The 39-year-old actor captivated viewers with his portrayal of Jung Myung Seok, Woo Young Woo’s mentor in the hit ENA K-drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo. Kang Ki Young stars alongside Park Eun Bin, who took the role of 27-year-old rookie lawyer Woo Young Woo and breakout star Kang Tae Oh as Young Woo’s co-worker Lee Joon Ho. Shortly after wrapping up the series, officials confirmed that the hit series will be renewed for a new season. With fans looking forward to seeing the lovely trio in Extraordinary Attorney Woo season 2, here are the K-dramas that you can binge-watch over the weekend if you miss Kang Ki Young.
Oh My Ghost
Long before playing the charismatic boss in Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Kang Ki Young appeared as one of the supporting actors in the 2015 rom-com Oh My Ghost with Park Bo Young and Jo Jung Suk. In the series, he took the role of Heo Min Soo, a restaurant sous chef in a hell-bent kitchen. Interestingly, viewers can still catch Kang Ki Young’s drama appearance in Oh My Ghost through Disney+, Netflix, and Prime Video.
Six Flying Dragons
Kang Ki Young also played a supporting role in the historical action K-drama Six Flying Dragons. Headlined by Yoo Ah In, Kim Myung Min, Shin Se Kyung, and Byun Yo Han, Kang Ki Young played Lee Bang Won’s servant. Like Oh My Ghost, Six Flying Dragons can be streamed via Netflix, Viki, and Prime Video.
What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim
Apart from the hit ENA series Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Kang Ki Young is also a part of another blockbuster rom-com What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim led by Park Min Young and Park Seo Joon. He played Park Yoo Shik, the best sidekick that any male lead could ever have. Kang Ki Young’s character’s hilarious antics made him stand out in K-drama. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Kang Ki Young Net Worth: Did The Extraordinary Attorney Woo Star Double His Wealth Amid the K-drama’s Fame?
W Two Worlds
From top-notch lawyer, Kang Ki Young transformed as cardiothoracic surgeon Kang Suk Bum in W Two Worlds. Starring Lee Jong Suk and Han Hyo Joo, the Extraordinary Attorney Woo star appeared as Han Hyo Joo’s co-worker named Kang Suk Bum.
While You Were Sleeping
Kang Ki Young veered away from his nice guy image and played the role of a psychopath chicken restaurant owner, Kang Dae Hee. The actor appeared in episodes 9 to 13 but had a significant character. In the drama. Kang Dae Hee ends up murdering his younger brother to get the insurance money.
Kang Ki Young’s New Drama
While we give you a rundown of Kang Ki Young’s drama list, the actor will star in back-to-back projects in 2023. As the viewers wait for the official announcement of the cast lineup and release date of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Kang Ki Young is set to have a new project. First is The Uncanny Counter Season 2, followed by an upcoming JTBC series Going to the End. READ MORE: Kang Ki Young House: Extraordinary Attorney Woo Star’s Home Features Great Architecture
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