Kang Min-kyung explained

Kang Min-kyung
Birth Date:3 August 1990
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea[1]
Education:Kyung Hee University
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Genre:K-pop
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2008–present
Label:Wake One
Current Member Of:Davichi
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Hangul:강민경
Hanja:姜珉炅
Rr:Gang Min-gyeong
Mr:Kang Min'gyŏng

Kang Min-kyung (born August 3, 1990) is a South Korean singer and actress. She is one half of the duo Davichi, who rose to fame upon the release of their debut album Amaranth in 2008.[2] Davichi has since released 3 studio albums, 6 extended plays and several hit songs such as "Don't Say Goodbye", "Turtle", "Missing You Today" and "8282".[3] [4] Kang has also pursued acting, appearing in television dramas such as Smile, Mom (2010), Vampire Idol (2011), Haeundae Lovers (2012) and family drama The Dearest Lady (2015).[5] [6] [7] On February 27, 2019, she debuted as a solo artist with her first extended play Kang Min Kyung Vol. 1.[8]

She launched a clothing shopping mall called 'Àvie Muah' in June 2020.[9]

Philanthropy

On December 9, 2022, Kang donated 150 million won through Yonsei University Medical Center to support social programs for children and adolescents.[10]

Discography

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
[12]
As lead artist
"Happy Together" 2008—rowspan="2"
"Udon" (우동) 201033
"Because I Love You" (사랑해서 그래)201930Kang Min Kyung Vol. 1
"Digital Lover"2020—rowspan="2"
"Because We Loved" (우린 그렇게 사랑해서) 202212
As featured artist
"That's My Fault" (슬픈약속) 201324Superior Speed
"Haeundae" (해운대) 20147Ritardando
"My Type 2" 201517rowspan="2"
"Refresh" (새로고침) 202095

Soundtrack appearances

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
As lead artist
"Farewell Is Coming" (이별이 온다)201227Lovers of Haeundae OST
"Rain, Street, You and Me" (비 오는 거리 너와 나) 2018—Suits OST
"Always" (언제나)2022—Elsword OST
"Lasting Like the Last Day" (오늘이 마지막인 것처럼)2024162My Demon OST
As featured artist
"Higher Plane" 2017—Criminal Minds OST

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Smile, MomShin Dal-raeMain role
2011Vampire IdolKang Min-kyungSupporting role
2012Lovers of HaeundaeHwang Joo-heeSupporting role
2015The Dearest LadyHan Ah-reumMain role

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Immortal Songs 2Contestant[13]
2016Duet Song FestivalContestantwith Kim Min-ho (Episode 29–30)
2023Begin Again - IntermissionCast Memberspin-off[14]

