Hee Keon Kang

Kang Gary

  • Name: Kang Gary
  • Native name: 강개리
  • Given name: Kang Hee Keon
  • Also Known as: Gaeli, Gaeri, 강희건, Kang Hui Geon
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: February 24, 1978
  • Age: 46
Kang Hee Gun, better known by his stage name Gary, he is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. Besides a solo artist, he is also the rapper and lyricist of the former hip hop duo Leessang. Since their formation in 2002, the group has produced a total of eight albums and had several hits under their belt. In 2014, Gary made his debut as a solo artist with the mini-album Mr.Gae. Despite the album being banned by all major TV broadcast stations for its 19+ content, his songs still managed to top several charts. He and long-time collaborator Jung In later went on to form the duo, Jung In & Gary. The two released the singles "Your Scent" and "Bicycle".

Aside from his own work, Gary has been featured in works by famous artists such as Psy, Baek Ji Young, Lee Hyori, Dynamic Duo, and MC Mong. He is also a former cast member of the variety show Running Man.

On April 5, 2017, Gary revealed on his social media account that he had married a non-celebrity woman. The news of his sudden marriage shocked fans, the cast and crew of Running Man, his agency and his close acquaintances. On November 17, 2017, Gary and his wife welcomed their first child. Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2015 The Girl Who Sees Scents
Korean Drama, 2015, 16 eps
[Himself - Running Man member] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
16
[Himself - Running Man member] (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
7.9
2014 Emergency Couple
Korean Drama, 2014, 21 eps
[Driver] (Ep.6) (Guest Role)
21
[Driver] (Ep.6)
Guest Role
7.9
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2012 Love On-Air
Korean Movie, 2012,
Gary (Guest Role)
Gary
Guest Role
7.4
2008 Dachimawa Lee
Korean Movie, 2008,
[Wise guy at Shanghai Station #1] (Guest Role)
[Wise guy at Shanghai Station #1]
Guest Role
6.4
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 City Fisherman Season 5
Korean TV Show, 2023, 30 eps
(Ep. 11-12) (Guest)
30
(Ep. 11-12)
Guest
0.0
2022 Artistock Game
Korean TV Show, 2022, 10 eps
[User Agent] (Regular Member)
10
[User Agent]
Regular Member
7.7
2020 Law of the Jungle in Ulleungdo & Dokdo
Korean TV Show, 2020, 4 eps
(Ep. 3-4) (Guest)
4
(Ep. 3-4)
Guest
8.1
2020 Law of the Jungle in Zero Point
Korean TV Show, 2020, 4 eps
(Guest)
4
Guest
8.0
2020 Cash Back
Korean TV Show, 2020, 6 eps
[Fighter Hunters] (Ep. 1) [Taekwondo Hunters] (Ep.5) (Guest)
6
[Fighter Hunters] (Ep. 1) [Taekwondo Hunters] (Ep.5)
Guest
8.2
2016 Go Fridge Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 10 eps
(Ep. 9-10) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 9-10)
Guest
7.9
2016 Super Girl 2016
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 10 eps
(Ep. 4) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 4)
Guest
0.0
2016 Keep Running Season 4
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 5)
Guest
8.4
2014 Keep Running
Chinese TV Show, 2014, 15 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest)
15
(Ep. 5)
Guest
8.3
2013 The Return of Superman
Korean TV Show, 2013, 560 eps
(Ep. 315-362, 397) | [Narrator] (Ep. 407) (Regular Member)
560
(Ep. 315-362, 397) | [Narrator] (Ep. 407)
Regular Member
8.7
2011 K-Pop Star
Korean TV Show, 2011, 22 eps
[Cameo] (Ep. 21) (Guest)
22
[Cameo] (Ep. 21)
Guest
7.8
2011 Healing Camp
Korean TV Show, 2011, 219 eps
(Ep. 195) (Guest)
219
(Ep. 195)
Guest
7.7
2010 Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 740 eps
(Ep. 1-324) | [Guest] (Ep. 325, 336) (Regular Member)
740
(Ep. 1-324) | [Guest] (Ep. 325, 336)
Regular Member
9.2
2009 Strong Heart
Korean TV Show, 2009, 166 eps
(Ep. 98-99) (Guest)
166
(Ep. 98-99)
Guest
7.8
2007 Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 418) (Guest)
557
(Ep. 418)
Guest
7.7
2005 Infinite Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps
(Ep. 258-259, 262-263, 283) (Guest)
616
(Ep. 258-259, 262-263, 283)
Guest
8.2
Articles
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Editorials - Apr 29, 2024

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Embarking on 541 Episodes of Running Man ~Part 2~
Editorials - Mar 7, 2021

Continuing my quest as I embark on a journey of watching all 541 episodes of Running Man.

Embarking on a 537-Episodes of Running Man ~ Part 1 ~
Editorials - Jan 23, 2021

For those wanting to take a break from watching dramas and movies, let me take you on an epic journey of watching every episode of the variety show, Running Man.

Favorite Korean Variety Shows and Why I Love Them
Editorials - Nov 10, 2020

allure2k2 introduces us to a variety of Variety Shows, both new and old!

Drama Noona’s Feel Good Movie Recommendations
Editorials - Feb 5, 2016

A quick romp into the genre of movies with fun stories and happy endings.

Korean Variety Shows: Part II
Editorials - Feb 4, 2013

Part II of the guide to Korean variety shows.

Kang Gary

Hee Keon Kang
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  • First Name: Hee Keon
  • Family Name: Kang
  • Native name: 강개리
  • Also Known as: Gaeli, Gaeri, 강희건, Kang Hui Geon
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: February 24, 1978
  • Age: 46

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