Returning to the box office with "Anh trai say xe", the actor entered his 15th year working with roles that brought laughter, creating an impression of expertise and commercial appeal.
Since his first "entry" into cinema with Battlefield heroes (2011), Kang Ha Neul has quickly attracted attention when he naturally transformed into a humorous war setting. His inexorable expressions and charming demeanor helped him win sympathy with the audience, while the work earned more than 11.7 million USD becoming an important stepping stone for his future career.
In Twenty - the work that marked the image of "flatter, hot, hot" at the box office, Kang Ha Neul continued to score points with the role of a serious student but full of funny and sad situations. The film attracted nearly 3 million viewers, bringing him a series of big nominations at Blue Dragon, Dai Chung and Baeksang, strengthening his position as a talented young star.
In 2017, Midnight runners became one of Kang Ha Neul's top-notch comedy - action performances. The collaboration between him and Park Seo Joon helped the film break through with 5.6 million tickets in Korea, paving the way for release in 12 different markets and being remade by many countries.
Most recently, Love Reset (2023) continued to prove the actor's charm when he played the role of a husband who lost his memory and was both clumsy and cute. The film has been leading the box office for 20 consecutive days with more than 2.1 million views, and also won Kang Ha Neul the Best Actor award award from the Korean Film Producers' Federation.
In 2025, Kang Ha Neul will return with Anh trai say xe, continuing to collaborate with director Nam Dae Joong. The film revolves around a 24-year-old close friend who decided to travel abroad but then continuously falls into a ironic situation. Kang Ha Neul plays Tae Jung - a smart "bunch effect" player, while the group of friends including Cha Eun Woo, Kim Young Kwang, Kang Young Seok and Han Sun Hwa each have a personality, creating a vibrant sense of humor.
In Korea, the film reached more than 368,000 tickets in its first weekend, considered a box office highlight at the end of the year. In Vietnam, Anh trai say xe will premiere on November 21, 2025, with a special screening from 6:00 p.m. on November 19 and all day on November 20, promising to become a memorable entertainment choice for groups of friends during the November 20 holiday season.
