Kang Min-hyuk | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Kang Min-hyuk |
Born |
Ilsan-gu, Goyang, South Korea |
June 28, 1991
Origin | Ilsan-gu, South Korea |
Genres | Rock, R&B, pop |
Occupation(s) | |
Instruments | |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | FNC Entertainment |
Associated acts | CNBLUE |
Website | www |
Kang Min-hyuk | |
Hangul | 강민혁 |
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Gang Min-hyeok |
McCune–Reischauer | Kang Min-hyŏk |
Kang Min-hyuk (Hangul: 강민혁; born on June 28, 1991) is a South Korean musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He is the drummer of South Korean rock band CNBLUE.
Jung became a member of CNBLUE in 2009. The group debuted in Japan with the mini album Now or Never on August 19, 2009 with with an indie label AI Entertainment. They officially debuted in Korea in 2010 with the mini album Bluetory, and the title track "I'm a Loner" became an instant in Korea.
In 2010, Kang Min-hyuk began his acting career in an omnibus film Acoustic alongside his fellow CNBLUE member Lee Jong-hyun. He then received another role in the SBS drama It's Okay, Daddy's Girl.
In 2011, he was cast in MBC's youth drama Heartstrings, which stars fellow CNBLUE member Jung Yong-hwa. He sung an OST for the drama, titled "Star".
In 2012, he starred in KBS's family drama My Husband Got a Family. The series topped the weekly ratings chart for 25 consecutive weeks and reached a ratings peak of 45.8 percent (TNmS) and 52.3 percent (AGB Nielsen), making it the highest rated Korean drama in 2012. Kang received his first acting award, the "Rising Star Award" at the APAN Star Awards for his role.