76 Notable alumni of
Konkuk University

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Konkuk University is 482nd in the world, 96th in Asia, and 11th in South Korea by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 76 notable alumni from Konkuk University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff.

  1. Lee Jong-suk

    Lee Jong-suk
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1989-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    television actormodelfilm actoractor
    Biography

    Lee Jong-suk is a South Korean actor and model. He debuted in 2005 as a runway model, becoming the youngest male model ever to participate in Seoul Fashion Week. Lee's breakthrough role was in School 2013 (2012). He is also well known for his roles in I Can Hear Your Voice (2013), Doctor Stranger (2014), Pinocchio (2014), W (2016), While You Were Sleeping (2017), Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019), and Big Mouth (2022).

  2. Lee Min-ho

    Lee Min-ho
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1987-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    film actormodeltelevision actorsingeractor
    Biography

    Lee Min-ho is a South Korean actor, singer and model. He gained widespread fame with his role as Gu Jun-pyo in Boys Over Flowers (2009), which also earned him the Best New Actor Award for Television at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards. His other notable works are television series City Hunter (2011), The Heirs (2013), The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016), and The King: Eternal Monarch (2020), and films Gangnam Blues (2015) and Bounty Hunters (2016). In 2022, he starred in the Apple TV+ period drama Pachinko based on the novel of the same name.

  3. Kim Seok-jin

    Kim Seok-jin
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1992-.. (age 32)
    Occupations
    songwritersinger
    Biography

    Kim Seok-jin, known professionally as Jin (진), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and member of the South Korean boy band BTS. Jin has co-written and released three solo tracks with BTS: "Awake" in 2016, "Epiphany" in 2018, and "Moon" in 2020, all of which have charted on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. In 2019, Jin released his first independent song, the digital track "Tonight". He made his official debut as a solo artist in October 2022, with the release of the single "The Astronaut".

  4. Hyuna

    Hyuna
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1992-.. (age 32)
    Occupations
    modeldancercomposerrapperrecording artist
    Biography

    Kim Hyun-ah, better known by the mononym Hyuna (stylized as HyunA), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper, and model. She debuted as a member of the girl group Wonder Girls in February 2007. Upon leaving the ensemble shortly after, Hyuna subsequently left JYP Entertainment and joined the girl group 4Minute, under Cube Entertainment. 4Minute debuted in June 2009 and went on to become one of the most popular girl groups in the country. In 2010, Hyuna began a solo career with a style she described as "performance-oriented music". Her solo debut single "Change" charted at number-two on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart.

  5. Song Kang

    Song Kang
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1994-.. (age 30)
    Occupations
    television actormodelactorsinger
    Biography

    Song Kang is a South Korean actor. His notable lead roles in television series include Love Alarm (2019–2021), Sweet Home (2020-2024), Navillera (2021), Nevertheless (2021), Forecasting Love and Weather (2022), and My Demon (2023). He is popularly known as the "Son of Netflix" because most of his series are aired on the platform.

  6. Yoo Ah-in

    Yoo Ah-in
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1986-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    television actorcreative directorfilm actoractor
    Biography

    Uhm Hong-sik, known professionally as Yoo Ah-in, is a South Korean actor, creative director, and gallerist. He is known for playing a diverse spectrum of roles in both television and film, where he often portrays dynamic characters who exhibit significant personal growth. He is the recipient of various accolades including Asian Film Awards, Fantasia International Film Festival's Cheval Noir award, two Blue Dragon Film Awards and two Baeksang Arts Awards. He is best known for his leading roles in coming-of-age film Punch (2011), melodrama Secret Affair (2014), action blockbuster Veteran (2015), period drama The Throne (2015), historical television series Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016), psychological thriller mystery drama Burning (2018), zombie film #Alive (2020), indie crime drama film Voice of Silence (2020), and dark fantasy series Hellbound (2021).

