South Korean actress
Kang So-ra (born February 18, 1990) is a South Korean actress.
[1]
Career
Kang made her acting debut in the 2009
thriller movie
4th Period Mystery , but rose to fame when she starred in the 2011 blockbuster
Sunny , a
coming-of-age film about a group of high school girls growing up in the 1980s.
[2] This was followed by leading roles in
television dramas , such as teen musical
Dream High 2 (2012),
[3]
[4]
[5] and family drama
Ugly Alert (2013).
[6] Kang also appeared on the
third season of
We Got Married , a
reality show which pairs up celebrities into fake "married" couples; her partner was
Leeteuk from the
K-pop group
Super Junior .
[7]
[8]
Kang gained increased recognition after starring in two hit series in 2014:
medical drama
Doctor Stranger (2014)
[9]
[10] and workplace dramedy
Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014).
[11] Doctor Stranger was a success in China with 400 million views, and Misaeng: Incomplete Life was dubbed a "cultural phenomenon" in South Korea.
[12]
[13]
This was followed by lead roles in romantic comedy
Warm and Cozy (2015) together with
Yoo Yeon-seok ,
[14]
[15] legal drama
My Lawyer, Mr. Jo (2016),
[16] and romantic comedy
Revolutionary Love (2017) alongside
Choi Si-won from the
k-pop group
Super Junior .
[17]
In 2019, Kang returned to the big screen in the cycling film
Uhm Bok-dong .
[18]
[19]
In 2020, Kang starred in the comedy film
Secret Zoo , based on the webtoon of the same name. She plays a veterinarian who pretends to be a lion.
[20] The same year, she was cast in the romance melodrama film
Waiting for Rain .
[21]
Personal life
Kang married a doctor of Oriental medicine in August 2020 in a private ceremony.
[22] On November 19, 2020, it was announced that Kang was pregnant with their first child, due in April 2021.
[23]
[24]
On April 15, 2021, Kang's agency announced that Kang had given birth to a daughter.
[25] On October 16, 2023, it was confirmed that she is expecting her second child and expected to give birth at the end of this year.
[26] Kang gave birth to her second daughter on December 11, 2023.
[27]
Filmography
Film
Television series
Television shows
Hosting
Music video appearances
Discography
Singles
Ambassadorship
Awards and nominations
Listicles
References
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"My Name Is: Kang Sora" . 10Asia . July 27, 2010.
Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-05-17 .
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b
"Kang So-ra Soars to Stardom with Sunny " .
The Chosun Ilbo . May 28, 2011.
Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-05-17 .
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"Official poster for Dream High 2 revealed" . 10Asia . January 13, 2012.
Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2014-05-17 .
^
a
b Oh, Jean (January 17, 2012).
"Dream High back, but is it better?" .
The Korea Herald .
Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-05-17 .
^ Oh, Mi-jung (March 12, 2012).
"A Peek at Dream High 2's Couples" . enewsWorld . Archived from
the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-17 .
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b
"Kang So-ra in the new SBS drama "Ugly Alert" " .
HanCinema . April 21, 2013.
Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017 .
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a
b
"Super Junior Lee Teuk, actress Kang Sora to begin make-believe marriage" . 10Asia . October 7, 2011.
Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-05-17 .
^ Park, Hyun-min (June 16, 2012).
"We Got Married to Start Up Again on June 16" . enewsWorld . Archived from
the original on October 18, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-17 .
^ Chung, Joo-won (May 13, 2014).
"Actor Park Hae-jin gives Kang So-ra a 'kiss of fire' " .
The Korea Herald .
Archived from the original on 2015-11-21. Retrieved 2014-05-17 .
^
a
b Chung, Joo-won (May 13, 2014).
"Abashed Kang So-ra slaps Lee Jong-suk's face in Doctor Stranger " .
The Korea Herald .
Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-05-17 .
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a
b
"Kang So-ra Gets a Taste of Salaried Workers' Life" .
The Chosun Ilbo . January 3, 2015.
Archived from the original on 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2015-01-04 .
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" 'Doctor Stranger' gets nearly 400 million views in China" .
Yonhap News Agency . July 7, 2014.
Archived from the original on August 21, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017 .
^ Ahn Sung-mi (November 12, 2014).
" 'Misaeng' syndrome grips the nation" .
The Korea Herald .
Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved July 8, 2017 .
^
a
b Jo, Yeon-kyung (March 25, 2015).
"Yoo Yeon Seok and Kang Sora Confirmed for Warm and Cozy " . enewsWorld . Archived from
the original on March 28, 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-26 .
^ Jin Min-Ji (May 11, 2015).
"Yoo, Kang sign on drama" .
Korea JoongAng Daily .
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 8, 2017 .
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a
b
"Kang So-ra to act lawyer in TV series" .
Kpop Herald . February 3, 2016.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2018 .
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a
b
" 'Revolutionary Love' lightheartedly mirrors young Koreans' struggles, aspirations, loves" .
Kpop Herald . October 12, 2017.
Archived from the original on February 19, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2018 .
^
a
b Jie Ye-eun (April 18, 2017).