Hosting

Awards and nominations

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YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Brand of the Year Awards2022Celebrity YouTuber of the Year AwardKang Min-kyung[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 강민경. Marie Claire Korea. ko. April 1, 2024. March 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240331071204/https://www.marieclairekorea.com/tag/%EA%B0%95%EB%AF%BC%EA%B2%BD/. live.
  2. Web site: Davichi to release second album in March. The Korea Herald. Bae. Soo-min. January 23, 2013. March 5, 2015. June 29, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180629102354/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130123000994. live.
  3. Web site: Davichi returns with new, mature sounds. The Korea Herald. Yoon. Sarah. January 22, 2015. March 5, 2015. March 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180318054938/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150122000738. live.
  4. Web site: Davichi's Kang Min Kyung Worries Her Ex-Boyfriend Will Call After Hearing Her Self-Composed Song. enewsWorld. Kim. Min-ji. January 21, 2015. March 5, 2015. February 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150202181909/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/85654/davichis-kang-min-kyung-worries-her-ex-boyfriend-will-call-after-hearing-her-self-composed-song. dead.
  5. Web site: Davichi Kang Min-kyung to join final cast of new KBS drama. 10Asia. July 2, 2012. March 5, 2015. November 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161105095102/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012070214123177559. live.
  6. Web site: Kang Min-kyung to star in new drama. Korea JoongAng Daily. Park. Elli. July 3, 2012. March 5, 2015. November 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161105161124/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2955434. live.
  7. Web site: 10 hottest celebrities in South Korea. The Korea Herald. Jin. Eun-soo. June 12, 2013. March 5, 2015. June 14, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130614021224/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130612000742. live.
  8. Web site: 다비치(Davichi) 강민경, 데뷔 11년 만에 솔로 도전...27일 미니앨범 발표. February 1, 2019. March 11, 2019. August 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220821064943/https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=579215. live.
  9. Web site: 강민경, 쇼핑몰 '아비에무아' 론칭 보그 코리아 (Vogue Korea). Vogue Korea. ko-KR. 오. 기쁨. June 29, 2020. April 15, 2021. April 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210415095042/http://www.vogue.co.kr/2020/06/29/%EA%B0%95%EB%AF%BC%EA%B2%BD-%EC%87%BC%ED%95%91%EB%AA%B0-%EC%95%84%EB%B9%84%EC%97%90%EB%AC%B4%EC%95%84-%EB%A1%A0%EC%B9%AD/. live.
  10. Web site: [공식] 다비치 강민경, 유튜브 수익 1억 5천만원 전액 기부..소아청소년 환아 위해 쾌척]. [Official] Davichi Kang Min-kyung donates all 150 million won of YouTube revenue.... Naver. Sports Chosun. ko. Jo Ji-young. December 12, 2022. December 12, 2022. December 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221212150644/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003949566. live.
  11. Web site: Gaon Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. March 25, 2021. August 27, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150827134421/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T. live.
    • Web site: Week 9 of 2019 of the Gaon Album chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. March 2, 2019. March 25, 2021. March 7, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190307021830/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=09&hitYear=2019&termGbn=week. live.
  12. Circle Digital Chart positions (as lead artist):
    • "Udon": Web site: Digital Chart, 2011 Weeks 01. Circle Chart. ko. October 25, 2022. October 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221026031315/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=01&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • "Farewell Is Coming": Web site: Digital Chart, 2012 Weeks 35. Circle Chart. ko. October 25, 2022. October 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221026031313/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=35&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • "Because I Love You": Web site: Digital Chart, 2019 Weeks 10. Circle Chart. ko. October 25, 2022. October 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221026031310/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=10&hitYear=2019&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • "Because We Loved": Web site: Digital Chart, 2022 Weeks 41. Circle Chart. ko. October 25, 2022. October 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221013020932/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=41&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • "Lasting Like the Last Day": Web site: Digital Chart, 2024 Weeks 3. Circle Chart. ko. January 25, 2024. January 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240125024438/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=03&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.

    Circle Digital Chart positions (as featured artist):

    • "Haeundae": Web site: Digital Chart, 2014 Weeks 09. Circle Chart. ko. October 25, 2022. October 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221027022932/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=09&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • "My Type 2": Web site: Digital Chart, 2015 Weeks 20. Circle Chart. ko. October 25, 2022. July 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220731024016/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=20&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • "Refresh": Web site: Digital Chart, 2020 Weeks 12. Circle Chart. ko. October 25, 2022. October 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221027022931/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=12&hitYear=2020&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  13. Web site: Kang Min Kyung sheds tears during her last stage on Immortal Song 2. Allkpop. April 1, 2012. March 5, 2015. January 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170112180944/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/04/kang-min-kyung-sheds-tears-during-her-last-stage-on-immortal-song-2. live.
  14. Web site: [단독] '비긴어게인', 최정훈-강민경-김필-헤이즈-HYNN-정동환-하동균 출격]. [Exclusive] 'Begin Again', Choi Jeong-hoon - Kang Min-kyung - Kim Pil - Heize - HYNN - Jeong Dong-hwan - Ha Dong-gyun sortie. Naver. Sports Chosun. ko. Jeong Bit. December 10, 2022. December 10, 2022. December 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221210151022/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003948800. live.
  15. Web site: 전현무·이이경·강민경, 2022 MBC 방송연예대상 MC 확정. Jeon Hyun-moo, Lee Yi-kyung, Kang Min-kyung confirmed as MCs for the 2022 MBC Entertainment Awards. Naver. iMBC. ko. Yoo Jeong-min. November 16, 2022. November 16, 2022. November 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221116065136/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000172525. live.
  16. Web site: T-ara the musical. Korea JoongAng Daily. Sunwoo. Carla. December 9, 2011. March 5, 2015. March 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303165031/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2945353. live.
  17. Web site: 구독자만 113만' 강민경, '유낳괴' 되더니..."상 반으로 쪼갤 것. 1.13 million subscribers' Kang Min-kyung became 'abducted'... "I'm going to split it in half. Naver. My Daily. ko. Lee. Seung-rok. September 2, 2022. September 3, 2022. September 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220903042333/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003642023. live.

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