Julien Kang
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- Actor
- model
(2015–2017)
Julien Kang | |
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 Kang in 2019 | |
| Born | 11 April 1982 |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Agent(s) | Jellyfish Entertainment (2015–2017) |
| Spouse | JJ (m. 2024) |
| Relatives | (brother) |
Julien Kang (Korean: 줄리엔 강; born 11 April 1982) is a Canadian and French actor and model based in South Korea. He is best known for portraying Switchblade in Armorsaurs.
Kang was born in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France, to a Korean father and a French mother. He lived there until he was five, then lived briefly in Spain before immigrating to Canada and settling there. His mother and siblings were originally French citizens who later acquired Canadian citizenship, making him a dual citizen of France and Canada. However, having grown up in Canada since was young, he always presents himself as Canadian and has a strong Canadian identity.
He is the younger brother of mixed martial artists Denis Kang and Tommy Kang.[1][2][3]
Acting career
In May 2012, Kang starred opposite Ryu Si-won as Kang Gu-ra, a rival fighter to Ryu's Seung-hyuk in Channel A's Goodbye Dear Wife.[4]
On 18 August 2012, Kang was paired with South Korean actress Yoon Se-ah, beginning the transition between season 3 and season 4 of We Got Married. The virtual couple dubbed KangYoon couple and Juliah couple by fans, moved into House #1 in the new We Got Married Village. Kang was elected as Chief of the WGM Village by the current couples.
In August 2015, Kang signed with Jellyfish Entertainment.[5]
Personal life
Kang is a trilingual who speaks fluent English, French, and Korean.
On June 27, 2023, Kang announced his engagement to fitness influencer JJ on her YouTube channel.[6] The couple married on May 10, 2024.[7]
