Watched My Bias My Love? 7 K-dramas of Kang Hoon you shouldn't miss

Born in Gunsan, South Korea, Kang Hoon began acting in short films in 2014 before taking on small supporting roles in series like Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung and Meow, the Secret Boy. He gained widespread recognition playing the ambitious royal secretary Hong Doek Ro in the hit historical drama The Red Sleeve, winning Best New Actor at the MBC Drama Awards. Kang Hoon is known for his charming personality on variety shows and famously appearing as the first-ever temporary/guest member on Running Man.

The Red Sleeve tells the story of Yi San, a righteous prince who plans to change the laws of his kingdom once he seizes the throne from his cruel grandfather. He falls for Deok-Im, a wise court lady, and pursues her as his concubine. In the show, Kang Hoon played the role of Hong Deok Ro, a handsome, highly ambitious and calculating royal court scholar who serves and fiercely protects the Crown Prince (later King Jeongjo).

The South Korean show follows the story of free-spirited Goo Hae-ryung, who embarks on a new life as a scholar in the Joseon royal court after hearing about a government post for female historians. In the historical drama, Kang Hoon played the supporting role of Hyeong Kyeong Mook, a palace officer and government historian. He works alongside the main characters within the Office of Historians, documenting the daily events and royal records of the Joseon court.

Welcome tells the story of Sol Ah, a graphic designer who aspires to become a cartoonist, adopts a cat. Things take a turn when she discovers it can transform into a human being. Kang Hoon played the supporting role of Go Doo Sik, a loyal and energetic friend of the main characters Kim Sol Ah and Lee Jae Sun, who is described as having the playful personality of a dog.

The South Korean romance show tells the story of a young woman, who mourns the death of her boyfriend. As a result, she is inexplicably transported back in time in the body of a high school student. There she meets a student who looks confusingly like the deceased. Kang Hoon played the role of Jung In Gyu, one of the three main characters set in the 1998 timeline. He is the loyal best friend of Nam Si Heon and later develops a sweet, quiet crush on Kwon Min Ju after she is inhabited by the time-travelling Han Jun Hee.

The Secret Romantic Guesthouse tells the story of scholars Kang San, Kim Shi Yeol and Jeong Yoo Ha, who have all come to the capital to take the civil service entrance exam. Together with the innkeeper Yoon Dan Oh, they stumble upon clues about a bizarre disappearance that took place over a decade ago. Kang Hoon played the role of Kim Si Yeol, a free-spirited scholar boarding at the Ihwawon Inn who hides a deep and dangerous secret tied to the throne.

Dear Hyeri tells the story of Joo Eun Ho, a veteran who is a veteran yet a struggling news announcer with dissociative identity disorder. The disorder stems from deep emotional traumas, including the mysterious disappearance of her younger sister Hyero and a traumatising breakup with her long-time boyfriend, Jung Hyun Oh. Kang Hoon played the role of Kang Ju Yeon, an innocent and single elite news announcer who falls in love at first sight with Joo Hye Ri.

The South Korean thriller show tells the story of Seo Se Hyeon, a genius forensic pathologist with antisocial personality disorder. During an autopsy, she discovers clues pointing to her serial killer father, whom she believed was dead. To protect her own dark past and keep her secrets safe, she races against the police to hunt him down. Kang Hoon played the role of Jug Jung Hyun, the sharp and relentless head of the violent crimes unit at the Yongcheon Police Station.