His first feature-length directorial film, The Outlaws, starring Ma Dong-seok and Yoon Kye-sang, received rave reviews.
As a high school senior, Kang's interest in filmmaking grew when he saw actor Yoon Seok-hwa on a TV talk show, fueling his dream of becoming a director.
Despite majoring in physics at Kyung Hee University, Kang found himself more engrossed in film club activities than his studies.
[1] During his time at the American Academy of Arts, Kang directed a short thriller called "Negative Image," which showcased a story of a man stalking a woman.
These failures led Kang to temporarily step away from filmmaking and start his own production company, focusing on producing music videos and other visual works.
[1] Through a mutual acquaintance, Kang Yun-seong established a close relationship with actor Ma Dong-seok, who had just finished working on Army of Heaven.