Name: Kangchi, the Beginning
Genre: Idol Drama, Romantic Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2013-04-08
Rating: 9.5
Cast: Lee Seung Gi, Suzy, Lee Sung Jae, Sung Joon, Yoo Yeon Seok

Lee Seung Gi is a popular South Korean singer, actor, MC and entertainer. Born on January 13, 1987, he was first scouted by singer Lee Sun Hee and debuted as a singer at the age of 17. He made his acting debut in 2006 in the television drama “The Infamous Chil Sisters” and has since gone on to star in many popular dramas, including “You’re All Surrounded” (2014), “Gu Family Book” (2013), “The King 2 Hearts” (2012), “My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho” (2010), “Shining Inheritance” (2009) and “Return of Iljimae” (2008). In addition to his music and acting, Lee Seung Gi was a member of the weekend variety show “1 Night 2 Days” from 2007 to 2012 and the MC of the talk show “Strong Heart” from 2009 to 2012.

Lee Seung Gi

Suzy, the stage name of Bae Su Ji or Bae Suzy, is a popular South Korean singer and actress. Born on October 10, 1994, she is a member of the South Korean girl group Miss A. Suzy was an online shopping model before she participated in the reality competition “Superstar K.” Although she only made it through the preliminary round, she caught the attention of a scout and soon after became a music trainee for JYP Entertainment. She trained for only a year before she debuted with Miss A in 2010. That same year, Suzy also became one of the hosts for the music variety show “MBC Show! Music Core” and went on to host many other music shows. She branched into acting with the 2011 television drama “Dream High” and is best known for her roles in the dramas “Gu Family Book” (2013), “Uncontrollably Fond” (2016) and “While You Were Sleeping” (2017). Suzy holds the distinction of being the first Korean female celebrity to have more than 1 million followers on Twitter. In March 2015, she also made international headlines when it was confirmed by her agency that she is dating Korean megastar Lee Min Ho.

Suzy

Lee Sung Jae is a South Korean actor. Born on August 23, 1970, he made his acting debut in the 1995 television drama “The Love of Two Women.” He has since starred in many popular films and television dramas, including “A Wife’s Credentials” (2012), “Gu Family Book” (2013), “The Suspicious Housekeeper” (2013), “The King’s Face” (2014), “Warm and Cozy” (2015) and “Mirror of the Witch” (2016).

Lee Sung Jae

Sung Joon is a South Korean actor. Born on July 10, 1990, as Bang Sung Joon, he began his career as a model but then switched over to acting. He is best known for roles in the popular television dramas “Shut Up! Flower Boy Band” (2012), “Gu Family Book” (2013), “I Need Romance 3” (2014), “Discovery of Love” (2014), “Hyde Jekyll, Me” (2015), “High Society” (2015), “Madame Antoine” (2016) “Perfect Wife” (2017).

Sung Joon

About Yoo Yeon Seok: 
Born Ahn Yeon Seok on April 11, 1984 in Jinju South Gyeongsang Province in South Korea, Yoo Yeon Seok followed his older brother to Seoul while in his junior year in high school. When he decided to take acting classes, Yoo met a friend that later went on to work with Oldboy film director Park Chan Wook. Noting some physical similarities, his friend encouraged him to audition for a role in the critically-acclaimed film Oldboy (2003). Yoo Yeon Seok ended up making his acting debut with a minor role in Oldboy, and continued his studies at the Sejong University, eventually earning a degree in Film Arts.
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After a long hiatus, Yoo Yeon Seok returned in the medical drama “General Hospital 2” in 2008. Later in 2013, his role in the popular television drama “Reply 1994” (2013) propelled him into the limelight. In 2015, Yoo was cast into his first leading role as a chef and restaurant owner in the romantic comedy series “Warm and Cozy” written by the Hong sisters and set in Jeju Island. Later that year, he went on to star in another romantic comedy “The Beauty Inside” (2015).
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Not much is known about his personal life, only that he has no wife or girlfriend at this moment and has publicly stated that he is in no hurry to get married, despite pressure from his peers and elders. Fans can keep up with all things Yoo Yeon Seok by following his Instagram page, which has garnered close to two million followers.
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After making his acting debut with a minor role in the 2003 film “Oldboy”, Yoo Yeon Seok resumed his acting career five years later after he graduated from college. Although his birth name is Ahn Yeon Seok, his agency recommended he change his stage name to Yoo Yeon Seok. Yoo was offered roles in popular television dramas like “Reply 1994” (2013) and the fantasy series “Gu Family Book” (2013).
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In 2018, Yoo played the main role in “Mr. Sunshine”, for which he clinched the Best Supporting Actor (Drama) award at The Seoul Awards. Fans could also catch Yoo Yeon Seok as a regular cast member on the reality show “Coffee Friends”, where celebrities ran a charity cafe in a Jeju Island tangerine farm.
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To commemorate his 15th debut anniversary, Yoo held a fan meeting called “All About Yoo”. He is also a talented singer and appeared in the musical “A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.”

