Minhyuk Biography: Net Worth, Awards, Girlfriend, Ethnicity, Parents, Movies, Age, Girlfriend

Kang Min-hyuk, popularly known mononymously as Minhyuk, is a South Korean musician, singer-songwriter, actor, and author who rose to international fame as the drummer of the rock band CNBLUE.

He gained wider recognition as an actor through his role as Yoon Chan-young in the hit television drama The Heirs, establishing himself as one of South Korea’s most versatile entertainers.

He has enjoyed a successful career across music, television, film, and publishing, earning praise for both his performances on stage and on screen while remaining a prominent figure in the Korean entertainment industry.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Kang Min-hyuk
Stage Name:	Minhyuk
Born:	June 28, 1991 (age 35 years old)
Place of Birth:	Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Ethnicity:	Korean
Religion:	Shinto/Buddhism
Siblings:	One older sister
Occupation:	Musician, Singer-songwriter, Actor, Author
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Kang Min-hyuk, who turned 35 years old in 2026, was born on June 28, 1991, in Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

He grew up with his older sister and developed an interest in music from an early age after receiving lessons in piano and flute from his mother.

He completed his early education in Goyang before enrolling at Digital Seoul Culture Arts University, where he majored in Practical Music.

His formal training complemented his growing passion for drumming, which eventually paved the way for his professional music career.

Personal Life

Kang Min-hyuk has kept his personal life away from the spotlight and has never publicly confirmed a romantic relationship.

He is not married and does not have any children.

Outside of his career, he enjoys playing golf, writing, and spending time with his pets.

Despite his popularity, he prefers to keep his private life separate from his work in the entertainment industry.

Career

Kang Min-hyuk made his debut as the drummer of CNBLUE in Japan in 2009 before the band officially entered the South Korean music scene the following year.

His energetic performances and musical talent helped establish CNBLUE as one of the country’s leading rock bands.

He began acting in 2010 with Acoustic before gaining widespread recognition for his performance in The Heirs in 2013.

He later starred in dramas including Heartstrings, Entertainer, Hospital Ship, Not Yet Thirty, Oh My Ladylord, and Netflix’s Celebrity.

In addition to acting and music, he has also published personal essay books reflecting on his life and career.

Awards

• SBS Drama Awards – New Star Award (2013)
• DramaFever Awards – Best Couple Award (2014)
• MBC Drama Awards – Excellence Award for an Actor in a Miniseries (2017)

Net Worth

Kang Min-hyuk has an estimated net worth of $3 million.

His income comes primarily from his music career with CNBLUE, television and film appearances, concert tours, endorsement deals, book royalties, and other entertainment ventures.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mr_kanggun
• X: @mr_kanggun

Filmography

• Acoustic (2010)
• It’s Okay, Daddy’s Girl (2010)
• Heartstrings (2011)
• My Husband Got a Family (2012)
• The Heirs (2013) – Yoon Chan-young
• Entertainer (2016)
• Hospital Ship (2017)
• The Princess and the Matchmaker (2018)
• Not Yet Thirty (2021)
• Oh My Ladylord (2021)
• Celebrity (2023)

Discography

• High Fly (2010)
• Star (2011)
• I See You (2016)
• Moontrail (2019)
• Story of You (2019)

Books

• Not Until I’m Thirty (2022)
• Everyday I’m Just Like You (2022)

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