Kang Hye Won

Biography

Kang Hye-won (강혜원) is a South Korean actress and singer, born on July 5, 1999. She gained prominence as a member of the South Korean-Japanese girl group IZ*ONE, formed through the Mnet survival show Produce 48 in 2018. In the group, she held the positions of lead rapper, sub-vocalist, and visual.

Here's a look at her career:

IZ*ONE Activities (2018-2021):

• She finished in 8th place on Produce 48, securing her spot in IZ*ONE.
• She officially debuted with IZONE on October 29, 2018, with the mini-album COLORIZ and the title track "La Vie en Rose."
• During their active years, IZ*ONE released several successful albums and singles in both Korean and Japanese.
• The group officially disbanded in April 2021.
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Solo Career:

• Solo Debut: She made her solo debut on December 22, 2021, with the special winter album W.
• Acting Debut: Kang Hye-won transitioned into acting, making her debut in the third season of the web drama Best Mistake (2021-2022).
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• Notable Acting Roles: She has since taken on main roles in several dramas, including:
  • Seasons of Blossom (2022) as Yoon Bo-mi
  • Boyhood (2023) as Kang Seon-hwa
  • Friendly Rivalry (2025) as Joo Ye-ri
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• Other Activities: She has also been involved in photoshoots, endorsements (e.g., for MLB and Vaseline), and collaborations. On April 29, 2025, she signed with a new agency, PEACE Entertainment, after departing from 8D Entertainment.

Awards:

• She won the Best New Actress award at the 2024 Korea Drama Awards for her role in Boyhood.
• She also won the Female Actress – Rookie award at the 2024 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards.

Kang Hye-won is actively building her career as an actress after her successful time as an idol.