Jin sung kang biography

This article is about the actor. For the golfer, see Kang Sung-hoon (golfer).

Sung-Ho Kang (Korean: 강성호; RR: Gang Seongho; born April 8, 1972) is an American actor. His first major role was as Han Lue in the Fast & Furious franchise, a character he first portrayed in Better Luck Tomorrow (2002).^[1][2] Kang also played John Mak in the television series Power.

Early life

Kang was born in Clarkston, Georgia, to Korean immigrant parents. He was raised by his Korean mother and his African American stepfather in Gainesville, Georgia.^[3][4][5] He moved to Barstow, California, while in high school.^[4]

Kang attended the University of California, Riverside.^[4] While in college, he chose acting over law school.

Career

Kang's first major role was in Better Luck Tomorrow (2002), directed by Justin Lin, in which he played Han Lue, an aloof gang member. He was one of the stars in The Motel, in which he played Sam Kim.

Kang reprised Top Star(2013) - Reporter Park.