List of Famous people born in Gangwon Province, South Korea

Kim Duk-koo was a South Korean boxer who died after fighting in a world championship boxing match against Ray Mancini. His death sparked reforms aimed at better protecting the health of fighters, including reducing the number of rounds in championship bouts from 15 to 12.

Kim Seo-hyung is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her portrayal as the evil mistress Shin Ae-ri in the SBS revenge drama Temptation of Wife (2008) and as Coach Kim in the JTBC television series Sky Castle (2018), for which she received a Best Actress nomination at the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards.

Seung Woo Choi is a Korean mixed martial artist (MMA). Choi was the former Top Fighting Championship Featherweight Champion and 2010 Bronze medalist at Muay Thai World Championships. He currently competes in the featherweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Yeon Woo-jin is a South Korean actor. He started in the entertainment industry as a model and gained recognition as an actor with his role in Arang and the Magistrate (2012) which earned him nomination for Best New Actor. He expands his acting repertoire on leading roles in Marriage, Not Dating (2014), Divorce Lawyer in Love (2015), Introverted Boss (2017), Queen for Seven Days (2017) and Judge vs. Judge (2017).

Choi Kyu-hah, also spelled Choi Kyu-ha or Choi Gyu-ha, was President of South Korea between 1979 and 1980.

Shin Ye-eun is a South Korean actress, best known for her role in the web series A-Teen and its sequel A-Teen 2. She also starred in the television series He Is Psychometric, Welcome, and More Than Friends.

Ahn Young-mi, is a South Korean comedian. She made her debut in KBS' Gag Concert 19th class in 2004 and is best known for her provocative wit. In 2018, she joined the comedy-girl group Celeb Five. Young-mi is also known as the first female MC of the South Korean talk show, Radio Star since 2019.

Kim Jong-hyeon, formerly known by his stage name JR, is a South Korean singer, rapper and actor who is best known as a former member of the South Korean boy group NU'EST. He is also known for competing in the 2017 series Produce 101 Season 2. On March 14, 2022, he left Pledis Entertainment after his contract had not been renewed, following NU'EST's disbandment.

Yoon Ji-sung is a South Korean singer and actor. He is best known for finishing eighth in the second series of Produce 101 and is the former leader of South Korean boy group Wanna One. Following Wanna One's disbandment, Yoon established his career as a solo artist with the release of his first extended play Aside on February 20, 2019.

Jee Seok-jin is a South Korean comedian, singer, television presenter, actor, and broadcaster. He graduated from Ajou University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.