Yasuo Namekawa

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
Yasuo Namekawa, better known by his stage name Kangnam, is a Korean-Japanese singer, television personality and model. He was the vocalist and oldest member of the South Korean hip-hop group M.I.B. He made his recording debut in South Korea with the single "Say My Name" just before his debut as a member of M.I.B.

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
Year Title # Role Rating
2021 Casting a Spell to You
Korean Drama, 2021, 16 eps
Ssong Ssong (Support Role)
16
Ssong Ssong
Support Role
7.6
2018 Dae Jang Geum Is Watching
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
[Seung Ah's cousin] (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)
16
[Seung Ah's cousin] (Ep. 6)
Guest Role
7.5
2017 Let's Only Walk The Flower Road
Korean Drama, 2017, 8 eps
[Music Bank MC] (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)
8
[Music Bank MC] (Ep. 8)
Guest Role
7.4
2014 Pinocchio
Korean Drama, 2014, 20 eps
[University student in a blue jacket] (Ep. 20) (Guest Role)
20
[University student in a blue jacket] (Ep. 20)
Guest Role
8.4
2013 Thunder Store
Korean Drama, 2013, 12 eps
(Ep. 6) (Guest Role)
12
(Ep. 6)
Guest Role
7.8
2013 I Hear Your Voice
Korean Drama, 2013, 18 eps
[Pickpocket] (Ep. 17) (Guest Role)
18
[Pickpocket] (Ep. 17)
Guest Role
8.5
2012 21st Century Family
Korean Drama, 2012, 8 eps
[Hana's boyfriend] (Support Role)
8
[Hana's boyfriend]
Support Role
7.4
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 Lotri Night
Korean TV Show, 2023, 6 eps
(Ep. 3-4) (Guest)
6
(Ep. 3-4)
Guest
8.9
2023 Walk Into a Frenzy
Korean TV Show, 2023, 30 eps
(Ep. 14-16) (Guest)
30
(Ep. 14-16)
Guest
0.0
2022 Don't Be Afraid Sakura
Korean TV Show, 2022, 24 eps
(Ep. 1-2) (Guest)
24
(Ep. 1-2)
Guest
8.4
2022 Ramyeon Kkondae Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2022, 16 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
16
(Ep. 8)
Guest
0.0
2022 From Today On
Korean TV Show, 2022, 4 eps
(Main Host)
4
Main Host
0.0
2022 Unnies Without Appetite
Korean TV Show, 2022, 26 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest)
26
(Ep. 5)
Guest
0.0
2022 Fantastic Family - DNA Singer
Korean TV Show, 2022, 19 eps
(Ep. 11) (Guest)
19
(Ep. 11)
Guest
8.1
2021 Golf Squad
Korean TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
[Legend family] (Ep. 3) (Guest)
10
[Legend family] (Ep. 3)
Guest
0.0
2021 Dr. Oh's Golden Clinic
Korean TV Show, 2021, 150 eps
(Ep. 86) (Guest)
150
(Ep. 86)
Guest
8.0
2021 Serizabeth
Korean TV Show, 2021, 66 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
66
(Ep. 7)
Guest
0.0
2020 Law of the Jungle – The Tribe Chief and The Granny
Korean TV Show, 2020, 3 eps
(Guest)
3
Guest
8.1
2020 Buddy into the Wild
Korean TV Show, 2020, 148 eps
(Ep. 92-93) (Guest)
148
(Ep. 92-93)
Guest
8.0
2020 It's Ramyeon Time
Korean TV Show, 2020, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
8.2
2020 Idol on Quiz
Korean TV Show, 2020, 20 eps
(Ep. 7-20) (Regular Member)
20
(Ep. 7-20)
Regular Member
7.9
2020 Come Drive In
Korean TV Show, 2020, 10 eps
(Ep. 6) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 6)
Guest
7.9
2020 Mysterious Animal Quiz
Korean TV Show, 2020, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
10
Regular Member
0.0
2019 Dogs Are Incredible
Korean TV Show, 2019, 260 eps
(Ep. 32, 38) (Guest)
260
(Ep. 32, 38)
Guest
8.5
2019 Convenience Store Restaurant
Korean TV Show, 2019, 250 eps
