

Kangchi, the Beginning
Choi Kang Chi is a half-beast and half-human and was adopted by a merchant Park Mu Sol when he was a infant. Kang Chi has a kind of unusual power. Dam Yeo Wool is the daughter of Dam Pyeong Joon who is the owner of the Invisible Knife Moo Kwan and also a patriotic warrior. Kang Chi and Yeo Wool meet and fall in love with each other. However, there is hatred between their fathers. Jo Gwan Woong is a traitor. He uses his power to frame faithful and upright individuals and obtain profit for himself. His criminal plots are destroyed by Kang Chi time and again. Therefore, he is determined to kill Kang Chi through different ways. Kang Chi is troubled by his identity but stands up for justice.
Where to watch Kangchi, the Beginning in United States
Can I watch Kangchi, the Beginning in United States? Yes — you can stream Kangchi, the Beginning in United States on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa Amazon Channel.
Click a service to open Kangchi, the Beginning there. Availability last verified on September 10, 2026.
Where is Kangchi, the Beginning streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel, Kocowa | — |
| United Kingdom | Kocowa, Amazon Prime Video | — |
| Canada | Rakuten Viki, Kocowa | — |
| Australia | Kocowa | — |
| Germany | Rakuten Viki, Kocowa | — |
| France | Kocowa | — |
| Spain | Kocowa | — |
| Brazil | Kocowa | — |
| South Korea | wavve | — |
About Kangchi, the Beginning
Kangchi, the Beginning is a 2013 Korean-language action & adventure, comedy and sci-fi & fantasy series created by Kang Eun-kyung. The cast is led by Lee Seung-gi, Suzy, Lee Sung-jae. It spans 1 season and 24 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel.
Kangchi, the Beginning was produced by Samhwa Networks and made in South Korea. It was first aired on April 8, 2013, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Director
- Kim Jeong-hyeon, Shin Woo-chul
- Created by
- Kang Eun-kyung
- Writers
- Kang Eun-kyung
- First aired
- April 8, 2013
- Last aired
- June 25, 2013
- Original language
- Korean
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (24 episodes)
- Network
- MBC
- Country
- South Korea
- Production
- Samhwa Networks
Kangchi, the Beginning cast & crew
Kangchi, the Beginning was created by Kang Eun-kyung and written by Kang Eun-kyung.
The cast features Lee Seung-gi as Choi Kang-chi, Suzy as Dam Yeo-wool, Lee Sung-jae as Jo Gwan-woong, Sung Joon as Gon, Yoo Yeon-seok as Park Tae-seo, and Lee Yu-bi as Park Chung-jo.
Is Kangchi, the Beginning worth watching?
Kangchi, the Beginning holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 52 ratings, a solidly received action & adventure series.
With 1 season and 24 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy action & adventure, comedy, and sci-fi & fantasy, Kangchi, the Beginning is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Kangchi, the Beginning
In United States, you can stream Kangchi, the Beginning on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel, and Kocowa. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Kangchi, the Beginning

Lee Seung-gi
Choi Kang-chi

Suzy
Dam Yeo-wool

Lee Sung-jae
Jo Gwan-woong

Sung Joon
Gon

Yoo Yeon-seok
Park Tae-seo

Lee Yu-bi
Park Chung-jo

Cho Seong-ha
Dam Pyeong-joon

Choi Jin-hyuk
Gu Wol-ryung

Jin Kyung
Yeo-joo

David Lee McInnis
Kageshima

Jeong Hye-young
Chun Soo-ryun

Kim Hie-won
Sojung
Kangchi, the Beginning — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Kangchi, the Beginning in United States?
Kangchi, the Beginning is streaming on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel, Kocowa in United States.
▸Is Kangchi, the Beginning on Rakuten Viki?
Yes — Kangchi, the Beginning is currently available on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸What language is Kangchi, the Beginning in?
Kangchi, the Beginning is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Kangchi, the Beginning are there?
Kangchi, the Beginning has 1 season with 24 episodes in total.
▸What is Kangchi, the Beginning rated?
Kangchi, the Beginning is rated TV-14. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 52 ratings.











