26 Facts About Jang Ki-yong

Jang Ki-yong began his career in the modelling industry and debuted as an actor through a guest appearance on It's Okay, That's Love.

Jang Ki-yong gained popularity with Confession Couple and was cast in Come and Hug Me, his first-ever lead role.

Jang Ki-yong is known for his roles in My Mister, Born Again.

Jang Ki-yong is known for his endorsements with brands Estee Lauder, Lancome, and Nivea Men.

Jang Ki-yong saw a runway video from a fashion show starring Lee Soo-hyuk on the internet in his third year at Ulsan High School amidst his deliberation of possible future career prospects for college.

Jang Ki-yong returned a year later and was given an opportunity to take a pictorial.

Jang Ki-yong was selected as one of twelve promising rookie models by the Korea Model Association.

Jang Ki-yong went on to win the Fashion Model Award at the 2014 Asian Model Award ceremony in January 2014.

Jang Ki-yong was met with an opportunity without the requirement of an audition by the director of It's Okay, That's Love to appear with label-mate Lee Sung-kyung.

Jang Ki-yong's role created a buzz within South Korea despite having no lines and was dubbed the "One Second Cameo".

Later that year, taking acting more seriously, Jang Ki-yong auditioned for The Greatest Marriage.

Jang Ki-yong was cast in the drama Schoolgirl Detectives.

Jang Ki-yong's acting portfolio extended with his supporting roles in television series' This is My Love, Beautiful Mind and The Liar and His Lover alongside web-dramas We Broke Up and Love for a Thousand More, both co-productions of YG Entertainment and starred label-mate Kang Seung-yoon.

Jang Ki-yong cited the drama as a turning point in his acting career as he received various offers to appear in commercials and television shows and felt its effects when he was approached or recognized by people in their 40s and 50s.

Jang Ki-yong chose to cast in the series for its director and writers as well as the character.

Jang Ki-yong's performance earned him the Best New Actor award at the 6th APAN Star Awards and nominations at The Seoul Awards, marking his first as an actor.

In 2018, Jang Ki-yong was cast alongside Jin Ki Joo in his first leading role in the melodrama Come and Hug Me, taking on the role of a detective who has a fated relationship with his childhood friend.

In 2019, Jang Ki-yong was cast in OCN's action drama Kill It, playing a veterinarian by day and heartless killer at night.

Jang Ki-yong made his big screen debut in the crime action film Bad Guys, based on the OCN drama of the same name, which premiered in September 2019.

In 2020, Jang Ki-yong was cast in the mystery romance drama Born Again alongside Lee Soo-hyuk and Jin Se-yeon.

Jang Ki-yong later joined the tvN drama My Roommate Is a Gumiho, which is the first iQiyi original production drama alongside Lee Hye-ri, Kang Han-na, Kim Do-wan and Bae In-hyuk.

Jang Ki-yong completed his tertiary education at Seokyeong University, majoring in Model Acting.

Jang Ki-yong enlisted for his mandatory military service on August 23,2021, as an active duty soldier.

Jang Ki-yong served his enlistment for one year and six months in the 15th Infantry Division ahead of his discharge on February 22,2023.

Jang Ki-yong briefly cited South Korean veteran actor, Ha Jung-woo as a role model following his appearance on SBS' Healing Camp.

Jang Ki-yong depicts the appearance of the Elyos Prince, an archer through a promotional video.