As of June 2021, South Korea’s Song Kang has played leading roles in three Netflix original series, all of which were international hits, leaving a mark on audiences all over the world. But there is even more to come from this 27-year-old, with new romance K-drama Nevertheless now hitting screens, likely to ensure his current reign as a king of K-drama will continue. 

Read on for six things you need to know about him …

He has a great physique

At 185cm tall with broad shoulders with a radiant smile, Song has won the hearts of many fans. Not only does he have the gift of his gymnast father’s genes, he also enjoys working out to the extent that, according to Zula, he was actually too fit for his Sweet Home role and needed to shed some muscle.

His role model is Leonardo DiCaprio

Like many high school graduates, Song was unsure what he wanted to do with his life when he finished school. But he mentioned in multiple interviews with the press that he set his sights on pursuing an acting career after being inspired by Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic.

He turned down offers from K-pop agencies 

Before his 2017 debut in the K-drama The Liar and His Lover, Zula also reports that many agencies suggested he become a K-pop idol instead an actor because of his model-like figure and aura. Despite such offers, Song followed his passion and worked to become an actor.