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Actor Song Kang is currently a hot topic, with significant interest surrounding his real name, military discharge, and his piano playing skills showcased in his latest comeback drama, 'Four Hands'. Fans are particularly curious about various aspects of his life and behind-the-scenes stories.
Song Kang's birth name is indeed Song Kang. Although his family's traditional generational name was 'Geun', his father decided to name him 'Song Kang'. Born on April 23, 1994, in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, he stands at an impressive 186cm. He completed his mandatory military service as a sergeant in the Personnel Support Company of the 2nd Corps and was even selected as a 'Special Warrior' during his enlistment. With his mother being a piano teacher, he began learning piano at a young age and won multiple awards in piano competitions during elementary school. He resumed serious piano practice for his role as a musical genius in the drama 'When the Devil Calls Your Name' and now plays during his free time and performs for fans at events. His recent comeback project, 'Four Hands', features him as pianist Kang Bi-oh.
Bloggers have noted that Song Kang's past photos have resurfaced, with many commenting that his features remain unchanged except for the loss of baby fat. They also highlighted his artistic and athletic family background, mentioning his grandfather was a ssireum (Korean wrestling) athlete, his father a gymnastics athlete, and his mother a piano teacher. After his discharge, he appeared on 'You Quiz on the Block' and 'Salon Drip', showing a more relaxed demeanor. He also shared that he managed his skin and read about 40 books during his military service to minimize his career break, which left a positive impression on fans.
