Kang Ye Won Reveals She Once Invited 40 Male Actors to Her Birthday Party

Actress Kang Ye Won has surprised fans after sharing a rare behind-the-scenes story about one of her most unusual birthday parties, where she invited about 40 male actors at once.

The story was revealed in a June 11 YouTube video on her channel, where she appeared with actor Go Chang Seok and looked back on her long career in the entertainment industry.

According to Koreaboo, during their conversation, Kang Ye Won brought up the memorable event and asked, "Do you remember when about 40 male actors came to my birthday party?"

Go Chang Seok quickly confirmed he remembered it well and reacted with surprise, saying it was the first time he had ever seen someone prepare for a birthday by going to a salon and then hosting such a large gathering.

Kang Ye Won added that the guest list was not only filled with actors. She also invited her elementary and middle school friends, explaining that she wanted both groups to meet. She even named several well-known actors who attended, including Sol Kyung Gu, Lee Min Ki, Kim In Kwon, Oh Dal Su, and Park Joong Hoon, making the event even more star-studded.

Kang Ye Won's 40-Actor Birthday Story Goes Viral

Go Chang Seok admitted the situation felt unusual at the time. "I thought she was crazy," he said, adding that most actors do not usually mix private friends and industry colleagues in the same setting, The Chosun reported.

However, Kang Ye Won later explained that her intention was simple and heartfelt. She said the party was meant as a gift for her longtime friends who had always known she was an actress. According to her, those friends naturally wanted to meet actors, so she decided to make it happen for them.

"I wanted to give my friends a present," she shared, explaining that she invited actor seniors and juniors so everyone could enjoy the moment together.

The story quickly gained attention online after the video was released, with fans reacting to how bold and unexpected the gathering was.

Beyond the birthday story, the video also showed warm moments between Kang Ye Won and Go Chang Seok as they recalled past film projects and even called fellow actor Lee Min Ki during filming.