[Special MC] (Ep. 110-116, 144-149) (Guest)
250
[Special MC] (Ep. 110-116, 144-149)
Guest
8.3
2019 Eye Contact
Korean TV Show, 2019, 76 eps
(Ep. 56) (Guest)
76
(Ep. 56)
Guest
8.0
2019 Naturally
Korean TV Show, 2019, 43 eps
(Ep. 10-12) (Guest)
43
(Ep. 10-12)
Guest
7.9
2019 Where Is My Home
Korean TV Show, 2019, 270 eps
(Ep. 71) (Guest)
270
(Ep. 71)
Guest
8.1
2018 Problem Child in House
Korean TV Show, 2018, 260 eps
(Ep. 48, 258) (Guest)
260
(Ep. 48, 258)
Guest
7.9
2018 Happy Together Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2018, 77 eps
(Ep. 31) (Guest)
77
(Ep. 31)
Guest
7.9
2018 Hitman Season 2: Yamagata, Japan
Korean TV Show, 2018, 5 eps
(Regular Member)
5
Regular Member
0.0
2018 Law of the Jungle in Last Indian Ocean
Korean TV Show, 2018, 10 eps
(1st Half) (Guest)
10
(1st Half)
Guest
8.2
2018 A Battle of One Voice: 300
Korean TV Show, 2018, 5 eps
[300 Leader] (Ep. 4) (Guest)
5
[300 Leader] (Ep. 4)
Guest
8.3
2018 Law of the Jungle in Sabah
Korean TV Show, 2018, 9 eps
(Ep. 6-9) (Guest)
9
(Ep. 6-9)
Guest
8.3
2018 Soo Mi's Side Dishes
Korean TV Show, 2018, 104 eps
(Ep. 50, 99) (Guest)
104
(Ep. 50, 99)
Guest
8.1
2018 Law of the Jungle in Mexico
Korean TV Show, 2018, 11 eps
[Feast in Mexico] (2nd Half) (Guest)
11
[Feast in Mexico] (2nd Half)
Guest
8.2
2018 Busted Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2018, 10 eps
(Ep. 1, 4, 6) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 1, 4, 6)
Guest
8.6
2018 Hitman: Vietnam
Korean TV Show, 2018, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
10
Regular Member
0.0
2018 For The First Time In My Life
Korean TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Main Host)
12
Main Host
8.0
2018 Lord of Chicken
Korean TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Main Host)
12
Main Host
6.0
2017 Law of the Jungle in Cook Islands
Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps
(Regular Member)
9
Regular Member
8.2
2017 Perfect Sense VR Lab
Korean TV Show, 2017, 14 eps
(Ep. 11-14) (Guest)
14
(Ep. 11-14)
Guest
0.0
2017 Law of the Jungle in Fiji
Korean TV Show, 2017, 10 eps
(Guest)
10
Guest
8.2
2017 Law of the Jungle in Komodo
Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps
[Legend of Komodo] (1st Half) (Guest)
9
[Legend of Komodo] (1st Half)
Guest
8.4
2017 Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2: You Are My Destiny
Korean TV Show, 2017, 350 eps
(Ep. 114-143, 184-185) (Regular Member)
350
(Ep. 114-143, 184-185)
Regular Member
8.0
2017 Oppa Thinking
Korean TV Show, 2017, 16 eps
[Team 2] (Ep. 1-3) (Regular Member)
16
[Team 2] (Ep. 1-3)
Regular Member
7.7
2017 Law of the Jungle in Wild New Zealand
Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps
(Regular Member)
9
Regular Member
8.3
2017 Law of the Jungle in Sumatra
Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps
[In Search of Mentawai Tribe] (2nd half) (Guest)
9
[In Search of Mentawai Tribe] (2nd half)
Guest
8.3
2017 Raid the Convenience Store
Korean TV Show, 2017, 10 eps
(Ep. 9) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 9)
Guest
8.0
2017 I Can See Your Voice Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2017, 19 eps
[Tone-deaf detective] (Ep. 15-16) (Guest)
19
[Tone-deaf detective] (Ep. 15-16)
Guest
8.3
2017 Guesthouse Daughters
Korean TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Ep. 11) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 11)
Guest
7.2
2017 Real Class - Elementary School
