Kang-in Biography

Real Name: Kim Youngwoon (김영운)

Birthday: January 17, 1985

Height: 180 cm

Weight: 70 kg

Blood Type: O

Talents: Acting, Singing, Exercising, Swimming

School: Hongeun Elementary School, Shinyun Middle School, Hankwang High School, Sangmyung English Tutoring, Kyunghee Cyber University

Before it all began:

Kim Young-woon became a trainee under SM Entertainment soon after he won first place on the 4th SM Youth Best Selection Best Outward Appearance in 2002. He made his first pre-debut appearance in the SBS drama, A Man And A Woman in May 2002.

Although originally auditioned to be an actor, he was placed under many all-boy project groups, including the rumored group Four Seasons, a four member boy band that was to include Kim Heechul, Hero Jaejoong, and U-Know Yunho. However, both U-Know Yunho and Hero Jaejoong soon debuted as members of TVXQ in 2003, leaving Kim Young-woon and Kim Heechul to join Super Junior two years after. Kim Young-woon decided to use the stage name Kang-In, which is translated to "Strong Man," to show his strength as a singer and entertainer.

Mini Facts:

-Pants Size: 34 inch

-Shoe Size: 270 mm

-Ideal Girl: A girl with pretty ankles, one that looks nice wearing a white shirt and jeans

-Has been swimming for 7 years

-Has shown his fans the compassion he has for them--puts them above himself: Cried on a seeing radio, has skipped an important surgery to continue to stand on the stage

Filmography:

2007: Attack on the Pin-Up Boys:Kangin

2007: MBC Billie Jean, Look At Me:cameo appearance

2006: MBC Rainbow Romance:cameo appearance

2002: SBS A Man And A Woman:cameo appearance