Promising actress Kang Ye Won is decorating the small screen with her new melodrama "Only One Person" with fellow dazzling stars Ahn Eun Jin and Red Velvet Joy.
Did you know that the actress first made her appearance as a musical actress in the 2000s? If you're curious about the actress' previous works, wealth and more, then keep on reading!
Kang Ye Won's Journey From the Stage to Screen
Previously known as Kim Ji Eun, actress Kang Ye Won starred in the South Korean adaptation of the French opera "Carmen" in 2000.
Kang Ye Won is a classically trained opera singer who graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Music majoring in vocals. However, she stopped singing after suffering from vocal nodules.
Because of this, she took her chance in television dramas and debuted with a small role in SBS drama "Honey Honey" in 2001.
Just a year later, she widened her horizons and made her major appearance in the silver screens with 2002 thriller film "Addicted" with Lee Byung Hun and Lee Mi Yeon.
She also appeared in many dramas such as "Bad Guys," "Becky's Back" and "Man Who Dies to Live," where she earned multiple nominations as a best actress.
In addition to that, she landed roles in remarkable movies "Miracle on 1st Street," "Tidal Wave" and "Harmony."
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Kang Ye Won also diversified her acting roles and tried many different genres like comedy in "Hello Ghost," contemporary action in "Quick" and even mystery thriller in "Insane."
She last appeared in the 2019 Son Young Ho-directed crime action film "The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos" with Ma Dong Seok and Jang Ki Yong.
Kang Ye Won as a Terminally Ill Housewife in 'Only One Person'
Currently, Kang Ye Won is starring in the newest JTBC melodrama "Only One Person" with fellow actresses Ahn Eun Jin and Red Velvet Joy.
She transformed into a loving housewife who recently moved to a hospice after being diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Kang Ye Won received praises and recognition for her portrayal as a timid and devoted wife in the drama, which contradicts her empowered aura in real life.
While the drama only aired its first two episodes, the actress already hinted at her acting prowess, teasing fans and viewers of her ability.
Kang Ye Won's Net Worth in 2021
In Kang Ye Won's two-decade stay in the industry, she has established her name as one of the best actresses in television now.
Currently, the actress' net worth is roughly priced in $1 to $5 million.
Her net worth is expected to double in the following year, where she is expected to participate in many South Korean dramas and films that will surely widen her acting spectrum even more.
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Meanwhile, Kang Ye Won decorates the small screen with her amazing performance as a terminally ill woman in JTBC's "Only One Person," which airs every Monday and Tuesday at 11:00 p.m. KST.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