Korean TV Show, 2017, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.9
2017 Law of the Jungle in Kota Manado
Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps
{Let Me to Introduce My Friend} (2nd Half) (Guest)
9
{Let Me to Introduce My Friend} (2nd Half)
Guest
8.0
2017 Stress Free Zone
Korean TV Show, 2017, 20 eps
(Ep. 20) (Guest)
20
(Ep. 20)
Guest
0.0
2017 Sol Ka Muck
Korean TV Show, 2017, 5 eps
(Main Host)
5
Main Host
10.0
2016 Life Bar
Korean TV Show, 2016, 118 eps
(Ep. 71) (Guest)
118
(Ep. 71)
Guest
8.1
2016 Secretly Greatly
Korean TV Show, 2016, 23 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
23
(Ep. 8)
Guest
7.0
2016 Lipstick Prince Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
[Replaced Eun Kwang] (Ep. 6) (Guest)
12
[Replaced Eun Kwang] (Ep. 6)
Guest
7.9
2016 Singderella
Korean TV Show, 2016, 20 eps
(Ep. 11) (Guest)
20
(Ep. 11)
Guest
7.7
2016 Law of the Jungle in East Timor
Korean TV Show, 2016, 9 eps
[Forget Time] (2nd Half) (Guest)
9
[Forget Time] (2nd Half)
Guest
8.3
2016 Trick & True
Korean TV Show, 2016, 16 eps
(Ep. 5, 9, 13-15) (Guest)
16
(Ep. 5, 9, 13-15)
Guest
7.7
2016 Let's Eat Dinner Together
Korean TV Show, 2016, 164 eps
(Ep. 123) (Guest)
164
(Ep. 123)
Guest
8.0
2016 Hello Friends
Korean TV Show, 2016, 1 eps
(Guest)
1
Guest
7.6
2016 Idol Chef King
Korean TV Show, 2016, 2 eps
[Chef] (Regular Member)
2
[Chef]
Regular Member
7.9
2016 Law of the Jungle in Mongolia
Korean TV Show, 2016, 9 eps
(1st Half) (Guest)
9
(1st Half)
Guest
8.1
2016 My Little Old Boy
Korean TV Show, 2016, 430 eps
(Ep. 59-60, 204-206, 270, 349, 357) (Guest)
430
(Ep. 59-60, 204-206, 270, 349, 357)
Guest
8.1
2016 Video Star Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2016, 90 eps
(Ep. 2) (Guest)
90
(Ep. 2)
Guest
7.7
2016 I Can See Your Voice Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
[Tone-deaf detective] (Ep. 12) (Guest)
12
[Tone-deaf detective] (Ep. 12)
Guest
8.2
2016 Law of the Jungle in Papua New Guinea
Korean TV Show, 2016, 8 eps
[The Women Special] (1st half) (Guest)
8
[The Women Special] (1st half)
Guest
8.1
2016 Vocal War: God's Voice
Korean TV Show, 2016, 17 eps
(Ep. 1-2) (Guest)
17
(Ep. 1-2)
Guest
8.0
2016 What Shall We Eat Today - Delivery
Korean TV Show, 2016, 238 eps
(Ep. 222) (Guest)
238
(Ep. 222)
Guest
7.8
2016 Please Look After Me
Korean TV Show, 2016, 6 eps
(Main Host)
6
Main Host
4.0
2015 Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 460 eps
(Ep. 216, 329) (Guest)
460
(Ep. 216, 329)
Guest
8.7
2015 Two Yoo Project Sugar Man Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2015, 39 eps
(Ep. 18) (Guest)
39
(Ep. 18)
Guest
7.9
2015 Hidden Singer Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2015, 16 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 12) (Guest)
16
[Panelist] (Ep. 12)
Guest
7.4
2015 2015 Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special
Korean TV Show, 2015, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
8.0
2015 Law of the Jungle in Yap
Korean TV Show, 2015, 8 eps
(1st Half) (Guest)
8
(1st Half)
Guest
8.3
2015 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)
450
[Contestant] (Ep. 37, 159-160) | [Panelist] (Ep. 65–66, 69–70, 73–78, 215-216)
Guest
8.2
2015 Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2015, 62 eps
(Ep. 14) (Guest)
62
(Ep. 14)
Guest
8.2
2015 Problematic Men Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2015, 156 eps
(Ep. 103) (Guest)
156
(Ep. 103)
Guest
8.2
