Jang Ki-yong
Jang Ki-yong (Korean: 장기용; born August 7, 1992) is a South Korean actor and model. He began his career in the modelling industry and debuted as an actor through a guest appearance on It's Okay, That's Love (2014). He gained popularity with Confession Couple (2017) and was cast in Come and Hug Me (2018), his first-ever lead role. Jang rose to prominence with Search: WWW (2019) and continued his streak with My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021) and Now, We Are Breaking Up (2021–2022). Jang is also known for his roles in My Mister (2018), Born Again (2020).
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Jang at the Baeksang Arts Awards in 2019. | |
| Born | August 7, 1992 Ulsan, South Korea |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Hangul | 장기용 |
| Hanja | 張基龍 |
| Revised Romanization | Jang Gi-yong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chang Kiyong |
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As an established model, Jang earned several awards including the "Fashion Model Award" at the 2014 Asia Model Awards and "Best Dressed Model" at the 2015 Korea's Best Dresser Swan Awards. His transition to acting earned him the accolades "Best New Actor (TV)" at the 2019 Baeksang Arts Awards, the "Excellence Award" at the 2018 MBC Drama Awards and more. Jang is also known for his endorsements with brands Estée Lauder, Lancôme, and Nivea Men.