Kei Nangon
From Clumsy Media
Nangon Hwae-ji (born November 6, 1991), known by her stage name Kei Nangon is an South Korean model, actress and entrepreneur. She is one of Korea's most respected and influential figures in the Korean and Japanese entertainment industry and the highest paid actress, consistently ranked as the nation's most favourable public figure. As an entrepreneur and investor, Nangon founded Kimnam Management and is an active shareholder with Korea Investments. Besides her career endeavours, she is also widely recognised as belonging to Korea's socialite society due to her family's immense wealth, influence and recognition.
As an actress, Nangon made her official debut with the Hollywood action film The Warrior's Way (2010), reached immense critical acclaim through the romance thriller Chilling Romance (2011) and received proper recognition for her transition as a model to actress with the hit drama Can You Hear My Heart? (2011). In the same year Nangon announced her decision of an indefinite hiatus after receiving an Ivy League Scholarship from Stanford University. She is scheduled for an active return in the second half of 2015.
Nangon married Korean-American businessman, Kim "Eric" Ji-young in December 2013.
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Background Information
Birthname: 남궁훼지 / Namgung Hwae Ji / 南宮晖芝
DOB: November 6, 1991
Height: 178 cm
Nationality: South Korean
Graudate: Korea Minjok Leadership Academy (2006-2009) || Stanford University of Business (2012-current)
Management: 싸이더스HQ (Sidus HQ) (2010-2013) || Clumsy Media (2010-current)
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Filmography
Dramas
- [CHANGE], (DIGI Media) , 2008
- [Koishite Akuma], (Fuji TV) , 2009
- [Q10] (cameo), (Fuji TV) , 2011
- [A12], (Fuji TV) , 2011
- [Misaki Number One!!], (NTV), 2011
- [Dream High] (cameo), (KBS), 2011
- [Can You Hear My Heart?], (SBS), 2011
Movies
- [Cafe Noir], (M-Line Distribution), 2009
- [The Warrior' Way], (Rogue Media), 2010
- [Hello Ghost], (CJ Media), 2010
- [Chilling Romance], (CJ Media), 2011
- [Heart Thief], (Clumsy Production), 2012
Modelling
- RAY Magazine [Japanese Ver.], (Avex Publishing), 2009-2010
- Popteen Magazine, (Avex Publishing), 2009-2010
- G-Korea Magazine, (Airirang TV), 2010
- G-Market, (Gmarket Inc.), 2010-2014
- NYLON Korea, (Nylon Holdings Inc.), 2010-2011
- High Cut, (Inmeon Publishing), 2011-2012
- E L L E Korea, (Hachette Filipacchi Media), 2011-2012
- OZZTANG Clothing, (OZZTANG Inc.), 2011-2013
- Bazaar, (Hearts Holdings), 2012
- Next + One (H:RB Publishing), 2012
Endorsement
- LG Cyon Ice Cream CF [Japanese Ver.], (DIGI Media), 2008
- Catherine Marie, (Gmarket Inc.), 2011-2012
- LM Style Leader F12, (Limeorange), 2012
- Face Cosmetics, (The Face Shop), 2012-2013
- P*nk, (Pinkage Brand), 2012-2014
- Hoodies 2, (Nakpham Clothing), 2013-2014
Music Videos
- [Hello - SHINee] (cameo), (SM Entertainment) , 2010
Variety Shows
- [Star King] (cameo), (SBS), 2007
- [Star Golden Bell] (cameo), (KBS2), 2007
- [Family Outing] (cameo), (SBS), 2008
- [Made In BS Japan] (cameo), (BS Japan), 2010
Live Performences
- [SM Town World Tour Live 2010](cameo), (SM Entertainment) , 2010
- [Seoul Tokyo Music Festival 2010](cameo), (SBS Media) , 2010
- [1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11](cameo), (Avex Group) , 2010
Discography
Featurings
- 2011: 困難な時代を通じスマイル - すべての平和 BY S&P (Mini Album), S&P Music
- 2012: 2012 A Clumsy Christmas – Dear Family (Special Album), Clumsy Media
Photobook
- 2011: Skin Piece: Kei Nangon - Paper Cut (Publisher Edition), G-Market Inc.
- 2011: Skin Piece: Kei Nangon - 3 WAY (Limited Edition), G-Market Inc.
Awards
- 2009 M'NET MAMA AWARDS HOT STYLE ICON
- 2010 M'NET MAMA AWARDS HOT STYLE ICON
- 2010 M'NET 20S CHOICE - IDOL (FEMALE)
Award Ceremonies
- [2009 M'Net MAMA Award], (Mnet Entertainment), 2009
- [2010 M'Net MAMA Award], (Mnet Entertainment), 2010
- [2010 MTV Music Awards Japan], (MTV), 2010
Rankings
Year | Name | Position |
2010 | Melon TOP #20 Most Popular Female Idols | #2 |
2010 | Korea Film #50 Under 25 Actress | #8 |
2010 | E L L E Korea #99 Most Beautiful Women | #56 |
2011 | E L L E Korea #99 Most Beautiful Women | #32 |
2012 | E L L E Korea #99 Most Beautiful Women | #15 |