Kang Na-eon

Kang Na-eon is a South Korean actress and one of the fastest-rising young stars of her generation. She leads the romantic comedy One of a Kind Romance (2026) as Ju Da-hong, and she first caught wide attention in the school thriller Pyramid Game (2024). Her fresh face, bright energy and natural acting have made her a favourite of casting directors.

Kang Na-eon is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.

Early life

Kang Na-eon was born on April 15, 2001, in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. She grew up in Bucheon and dreamed of acting from a young age. After her training, she began auditioning in her early twenties and quickly started booking roles on major television networks.

Career and breakthrough

Kang Na-eon made her acting debut in the mystery drama Blind (2022), playing Kwon Yu-na. Small but eye-catching parts followed in Crash Course in Romance (2023) as Bang Su-a and in Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 (2023) as Guk-hee. She also appeared as the young Kang Ju-ri in one episode of Taxi Driver. Each role showed a different side of her talent.

Popular roles

Her breakthrough came with Pyramid Game (2024), where she plays Im Ye-rim, a trainee idol caught in a cruel school ranking game. The dark teen drama became a streaming hit and brought her many new fans. She also played Yoo Jeong-hee in Wedding Impossible (2024) and appeared in the film Love in the Big City (2024).

Recent work and why fans love her

In One of a Kind Romance (2026), Kang Na-eon takes a full leading role as Ju Da-hong, and she also appears in Doctor Shin (2026). Fans love her honest charm and her skill at playing both sweet and sharp characters. Many viewers see her as a future top leading lady of Korean drama.