Kang Ji-Young Biography and Career Profile

Kang Ji-Young (Hangul: 강지영; Japanese: 知英) is a South Korean singer and actress. Born on January 18, 1994, in South Korea, she stands 166 cm tall with blood type O. She is recognized professionally for her entertainment work in both South Korea and Japan.

Portrait of Kang Ji-Young — Kang Ji-Young

Music Career

Kang initially rose to prominence as a member of the South Korean idol girl group Kara. Her work with the group established her presence in the entertainment industry before she expanded her career into acting across film and television.

Acting Filmography

As an actress, Kang has appeared in various feature films and television series in both South Korea and Japan.

Selected Film Appearances

The First Ride (2025) as Sylvia
Love Reset (2023) as Sang-A (cameo)
Dosukoi! Sukehira (2019) as Ayane Sukehira
Tokyo Ghoul 'S' (2019) as Itori
Yaru Onna: She's a Killer (2018) as Aiko
Watashino Jinsei Nanoni (2018) as Mizuho Kinjo
Reon (2018) as Reon Takanashi
Zenin, Kataomoi (2016) in segment "Kataomoi Supairaru"
Assassination Classroom: Graduation (2016) as Irina Jelavic
Assassination Classroom (2015) as Irina Jelavic

Selected Television Series

Punch-Drunk Woman (NTV / 2026) as Park Ha-Yun
I Kill You (Wavve / 2025) as Kang Sun-Woo / Han Ji-Yeon
Doctor Cha (JTBC / 2023) as Yoo Ji-Seon
Let Me Be Your Knight (SBS / 2021) as Nina (ep. 8-9)
Sweet Munchies (JTBC / 2020) as Kim A-Jin
And, Live (WOWOW / 2019) as Han Yoo-Ri
Orphan Black: 7 Genes (Fuji TV-Tokai TV / 2017-2018) as Sara Aoyama / Maoko Shiina
Doctor-X (Season 4) (TV Asahi / 2016) as Yuka Nishino (ep. 7)
Whispers from a Crime Scene (NTV / 2016) as Kaoruko Nagami
Tamiou (TV Asahi / 2015) as Erika Murano
Hell Teacher Nube (NTV / 2014) as Yukime
Secret Love (Dramacube / 2014)
Koisuru Maison. ~Rainbow Rose~ (TV Tokyo / 2012) as Han Yuri
URAKARA (TV Tokyo / 2011) as Kang Ji-Young