Jang Ki-yong is a South Korean actor and former model, loved for his deep voice and romantic leading roles, known from My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021) and Come and Hug Me (2018).

He is 187 cm tall, weighs 75 kg, and is signed to United Artists Agency.

Early life

Born on 7 August 1992 in Ulsan, he first dreamed of being a model, walked major runways, and made his screen debut in 2014.

Career and breakthrough

His breakthrough was Come and Hug Me (2018), his first lead role as a police officer in love with the daughter of the man who ruined his family.

Popular roles

Fans name Shin Woo-yeo, the 999-year-old fox spirit of My Roommate Is a Gumiho, as his most loved role.

Recent work and why fans love them

Since returning from military service, he has gone back to romance, including Dynamite Kiss (2025).