Sung Kang (Korean name: Kang Sung-Ho; 강성호; born April 8, 1972)
is an American actor and producer. He is best known for appearing in
five films of the Fast & Furious franchise as Han Lue, a character he
first portrayed in Better Luck Tomorrow (2002).Kang was born in
Clarkston, Georgia to South Korean immigrant parents before moving to
Gainesville, Georgia. He was raised by his Korean mother and African
American stepfather. He moved to Barstow, California while in high
school.Kang attended the University of California, Riverside. While in
college he chose acting over law school, a decision which was met with
disappointment from his parents due to their concerns over the lack of
Asians on American television and lack of job prospects.His first
major role was in Better Luck Tomorrow (2002), in which he played Han
Lue, an aloof gang member. He was one of the stars in The Motel, in
which he played Sam Kim.
is an American actor and producer. He is best known for appearing in
five films of the Fast & Furious franchise as Han Lue, a character he
first portrayed in Better Luck Tomorrow (2002).Kang was born in
Clarkston, Georgia to South Korean immigrant parents before moving to
Gainesville, Georgia. He was raised by his Korean mother and African
American stepfather. He moved to Barstow, California while in high
school.Kang attended the University of California, Riverside. While in
college he chose acting over law school, a decision which was met with
disappointment from his parents due to their concerns over the lack of
Asians on American television and lack of job prospects.His first
major role was in Better Luck Tomorrow (2002), in which he played Han
Lue, an aloof gang member. He was one of the stars in The Motel, in
which he played Sam Kim.
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