  7. Lee Hyeri

    Lee Hyeri
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1994-.. (age 30)
    Occupations
    dancerfilm actorsingeractor
    Biography

    Lee Hye-ri, better known mononymously as Hyeri, is a South Korean actress, singer, and television personality. She rose to fame as the youngest member of girl group Girl's Day, and was named as the "Nation's Little Sister" by the South Korean media due to her immense popularity after appearing as a fixed cast member on Real Men (2014).

  8. Chae Soo-bin

    Chae Soo-bin
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1994-.. (age 30)
    Occupations
    film actoractor
    Biography

    Bae Soo-bin, known professionally as Chae Soo-bin (Korean: 채수빈), is a South Korean actress. She gained recognition for her role in the television series Love in the Moonlight (2016), and transitioned into leading roles with The Rebel (2017), Strongest Deliveryman (2017), I'm Not a Robot (2017–2018), Where Stars Land (2018), A Piece of Your Mind (2020), Rookie Cops (2022), and The Fabulous (2022).

  9. Nayeon

    Nayeon
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1995-.. (age 29)
    Occupations
    dancerpop singerlyricist
    Biography

    Im Na-yeon, known mononymously as Nayeon, is a South Korean singer. She rose to prominence as a member of the South Korean girl group Twice, created by JYP Entertainment through the reality television show Sixteen (2015).

  10. Lee Min-ki

    Lee Min-ki
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1985-.. (age 39)
    Occupations
    television actormodelsingerfilm actoractor
    Biography

    Lee Min-ki is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. Lee's first leading role in television was in the 2005 sports drama Taereung National Village. He has gone on to star in many television series, including Love Truly (2006), Dal-ja's Spring (2007), Because This Is My First Life (2017), The Beauty Inside (2018), My Liberation Notes (2022) and the comedy/drama/fantasy mystery thriller TV series Behind Your Touch(2023). Lee has also starred in feature films, most notably in the box office hits Tidal Wave (2009), Quick (2011) and Very Ordinary Couple (2013).

  11. Ko Kyung-pyo

    Ko Kyung-pyo
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1990-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    comedianfilm actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Go Kyung-pyo is a South Korean actor and comedian. He gained recognition for his role in the television series Reply 1988 (2015–16) and has since starred in Don't Dare to Dream (2016) and Chicago Typewriter (2017). Go starred in his first leading role in KBS2's Strongest Deliveryman in August 2017.

  12. Hong Jong-hyeon

    Hong Jong-hyeon
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1990-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    television actormodelfilm actoractor
    Biography

    Hong Jong-hyun is a South Korean actor and model.

  13. Choi Min-ho

    Choi Min-ho
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1991-.. (age 33)
    Occupations
    modelcomposeractordancertelevision actor
    Biography

    Choi Min-ho, better known by the mononym Minho, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter and actor. In May 2008, he debuted as a member of South Korean boy group Shinee which later became one of the best-selling Korean artists. Aside from group activities, he debuted as an actor in November 2010 in KBS2's drama special Pianist. He has since landed roles in television series such as Salamander Guru and The Shadows (2012), To the Beautiful You (2012), Medical Top Team (2013), My First Time (2015), and Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016). He made his feature film debut in 2016 with Canola. As a soloist, he has released the digital singles "I'm Home" (2019) and "Heartbreak" (2021). He released his debut solo EP Chase in 2022.

  14. Lee Da-hae

    Lee Da-hae
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1984-.. (age 40)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Lee Da-hae, or Lee Da-hey is a Korean Australian actress. She is best known for her roles in Korean dramas such as Heaven's Fate (2004), My Girl (2005), Green Rose (2005), The Slave Hunters (2010), Miss Ripley (2011), and Hotel King (2014), as well as the Chinese dramas Love Actually (2012) and Best Couple (2016).

  15. Kim Hye-yoon

    Kim Hye-yoon
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1996-.. (age 28)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Kim Hye-yoon is a South Korean actress and model. She first became known through her portrayal as Kang Ye-seo in JTBC's television series Sky Castle (2018–2019) and received her first leading role with MBC's Extraordinary You (2019). She has been dubbed by various Korean media as the Nation's Little Sister.

