Kang Yu-mi

Kang Yu-mi (; born May 17, 1983) is a South Korean comedian, actress, and YouTuber. She started her career in 2004 through KBS' open recruitment system, and was a cast member of the network's comedy show Gag Concert. In April 2017, she started a YouTube channel, which by 2022 had gained over 1 million subscribers.

Early life Kang was born on May 17, 1983. In high school, her mother had to work as her father was in poor health. Because of her upbringing, she paid for her tuition with a scholarship she received from the drama club. Soon after, she was cast in , and at the end of 2004, she was awarded Best New Comedian at the KBS Entertainment Awards. In February 2005, Kang and Ahn Young-mi launched "Go Go! Into Art", parodying the conventions of various genres. The sketch ended in February 2006 after running on Gag Concert for over 10 months. After "Go Go! Into Art", Kang continued her reporter character from the previous sketch while also appearing in "Love's Counselor" with Yoo Se-yoon. In July, the Korea Broadcasting Awards named her one of the broadcasters of the year in the comedy category.

Filmography Television series Famous Princesses (2006), An Gong-ju Thirty Thousand Miles in Search of My Son (2007), Park Jeong-na Temptation of an Angel (2009), Kim Yeon-jae Dong Yi (2010), Ae-jong I Need Romance 2012 (2012), shaman (special appearance) Reply 1997 (2012), H.O.T. fan club president (special appearance) Yumi's Cells (2022), Babi's tongue cell (voice role)

Television shows

Gag Concert Saturday Night Live Korea (2012–2016)

Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Baeksang Arts Awards 2010 Best Female Variety Performer Kang Yu-mi Gag Concert