Kang Hye-won Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, IZ*ONE, Boyfriend, Awards, Dramas

Kang Hye-won is a South Korean actress and singer who first gained widespread recognition as a member of the project girl group IZ*ONE, formed through Mnet’s Produce 48 in 2018.

Her eighth-place finish on the show earned her a debut with IZ*ONE on October 29, 2018, where she contributed to hits like “La Vie en Rose.”

After the group’s disbandment in April 2021, she smoothly transitioned into acting, earning praise for roles in web series such as Best Mistake 3 and the hit Coupang Play drama Boyhood.

Profile

• Full name: Kang Hye-won
• Native name: 강혜원
• Date of birth: July 5, 1999
• Age: 26 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Yangsan, South Korea
• State of origin: South Gyeongsang Province
• Nationality: South Korean
• Profession: Actress, singer
• Height: 158.4 cm (5 ft 2 in)
• Weight: 44.7 kg (98.5 lbs)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Ethnicity: Korean
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Kang Hye-won, now 26 years old was born on July 5, 1999, in Yangsan, South Korea.

She attended Bokwang High School in Yangsan before transferring to Hanlim Multi Art School, where she completed her studies in the performing arts.

Personal Life

Kang Hye-won maintains a private personal life and has not publicly disclosed any details about her family or romantic relationships.

Career

Kang began her career in 2018 as a contestant on Produce 48, finishing eighth with 248,432 votes and securing her place in IZ*ONE.

IZ*ONE debuted on October 29, 2018, with their EP ColorIZ, featuring the lead single “La Vie en Rose.”

After IZ*ONE’s activities concluded on April 29, 2021, she trained under 8D Creative and pivoted toward acting, making her debut in Best Mistake 3 and appearing in Parc Jae-jung’s “Hobby” music video.

She has since featured in Seasons of Blossom (2022), Boyhood (2023, Coupang Play), Friendly Rivalry (2025), and cameoed on The Player 2: Master of Swindlers and Oh My Ghost Clients in 2024 and 2025 respectively.

Awards and Nominations

• APAN Star Awards 2024, Best New Actress – Nominated
• Brand Customer Loyalty Award 2024, Female Actress – Rookie – Won
• Korea Drama Awards 2024, Best New Actress – Won

Net Worth

Kang Hye-won now has an estimated net worth of at least $1 million accumulated from acting and singing.

Social Media

• Instagram: @hyemhyemu
• TikTok: N/A

Filmography

• Produce 48 (2018)
• We Became A Family (2021)
• Best Mistake 3 (Web series, 2022)
• Seasons of Blossom (Web series, 2022)
• Boyhood (Web series, 2023)
• Friendly Rivalry (Web series, 2025)
• Spirit Fingers (Web series, 2025)
• The Player 2: Master of Swindlers (TV series, 2024)
• Oh My Ghost Clients (TV series, 2025)

Discography

• W (EP, December 22, 2021)
• First Love Letter (Single, 2021)
• Winter Poem (Single, 2021)
• Snowy Day (Other charted song, 2021)
• Like A Diamond (Single with Stella Jang, 2022)

Books

• Kang Hye-Won 1st Edition Photo Book: Beauty Cut (Photobook, 2021)
• Collection of Essay (Season Greetings, 2021)
• Fleur (Photobook, 2022)
• Hyem’s Candy (Season Greetings, 2023)
• Quatre saisons (Season Greetings, 2024)