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My Take
Jang Ki-yong interests me as a case study in patience. He came up through modeling, then built his acting career step by step - a guest spot, a breakout comedy, and only then a first lead. That measured climb says more to me than his obvious good looks. Plenty of model-turned-actors coast on appearance; Jang seems to want the work to speak. With his height and screen-friendly face, easy roles will always be offered, so I am more curious whether he keeps reaching for difficult ones. If he does, I think his best, most textured performances are still ahead of him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jang Ki-Yong
- Name (Japanese)
- チャン・ギヨン
- Reading
- ちゃん・ぎよん
- Born
- August 7, 1992 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
- Origin
- Ulsan, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- model / actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Yong In University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jang Ki-Yong born?
Born August 7, 1992 (age 33).
Where is Jang Ki-Yong from?
Jang Ki-Yong is from Ulsan, South Gyeongsang, South Korea.
What does Jang Ki-Yong do?
Jang Ki-Yong works as model, actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.