5 Reasons Kang Tae Oh Is South Korea’s New Leading Man
Kang Tae Oh dominates the Hallyu scene with his masculine charms and gentle aura. But, as his court drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" with Park Eun Bin gains more popularity, his career also skyrockets. While his personal life is receiving more attention, here are the five charming points that make Kang Tae Oh the industry's rising leading star!
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1. Perfectly sculpted face and heart-shaped lips
Many leading men in the industry possess feminine beauty and innocent charms. However, Kang Tae Oh boasts distinct, well-defined facial features.
At first glance, Kang Tae Oh seems cold and unapproachable, but when he smiles, he transforms into a cute, nice guy.
With his sculpted T zone, dark eyebrows, sharp nose, and heart-shaped lips, Kang Tae Oh shows off his unrivaled manly yet sophisticated visuals.
2. A body to die for
Apart from his perfect face and personality, Kang Tae Oh also possesses a god-sculpted physique!
The South Korean heartthrob boasts a wide set of shoulders, toned arms, and thick chest muscles that will make anyone want to be embraced by him.
Kang Tae Oh
He also stands tall at 5'9", which shows a desirable height difference with shorter stars, including Park Eun Bin, his leading lady in "Extraordinary Attorney Woo."
3. Quirky personality and unexpected comical side
Although he initially seems cold, Kang Tae Oh has a reversal charm that fools fans and his fellow stars.
The actor is often given dapper roles that don't highlight his quirky and comedic sides.
In his guest appearance on SBS TV's "Running Man" in 2020, Kang Tae Oh surprised everybody with his dancing skills.
Although he doesn't hold a candle to idols like SEVENTEEN Hoshi, NCT Taeyong, and EXO Kai, Kang Tae Oh certainly knows how to draw in the audience.
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As a result of his passionate dancing, he even gained the nickname "Dancing Machine" from his fans.
4. Strong and capable handsome man
It was reported that the "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" wanted to apply to the Marine Corps of special forces underwater demolition team (UDT).
These roles in the military require men with strong physiques as well as hearts. Unlike his caring characters in the drama, Kang Tae Oh is certain to apply to the corps as he is a "manly" kind of man.
5. Versatile and immersive actor
Undoubtedly, Kang Tae Oh deserves the attention he receives today as he is one of the South Korean stars with a diverse filmography under his belt.
He played a meticulous and mischievous tyrant in the 2019 KBS drama "The Take of Nokdu" and transformed into a handsome art student in JTBC's coming of age series "Run On."
When talking about range, he certainly is at an advantage. However, it wasn't until 2022 that he landed his first lead role.
After a year in the industry, Kang Tae Oh finally received his main acting role as a litigation team member in "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," which is now considered his prime.
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With his incredible acting skills, Kang Tae Oh perfectly plays a wide range of roles, from villains to adorable and quirky younger male characters.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
