Kang Sung-yeon

Kang Sung-yeon (born July 21, 1976) is a South Korean actress. Kang made her acting debut in 1996 through MBC's Open Recruitment.[1] Although her main profession was acting, she also contributed songs to several soundtracks and released two albums in 2001–2002 under the stage name Bobo.[2] Then in 2005, Kang rose to fame when she played Prince Yeonsan's concubine Jang Nok-su in King and the Clown, a period film that drew 12.3 admissions, making it (at the time) the highest-grossing domestic film in Korean cinema history.[3][4] Kang continued to star in television dramas such as Let's Get Married (2005), New Wise Mother, Good Wife (2007), Single Dad in Love (2008), Tazza (2008), and Wife Returns (2009).[5][6][7][8][9] From 2012 to 2014, she hosted her own poetry reading program on EBS Radio.[10]

Not to be confused with Kang Seung-yoon.

This is a Korean name; the family name is Kang.
Kang Sung-yeon
Born (1976-07-21) July 21, 1976
Seoul, South Korea
Other namesBobo
EducationSeoul Institute of the Arts – Broadcasting and Entertainment
Hannam University – Child and Social Welfare
OccupationActress, singer
Years active1996–present
AgentGreat Company
Spouse(s)Kim Ka-on (m. 2012)
Korean name
Hangul
강성연
Revised RomanizationGang Seong-yeon
McCune–ReischauerKang Sŏng-yŏn

Personal life

Kang married jazz pianist Kim Ka-on on January 6, 2012.[11] Kang announced her pregnancy in July 2014.[12]

Filmography

Television series
Year Title Role Network
1997Medical BrothersThoracic surgery nurse
at Gangneung hospital		MBC
The Reason I LiveMyung-hwaMBC
1998Love Is All I KnowFemale detectiveMBC
Three Guys and Three GirlsSong Seung-soonMBC
Forever YoursJang Yoo-riMBC
My Love by My SideNa Chang-miKBS1
1999KAISTMin Kyung-jinSBS
Happy TogetherSeo Moon-jooSBS
Assignable AppearanceJin Dal-raeKBS2
Woman on TopLee Mi-namSBS
2000VirtueJung Kwi-jinSBS
RookieNa Jin-shimSBS
2001Well Known WomanLee Jung-nimSBS
2002That Woman Catches PeopleHan Bok-nyeoSBS
2003She's Cool!Ha Hye-kyungKBS2
2005Let's Get MarriedHong Na-youngMBC
2007New Wise Mother, Good WifeKyung Gook-heeMBC
2008Single Dad in LoveYoon So-yiKBS2
TazzaMadam JeongSBS
2009Wife ReturnsJung Yoo-hee/Jung Yoo-kyungSBS
2015The Great WivesYoo Ji-yeonMBC
2019Mother of MineNa Hye-miKBS2

Film
Year Title Role
2005Short TimeKim Young-sook
King and the ClownJang Nok-su
2007Cast a SpellLee Ji-hye
SooKang Mi-na

Variety/radio show
Year Title Network Notes
1999Super TV Sunday FunKBS2MC
2008Love GenerationSBS
2011F.B.I.ELLEatTV
Find! Delicious TVMBC
2012Now on My Way to Meet YouChannel A
2012–2014Poetry ConcertEBS RadioDJ
2012Fairy Tales for AdultsEBS Radio
2016Two Yoo Project Sugar ManJTBCSugar Man (Ep 17)
SingderellaChannel AMC

