List of Famous people born in South Korea

Kang Ji-wook is a Korean badminton player. He first came to international attention when he became the runner-up in three different event at the 2010 BWF World Junior Championships. He won the silver medal in the boys' singles, mixed doubles and mixed team event. He also won the gold medal in the boys' doubles event at the 2010 Asian Junior Badminton Championships, and at the same year, he competed at the Singapore Summer Youth Olympics where he won the boys' singles bronze.

Jang Mi-ran is a South Korean Olympic weightlifter. She is currently based in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, competing for the Goyang City Government Sports Club.

Joo Hyong-jun is a South Korean speed skater.

Juhn Jai-hong is a South Korean film director. He directed Beautiful (2008) and Poongsan (2011).

Yoo So-young is a South Korean actress and former member of the girl group After School. She is known for her supporting roles in Korean dramas, including Dream High 2 and High Society.