Kang Ji-Yong (; 23 November 1989 â 22 April 2025) was a South Korean professional footballer who played as defender. He changed his name from Kang Dae-Ho to Kang Ji-Yong.
Kang was selected by Pohang Steelers in the 2009 K League draft.
Kang was married. His brother died by suicide.
Singer Kwon Eun-bi is Kang's cousin.
Kang died on 22 April 2025, at the age of 35.