span two decades: Be Strong, Geum-soon! (2005), Capital Scandal (2007), Hong Gil-dong (2008), Lie to Me (2011), Incarnation of Money (2013), Big Man (2014), and Children of a Lesser God (2018). He also appeared in films including Rough Cut (2008) and My Girlfriend Is an Agent (2009). As a Pisces born in mid-March, he channels the sign's intuitive, emotionally attuned qualities — traits visible in his range across melodramas and comedic roles. Actors in South Korea navigate both television and film production, often anchoring long-running series that define cultural moments for viewers. His work reflects a generation of performers who shaped Korean television's global reach.
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Trivia
- His birth name, Jo Tae-gyu, differs from his professional stage name.
- He began in musical theatre before becoming known for television dramas.
- His filmography spans both period dramas (Hong Gil-dong, 2008) and contemporary thrillers (Lie to Me, 2011).
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Numerology
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Disciplined and structured. Kang Ji-hwan succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
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Frequently asked
- How old is Kang Ji-hwan?
- Kang Ji-hwan is 47 years old (born March 20, 1979).
- When is Kang Ji-hwan's birthday?
- Kang Ji-hwan was born on March 20, 1979.
- What is Kang Ji-hwan's zodiac sign?
- Kang Ji-hwan is a Pisces, born March 20, 1979.
- What is Kang Ji-hwan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kang Ji-hwan was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Kang Ji-hwan from?
- Kang Ji-hwan is from South Korea.
- What does Kang Ji-hwan do?
- Kang Ji-hwan is a actor.
- Is Kang Ji-hwan still alive?
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