Draft:Jinju Kang Clan

The Jinju Kang Clan is a Korean noble family and one of five Kang clans, originating in Jinju, a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Most members of the clan are descended from Kang I-sik.

The clan's Hanja is 姜, which is Jiāng in China. There are rumours that the Jinju Kang is descended form Shennong, an ancient chinese deity and the inventor of many things including herbalism. Shennong is often portrayed as having horns and being a god, but it is likely that he was a human being who was metaphorically portrayed in such ways to make the legend more mystical.

Jinju Kang Family Association
The clan has an organization which manages their historical records and holds meetings. This organization was founded in 1959. The current president of the association is Kang Jong-gyu.

Contemporary
Kang Hanna, South-korean actress

Gaho, K-pop singer, songwriter, and producer

Kang Yeseo, actress and K-pop singer

Kang Chang-hi, South Korean politician

Kang Hye-won, actress and K-pop idol

Daesung, television personality, songwriter, and singer from Big Bang

Kino, K-pop singer, songwriter, and dancer

Kang Min-hyuk, drummer from rock band CNBLUE

Soyou, K-pop idol and former member of musical group Sistar

Kang Sung-yoon, singer and actor, formerly the leader of boy-band Winner

Kang Min-kyung, south-korean actress and singer

Baekho, south-korean singer

Kang Tae-hyun, singer from boy-band TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Kang Ji-young, actress and singer from girl-group Kara

Kang Sung-hoon, singer from Sechskies in the 90s, one of the first k-pop groups

Kang Boo-ja, actress

Historical
Kang Se-hwang (1713-1791), Joseon Dynasty high government official, painter, callighrapher, and art critic

Kang Huian (1417-1464), Korean scholar, callighrapher, and painter

Kang Hon-rip (1560-1627), Korean General

Kang Cho (964-1010), Korean General and scholar official

Kang Gam-chan (948-1031), Korean General

Kang I-Sik (lived sometime around the year 590), Lord General and Military official