Seo Kang-jun

Lee Seung-hwan (; born October 12, 1993), known professionally as Seo Kang-joon , is a South Korean actor and former singer, who was a member of the group 5urprise. He gained recognition with his role in the television series Cheese in the Trap and has since starred in Are You Human? (2018), Watcher (2019), When The Weather Is Fine (2020), Grid (2022), and Undercover High School (2025).

Early life and education Seo Kang-joon was born Lee Seung-hwan in Gunpo, South Korea. In the second year of secondary school, Seo went to study abroad in Malaysia for one year and seven months and returned to Korea in the first year of high school. After his debut, he enrolled at the Faculty of Performing Arts of Dong Seoul College. Seo worked part-time as a model before his debut. After passing the audition for Actor's League, a program with the aim of searching for new actors organized by Fantagio, Seo underwent training before debuting in the group 5urprise.

Career

2012–2016: Beginnings and rising popularity

Seo took on bit parts in various television series, before making his acting debut as with a supporting role in SBS' drama The Suspicious Housekeeper.

His first major role was in the 2014 romantic comedy series Cunning Single Lady, for which he won the Best New Actor award at the 7th Korea Drama Awards.

He has then appeared in television dramas What Happens to My Family? (2014–2015), Splendid Politics (2015), and To Be Continued (2015), as well as films My Love, My Bride (2014) and Summer Snow (2015).

In 2014, Seo joined the SBS variety show Roommate as a cast member. He also appeared on Law of the Jungle as a guest.

Seo's breakout role came in 2016 as a talented pianist in the college romance drama Cheese in the Trap. The same year, he starred in his first leading role in tvN drama Entourage, the Korean remake of the American television series of the same name.

2018–present: Leading roles Seo in 2022In 2018, Seo starred in KBS's science fiction drama Are You Human? where he played double roles as a wealthy heir and robot. The same year, he starred in romance comedy drama The Third Charm.

In 2019, Seo starred in OCN's thriller drama Watcher as a policeman. He was cast in the JTBC romance drama When the Weather Is Fine, which aired in the first half of 2020.

In 2022, Seo starred in Disney+ (Star) thriller drama Grid as an employee of the Grid Bureau. which aired in the first half of 2025.

Personal life Military service On November 8, 2021, it was reported that Seo would enlist in the military on November 23, 2021. Later the same day, Seo's agency confirmed that he would enlist in the military on November 23, without revealing his location. Seo received the division commander's commendation for excellent performance in basic military training. Seo was discharged from military service on May 22, 2023 after serving as an active duty soldier for 18 months.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2014 My Love, My Bride Joon-soo Summer Snow Han Sang-gyu

Television series Year Title Role Notes 2012 To the Beautiful You Student Bit part (ep. 3, 7) 2013 Good Doctor Disorderly student Bit part (ep. 12) The Suspicious Housekeeper Choi Soo-hyuk 2014 Cunning Single Lady Gook Seung-hyun Main role Entourage Cha Young-bin 2025 Undercover High School Jeong Hae-seong / Jeong Si-hyun 2026 Boyfriend on Demand Seo Eun-ho 5 episodes Namgoong Ho

Web series Year Title Role Notes 2013 After School: Lucky or Not Seo Kang-joon 2014 The Best Future Choi Go 2015 To Be Continued Ah-rin's older brother Cameo 2021 Love Refresh Seo Nam-joo

Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2014–2015 Roommate Cast member Seasons 1–2

Accolades Awards and nominations +Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, work(s) nominated / nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Work(s) / Nominee(s) Result Asia Artist Awards 2016 Best Entertainer Award, Actor Seo Kang-joon 2017 Best Icon Award, Actor Korea Drama Awards 2014 Best New Actor Cunning Single Lady 2018 Excellence Award, Actor Are You Human? KBS Drama Awards 2014 Best New Actor What Happens to My Family? 2018 Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama Are You Human? Best Couple Seo Kang-joon Are You Human? MBC Drama Awards 2014 Best New Actor Cunning Single Lady 2025 Grand Prize (Daesang) Undercover High School SBS Entertainment Awards 2014 Best Male Newcomer Roommate Seoul International Youth Film Festival 2014 Best New Actor Cunning Single Lady tvN10 Awards 2016 Made in tvN, Actor in Drama Cheese in the Trap Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement Korean Film Council 2021 Korean Actors 200