Kangin (강인) is a South Korean singer, MC, radio DJ, actor, and former member of the boy group Super Junior under SM Entertainment. He was also a member of the subunits Super Junior-T and Super Junior-Happy.
Kangin (ex. Super Junior) Profile
| Stage Name | Kangin (강인) |
| Birth Name | Kim Young Woon (김영운) |
| English Name | Jordan Kim |
| Occupation | Singer, MC, Radio DJ, Actor |
| Birthday | January 17, 1985 |
| Active Years | 2005–2019 |
| Age | 39 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Height | 178 cm (5’10”) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | O |
| MBTI | N/A |
Kangin (ex. Super Junior) Facts:
Early Life
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He went to Seoul Hongeun Elementary School and Shinyeon Middle School.
– He graduated from Hankwang High School.
Personal Life
– He dropped out from Sangmyung University (Film and Media Studies).
– He studied Information and Communication at Kyunghee Cyber University but later dropped out.
– His family includes his parents and a younger sister named Kim Se-hee, born in 1991.
– He is skilled in playing the piano, guitar, and bass guitar.
– He is a Christian.
– Heechul said that he is the type to not back down from anyone. Instead, he is the type to pick fights with gangsters. (Afreeca TV)
– According to Heechul, Kangin once beat up a gangster because he was harassing a woman. (Afreeca TV)
– He revealed that since his scandals, he has had no income and has been living frugally off his savings. (Kpop Starz)
– His stage name means “strong benevolence.”
– Kangin’s ideal type is described as a pretty girl with attractive feet, wealth, long straight hair, and intelligence.
– His fandom name is Chamomile.
– He liked bubbly women when he was in his 20s but now he likes more calm and relaxed women.
– He likes scented candles and takes them with him when he goes overseas.
– His specialties include acting, singing, exercising, and swimming.
– On his days off, he likes to sleep in the mornings and watch Korean movies and dramas the rest of the day. (Dazed and Confused Interview)
– A picture that he wants to erase is the picture he took with his ex-girlfriend. (Dazed and Confused Interview)
– He used to be chubby but lost all his extra weight in 27 days after going on an extreme diet.
– He likes fishing and going golfing with his friends.
Career
– Kangin was the sub-vocalist in Super Junior.
– He was scouted by a talent agent while enjoying an elephant train ride at an amusement park.
– In 2002, he achieved first place in the fourth annual SM Youth Best Contest, receiving the best outward appearance award and soon signed a contract with SM Entertainment.
– Before SJ’s formation, he was intended to debut in the group Four Seasons with Heechul, Yunho (TVXQ), and Jaejoong (JYJ).
– He enlisted in the mandatory military service on July 5, 2010, and was discharged on April 16, 2012.
– He has worked as an MC for major programs and variety shows including “Mnet’s M!Countdown”, SBS ‘Change’, “Love Triangle”, “KBS Star King”, “Show! Music Core”, “Sunday Sunday Night Dong-An Club” and “Nothing is Impossible”.
– His hosting gigs and numerous appearances on TV earned him the highest money in Super Junior at one point.
– On July 11, 2019, he announced his departure from the group through his Instagram account.
– According to him, SM Entertainment is willing to sign a new contract with him when his old one ends despite his scandals.
Controversies
-On September 16, 2009, he faced legal trouble for a fight outside a bar which was later proven to be in self-defense.
– A month later, he was arrested for DUI and hit-and-run, leading to the temporary cancellation of his activities.
– Another DUI incident occurred on May 24, 2016, and he decided not to participate in 2017 promotions to reflect on his actions.
– On November 17, 2017, he was involved in an assault controversy when the police received a call that Kangin was drunk and was harassing a woman at a bar. Police later clarified that it was a minor dispute and later both parties reconciled on the scene.
Reasons for Leaving Super Junior
– He revealed that the ultimate reason he left the group was because his name was mentioned in the “Burning Sun group chat” incident.
– He had filmed something in Germany in which a guy involved in the controversy was also cast. Hence, all the cast members were in a separate group chat with the guy. And because of his association with the said guy, his name was also mentioned in the incident.
– When articles were released suspecting that he could be involved in the incident, he received an immense amount of backlash and hate.
– He left Super Junior to protect their reputation as the media was constantly dragging down the group’s name in the scandal. (Kpop Starz)
Awards
– He won the “Best Actor” award at the Seoul Webfest Awards for “What Happened to Mirae” in 2019.
– He won the “Best DJ” award at the MBC Entertainment Awards and the “Excellence Award in Radio” at the MBC Drama Awards in 2008.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: kanginnim
Youtube: @kangin1985
Twitter: himsenkangin
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon
Kangin (ex. Super Junior) Photos
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