Kangnam
- Name: Kangnam
- Native name: 강남
- Given name: Namekawa Yasuo
- Also Known as: Ya-Cha, Kangnam, Kang Nam, 滑川康夫, 나메카와 야스오
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: March 23, 1987
- Age: 37
His mother is Korean, and his father is Japanese. Being an only child, he spent most of his childhood in Japan and also spent some years in Hawaii. In March 2008, Kangnam debuted with the stage name Ya-Cha as a new member of the Japanese band Kick Chop Busters (KCB). However, he left the band in 2010 for unknown reasons, without his parents' knowledge. Kangnam has stated in interviews that his family is wealthy, but he does not receive financial support from them.
Kangnam attended Hawaiian Mission Academy in Honolulu for a period before transferring to another school to finish high school. He then returned to Japan to finish his studies. Kangnam briefly attended Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was majoring in Communications, but he left the school to pursue music instead.
In South Korea, Kangnam debuted as the main vocalist and dancer of the boy group M.I.B under the label Jungle Entertainment on October 25, 2011, with the title track "G.D.M", aka "Girls, Dreams, Money." His solo song "Say My Name" was released on October 17, 2011, as part of a spin-off promotion to prove that each member is capable of standing alone. Kangnam is also an accomplished guitarist and pianist. Also in 2012, Kangnam took on his first acting role in the tvN sitcom "21st Century Family", and he became the host of the Japanese rendition of Mnet's Jjang. On January 4, 2017, it was announced that M.I.B disbanded.
On July 14, 2017, Kangnam's agency confirmed he and Uee were dating. They appeared together in a South Korean documentary-based reality show Law of the Jungle. On August 1, 2017, the couple was confirmed to have broken up after three months of dating.
On March 16, 2019, Kangnam's agency confirmed that he and Olympic speed skater Lee Sang-hwa were dating. They had appeared on the SBS variety show Law of the Jungle. On August 11, 2019, Kangnam announced his decision to forfeit his Japanese citizenship and began his naturalization as a Korean citizen. On October 12th, 2019, Kangnam married retired speed skater Lee Sang Hwa.
On February 26, 2022, he revealed that he had passed the naturalization exam and officially became a South Korean citizen.
(Source: Wikipedia, NamuWiki) Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
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Casting a Spell to You
Korean Drama, 2021, 16 eps
Ssong Ssong
(Support Role)
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7.6
|
Dae Jang Geum Is Watching
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
[Seung Ah's cousin] (Ep. 6)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Let's Only Walk The Flower Road
Korean Drama, 2017, 8 eps
[Music Bank MC] (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Pinocchio
Korean Drama, 2014, 20 eps
[University student in a blue jacket] (Ep. 20)
(Guest Role)
|
8.4
|
Thunder Store
Korean Drama, 2013, 12 eps
(Ep. 6)
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
I Hear Your Voice
Korean Drama, 2013, 18 eps
[Pickpocket] (Ep. 17)
(Guest Role)
|
8.5
|
21st Century Family
Korean Drama, 2012, 8 eps
[Hana's boyfriend]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Lotri Night
Korean TV Show, 2023, 6 eps
(Ep. 3-4)
(Guest)
|
8.9
|
Walk Into a Frenzy
Korean TV Show, 2023, 30 eps
(Ep. 14-16)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Don't Be Afraid Sakura
Korean TV Show, 2022, 24 eps
(Ep. 1-2)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Ramyeon Kkondae Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2022, 16 eps
(Ep. 8)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
From Today On
Korean TV Show, 2022, 4 eps
(Main Host)
|
0.0
|
Unnies Without Appetite
Korean TV Show, 2022, 26 eps
(Ep. 5)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Fantastic Family - DNA Singer
Korean TV Show, 2022, 19 eps
(Ep. 11)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Golf Squad
Korean TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
[Legend family] (Ep. 3)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Dr. Oh's Golden Clinic
Korean TV Show, 2021, 150 eps
(Ep. 86)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Serizabeth
Korean TV Show, 2021, 66 eps
(Ep. 7)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Law of the Jungle – The Tribe Chief and The Granny
Korean TV Show, 2020, 3 eps
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Buddy into the Wild
Korean TV Show, 2020, 148 eps
(Ep. 92-93)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
It's Ramyeon Time
Korean TV Show, 2020, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.2
|
Idol on Quiz
Korean TV Show, 2020, 20 eps
(Ep. 7-20)
(Regular Member)
|
7.9
|
Come Drive In
Korean TV Show, 2020, 10 eps