2015 Unpretty Rapstar Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2015, 8 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
8
(Ep. 3)
Guest
7.7
2015 Animals
Korean TV Show, 2015, 10 eps
{A Dog Went to Kindergarten} (Regular Member)
10
{A Dog Went to Kindergarten}
Regular Member
0.0
2015 Wednesday Gourmet
Korean TV Show, 2015, 223 eps
(Ep. 17, 190) (Guest)
223
(Ep. 17, 190)
Guest
8.2
2015 Invisible Man
Korean TV Show, 2015, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
12
Regular Member
6.8
2015 My Neighbor, Charles
Korean TV Show, 2015, 450 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 333-334) (Guest)
450
[Panelist] (Ep. 333-334)
Guest
8.2
2015 YamanTV
Korean TV Show, 2015, 24 eps
(Ep. 4) (Guest)
24
(Ep. 4)
Guest
7.7
2014 Please Take Care of My Refrigerator
Korean TV Show, 2014, 254 eps
(Ep. 3-4) (Guest)
254
(Ep. 3-4)
Guest
8.1
2014 Hello! Stranger
Korean TV Show, 2014, 13 eps
(Ep. 1-13) (Regular Member)
13
(Ep. 1-13)
Regular Member
8.6
2014 Hidden Singer Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2014, 16 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 7) (Guest)
16
[Panelist] (Ep. 7)
Guest
8.0
2014 Off To School
Korean TV Show, 2014, 68 eps
(Ep. 10-68) (Regular Member)
68
(Ep. 10-68)
Regular Member
8.4
2014 Abnormal Summit Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2014, 102 eps
(Ep. 32) (Guest)
102
(Ep. 32)
Guest
8.0
2014 2014 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2014, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.8
2013 The Return of Superman
Korean TV Show, 2013, 560 eps
(Ep. 198, 469) (Guest)
560
(Ep. 198, 469)
Guest
8.7
2013 After School Club
Korean TV Show, 2013, 675 eps
(Ep. 2) (Guest)
675
(Ep. 2)
Guest
8.1
2013 Cool Kiz on the Block
Korean TV Show, 2013, 174 eps
(Ep. 146-149, 151-163, 166-167) (Guest)
174
(Ep. 146-149, 151-163, 166-167)
Guest
8.2
2013 I Live Alone
Korean TV Show, 2013, 580 eps
(Ep. 73-137) (Regular Member)
580
(Ep. 73-137)
Regular Member
8.5
2011 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 690 eps
(Ep. 245, 249, 252, 365, 407, 439) (Guest)
690
(Ep. 245, 249, 252, 365, 407, 439)
Guest
8.3
2010 Hello Counselor Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 137, 216, 310, 344, 416) | [Special Appearance] (Ep. 383) (Guest)
431
(Ep. 137, 216, 310, 344, 416) | [Special Appearance] (Ep. 383)
Guest
8.0
2010 Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 740 eps
(Ep. 220, 248, 522) (Guest)
740
(Ep. 220, 248, 522)
Guest
9.2
2009 Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2009, 336 eps
(Guest)
336
Guest
8.1
2009 You Hee Yeol's Sketchbook
Korean TV Show, 2009, 600 eps
(Ep. 140, 202, 228) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 140, 202, 228)
Guest
8.3
2009 World Changing Quiz
Korean TV Show, 2009, 318 eps
(Guest)
318
Guest
0.0
2007 Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Ep. 406, 427, 511, 775, 842) | [Guest MC] (Ep. 539, 684) (Guest)
900
(Ep. 406, 427, 511, 775, 842) | [Guest MC] (Ep. 539, 684)
Guest
7.8
2005 Show! Music Core
Korean TV Show, 2005, 1000 eps
[MC] (2015) (Regular Member)
1000
[MC] (2015)
Regular Member
8.1
2003 Vitamin
Korean TV Show, 2003, 664 eps
(Ep. 559, 637) (Guest)
664
(Ep. 559, 637)
Guest
8.0
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Kangnam

Yasuo Namekawa
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  • First Name: Yasuo
  • Family Name: Namekawa
  • Native name: 강남
  • 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

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