
Kang Shin-il
- Date of Birth: 1960-11-26
- Place of Birth: South Korea
Biography
Kang Shin-il (hangul: 강신일; born November 26, 1960) is a South Korean actor. Kang graduated from Kyung Hee University with a degree in electronic engineering, but he soon put aside his studies an... Kang Shin-il (hangul: 강신일; born November 26, 1960) is a South Korean actor. Kang graduated from Kyung Hee University with a degree in electronic engineering, but he soon put aside his studies and spent most of his time in Daehangno, Seoul's theater district, where he formed a troupe called Testimony that performed at smaller venues. In 1985, he made his acting debut in Chilsu and Mansu, and soon gained fame as a stage actor in plays such as Kimchigook Goes Crazy and Chronicles of Han. He appeared onscreen for the first time in the 1988 film adaptation of Chilsu and Mansu and became a prolific supporting actor in Korean cinema and television (notably in Kang Woo-suk's Public Enemy franchise), while continuing to do theater. In 2007, Kang was diagnosed with liver cancer, but after recovering from surgery, he resumed his acting career.

Public Enemy Returns
Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller • 2008 June

Deranged
Thriller, Drama • 2012 July

Blood and Ties
Thriller, Drama • 2013 October

Heartbeat
Drama, Action, Romance • 2011 January

Jail Breakers
Comedy, Drama • 2002 November

Some
Action, Crime, Mystery • 2004 October

Sketch
Mystery, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure • 2018 May

Hanbando
Mystery, Thriller, History • 2006 July

A Little Pond
Drama, Action, Thriller, War • 2010 June

My Heart Puppy
Romance, Comedy, Drama, Family • 2023 March