  16. Nicole Jung

    Nicole Jung
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1991-.. (age 33)
    Occupations
    actorsinger
    Biography

    Nicole Yongju Jung, referred to as Nicole, is an American singer based in South Korea. She is a member of South Korean girl group Kara. Her solo debut mini album, First Romance, was released on November 19, 2014.

  17. Lee Won-geun

    Lee Won-geun
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1991-.. (age 33)
    Occupations
    actormodeltelevision actor
    Biography

    Lee Won-geun is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the 2012 popular historical television drama Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) and is best known for starring in the high school drama Cheer Up! (2015) and One the Woman (2021), as well as the film Misbehavior (2017).

  18. Park Han-byul

    Park Han-byul
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1984-.. (age 40)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actormodel
    Biography

    Park Han-byul is a South Korean actress and model.

  19. Uhm Tae-woong

    Uhm Tae-woong
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1974-.. (age 50)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Uhm Tae-woong is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 1998, but initially struggled to emerge from under the shadow of his older sister, popular singer-actress Uhm Jung-hwa. After several years of small roles and work in one-act dramas, Uhm began to gain recognition after his villainous turn in the romantic comedy Sassy Girl Chun-hyang. In 2005, he made his breakthrough in the critically acclaimed Resurrection, followed by another revenge-themed series Lucifer in 2007. Since then, he has starred in diverse leading roles on film and television, notably in Forever the Moment (2008), Chaw (2009), Cyrano Agency (2010), Architecture 101 (2012), and Man from the Equator (2012).

  20. Kim Jung-eun

    Kim Jung-eun
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1976-.. (age 48)
    Occupations
    film actoractor
    Biography

    Kim Jung-eun is a South Korean actress best known for her roles in the film Marrying the Mafia (2002) and the television series Lovers in Paris (2004), I am Legend (2010) and Make a Woman Cry. In 2008, Kim hosted her own music talk show Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate on SBS.

  21. Cha Ye-ryun

    Cha Ye-ryun
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1985-.. (age 39)
    Occupations
    film actoractor
    Biography

    Cha Ye-ryun, born Park Hyun-ho, is a South Korean actress. A graduate of Sangmyung High School, she began acting in 2005 at the age of 20, when she had a supporting role in the horror film Voice. In 2007, she made her official television debut as one of the main cast members in the melodrama Bad Love. Cha played her first leading role in the 2014 romantic-comedy film The Actress Is Too Much.

  22. Ryu Hye-young

    Ryu Hye-young
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1991-.. (age 33)
    Occupations
    film actoractor
    Biography

    Ryu Hye-young is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her role in the hit drama series Reply 1988 (2015-2016) and Law School (2021).

  23. JAY B

    JAY B
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1994-.. (age 30)
    Occupations
    television actordancersongwritersingeractor
    Biography

    Lim Jae-beom, better known as Jay B (Korean: 제이비; stylized in all caps), and formerly JB, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. Jay B is the leader of South Korean boy band group Got7, a member of boy band duo JJ Project and sub-unit Jus2, as well as part of R&B soul crew Offshore as Def.. He made his small-screen debut through the drama series Dream High 2 in 2012.

  24. Kim Da-som

    Kim Da-som
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1993-.. (age 31)
    Occupations
    modelfilm actorsingeractor
    Biography

    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 and formerly 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).

  25. Ahn Jae-hong

    Ahn Jae-hong
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1986-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Ahn Jae-hong is a South Korean actor. He made his professional acting debut in 2009. He is known for his work in both film and television. He gained recognition through his roles in the films The King of Jokgu (2013) and Fabricated City (2017) and in the television series Reply 1988 (2015–2016), Fight for My Way (2017) and Be Melodramatic (2019).

  26. Lee Bo-mee

    Lee Bo-mee
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    golfer
    Biography

    Lee Bo-mee, also known as Bo-mee Lee, is a South Korean professional golfer currently playing on the LPGA of Japan Tour.

