Kang Shin-il
Born: 1960-11-26 in South Korea
Known For: Acting
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 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.
Filmography
2025
- Resident Playbook as Im Dong-ju
2024
- The Judge from Hell as Won Chang-seon
- Love Song for Illusion as Jin Mu-dal
- 1980: The Unforgettable Day as Cheol-soo's grandfather
- Can We Get Married?
2023
- Bloodhounds as Heo Jung Ho
- Korea-Khitan War as Mon Jin-gwan
- Tell Me That You Love Me as Jung Ji-pyeong
- Numbers as Jin Tae-soo
- My Heart Puppy as Jin-gook's Uncle
2022
- Bloody Heart as Kim Chi-won
- I Want to Know Your Parents as Principal
2021
- Chimera as Han Ju-seok
- Police University as Seo Sang-hak
- My Lovely Angel as Yeon-joo's Father
2020
- When the Weather Is Fine as Im Jong-pil
- Nobody Knows as Seo Sang Won
- Fatal Promise as Kang Il-Sub
- Beyond That Mountain as Father Yoon
2019
- Doctor Prisoner as Kim Sang-Choon
- Black Money as Investigator Jang
- I Am Home as Jin-cheol
2018
- Mr. Sunshine as Lee Jeong-mun
- It's My Life as Heo Chung San
- Room No. 9 as Eulji Sung
- Sketch as Moon Jae-Hyun
- Sketch as Moon Jae-hyun
- Duck Town as Mr. Park
2017
- Queen For Seven Days as Im Sa-Hong
- Whisper as Shin Chang-Ho
- The Prison as Director Noh
- Roman Holiday as Detective Squad Chief Ahn
2016
- Descendants of the Sun as Lieutenant General Yoon
- Begin Again
- My Lawyer, Mr. Jo as Jang Shin-Woo
- Pandora as Mr. Kong
- The Great Actor as Dae-ho
2015
- All is Well as Geum Man Soo
2014
- Pinocchio as Lee Yeong-tak
- See, Beethoven as Beethoven
2013
- Thorn Flower as Mr. Jeon
- Secret Love as Ahn In-hwan
- Passionate Love as Han Sung-bok
- Blood and Ties as Han Sang-soo
- Fists of Legend as Director Jo
- Project Cheonan Ship as Narrator
2012
- God of War as Monk Soo-beop
- The Chaser as Squad Chief Detective Hwang
- Deranged as Dr. Hwang
2011
- Lie to Me as Gong Joon-ho
- Always as Manager Choi
- Fermentation Family as Lee Ki-chan
- Glove as Vice Principal
- Heartbeat as Director Choi
2010
- President as Lee Chi-soo
- Secret Agent Miss Oh as Deputy Shin Ki-joon
- Moss as Chief Prosecutor
- A Little Pond as Mr. Kang
2009
- Heading to the Ground as Lee Choong Ryul
- My Girlfriend Is an Agent as Doctor Noh
- Closer to Heaven as Lee Hak-cheon
- Triangle as Vice president Son
2008
- Public Enemy Returns as Eom Chung-il
2007
- Golden Bride as Kang Woo Nam (Jun Woo's father)
- Flowers for My Life as Choi Pil-Goo
- Good Morning Shanghai as Hao Yun's Father
- Mermaid Story
- Black House as Chung-bae
2006
- Hello, God! as Jang Pil-Koo
- Alone in Love as Blind Date
- Maundy Thursday as Chief Lee
- Hanbando as Kim Yoo-sik
- Love Phobia as Jo-kang's Dad
2005
- Resurrection as Seo Jae-soo
- Another Public Enemy as Eom Chung-il
- Mr. Socrates as Beom-pyo
2004
- Shining Days as Detective Nam
- Some as Chief Oh
2003
- Silmido as Geun-jae
- Sword In The Moon as His Majesty
- Legend of the Evil Lake as Minister Mun-su
2002
- Public Enemy as Eom Chung-il
- Jail Breakers as Security guard
2001
- Friend as Sang-taek's Father
1999
- The Uprising as Ma Chan-sam