Kang Ki-doong

Kang Ki-doong is a South Korean actor who brings warmth and humour to every drama he joins. Born on 25 March 1987 in Jeju, he trained for years on stage before television audiences discovered him. Many viewers fell for him as Jo Jae-soo, the loyal best friend in It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020). On Oxfea he stars as detective Kong Myeong-pil in The First Responders (2022).

Early life

He was born and raised on Jeju Island, far from the Seoul entertainment world. His love of performing led him to the Korea National University of Arts, where he studied theatre. Stage work gave him strong skills in comedy and emotion, and patience: he spent years in small roles before his face became familiar to drama fans.

Career and breakthrough

He has been active since 2008, building his career step by step through theatre, film and television. Wider attention came with Fight for My Way (2017) and Prison Playbook (2017), where even short appearances showed his comic timing. In Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019) he charmed viewers in the publishing office story, and casting directors learned he could lift any scene.

Popular roles

His breakthrough was Jo Jae-soo in It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020), the cheerful friend who stands by Moon Gang-tae through every hard moment. In The First Responders (2022) he plays Kong Myeong-pil, a passionate detective, returning for the second season in 2023. He also appeared in Reborn Rich (2022).

Recent work

In September 2024 he married his long-time partner in a private ceremony on his home island of Jeju, to warm congratulations from fans. Next he joins the office romance See You at Work Tomorrow! (2026) as Jeon Gi-tae. With every new role, Kang Ki-doong proves that a great supporting actor can become the heart of a drama.