List of Famous people born in South Korea

Shin Soo-ji is a South Korean former rhythmic gymnast and bowler.

Kim In-Sik is a former manager of the Korea Baseball Organization. He was the manager of the South Korean national baseball team in the late 2000s and again in the 2010s when he was named as such in June 2015.

Jung Whee-in, known professionally as Wheein, is a South Korean singer and songwriter signed under RBW. She is best known as a member and vocalist of South Korean girl group Mamamoo. In April 2018, Wheein made her debut as a solo artist with her digital single "Easy".

Ho-Sung Pak is a Korean-American film actor, martial artist, action choreographer, writer, and producer.

Park Chu-young is a South Korean footballer who plays as a forward for FC Seoul.

Jung Suk-won is a South Korean actor. He began his entertainment career as a stuntman with the Seoul Action School after being discharged from the Marines, then turned to modeling and acting, notably in the television series Rooftop Prince, and Haeundae Lovers.

Kim Da-som, better known mononymously as Dasom, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a former member of South Korean girl group Sistar under Starship Entertainment. She has acted in films and television dramas, including Family (2012–2013), Melody of Love (2013–2014), The Virtual Bride (2015), Sister is Alive (2017) and He Is Psychometric (2019).

Yoo Ji-tae is a South Korean actor, film director and screenwriter. After a stint as a fashion model, Yoo launched his acting career in 1998 then rose to fame through the films Attack the Gas Station (1999) and Ditto (2000). In the succeeding years, he gained acting recognition by working with acclaimed directors such as Hur Jin-ho in One Fine Spring Day (2001), Park Chan-wook in Oldboy (2003), and Hong Sang-soo in Woman is the Future of Man (2004). Yoo began directing short films in 2003, which were well received in the film festival circuit. His feature directorial debut Mai Ratima was released in 2013.

Jang Yeong-sil was a Korean engineer, scientist, and inventor during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). Although Jang was born as a peasant, King Sejong allowed Jang to work at the royal palace. Jang's inventions, such as the Cheugugi and the water gauge, highlight the technological advancements of the Joseon Dynasty.

Kang Tae-oh is a South Korean actor and singer. He is a member of 5urprise.