With the real name Kang Do Young, Kang Full is a famous South Korean webtoon artist and screenwriter. Known for his touching stories and deep characters, he started as a webtoon artist but transitioned into a successful screenwriter, too.

He was born in Seoul in 1974 and studied visual design. First, he worked as a cartoonist and web designer but gained popularity with his first webtoon called “Love Story” in 2002. The simple but emotional webtoon touched many people’s hearts and became a big hit.

Later on in the years, his webtoons got adapted into movies and dramas, with examples like “The Neighbor,” a dark and emotional story about fear, guilt, and human connection. It tells the story of a serial killer and the people living in the same apartment building. He also wrote “26 Years,” a powerful story based on real-life events in Korea’s history, and “Timing,” a movie about people who can control time. He wrote the original story for them and also helped with script revisions.

He wrote “Pain” (2011), which is a movie about a man who cannot feel physical pain and a woman who feels too much emotional pain. Their story is sad but beautiful because they help each other heal, teaching us that pain can also bring love and growth. He said he wanted to show how two people with scars can save each other.

In 2023, his drama, “Moving,” got added to his list of big hits. The drama, which is about superhero parents and children with secret powers, was originally a webtoon with the same name before it got adapted and blew the rating roof on Disney+ and won many awards. It was immensely popular for the action, family theme, and intense emotions. His stories are about everyday characters in strange or special situations, mixed with action, love, and mystery in the simplest way that most people would understand.

Another special work is “Light Shop” (2024), also based on one of his webtoons. This drama tells the story of a small light shop that helps people deal with death, sadness, and healing. When someone visits the shop, they find peace and answers. Giving us insight into how light and kindness can heal broken hearts.

The successful cartoonist is married with children and is known for his quiet personality. His personal life is totally off social media, but he talks about his family in interviews sometimes. In one interview, he said, “I try to write stories that comfort people. I want to give hope, not just entertainment.” This shows his deep care for his readers and viewers. He also shared, “Even if a story has fantasy, the emotions should feel real.” This is why his stories feel so touching and believable.

He uses simple drawings and clear writing but strong emotional dialogues for easy reading and understanding. He’s a mentor to many young artists and he has actively participated in making webtoons popular in South Korea and around the world by writing many awesome pieces over the years. He believes that good stories come from the heart and once said, “You don’t need perfect art. You need a story people can feel.”

Kang Full is a storyteller who connects with people deeply and makes his works relatable by sharing hope, love, and the strength of family, making his work inspiring.