"Rain, Kang So-ra to star in 'Uhm Bok-dong' " .
The Korea Herald .
Archived from the original on May 20, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017 .
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"Rain Sets Big Screen Comeback with KANG So-ra in Period Sports Drama" . Korean Film Biz Zone . April 6, 2017.
Archived from the original on September 20, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2018 .
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b
"Actress Kang So-ra Learns How to Take Things Easy" .
The Chosun Ilbo . January 11, 2020.
Archived from the original on October 29, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2020 .
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"Kang So Ra co-stars with Kang Ha Neul and Chun Woo Hee in new movie" . Osen . March 10, 2020. [
permanent dead link ]
^ Kim, Kyeong-eun (August 17, 2020).
[전문] 강소라 깜짝 결혼 발표… "상대는 연상의 비연예인" [[Professional] Kang So-ra's surprise marriage announcement… "The other person is an older non-celebrity"]. MoneyS (in Korean).
Archived from the original on October 10, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021 – via
Naver .
^ Myung Hee-sook (November 19, 2020).
"[단독] 강소라, 엄마 된다…내년 4월 출산 예정" . My Daily (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2021 .
^ Kim Mi-hwa (November 19, 2020).
"강소라, 엄마 된다.."내년 봄 출산 예정" [공식]" . star.mt (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2021 .
^ Kang Min-Kyung (April 15, 2021).
" '8살 연상 한의사♥' 강소라, 득녀 "산모와 아이 건강" [공식]" . star.mt (in Korean).
Archived from the original on April 15, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021 .
^ 강, 민경.
"[공식] '한의사♥' 강소라, 둘째 임신 "올 연말 출산 예정" " . entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-10-16 .
^ Moon Ji-yeon (December 11, 2023).
"[공식] 강소라, 두딸 엄마 됐다.."산모 아이 건강" " [[Official] Kang So-ra becomes a mother of two daughters... "Mother and child's health"] (in Korean).
Sports Chosun . Retrieved December 11, 2023 .
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영화 ‘4교시 추리영역’…강소라는 누구? . Khan (in Korean). February 20, 2010.
Archived from the original on April 29, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
^ Sunwoo, Carla (September 12, 2012).
"Kang So-ra visits Pixar headquarters" .
Korea JoongAng Daily .
Archived from the original on 2016-04-09. Retrieved 2014-05-17 .
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‘파파로티’ 강소라, 써니-드림하이 이어 여고생변신 ‘당찬매력’ . Financial News (in Korean). February 26, 2013.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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'의리女' 강소라, 독립영화 '힘내세요 병헌씨' 카메오 출연 . Asia Economy (in Korean). June 26, 2013.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
^ Kim Yoo-jin (March 31, 2021).
"비와 당신의 이야기' 강하늘 "강소라와 재회, 새롭고 신기해" [엑's 스타]" ['Rain and your story' Kang Haneul "Reunion with Kang So-ra, it's new and amazing" [Ex's star]]. X-Sports News (in Korean).
Archived from the original on July 22, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2021 .
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청순 글래머 강소라, '닥터 챔프' 국가대표 수영선수 역 캐스팅 .
The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). July 20, 2010.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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"강소라, KBS 새일일 '우리집 여자들' 캐스팅" . Star News (in Korean). March 30, 2011.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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배우 강소라,2년 6개월 만에 '막돼먹은 영애씨' 깜짝 출연! . Sports Seoul (in Korean). November 25, 2013.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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[공식] 강소라, '뷰티 인사이드' 카메오 출연…송현욱 감독과 의리 .
Sports Chosun (in Korean). September 28, 2018.
Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2018 .
^ Choi Yun-na (November 18, 2022).
"강소라X장승조, 이혼 전문 변호사 된다(남이 될 수 있을까)" [Kang So-ra X Jang Seung-jo become divorce lawyers (can they be strangers?)] (in Korean). Sports Donga.
Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2022 – via
Naver .
^ Ho, Stewart (January 29, 2013).
"Lee Kyung Kyu, Noh Hong Chul, Kang Sora and Lee Su Geun Head New MBC Program" . enewsWorld . Archived from
the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-17 .
^ Ko, Hong-ju (December 15, 2011).
"We Got Married Couples to Take Over MBC's Music Festival " . enewsWorld . Archived from
the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-17 .
^ Sunwoo, Carla (December 19, 2012).
"Triple K to host MBC Awards" .
Korea JoongAng Daily .
Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-05-17 .
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[31회 골든디스크]강소라, ‘연애하고 더 예뻐졌죠?’ .
JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). January 14, 2017.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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"제32회 골든디스크 시상식 MC 성시경-강소라" .
No Cut News (in Korean). January 11, 2018.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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"Year-end award shows name hosts" .
Korea JoongAng Daily . December 7, 2018.
Archived from the original on December 6, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018 .
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‘써니’ 리더 강소라 데뷔작, `할라맨` 뮤비 화제 .
JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). May 16, 2011.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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"강소라, PK헤만 '글로리아'서 관능미 '작렬' " . edaily (in Korean). July 13, 2009. Archived from
the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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홍경민, 14세 연하 강소라와 키스신 .