  27. Uhm Hyun-kyung

    Uhm Hyun-kyung
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1986-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    film actoractor
    Biography

    Uhm Hyun-kyung is a South Korean actress. She first appeared in Rainbow Romance in 2005. In her recent years, Hyun-kyung became notable for playing the evil and two-faced villain Min Soo-a in Hide and Seek. Recently, she starred as the female lead in the daily melodrama Man in a Veil.

  28. Hwang Woo-seul-hye

    Hwang Woo-seul-hye
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1979-.. (age 45)
    Occupations
    film actoractor
    Biography

    Hwang Woo-seul-hye is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut as a "dumb blonde"-type character in the critically praised black comedy Crush and Blush (2008). Hwang has since played leading roles in the indie melodrama Lovers Vanished (2010), the TV sitcom I Need a Fairy (also known as Sent from Heaven, 2012), and the romantic comedy Virgin Theory: 7 Steps to Get On the Top (2014).

  29. Seo Woo

    Seo Woo
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1985-.. (age 39)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actormodel
    Biography

    Seo Woo is a South Korean actress. She made her breakthrough with the film Crush and Blush (2008). She is best known for her roles in the films Paju and The Housemaid, as well as her roles in the TV dramas Tamra, the Island, Cinderella's Sister and Flames of Desire.

  30. Kim Byung-man

    Kim Byung-man
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1975-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    comedianfilm actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Kim Byung-man is a South Korean comedian, best known for his slapstick and acrobatic stunts as a Master in Gag Concert, and survival skills in Law of the Jungle as he acts as the Chief of the show. In November 2015, he entered a new program on SBS titled 'Shaolin Clenched Fists', where Kim Byung-man and a group of other celebrities visit the Shaolin Monastery to learn the traditional martial arts from Shaolin Masters.

  31. Lee Jong-beom

    Lee Jong-beom
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1970-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    baseball player
    Biography

    Lee Jong-beom is a former South Korean professional baseball player who played for the Kia Tigers (formerly the Haitai Tigers) in the KBO League and the Chunichi Dragons in Japan from 1993 to 2011. He is nicknamed "Son of the Wind" (바람의 아들) for his speed. (He was also known as "Baseball Genius" and the "Korean Ichiro".) Lee is widely considered one of the best five-tool players in Korean baseball history, and the best all-around KBO player of the 1990s.

  32. Jeon Soo-jin

    Jeon Soo-jin
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actormodel
    Biography

    Jeon Soo-jin is a South Korean actress. Born in Seoul but raised in Jeju Island, she was studying design at Konkuk University in 2008 when she began doing part-time work as a model for the fashion magazines Shibuya and CeCi. Jeon made her acting debut in 2012 and has since starred in films and television series, notably Godsend (2014) where she played her first leading role.

  33. Lee Young-pyo

    Lee Young-pyo
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1977-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Lee Young-pyo is a retired South Korean professional footballer who played as a right-footed left back. Lee was recognized for his speed and dribbling skills. His former manager Martin Jol once called him "the best left back in Holland".

  34. Son Dong-woon

    Son Dong-woon
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1991-.. (age 33)
    Occupations
    dancersingeractor
    Biography

    Son Dong-woon, known mononymously as Dongwoon, is a South Korean singer. He is a member of the boy group Highlight (formerly known as Beast).

  35. Wang Ji-hye

    Wang Ji-hye
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1985-.. (age 39)
    Occupations
    film actoractor
    Biography

    Wang Ji-Hye is a South Korean actress best known for her roles in Protect the Boss, Friend, Our Legend, The President and Personal Taste.

  36. Kang Kyeong-jun

    Kang Kyeong-jun
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1983-.. (age 41)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Kang Kyung-joon is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the fifth season of the sitcom Nonstop in 2004, and was the MC of Music Bank from November 6, 2005 to November 19, 2006. After a supporting role in 2012 manga-adapted romantic comedy To the Beautiful You, Kang played leading roles in melodramas Flower of Revenge, Two Women's Room and A Daughter Just Like You.

  37. Ji-u

    Ji-u
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1997-.. (age 27)
    Occupations
    film actoractor
    Biography

    Ji Woo is a South Korean actress. She started her career as a child actress with her debut movie Villain and Widow in 2010.

