Kangin
강인 · 김영운 (Kim Young-woon)
Kim Young-woon (김영운)
January 17, 1985 South Korean 179 cm (5'10.5") 75 kg (165 lbs) Type A ESTP
Kangin, born Kim Young-woon on January 17, 1985, in Seoul, South Korea, was an original member of Super Junior from the group's 2005 debut until his voluntary withdrawal in July 2019. Renowned for his deep, powerful voice and commanding stage presence, Kangin was a core member of the trot-inspired subunit Super Junior-T and the variety unit Super Junior-H, while also building one of the busiest solo broadcasting careers among his bandmates as an MC, radio DJ, and television host. He fronted shows including M!Countdown and Sunday Sunday Night Dong-An Club and starred in the SBS reality format We Got Married. Kangin's mandatory military service ran from July 2010 to April 2012, after which he rejoined Super Junior for the album Sexy, Free & Single. His public image, however, was shaped as much by controversy as by success: repeated DUI incidents in 2009 and 2016 led to lengthy suspensions of his activities and ultimately his exit from the group in 2019. Since then, Kangin has pursued an independent path, starring in the web drama What Happened to Mirae? and later reinventing himself as a travel and food content creator through his YouTube channel Kanginham. In 2025, he reconnected with international fans through his first solo fan meeting in Mexico and announced his first solo overseas tour for 2026. Despite the turbulence of his career, Kangin remains a recognizable figure of second-generation K-pop, remembered for his booming baritone, his comedic charisma on variety television, and his ongoing effort to rebuild his career on his own terms.
Story
Biography
Kangin: Super Junior’s Original Powerhouse Vocalist and Entertainer
Kangin, born Kim Young-woon on January 17, 1985, in Seoul, South Korea, was one of the original 12 members of Super Junior when the group debuted under SM Entertainment on November 6, 2005. Known for his deep voice, imposing stage presence, and sharp comedic timing, Kangin quickly became one of the group’s most recognizable personalities, both through Super Junior’s music and through his extensive work as a television host and variety star.
Within Super Junior, Kangin was placed in the trot-influenced subunit Super Junior-T in 2007 and later joined Super Junior-H. His television career flourished in parallel: he hosted Mnet’s M!Countdown, MBC’s Sunday Sunday Night Dong-An Club, and radio programs such as Reckless Radio and Good Friend Radio, at one point reportedly earning the highest individual salary among Super Junior’s members through his broadcasting work.
Kangin’s career was significantly affected by a series of driving under the influence (DUI) incidents in 2009 and 2016, which led to extended hiatuses from group activities. He returned for select promotions, including the 2012 album Sexy, Free & Single, but on July 11, 2019, he formally withdrew from Super Junior while maintaining a solo contract with SM Entertainment.
Since his departure from the group, Kangin has continued to work independently, appearing in the 2019 web drama What Happened to Mirae? and later launching content as a travel and food vlogger under “Kanginham.” In 2025, he held his first solo fan meeting abroad, “Inside Out Day,” in Zapopan, Mexico, drawing thousands of fans, and announced his first solo overseas tour, “Stunning Together,” for 2026 – signaling a new chapter in his career as an independent artist and entertainer.
Profile
Basic Information
| Stage Name | Kangin (강인) |
| Full Birth Name | Kim Young-woon (김영운) |
| Date of Birth | January 17, 1985 |
| Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea |
| Hometown | Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Height | 179 cm (5'10.5") |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Blood Type | A |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| MBTI | ESTP |
| Education | High school graduate |
| Agency | SM Entertainment (solo contract) |
| Debut | November 6, 2005 (Super Junior) |
| Languages | Korean, basic English and Spanish |
| Nicknames | Kkangppa, the Strong One |
| Hobbies | Fitness, driving, variety entertaining |
| Favorite Color | Black |
| Ideal Type | Someone honest, warm, and supportive |
Membership
Groups & Positions
Super Junior
SM Entertainment
Former Vocalist Former Super Junior-T Member Former Super Junior-H Member Former Super Junior-H Member
2005–2019
Super Junior-T
SM Entertainment
2007–2019
Super Junior-H
SM Entertainment
2008–2019
The Lineup
Group Members — Super Junior (during Kangin's active tenure, 2005–2019)
Leeteuk
Leader, Vocalist, Rapper
Heechul
Vocalist, Rapper
Yesung
Main Vocalist
Shindong
Lead Dancer, Sub-Rapper, Sub-Vocalist
Eunhyuk
Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist
Donghae
Main Dancer, Vocalist
Siwon
Vocalist
Ryeowook
Main Vocalist
Kyuhyun
Main Vocalist
Kangin
Former Vocalist (withdrew 2019)
This Idol
Kibum
Lead Rapper · Sub Vocalist · Face of the Group (departed 2015)
Han Geng
Lead Dancer · Sub Vocalist (China, left group 2009)
Sungmin
Lead Vocalist · Lead Dancer
Journey
Career Timeline
2005
Super Junior Debut
Debuted on November 6 as one of the original 12 members of Super Junior 05 with the single "Twins (Knock Out)."
2005
M!Countdown MC
Became a co-host of Mnet's M!Countdown alongside Leeteuk and Shindong, five days after Super Junior's debut.
2007
Super Junior-T Formed
Joined the trot-singing subunit Super Junior-T in February.
2007
Film Debut
Made his acting debut in Attack on the Pin-Up Boys, released July 26.