(Ep. 6)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Mysterious Animal Quiz
Korean TV Show, 2020, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
Dogs Are Incredible
Korean TV Show, 2019, 260 eps
(Ep. 32, 38)
(Guest)
|
8.5
|
Convenience Store Restaurant
Korean TV Show, 2019, 250 eps
[Special MC] (Ep. 110-116, 144-149)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Eye Contact
Korean TV Show, 2019, 76 eps
(Ep. 56)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Naturally
Korean TV Show, 2019, 43 eps
(Ep. 10-12)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Where Is My Home
Korean TV Show, 2019, 270 eps
(Ep. 71)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Problem Child in House
Korean TV Show, 2018, 260 eps
(Ep. 48, 258)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Happy Together Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2018, 77 eps
(Ep. 31)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Hitman Season 2: Yamagata, Japan
Korean TV Show, 2018, 5 eps
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
Law of the Jungle in Last Indian Ocean
Korean TV Show, 2018, 10 eps
(1st Half)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
A Battle of One Voice: 300
Korean TV Show, 2018, 5 eps
[300 Leader] (Ep. 4)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Law of the Jungle in Sabah
Korean TV Show, 2018, 9 eps
(Ep. 6-9)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Soo Mi's Side Dishes
Korean TV Show, 2018, 104 eps
(Ep. 50, 99)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Law of the Jungle in Mexico
Korean TV Show, 2018, 11 eps
[Feast in Mexico] (2nd Half)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Busted Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2018, 10 eps
(Ep. 1, 4, 6)
(Guest)
|
8.6
|
Hitman: Vietnam
Korean TV Show, 2018, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
For The First Time In My Life
Korean TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.0
|
Lord of Chicken
Korean TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Main Host)
|
6.0
|
Law of the Jungle in Cook Islands
Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.2
|
Perfect Sense VR Lab
Korean TV Show, 2017, 14 eps
(Ep. 11-14)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Law of the Jungle in Fiji
Korean TV Show, 2017, 10 eps
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Law of the Jungle in Komodo
Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps
[Legend of Komodo] (1st Half)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2: You Are My Destiny
Korean TV Show, 2017, 350 eps
(Ep. 114-143, 184-185)
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
Oppa Thinking
Korean TV Show, 2017, 16 eps
[Team 2] (Ep. 1-3)
(Regular Member)
|
7.7
|
Law of the Jungle in Wild New Zealand
Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.3
|
Law of the Jungle in Sumatra
Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps
[In Search of Mentawai Tribe] (2nd half)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Raid the Convenience Store
Korean TV Show, 2017, 10 eps
(Ep. 9)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
I Can See Your Voice Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2017, 19 eps
[Tone-deaf detective] (Ep. 15-16)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Guesthouse Daughters
Korean TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Ep. 11)
(Guest)
|
7.2
|
Real Class - Elementary School
Korean TV Show, 2017, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.9
|
Law of the Jungle in Kota Manado
Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps
{Let Me to Introduce My Friend} (2nd Half)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Stress Free Zone
Korean TV Show, 2017, 20 eps
(Ep. 20)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Sol Ka Muck
Korean TV Show, 2017, 5 eps
(Main Host)
|
10.0
|
Life Bar
Korean TV Show, 2016, 118 eps
(Ep. 71)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Secretly Greatly
Korean TV Show, 2016, 23 eps
(Ep. 8)
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
Lipstick Prince Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
[Replaced Eun Kwang] (Ep. 6)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Singderella
Korean TV Show, 2016, 20 eps
(Ep. 11)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Law of the Jungle in East Timor
Korean TV Show, 2016, 9 eps
[Forget Time] (2nd Half)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Trick & True
Korean TV Show, 2016, 16 eps
(Ep. 5, 9, 13-15)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Let's Eat Dinner Together
Korean TV Show, 2016, 164 eps
(Ep. 123)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Hello Friends
Korean TV Show, 2016, 1 eps
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
Idol Chef King
Korean TV Show, 2016, 2 eps
[Chef]
(Regular Member)
|
7.9
|
Law of the Jungle in Mongolia
Korean TV Show, 2016, 9 eps
