List of Famous people born in South Korea

Jung Min-joo, known professionally as Joo, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and musical actress. In 2006, she became a contestant on JYP Entertainment's Superstar Survival. Although she didn't win, she was accepted as a trainee at JYP Entertainment. After two years of training, Joo debuted as a soloist with her single album Young Girl in January 2008. However, she went back into training for two years, as she didn't feel ready for her debut. Joo later returned in January 2011 by releasing her EP Heartmade.

Seo Jung-won is a South Korean former football player and current coach. A winger who had explosive pace, he was nicknamed the "Nalssaendori", meaning an agile man in South Korea.

Yoon Sam-yook was a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Yoon won Best Screenplay at the 1981, 1985 and 1994 Korean Association of Film Critics Awards for films, The Hut (1981), The King's Poison (1984) and I Will Survive (1993).

Kim Kyu-jong is a South Korean entertainer, actor, and a member of boyband SS501.

Ko So-young is a South Korean actress and model.

Kim Ye-won, also known mononymously as Yewon, is a South Korean actress, singer and entertainer. She debuted in 2011 as a member of K-pop girl group Jewelry. Alongside her singing career, she appeared on television in dramas, sitcoms and variety shows. After Jewelry disbanded in early 2015, Kim joined the fourth season of reality show We Got Married, where she was paired with singer Henry Lau. It was confirmed that her contract with Star Empire Entertainment would be expired in the end of October 2016. She later signed Jellyfish Entertainment in November 2016.

Choe Jeongrye (Korean: 최정례) was a modern South Korean poet.

Lee Jong-soo is a South Korean actor.

Yang Yo-seop, more commonly known as Yoseop, is a South Korean singer and musical actor. He is the main vocalist of the boy group Highlight.