Discography
Album information Track listing
"내 안에 또 다른 나" (Another Different Me Inside)
  • Track from The Reason I Live OST
  • Released: July 1997
  • Label: MBC 예술단, Tan Entertainment
Track listing
07. 내 안에 또 다른 나
"별(경진 테마)" (Stars (Contest Theme))
  • Track from KAIST 2000 OST
  • Released: February 2, 2000
  • Label:
Track listing
04. 별(경진 테마)
Bobo
  • Album
  • Released: December 6, 2001
  • Label: Seoul Records
Track listing
  1. 늦은 후회
  2. 긴 기다림
  3. 가가
  4. Because
  5. 잊어
  6. Question
  7. 꿈
  8. 가버려
  9. Here by My Side
  10. Loving You
  11. 가버려 (Remix)
The Natural
  • Album
  • Released: November 25, 2002
  • Label: Seoul Records
Track listing
  1. Remember Me
  2. Alone
  3. 이별에게
  4. 마지막 겨울
  5. 내게로
  6. 예감했던 이별
  7. 몰랐었죠
  8. 이별과의 이별
  9. Bye Bye
  10. 가을비 우산속
  11. 청혼
  12. The Christmas Song
  13. 이별에게 (instrumental)
Perfect Silence
  • Artist: Blank & Jones feat. Bobo
  • Single
  • Released: June 21, 2004
  • Label: Warner Bros. Records, WM Germany
Track listing
  1. Perfect Silence (Martin Roth Hardtrance Rmx)
"미안해요" (I'm Sorry)
  • Track from Let's Get Married OST
  • Released: December 21, 2005
  • Label: 만월당
Track listing
03. 미안해요
"Reason (Female Ver.)"
  • Track from Tazza OST
  • Released: October 10, 2008
  • Label: Doremi Media
Track listing
05. Reason (Female Ver.)
"Perfect Silence (E-Craig's 212 Remix)"
Track listing
14. Perfect Silence (E-Craig's 212 Remix)

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result
1996MBC Drama AwardsPhotogenic AwardN/AWon
1998KBS Drama AwardsBest New ActressMy Love by My SideWon
1999SBS Drama AwardsBest New ActressHappy TogetherWon
2000SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, actressVirtue, RookieWon
20061st Dior Timeless Beauty Awards[13]RecipientN/AWon
43rd Grand Bell Awards[14][15]Best Supporting ActressKing and the ClownNominated
Popularity AwardWon
27th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest Supporting ActressNominated
Popular Star AwardWon
5th Korean Film AwardsBest Supporting ActressNominated
20081st Korea Jewelry AwardsRuby AwardN/AWon
SBS Drama AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Special Planning DramaTazzaNominated
2010SBS Drama Awards[16]Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial DramaWife ReturnsWon
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References
  1. "KANG Sung-yeon". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  2. 보보 [Bobo]. ManiaDB (in Korean). Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  3. Lee, Seung-jae (December 22, 2005). "The King and the Clown Is Story of Everyman". The Dong-a Ilbo. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  4. "The King and the Clown Bursts with Sheer Energy". The Chosun Ilbo. January 3, 2006. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  5. "In New MBC Drama, A Good Wife and Mother Marries a Braggart". The Dong-a Ilbo. October 7, 2005. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  6. "Kim Ho-jin and Kang Seong-yeon, cast in MBC Shin Hyun Mo Yang Cheo (New Wise Mother, Good Wife)". Broasia via Hancinema. May 4, 2007. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  7. Oh, Jean (February 18, 2008). "Single Daddy in Love promises comic relief". The Korea Herald via Hancinema. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  8. Han, Sang-hee (August 19, 2008). "TV Dramas Gear Up for Post-Olympics Race". The Korea Times. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  9. Han, Sang-hee (September 9, 2008). "Dramas Bring Hero, Gamblers and Orchestra". The Korea Times. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  10. "How Kang Sung-yeon Found Refuge in Poetry". The Chosun Ilbo. October 5, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  11. "Today's Photo: January 7, 2012". The Chosun Ilbo. January 7, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  12. "Kang Seong-yeon is pregnant". Hancinema. July 21, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  13. "Choi Ji-woo Named Korea's Greatest Acting Beauty". The Chosun Ilbo. July 8, 2006. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  14. "King and Clown nominated for 15 categories of Daejong award". KBS Global. June 20, 2006. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  15. D'Sa, Nigel (July 26, 2006). "43rd Crowns King and the Clown". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  16. Ko, Kyoung-seok (January 3, 2011). "Ko Hyun-jung wins grand prize at SBS Drama Awards". 10Asia. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
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