List of Famous people born in South Korea

Munjong of Joseon was the fifth King of the Joseon Dynasty, who ruled Korea from 1450 to 1452. He was the eldest son of King Sejong and succeeded him in 1450, but died of disease two years later. He was succeeded by his son, Danjong of Joseon.

Kim Sung-kyun is a South Korean actor. Kim began his career in theatre, then made his screen debut as a gangster boss's faithful henchman in Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time, followed by supporting roles in The Neighbor, Reply 1994, Reply 1988 and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016).

Jang Dong-gun is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the films Friend (2001) and Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War (2004).

Woo Hee-jin is a South Korean actress. Woo began modeling in commercials when she was in sixth grade, then made her acting debut in 1987. She became a household name when she starred in campus drama Feelings (1994), sitcom Three Guys and Three Girls and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Kim Sung-eun is a South Korean actress.

Lee Jae-yeong is a South Korean female volleyball player. She is part of the South Korea women's national volleyball team.

Lee Jae-sung is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as midfielder for 2. Bundesliga club Holstein Kiel and the South Korean national team.

Lee Da-yeong is a South Korean female volleyball player who currently plays as a setter for the South Korea women's national volleyball team. She is the twin sister of Lee Jae-yeong, who is also a member of the South Korea national volleyball team. Domestically, she plays for Incheon Heungkuk Life Pink Spiders in the V-League, a professional volleyball league in South Korea.

Yoon Kyung-shin is a South Korean handball manager and former player.

Chun Jung-myung is a South Korean actor. Chun made his break into the entertainment industry in the KBS teen drama School 2 (1999). He is best known for his leading roles in TV dramas such as Fashion 70's (2005), Goodbye Solo (2006), What's Up Fox? (2006), Cinderella's Sister (2010), The Duo, Glory Jane (2011), Reset (2014), Heart to Heart (2015), and Master - God of Noodles (2016).