(1st Half)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
My Little Old Boy
Korean TV Show, 2016, 430 eps
(Ep. 59-60, 204-206, 270, 349, 357)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Video Star Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2016, 90 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
I Can See Your Voice Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
[Tone-deaf detective] (Ep. 12)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Law of the Jungle in Papua New Guinea
Korean TV Show, 2016, 8 eps
[The Women Special] (1st half)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Vocal War: God's Voice
Korean TV Show, 2016, 17 eps
(Ep. 1-2)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
What Shall We Eat Today - Delivery
Korean TV Show, 2016, 238 eps
(Ep. 222)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Please Look After Me
Korean TV Show, 2016, 6 eps
(Main Host)
|
4.0
|
Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 460 eps
(Ep. 216, 329)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
Two Yoo Project Sugar Man Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2015, 39 eps
(Ep. 18)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Hidden Singer Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2015, 16 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 12)
(Guest)
|
7.4
|
2015 Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special
Korean TV Show, 2015, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
Law of the Jungle in Yap
Korean TV Show, 2015, 8 eps
(1st Half)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 450 eps
[Contestant] (Ep. 37, 159-160) | [Panelist] (Ep. 65–66, 69–70, 73–78, 215-216)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2015, 62 eps
(Ep. 14)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Problematic Men Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2015, 156 eps
(Ep. 103)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Unpretty Rapstar Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2015, 8 eps
(Ep. 3)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Animals
Korean TV Show, 2015, 10 eps
{A Dog Went to Kindergarten}
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
Wednesday Gourmet
Korean TV Show, 2015, 223 eps
(Ep. 17, 190)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Invisible Man
Korean TV Show, 2015, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
|
6.8
|
My Neighbor, Charles
Korean TV Show, 2015, 450 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 333-334)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
YamanTV
Korean TV Show, 2015, 24 eps
(Ep. 4)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Please Take Care of My Refrigerator
Korean TV Show, 2014, 254 eps
(Ep. 3-4)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Hello! Stranger
Korean TV Show, 2014, 13 eps
(Ep. 1-13)
(Regular Member)
|
8.6
|
Hidden Singer Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2014, 16 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 7)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Off To School
Korean TV Show, 2014, 68 eps
(Ep. 10-68)
(Regular Member)
|
8.4
|
Abnormal Summit Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2014, 102 eps
(Ep. 32)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
2014 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2014, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.8
|
The Return of Superman
Korean TV Show, 2013, 560 eps
(Ep. 198, 469)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
After School Club
Korean TV Show, 2013, 675 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Cool Kiz on the Block
Korean TV Show, 2013, 174 eps
(Ep. 146-149, 151-163, 166-167)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
I Live Alone
Korean TV Show, 2013, 580 eps
(Ep. 73-137)
(Regular Member)
|
8.5
|
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 690 eps
(Ep. 245, 249, 252, 365, 407, 439)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Hello Counselor Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 137, 216, 310, 344, 416) | [Special Appearance] (Ep. 383)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 740 eps
(Ep. 220, 248, 522)
(Guest)
|
9.2
|
Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2009, 336 eps
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
You Hee Yeol's Sketchbook
Korean TV Show, 2009, 600 eps
(Ep. 140, 202, 228)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
World Changing Quiz
Korean TV Show, 2009, 318 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Ep. 406, 427, 511, 775, 842) | [Guest MC] (Ep. 539, 684)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Show! Music Core
Korean TV Show, 2005, 1000 eps
[MC] (2015)
(Regular Member)
|
8.1
|
Vitamin
Korean TV Show, 2003, 664 eps
(Ep. 559, 637)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
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