Julien Kang
Julien Kang | |
|---|---|
 Kang in 2019 | |
| Born | 11 April 1982 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Agent(s) | Jellyfish Entertainment (2015–2017) |
| Spouse | JJ (m. 2024) |
| Relatives | (brother) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 줄리엔 강 |
| Hanja | 줄리엔 姜 |
| RR | Julrien Gang |
| MR | Chullien Kang |
Julien Kang (Korean: 줄리엔 강; born 11 April 1982) is a Canadian and French actor and model based in South Korea. He is best known for portraying Switchblade in Armorsaurs.
Early life
Kang was born in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France, to a Korean father and a French mother. He lived there until he was five, then lived briefly in Spain before emigrating to Canada and settling there. His mother and siblings were originally French citizens who later acquired Canadian citizenship, making him a dual citizen of France and Canada. However, having grown up in Canada since was young, he always presents himself as Canadian and has a strong Canadian identity.
He is the younger brother of mixed martial artists Denis Kang and Tommy Kang.[1][2][3]
Acting career
In May 2012, Kang starred opposite Ryu Si-won as Kang Gu-ra, a rival fighter to Ryu's Seung-hyuk in Channel A's Goodbye Dear Wife.[4]
On 18 August 2012, Kang was paired with South Korean actress Yoon Se-ah, beginning the transition between season 3 and season 4 of We Got Married. The virtual couple dubbed KangYoon couple and Juliah couple by fans, moved into House #1 in the new We Got Married Village. Kang was elected as Chief of the WGM Village by the current couples.
In August 2015, Kang signed with Jellyfish Entertainment.[5]
Personal life
Kang is a trilingual who speaks fluent English, French, and Korean.
On June 27, 2023, Kang announced his engagement to fitness influencer JJ on her YouTube channel.[6] The couple married on May 10, 2024.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Casa Amor: Exclusive for Ladies | Muscle man | Cameo |
| 2020 | The Prisoner | Jake | [8] |
| 2021 | Mission: Possible | Yoo Ri | [9] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Star's Lover | Cameo | SBS |
| 2009 | Dream | David | |
| High Kick Through the Roof | Julien | MBC | |
| 2010 | Personal Taste | Cameo | |
| Road No. 1 | U.S. Marine Corps Platoon Leader | ||
| 2011 | Real School! | Cameo | MBC Every 1 |
| High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged | Julien | MBC | |
| 2012 | 12 Signs of Love | Alex | tvN |
| Goodbye Dear Wife | Kang Gu-ra[10] | Channel A | |
| To the Beautiful You | Daniel Dawson | SBS | |
| 2013 | Potato Star 2013QR3 | Julian | tvN |
| 2014 | Golden Cross | Evan | KBS2 |
| Marriage, Not Dating | Richard Bernstein | tvN | |
| 2016 | Entourage | Cameo (Episode 9) | |
| 2017 | Fight for My Way | John Karellas (Cameo, Episodes 13–14, 16) | KBS2 |
| 2020 | 300 Year-Old Class of 2020 | Julien Kang (Cameo, Episode 5) | YouTube, Naver TV, KakaoTV |
| 2025 | Armorsaurs | Johnny/Switchblade | Main role |
Variety show
| Year | Title | Role/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | We Got Married | Cast member[11][12] (Episodes 133–159) |
| 2013–2015 | Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education | Cast member (Episodes 29–38, 41–43, 46–52, 101–102) Guest (Episode 116) |
| 2015–2016 | Real Man 2 | Cast member |
| 2016 | Law of the Jungle in Mongolia | Cast member (Episodes 234–237) |
| 2017 | Society Game 2 | Cast member |
| 2018 | Law of the Jungle in Mexico | Cast member (Episodes 320–324) |
| 2019 | ||
| Happy Together | Guest (Episode 603) | |
| Law of the Jungle in Chatham Islands | Cast member (Episodes 358–362) | |
| Master in the House | Special appearance (Episode 89-90) | |
| 2021 | ||
| Law of the Jungle in South Korea | Cast member (Episodes 432–433) | |
| Cooking - The Birth of a Cooking King | Contestant[13] | |
| Wild Idol | Trainer[14] | |
