15 Notable alumni of
Ajou University
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Ajou University is 2074th in the world, 497th in Asia, and 41st in South Korea by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 15 notable alumni from Ajou University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff.
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Kim Ji-hun
- Enrolled in Ajou University
- Studied psychology
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Kim Ji-hoon is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his romantic comedies on television such as The Golden Age of Daughters-in-Law (2007), Love Marriage (also known as Matchmaker's Lover, 2008), Stars Falling from the Sky (also known as Wish Upon a Star, 2010), and My Cute Guys (2013). In 2010, he also appeared in the film Natalie, and cable mystery series Joseon X-Files. In 2023 he appeared in Lee Chung-hyun's Netflix film Ballerina. He was cast as a hired assassin in Amazon Prime Video 2025 TV series Butterfly.
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Ahn Jung-hwan
- Occupations
- television personalityassociation football player
- Biography
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Ahn Jung-hwan is a South Korean television personality and former professional footballer. A versatile forward known for his technical skills and clutch goalscoring, Ahn represented South Korea at three FIFA World Cups, notably scoring a golden goal against Italy in 2002. Following his retirement, Ahn transitioned into a successful career in broadcasting, becoming a popular football commentator and television host. He is also recognised for his philanthropic endeavors.
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Ji Suk-jin
- Occupations
- television actortelevision presentersingercomedian
- Biography
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Jee Seok-jin is a South Korean comedian, singer, television presenter, actor, and broadcaster. He made his entertainment industry debut in 1992 as a singer and gained worldwide popularity with the variety show Running Man (2010–present).
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John Cook-Jong Lee
- Occupations
- physicianresearchersurgeon
- Biography
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Lee Guk-jong, also romanized as Lee Cook-jong is a South Korean doctor. As a surgeon specializing in trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and gunshot wounds, he has been described as "Korea's most prestigious trauma doctor" by Defence Minister Shin Won-sik. He won "The Person Who Brightened the World" award in November 2017. Lee Guk-jong leads the trauma surgery team at Ajou University Hospital.
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Um Won-sang
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Um Won-sang is a South Korean footballer who plays as a winger or a forward for Daejeon Hana Citizen and the South Korea national team.
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Lee Min-sung
- Occupations
- association football playerassociation football coach
- Biography
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Lee Min-Sung is a former South Korean football player and coach who currently coaching Jeonnam Dragons FC. He played for Busan I'cons and Pohang Steelers and FC Seoul and also represented South Korea national football team at international level.
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Choi Kyoung-rok
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Darren Choi Kyoung-rok is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Gwangju FC.
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Kim Jae-sung
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Kim Jae-sung is a South Korean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
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Ko Kwang-min
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Ko Kwang-min is a South Korean footballer who plays as a midfielder.
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Choi Hyo-jin
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Choi Hyo-Jin is a South Korean retired football player who used to play as a right wingback.
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Hwang Jae-won
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Hwang Jae-Won was a South Korean football defender.
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Cho Duck-je
- Occupations
- association football playerassociation football coach
- Biography
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Cho Deok-je is a former South Korea football player and manager current assistant manager of Malaysia.
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Ko Cha-won
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Ko Cha-won is a South Korean football player who plays for Cheonan City.
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Jin Kyung-sun
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Jin Kyung-Sun is a South Korean retired football player.
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Suh Jin-suck
- Occupations
- physicianresearcherradiologist
- Biography
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Jin-Suck Suh is a South Korean medical professor. He graduated with MD from Yonsei University in 1979. He received PhD in 1999 from Ajou University. He is the Avison Distinguished Professor, 2011 at Yonsei University. Suh is a director as well as a principal investigator in imaging development projects of medical convergence research institute at Yonsei University.