Yoo Yeon Seok

Lee Yu Bi is a South Korean actress. Born on November 22, 1990, she began her career in the 2011 sitcom "Vampire Idol" and also has appeared in "Innocent Man" (2012), "Gu Family Book" (2013) and "Pinocchio" (2014).

Lee Yu Bi

Kim Hee Won is a South Korean actor who is known for playing often menacing supporting roles. Born on January 10, 1971, he made his acting debut in the 2007 film “Miracle on 1st Street” and won Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries for his role in the 2015 television drama “Angry Mom.” His other memorable roles include the television dramas “Gu Family Book” (2013), “Incomplete Life” (2014), “Let’s Eat 2” (2015) and “My Wife Is Having an Affair This Week” (2016).

Kim Hee Won

Yum Dong Hun

Jin Kyung is a South Korean actress who was born on March 27, 1972, in Masan, South Korea. She studied at the Korea National University of Arts, where she majored in Art History. She made her acting debut in the stage play “Secret Royal Inspector Park Mun Su” in 1998 and began featuring in movies at the turn of the millennium. She made her small-screen bow in 2011, appearing in “War of the Roses.” She has since gone on to appear in titles such as “Oh My Venus” (2015), “Dr. Romantic” (2016), and “Dr. Romantic 2” (2020).

Jin Kyung

David McInnis, born David Lee McInnis, is an American actor. He was born on December 12, 1973 in Green Bay, Wisconsin and made his debut as an actor in 1999. Since then, he has appeared in various films, television dramas, and variety shows, including “IRIS” (2009), “Descendants of the Sun” (2016), “Kill It” (2019), and “Ristorante Coreano” (2019).

David McInnis

Kim Bo Mi is a South Korean actress. She was born in Suwon, South Korea on May 15, 1987, and began training as a ballerina at age 11, later going on to study dance at Seoul’s Sejong University. After appearing on a TV audition show, she caught the eye of drama producers and made her drama debut in “Painter of the Wind” (2008). She has gone on to feature in a number of drama series, including “My Husband, Mr. Oh!” (2018), “I Hate You Juliet” (2019), and “Angel's Last Mission: Love” (2019).

Kim Bo Mi

Lee David is a South Korean actor who began his career as a child actor. He also is known as David Lee and Lee Da Wit. Born on March 3, 1994, he made his acting debut in the 2001 television series “TV Novel: Flower Story” and has appeared in many popular television dramas and films since, including the dramas “Who Are You: School 2015” (2015), “Mirror of the Witch” (2016), “Bring It On, Ghost” (2016) and the film “Split” (2016).

Lee David

Ryohei Otani is a Japanese actor and model. He was born in Suita, Japan on October 1, 1980 and made his debut in the Korean entertainment world in 2003 when he signed on to appear in various Korean commercials. In 2006, he made his debut as an actor and has appeared in numerous films and television dramas since, including “Winter, Grasping Love” (2017).

Ryohei Otani

Within the Moonlight Garden resides a majestic creature that led to the birth of Kang Chi. He's a Gumiho who doesn't know about his abandoned past. He meets a quirky woman who dresses up as a man. They fall in love and fight the battle of love, curses, and the fact that they're of different origins. The journey to their peace takes forever, but the love that forms between them makes each step worth fighting for.

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