2008
Super Junior-H & Xanadu Musical
Joined Super Junior-H and made his musical theater debut in Xanadu alongside Heechul.
2008
We Got Married
Began appearing on MBC's We Got Married with actress Lee Yoon-ji, playing a low-income couple.
2009
First DUI Incident
Was involved in a hit-and-run DUI accident in October, resulting in a court fine and suspended activities.
2010
Military Enlistment
Enlisted for mandatory military service on July 5 at Nonsan training camp.
2012
Military Discharge & Comeback
Discharged from active duty on April 16 and rejoined Super Junior for the album Sexy, Free & Single.
2016
Second DUI Incident
A second drunk-driving hit-and-run incident in May led to another suspension and a court fine.
2019
Web Drama Return
Returned to acting with the web drama What Happened to Mirae?, his first project since 2016.
2019
Withdrawal from Super Junior
Formally withdrew from Super Junior on July 11 while keeping a solo contract with SM Entertainment.
2024
Kanginham
Launched a travel and food content series as a vlogger under the name Kanginham.
2025
Solo Fan Meeting in Mexico
Held his first overseas solo fan meeting, "Inside Out Day," in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico in April.
2025
First Solo Tour Announced
Announced his first solo overseas tour, "Stunning Together," for 2026.
Music
Discography
🎵
Don't Cry, Man (with Kim Jang Hoon)
Single
2016
💜
SuperJunior05 (Twins)
Studio Album
2005
💜
Don't Don
Studio Album
2007
💜
Sorry, Sorry
Studio Album
2009
💜
Bonamana
Studio Album
2010
💜
Mr. Simple
Studio Album
2011
💜
Sexy, Free & Single
Studio Album
2012
💜
Mamacita
Studio Album
2014
💜
Devil
Special Album
2015
💜
Play
Studio Album
2017
🎧
Suddenly (Xanadu Musical OST)
OST Single
2008
🎧
Please Call My Name (The Cat Funeral OST)
OST Single
2015
🎧
Memories (D-Day OST)
OST Single
2015
🎧
Don't Cry, Man (with Kim Jang Hoon)
Digital Single
2016
Recognition
Awards & Achievements
Best Bad Boy
Mnet 20's Choice Awards
2007
Best DJ
MBC Entertainment Awards
2008
Excellence Award in Radio - Kangin's Good Friends
MBC Drama Awards
2008
Best Actor - What Happened to Mirae?
Seoul Webfest Awards
2019
Did You Know?
Trivia & Fun Facts ✨
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Kangin's stage name means "strong benevolence" in Korean.
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His birth name was legally Kim Young-woon, and he was born in Seoul on January 17, 1985.
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He debuted as one of the original 12 members of Super Junior 05 on November 6, 2005.
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Kangin was one of the first three hosts of Mnet's M!Countdown, alongside Leeteuk and Shindong.
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He was reportedly the highest-earning member of Super Junior during the group's early years due to his heavy broadcasting schedule.
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Kangin made his musical theater debut in 2008's Xanadu, playing the character Sonny alongside Heechul.
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He voiced the character Alvin in the Korean dub of Alvin and the Chipmunks.
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Kangin appeared as a low-income college boyfriend opposite actress Lee Yoon-ji on We Got Married.
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He was dropped as a model for designer Andre Kim's fashion show in 2009 following a public controversy.
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Kangin completed his mandatory military service in the Republic of Korea Army from 2010 to 2012.
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He rejoined Super Junior for the 2012 album Sexy, Free & Single after nearly three years away from group promotions.
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Kangin voluntarily withdrew from Super Junior on July 11, 2019, but retained his individual contract with SM Entertainment.
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His first acting project after years away from the spotlight was the 2019 web drama What Happened to Mirae?.
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Kangin has hosted numerous variety shows, including Law of the Jungle and King of Mask Singer.
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He served as a radio DJ on Reckless Radio and later Good Friend Radio in the mid-2000s.
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Kangin reinvented himself as a travel and food vlogger through his YouTube series Kanginham.
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In April 2025, he held his first solo overseas fan meeting, "Inside Out Day," in Zapopan, Mexico, drawing thousands of fans.
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He announced his first solo international tour, "Stunning Together," set for 2026.
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Kangin is known among fans and former bandmates for his deep, resonant singing voice.
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He was part of the original M!Countdown hosting trio until being replaced by Eunhyuk in 2006 due to scheduling conflicts.
The Fandom
Fan Club & Fan Name 💜
Official Fan Name
E.L.F. (EverLasting Friends)
E.L.F. is the official global fandom of Super Junior, an abbreviation of "EverLasting Friends." The name reflects the group's promise that the bond between the members and their fans will last forever, no matter how the K-pop industry changes around them.
Official Fan Color
Pearl Sapphire Blue
Pearl Sapphire Blue represents trust, loyalty, and the everlasting connection between Super Junior and E.L.F. The deep blue tone is meant to evoke a sea of light at every concert.
Official Light Stick
Super Wand (Super Bong)
Officially named in 2018 to mark the group's 13th debut anniversary, the Super Wand glows in sapphire blue and is engraved with the "SJ" logo. A special-edition version with a hexagonal crystal top was teased in July 2025.
Fan Community Platform
Weverse & SJ Official Fancafe
Super Junior communicates with E.L.F. through the Weverse app and their official Daum fancafe, where members post updates, go live, and share behind-the-scenes content directly with fans.
Stay Connected
Social Media
Photos
Gallery 📷
