List of Famous people born in South Korea

Kim Go-eun, better known by the stage name Byul, is a South Korean singer. She debuted in 2002 with the album December 32.

Lee Kyu-hyun is a South Korean former competitive figure skater. He is an eight-time (1997–2003) South Korean national champion. He represented South Korea at the 1998 Winter Olympics and the 2002 Winter Olympics, placing 24th and 28th, respectively. His highest placement at an ISU Championship was 8th at the 1997 World Junior Championships. He is the brother of speed skater Lee Kyou-hyuk.

Kim Jun-ho (Korean: 김준호) is a South Korean singer, who is mainly active in Japan and China, where he is more well known by his stage names JUNO and ZUNO. His younger fraternal twin brother is JYJ-member Junsu. In 2014 he changed his name to Kim Moo-young.

Lee Seok-hoon is a South Korean singer and a member of the trio SG Wannabe. He is also active as a solo artist and musical actor. Alongside his solo activities, he has appeared on various music variety shows such as Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend, King of Mask Singer, Fantastic Duo, Duet Song Festival, Vocal Play and Miss Back as either a performer or a guest judge.

Kim Sun-min is a South Korean football player who plays for Seoul E-Land.

Kim Dae-sung is a South Korean badminton player. Kim who was educated at the Miryang high school, won the silver medals at the 2002 Asian Junior Championships in the boys' doubles and team events. He also part of the national junior team that won the silver medal at the World Junior Championships, and clinched the bronze medal in the mixed doubles event. The Inha University alumni joined the Suwon city team in 2009, and became the captain of that team. Kim won the men's doubles title at the 2009 National Championships partnered with Yoo Yeon-seong. In the international level, he was the men's doubles champion at the 2015 Mongolia International tournament.

Jang Hoon is a South Korean film director. He directed the films Rough Cut (2008), Secret Reunion (2010), The Front Line (2011), and A Taxi Driver (2017).

Hwang Young-hee is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her roles in dramas, While You Were Sleeping, My Healing Love and Nokdu Flower. She also appeared in movies such as The Witness, Stray Dogs, May 18 and Mother.