List of Famous people born in South Korea
Kim Kibum
Kim Ki-bum, known mononymously as Kibum, is a South Korean actor and singer. He was a member of Super Junior. After the release of Super Junior's third studio album Sorry, Sorry in 2009, Kim announced his leave from the group to pursue his acting career. In 2015, Kim announced he ended his contract with SM Entertainment and departure from the group. Kim made his television debut in the Korean television drama, April Kiss, in 2004.
Lee Su-hyeok
Lee Soo-hyuk is a South Korean model and actor.
Lee Jin-uk
Lee Jin-wook is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading role in the romance series Glass Castle, the time-traveling series Nine (2013), romance series The Time We Were Not in Love and a supporting role in the comedy film Miss Granny.
Kim Hyun-joong
Kim Hyun-joong is a South Korean actor, singer and songwriter. He is a member of the boy band SS501 and played roles in the Korean dramas Boys Over Flowers and Playful Kiss.
Kim Young-ok
Kim Young-ok is a South Korean actress who debuted in 1957. She is known as South Korea's "National Grandma" for her many portrayals of grandmothers in film and television.
Sejong the Great
Sejong the Great was the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. He was the third son of King Taejong and Queen Consort Min. Sejong was designated as Crown Prince after his older brother Prince Yangnyeong was stripped of his title. He ascended to the throne in 1418. During the first four years of Sejong's reign, Taejong governed as regent and executed Sejong's father-in-law, Sim On, and his close associates.
Shin Kyuk-ho
Shin Kyuk-ho, known in Japan as Takeo Shigemitsu, was a Korean businessman known for being the founder of the South Korean conglomerate Lotte Corporation.
Kim Young-ae
Kim Young-ae was a South Korean actress.
JinJoo Lee
JinJoo Lee is a Korean American musician and guitarist. She is best known as the guitarist for the pop rock band DNCE.
Park Bom
Park Bom, previously known mononymously as Bom, is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group 2NE1.