> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kang-junyoung · updated 2026-11-02

# Kang JunYoung

## What is Kang JunYoung’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Kang JunYoung at 2 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,421 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,340–$4,533, n=7). The auction record is $5,629 for The First Duty of Love is to Listen (2026, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The First Duty of Love is to Listen, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $5,629 | K-Auction | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | The First Duty of Love is to Listen, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $5,442 | K-Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | You are More Beautiful than You Think, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $3,624 | K-Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | 우리가 선택한 기록이 사랑이 될 무렵 (Flower Series), 2021 | Oil on canvas | $3,421 | K-Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | I Like Watching You More, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $3,091 | K-Auction | May 2026 |
| 6 | I was Born to Love You, 2014 | Oil on paper | $1,589 | K-Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | 우리가 선택한 기록이 사랑이 될 무렵 (Ceramic Tile Series), 2021 | Glazed gold on ceramic | $1,285 | K-Auction | Feb 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $3,624 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $3,624 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kang JunYoung is an artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $3,282. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kang JunYoung sold in 2026 for $5,442, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kang JunYoung work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kang JunYoung work is $3,282.

The median Kang JunYoung painting sells for $3,282 across 13 lots.

The median Kang JunYoung work on paper sells for $5,010 across 1 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $3,282†‡ | $5,629 | — | 2026-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,010† | $5,010† | — | 2023-12-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,310–$3,681†‡ | $3,352†‡ | $5,629 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,629 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,442 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,010† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Kang JunYoung worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kang JunYoung work is $3,282. The median Kang JunYoung painting sells for $3,282 across 13 lots. The median Kang JunYoung work on paper sells for $5,010 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Kang JunYoung painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kang JunYoung painting is $3,282. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Kang JunYoung's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kang JunYoung painting is $5,629.

### What is the average price of a medium Kang JunYoung painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kang JunYoung painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Kang JunYoung's auction record?

Kang JunYoung's auction record is $5,629, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kang JunYoung auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kang-junyoung (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.