Cast & creator
Kang Shin-il
Best known for Bloodhounds, Mr. Sunshine, Descendants of the Sun
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.
Also known as: 강신일, Gang Sin-il, Shin-il Kang, 姜信日, 姜信一
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1999–2026 · acting roles
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Across film & television
Filmography (86)
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Bloodhounds
Heo Jung Ho
2023
Mr. Sunshine
Lee Jeong-mun
2018
Descendants of the Sun
Lieutenant General Yoon
2016
The Judge from Hell
Won Chang-seon
2024
Resident Playbook
Im Dong-ju
2025
Pinocchio
Lee Yeong-tak
2014
Doctor Prisoner
Kim Sang-Choon
2019
Thorn Flower
Mr. Jeon
2013
Chimera
Han Ju-seok
2021
My Lawyer, Mr. Jo
Jang Shin-Woo
2016
Korea-Khitan War
Mon Jin-gwan
2023
Begin Again
2016
Fifties Professionals
2026
Love Song for Illusion
Jin Mu-dal
2024
Bloody Heart
Kim Chi-won
2022
Secret Love
Ahn In-hwan
2013
God of War
Monk Soo-beop
2012
It's My Life
Heo Chung San
2018
When the Weather Is Fine
Im Jong-pil
2020
All is Well
Geum Man Soo
2015
Queen For Seven Days
Im Sa-Hong
2017
Nobody Knows
Seo Sang Won
2020
Numbers
Jin Tae-soo
2023
Room No. 9
Eulji Sung
2018
Golden Bride
Kang Woo Nam (Jun Woo's father)
2007
Fatal Promise
Kang Il-Sub
2020
The Chaser
Squad Chief Detective Hwang
2012
Whisper
Shin Chang-Ho
2017
Tell Me That You Love Me
Jung Ji-pyeong
2023
Police University
Seo Sang-hak
2021
Hello, God!
Jang Pil-Koo
2006
Passionate Love
Han Sung-bok
2013
Lie to Me
Gong Joon-ho
2011
Sketch
Moon Jae-Hyun
2018
Alone in Love
Blind Date
2006
Pandora
Mr. Kong
2016
Heading to the Ground
Lee Choong Ryul
2009
Resurrection
Seo Jae-soo
2005
Always
Manager Choi
2011Sketch
Moon Jae-hyun
2018
Flowers for My Life
Choi Pil-Goo
2007
Fermentation Family
Lee Ki-chan
2011
The Prison
Director Noh
2017
President
Lee Chi-soo
2010
Silmido
Geun-jae
2003
Good Morning Shanghai
Hao Yun's Father
2007
Secret Agent Miss Oh
Deputy Shin Ki-joon
2010
Friend
Sang-taek's Father
2001
Moss
Chief Prosecutor
2010
Shining Days
Detective Nam
2004
My Heart Puppy
Jin-gook's Uncle
2023
My Girlfriend Is an Agent
Doctor Noh
2009
Roman Holiday
Detective Squad Chief Ahn
2017
My Lovely Angel
Yeon-joo's Father
2021
Deranged
Dr. Hwang
2012
I Want to Know Your Parents
Principal
2022
Black Money
Investigator Jang
2019
Sword In The Moon
His Majesty
2003
Fists of Legend
Director Jo
2013
Black House
Chung-bae
2007
1980: The Unforgettable Day
Cheol-soo's grandfather
2024
A Little Pond
Mr. Kang
2010
Another Public Enemy
Eom Chung-il
2005
Public Enemy Returns
Eom Chung-il
2008
The Uprising
Ma Chan-sam
1999
Maundy Thursday
Chief Lee
2006
Blood and Ties
Han Sang-soo
2013
Closer to Heaven
Lee Hak-cheon
2009
Love Phobia
Jo-kang's Dad
2006
Public Enemy
Eom Chung-il
2002
Mr. Socrates
Beom-pyo
2005
Legend of the Evil Lake
Minister Mun-su
2003
The Great Actor
Dae-ho
2016
Hanbando
Kim Yoo-sik
2006
Mermaid Story
2007
Glove
Vice Principal
2011
Jail Breakers
Security guard
2002
Heartbeat
Director Choi
2011
Triangle
Vice president Son
2009
Can We Get Married?
2024
Duck Town
Mr. Park
2018
Beyond That Mountain
Father Yoon
2020
I Am Home
Jin-cheol
2019
Some
Chief Oh
2004
Project Cheonan Ship
Narrator
2013
See, Beethoven
Beethoven
2014