No Cut News (in Korean). October 29, 2009.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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허각, 헬로 뮤비공개 후 "용준형, 이현진, 강소라 감사" . Newsen (in Korean). September 16, 2011.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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"EXO's Suho Draws the 'Curtain' on SM Station's First Year" .
Billboard . February 2, 2017.
Archived from the original on May 12, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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"Is This The Secret To Korean Actress Kang Sora's Beautiful Eyes?" . Cleo . December 7, 2016.
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강소라 '동국대학교 홍보대사 입니다' .
JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). October 17, 2016.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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"[T포토] 강소라 "인기스타상 감사해요" " . TV Report (in Korean). January 17, 2014.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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"[제48회 백상예술대상] 영화·TV부문 남녀인기상의 향방은?" .
JTBC (in Korean). March 30, 2012.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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'써니' 강소라, 부일영화상 신인 여자연기상 수상(동영상) .
Busan Ilbo (in Korean). October 8, 2011.
Archived from the original on September 17, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2018 .
^ Lee, Woo-young (December 10, 2014).
"Jang Hyuk, Cha Ye-ryun named best dressed at Herald Donga awards" .
The Korea Herald .
Archived from the original on 2016-06-07. Retrieved 2014-12-16 .
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강소라, '광고주가 뽑은 좋은 모델상' 수상 "첫 광고때는 신기했는데.." . enews24 (in Korean). October 24, 2015. Archived from
the original on August 24, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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"KDA is not a rom-com festival" .
Kpop Herald . October 2, 2014.
Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2018 .
^ Ko, Ji-seon (December 31, 2015).
"2015 MBC Drama Awards roundup" .
The Korea Herald .
Archived from the original on July 21, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018 .
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"<2012 MBC 방송연예대상> 군복무중인 이특, 영상으로 깜짝 인사" .
iMBC (in Korean). December 29, 2012.
Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
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"차승원·공효진, 20's Choice 'Hot 드라마스타'! '최고의 사랑' 열풍 증명" . enews24 (in Korean). July 7, 2011. Archived from
the original on August 24, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
^ Cory Lee (January 2, 2014).
"Lee Bo-young Grabs 1st Top Prize at the 2013 SBS Drama Awards" . TenAsia . Archived from
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한국 연예계의 세대교체 [Generational change in Korean entertainment industry].
JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean).
Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved May 21, 2021 – via Joins.
External links
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Kang So-ra .
Awards for Kang so-ra
1990s 2000s
Hwang In-young ,
Kim Min-hee and
Kim Yoo-mi (2000)
Gong Hyo-jin ,
Lee Yoo-jin and Lee Ji-hyun (2001)
Han Eun-jung ,
Kim Jung-hwa ,
Kim Min-jung ,
Lee Yo-won ,
Park Sol-mi and
Sung Yu-ri (2002)
Choi Jung-won ,
Kim Tae-hee ,
Park Han-byul ,
Shin Min-a ,
So Yi-hyun and
Yoo Min (2003)
Eugene ,
Jeong Da-bin and
Jo An (2004)
Yoon Se-ah ,
Yoon Jung-hee ,
Lee Bo-young and
Hyun Young (2005)
Go Ara ,
Lee Ha-na ,
Claudia Kim ,
Yoon Ji-min and
Park Si-yeon (2006)
Choi Yeo-jin ,
Koo Hye-sun ,
Lee Ji-hyun ,
Lee Young-eun and
Wang Bit-na (2007)
Cha Ye-ryun ,
Chae Young-in ,
Han Hyo-joo ,
Im Jung-eun ,
Moon Chae-won and
Yoon So-yi (2008)
Park Shin-hye ,
Son Dam-bi ,
Lee Min-jung ,
Lee So-yeon and
Lee Tae-im (2009)
2010s
Hahm Eun-jung ,
Han Chae-ah ,
Hwang Jung-eum and
Nam Gyu-ri (2010)
Goo Hara ,
Im Soo-hyang ,
Jin Se-yeon ,
Jeong Yu-mi ,
Seo Hyo-rim ,
Shin Hyun-been and
Wang Ji-hye (2011)
Go Joon-hee ,
Kwon Yu-ri ,
Park Hyo-joo ,
Park Se-young ,
Sulli and
Yoon Jin-yi (2012)
Jeong Eun-ji ,
Kang So-ra ,
Kim Ji-won ,
Kim So-hyun ,
Kim Yoo-ri and
Lee Da-hee (2013)
Han Sun-hwa ,
Han Groo ,
Lee Yu-bi ,
Nam Bo-ra and
Kim Yoo-jung (2014)
Gong Seung-yeon ,
Go Ah-sung ,
Lee Yul-eum ,
Lee Elijah and
Lim Ji-yeon (2015)
Lee Hye-ri ,
Bang Min-ah ,
Moon Ji-in and
Yang Jin-sung (2016)
Kim Da-som (2017)
Lee Yoo-young (2018)
Go Min-si and
Keum Sae-rok (2019)
2020s From 2001 to 2016, it was the New Star Award.