Cover Before ‘Four Hands’ arrives, trace Song Kang’s journey from early roles to international hits, and see how his screen presence has evolved across genres (Photo: Netflix)
Before ‘Four Hands’ arrives, trace Song Kang’s journey from early roles to international hits, and see how his screen presence has evolved across genres (Photo: Netflix)
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From romance to horror, these TV shows with Song Kang showcase his range ahead of ‘Four Hands’
Over the past decade, South Korean actor Song Kang has become a consistent presence in dramatic television, appearing in a range of genres from romance and workplace drama to horror and coming‑of‑age narratives. Born in 1994 in Suwon, Song’s screen career began with The Liar and His Lover in 2017 and grew through high‑profile roles in series such as Love Alarm, Sweet Home, Nevertheless, Forecasting Love and Weather and My Demon that reached international audiences via global streaming platforms.
In April 2024, Song Kang paused his acting work to fulfil South Korea’s mandatory military service, enlisting as an active‑duty soldier. After completing approximately 18 months of service, he was discharged on October 1, 2025. His time in uniform overlapped with the release of projects already filmed before enlistment, including Sweet Home season 3 and a cameo in the feature Escape, allowing his presence to remain in public view while he was away from civilian life.
Attention quickly turned back to his return to acting, with Song confirmed to lead Four Hands, a youth drama set in an arts high school that centres on music, competition, friendship and emotional growth. Set to premiere in the second half of 2026, Four Hands casts him as Kang Bi Oh, an accomplished piano prodigy whose drive and discipline are shaken by rivalry and personal challenges. Ahead of that release, revisiting his earlier work offers a clear picture of his development as an actor and the range he has shown across diverse TV shows with Song Kang.
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1. ‘Sweet Home’ (2020–2024)
Above In ‘Sweet Home’, Song Kang plays a withdrawn teenager confronting a deadly monster outbreak inside a collapsing apartment complex
One of the high‑profile TV shows with Song Kang, Sweet Home is a horror‑drama based on a webtoon about humans turning into monsters. Song stars as Cha Hyun‑su, a troubled resident of an apartment complex facing the outbreak alongside fellow survivors. Across multiple seasons, the narrative combines apocalyptic tension with interpersonal dynamics as the group navigates threats and shifting alliances.
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2. ‘My Demon’ (2023–2024)
Above Song Kang leads ‘My Demon’ as a powerless demon entangled in a contract marriage with a guarded heiress
This fantasy romance is among the more recent TV shows with Song Kang. He plays Jeong Gu‑won, a demon who temporarily loses his powers and enters a contract marriage with a chaebol heiress. Over its run on SBS, the series blends romantic comedy with supernatural elements, using its premise to examine the terms of partnership between two very different characters.
3. ‘Forecasting Love and Weather’ (2022)
Above In ‘Forecasting Love and Weather’, Song Kang navigates office politics and romance inside the Korea Meteorological Administration
In this workplace romance drama, Song is Lee Shi‑woo, a weather reporter navigating the professional environment of the Korea Meteorological Administration. Themes of prediction and unpredictability extend beyond climate into workplace relationships and personal connections. This is among the TV shows with Song Kang that foreground adult characters in an office setting.
4. ‘Nevertheless’ (2021)
Above ‘Nevertheless’ casts Song Kang as a charismatic art student whose views on love complicate a campus relationship
Nevertheless is a romantic series adapted from a webtoon about attraction and uncertainty. Song portrays Park Jae‑eon, a character whose interactions with a woman sceptical about love highlight the complexities of modern dating and emotional commitment. This title is one of the TV shows with Song Kang that emphasises character dynamics within a college environment.
5. ‘Navillera’ (2021)
Above Song Kang takes on the role of an ambitious ballet dancer in ‘Navillera’, opposite an elderly man pursuing a late-life dream
In this drama based on a webtoon, Song plays Lee Chae‑rok, a young ballet dancer facing personal and financial challenges while pursuing his craft. The narrative follows his relationship with an older mentor figure, focusing on aspiration, discipline and intergenerational bonds rather than conventional romance. It’s a distinct entry among the TV shows with Song Kang due to its thematic focus on art and resilience.
6. ‘Love Alarm’ (2019–2021)
Above In ‘Love Alarm’, Song Kang stands at the centre of a love triangle shaped by a dating app that exposes hidden feelings
Love Alarm is a Netflix original that became one of the first globally prominent TV shows with Song Kang. Set in a world where an app alerts users to nearby romantic interests, Song’s character Hwang Sun‑oh is central to the interwoven relationships explored over two seasons. The series examines how technology intersects with emotional life and social expectation.
7. ‘When the Devil Calls Your Name’ (2019)
Above Song Kang appears in ‘When the Devil Calls Your Name’ as Luka, part of a story about music and supernatural bargains
This fantasy‑tinged drama features Song Kang in a supporting role as Luka, the assistant to a songwriter who sold his soul to the devil. The series blends contractual bargains with consequences, exploring artistic ambition through a speculative lens. It remains one of the earlier TV shows in his filmography.
8. ‘Man Who Sets the Table’ (2017–2018)
Above ‘Man Who Sets the Table’ features one of Song Kang’s early supporting roles within a sprawling family drama
One of Song Kang’s earliest appearances, this family drama has him in a supporting role as Kim Woo‑joo. It’s a longer‑form daily series with multiple narrative threads about life choices, relationships and personal growth.
9. ‘The Liar and His Lover’ (2017)
Above Song Kang makes his screen debut in ‘The Liar and His Lover’, a music romance built around secret identities and young love
This romantic comedy was Song’s screen debut. He appears as Baek Jin‑woo, a band member in a story adapted from a Japanese manga about a music composer hiding his identity and the singer he meets. Though not a lead, it marks the start of the TV shows with Song Kang that would define his career trajectory.
As Four Hands approaches, revisiting these TV shows with Song Kang provides a comprehensive view of his range across genres and formats. They collectively trace the path from supporting roles to central characters across romance, drama, fantasy and beyond.
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Chonx Tibajia is a senior editor at Tatler Asia’s T-Labs team, where she writes widely on lifestyle subjects including beauty, style, entertainment and travel. She has a long career in journalism, including roles as a columnist at The Philippine Star, and is the founder of the creative platform Pineappleversed. Beyond Tatler, her bylines appear in regional lifestyle and business publications, showcasing a broad portfolio that spans beauty trends, travel guides and culture pieces.
