List of Famous people born in South Korea

Kim Ok-gyun was a reformist activist during the late Joseon Dynasty of Korea. He served under the national civil service under King Gojong, and actively participated to advance Western ideas and sciences in Korea. The goal of the reform movement was to develop Korea in government, technology, and military by using foreign resources to help Korea become stable enough to withstand anticipated increases in foreign encroachment. Kim was assassinated in Shanghai, and later was given the posthumous title "Chungdal".

Park Joo-bong is a former badminton player from South Korea who excelled from the early 1980s through the mid-1990s.

Gong Min-ji, better known by her stage name Minzy, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and dancer. She debuted in 2009 as a member of South Korean girl group 2NE1, which became one of the most popular and successful girl groups worldwide before her departure from the group in April 2016. She released her first solo EP, Minzy Work 01: "Uno", in April 2017. On November 20, 2020, Minzy made her debut in the Philippines with the Tagalog version of her single "Lovely".

Baek Jong-won is a South Korean chef, food researcher, entertainer, writer, essayist and businessman. He is the main host of the SBS's cooking television series which have the titles attached to his name: Baek Jong-won's Top 3 Chef King, Baek Jong-won's Food Truck and currently Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant.

Hong Myung-bo is a South Korean former footballer who played as a sweeper, and the current head coach of Ulsan Hyundai. Hong is often considered one of the greatest Asian footballers of all time. Hong was a member of the South Korean national team in four FIFA World Cups, and was the first Asian player to play in four consecutive World Cup final tournaments. He was the first Asian player who received the Bronze Ball at the World Cup. He was also the only two Asian players, chosen among the FIFA 100, Pelé's selection about the 125 greatest living footballers in the world, with Japanese midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata.

Jin Yi-han (Korean: 진이한) is a South Korean actor. He began his acting career in 2002 in musical theatre, notably in Footloose. Jin soon branched out into television, and among his leading roles were in critically acclaimed Conspiracy in the Court (2007), family drama My Life's Golden Age (2008), daily drama Happiness in the Wind (2010), sitcom You're Here, You're Here, You're Really Here (2011), and mystery-romance My Secret Hotel (2014). He also played supporting roles in Who Are You? (2008), Bravo, My Love! (2011), Dr. Jin (2012), and Empress Ki (2013).

Lee Jung-jin, is a South Korean actor.

Lee Dae-Hoon is a South Korean taekwondo athlete. He won a bronze medal in the 2016 Summer Olympics and a silver in the 2012 Summer Olympics. He has achieved the first rankings in the negative weight of 68 kg in the world.

Kim Woo-jin is a South Korean archer specializing in recurve archery. He first held the world number one ranking ranking in 2011. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, he set a world record in men's individual recurve archery and received a gold medal as a member of the South Korean men's archery team. He is a three-time world champion in the men's individual recurve event at the World Archery Championships.

Park Ji-yeon, better known by her stage name Gummy, is a South Korean singer. She debuted in 2003 with the album Like Them and has since become known for her soundtrack appearances.