| The Strong Man 2 | Team leader[15] | |
| 2022 | The King of Ssireum | Contestant; Spinoff[16] |
| 2024 | Knowing Brothers | Guest (Ep. 433) |
Reality show
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Handsome Tigers | Cast member (Episode 1-present) |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist | Role/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "No PlayBoy" | Nine Muses | Male lead |
| 2012 | "Because I'm Upset" (속상해서) (also known as "Depressed") | Zia | Male lead (with Mina Fujii) |
References
- ^ "엑스포츠뉴스 XPORTSNEWS: '아그대' 설리, 줄리엔 강 만나기 위해 여자 교복 훔쳐". Xportsnews (in Korean). 24 December 2010. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ^ Choi Bo-ran (25 August 2012). '우결' 윤세아, 줄리엔강 '체리' 깜찍 호칭에 "꺅~". Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 14 January 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ^ Jang, Joo-young (16 October 2018). "이대원 도전장 던진 줄리엔강은 누구? 형은 데니스 강". Seoul Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on 17 October 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Ho, Stewart (3 April 2012). "Ryu Si Won Battles it Out in the Boxing Ring With Julien .Kang". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on 29 January 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ^ "[단독]줄리엔 강, 서인국·빅스 있는 '젤리피쉬와 계약'". Daily Sports. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ Lee Ga-eun (27 June 2023). "줄리엔강, 제이제이♥와 약혼 "더 이상 시간 낭비하기 싫어" ('TMI 지은')" [Julien Kang, engaged to JJ♥ "I don't want to waste any more time" ('TMI Jieun')] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved 27 June 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Kang, Da-yoon (10 May 2024). "줄리엔 강♥제이제이, 첩보작전 버금가는 결혼식…데니스 강 10년만 입국 [조선의 사랑꾼]" [Julien Kang♥JJ, a wedding comparable to a spy operation... Dennis Kang enters the country after 10 years [Joseon’s Lover]] (in Korean). MyDaily. Retrieved 10 May 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "'프리즈너' 줄리엔강 "액션영화 격투기와 달라, 재밌었다"". 엑스포츠뉴스 (in Korean). 16 July 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) MISSION: POSSIBLE (2021)". KOFIC. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ Ho, Stewart (7 May 2012). "Julien Kang Sports a Bright Red Thong for Goodbye Wife". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on 14 January 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ^ 단독: 줄리엔강-윤세아 ‘우결’ 새커플 투입 연상연하커플 계보 잇는다. Newsen (in Korean). 16 August 2012. Archived from the original on 20 August 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- ^ Choi, Ji-eun (17 August 2012). "Julien Kang, Yoon Se-ah to enjoy married life on MBC's reality show". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 14 January 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
- ^ Kim Yu-jin (3 September 2021). "유세윤, 조리도구 왕좌 앞 카리스마 "준비됐다면 도전하라" (쿡킹)" [Yoo Se-yoon, charismatic in front of the cookware throne "If you're ready, try it" (Cooking)]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim Na-young (22 September 2021). "야생돌' 줄리엔 강→조준호·조준현까지…더 화려한 라인업 나온다" [‘Wild Idol’ Julien Kang → Cho Jun-ho and Jo Jun-hyun… A more colorful lineup is coming]. MK Sport (in Korean). Archived from the original on 22 September 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Jang Jin-ri (8 October 2021). "김동현·에이전트H, 강한 남자 통했다…'더 스트롱맨2', 9일 첫 방송" [Kim Dong-hyun, Agent H, a strong man... 'The Strongman 2' premieres on the 9th]. Spotify News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Shin Young-eun (7 September 2022). "씨름의 제왕' 김동현·모태범·줄리엔 강·최영재·황충원 합류…10월 18일 첫방송" [The King of Wrestling' Kim Dong-hyun, Mo Tae-beom, Julien Kang, Choi Young-jae, Hwang Chung-won join... First broadcast on October 18th] (in Korean). Meil business. Archived from the original on 7 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022 – via Naver.
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