Kang Hye-jung ( 강혜정 ) Age, Height, Weight, Husband, Net Worth 2026
Kang Hye-jung (강혜정) is a South Korean actress best known for her memorable supporting and leading roles in critically acclaimed films. She rose to international recognition for her performance as Mi-do in Park Chan-wook’s iconic revenge thriller Oldboy (2003).
Kang Hye-jung was born on January 4, 1982, in Incheon, South Korea (some sources note roots linked to Ganghwa). she is 44 years old. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. She studied Theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. She began modeling in high school and made her acting debut in the late 1990s.
Kang Hye-jung debuted in television in the late 1990s with roles in dramas such as Eun-sil (1998). Her film breakthrough came with the arthouse movie Nabi (2001), followed by her standout performance in Oldboy (2003), which earned her major acting awards and international attention.
She continued with strong performances in Rules of Dating (2005) and the popular Korean War comedy Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005), both of which brought her further acclaim. Later works include Herb (2007), Girlfriends (2009), Miss Ripley (2011), The Wedding Scheme (2012), Lucid Dream (2017), and the drama Jugglers (2017–2018). After marriage and motherhood, she has taken on more selective projects.
Kang Hye-jung Husband
Kang Hye-jung married Tablo (of the hip-hop group Epik High) on October 26, 2009. At the time of their wedding, she was three months pregnant. Their daughter, Haru (Lee Haru), was born on May 2, 2010. The family has appeared together on variety shows such as The Return of Superman.
Physical Appearance
Height
158–162 cm (approx. 5’2″–5’4″)
Weight
Approx. 46 kg
Eye Color
Dark brown
Hair Color
Black
Body Type
Slim
Body Measurements
Not publicly detailed
Kang Hye-jung Drama List
Format: Title (Year) – Role
Eun-sil (1998) – Jang Young-chae
Miss Ripley (2011) – Na Hee-joo / Moon Hee-joo
The Wedding Scheme (2012) – Yoo Gun-hee
Jugglers (2017–2018) – Wang Jung-ae
Notable Films:
Oldboy (2003) – Mi-do
Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005) – Yeo-il
Rules of Dating (2005) – Choi Hong
Herb (2007) – Cha Sang-eun
FAQs
What is Kang Hye-jung famous for?
Her role as Mi-do in Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy (2003).
How old is Kang Hye-jung?
She is 44 years old.
Is Kang Hye-jung married?
Yes, she has been married to Tablo (Epik High) since 2009. They have one daughter, Haru.