  38. Do Sang-woo

    Do Sang-woo
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1987-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    actormodeltelevision actor
    Biography

    Do Sang-woo is a South Korean actor and model. Do has been gaining attention after starring as Gong Hyo-jin's character's ex-boyfriend in the television series It's Okay, That's Love (2014). He enlisted to the army on April 5, 2016.

  39. Kim Han-gil

    Kim Han-gil
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1953-.. (age 71)
    Occupations
    journalistnovelistpoliticianessayist
    Biography

    Kim Han-gil is a South Korean politician, journalist and writer. He served as the 15th, 17th and 19th National Assembly member of the Republic of Korea and the Minister of Culture and Tourism.

  40. Uhm Tae-goo

    Uhm Tae-goo
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1983-.. (age 41)
    Occupations
    television actoractor
    Biography

    Uhm Tae-goo is a South Korean actor. He is known for his supporting roles in many critically acclaimed films, such as Coin Locker Girl (2015) and The Age of Shadows (2016).

  41. Hong Soo-ah

    Hong Soo-ah
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1986-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    film actoractor
    Biography

    Hong Soo-ah is a South Korean actress. She is known for her early 2000s role in the sitcom Nonstop.

  42. Hwang Sun-hong

    Hwang Sun-hong
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1968-.. (age 56)
    Occupations
    association football managerassociation football player
    Biography

    Hwang Sun-hong is a South Korean former football player and current manager of the South Korea national under-23 football team. He was the most notable South Korean striker in the 1990s and early 2000s.

  43. Youn Sun Nah

    Youn Sun Nah
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1969-.. (age 55)
    Occupations
    stage actorjazz singersongwriter
    Biography

    Na Yoon-sun, also known as Youn Sun Nah, is a South Korean jazz musician.

  44. Ahn Shin-ae

    Ahn Shin-ae
    Years
    1990-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    golfer
    Biography

    Ahn Shin-ae is a South Korean professional golfer.

  45. Gil Eun-hye

    Gil Eun-hye
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    film actoractor
    Biography

    Gil Eun-hye is a South Korean actress. She appeared in the 2015 television drama series Orange Marmalade.

  46. Chung Ho-yong

    Chung Ho-yong
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1931-.. (age 93)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    General Chung Ho-yong is a South Korean politician and army general, who was held the positions of minister of the interior and later minister of defense. He is considered as one of the best friends of Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo, who both served as President of South Korea.

  47. DALsooobin

    DALsooobin
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1994-.. (age 30)
    Occupations
    modelsongwritersingeractorcomposer
    Biography

    Park Su-bin, better known as Subin or Dalsooobin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and television host. She made her debut in 2011 as a member of the South Korean girl group Dal Shabet. She made her solo debut in 2016.

  48. Lee Hyung-taik

    Lee Hyung-taik
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1976-.. (age 48)
    Occupations
    tennis player
    Biography

    Lee Hyung-taik is a former professional tennis player from South Korea. He won one singles title and achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 36, in August 2007.

  49. Jeong Ui-cheol

    Jeong Ui-cheol
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1985-.. (age 39)
    Occupations
    television actormodelfilm actoractor
    Biography

    Jung Eui-chul is a South Korean model and actor.

  50. Kim Ha-neul

    Kim Ha-neul
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    golfer
    Biography

    Kim Ha-Neul, also known as Ha-Neul Kim, is a South Korean professional golfer.

  51. Choi Na-yeon

    Choi Na-yeon
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1987-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    golfer
    Biography

    Na Yeon Choi is a South Korean professional golfer playing on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour. In July 2012, she won the U.S. Women's Open for her first major championship.

  52. Ju Se-jong

    Ju Se-jong
    Born in
    China Flag China
    Years
    1990-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Ju Se-jong is a South Korean football player who plays as a midfielder for K League 2 club Daejeon Hana Citizen.

  53. Bae Yu-ram

    Bae Yu-ram
    Years
    1986-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Bae Yoo-ram, is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in Taxi Driver (2021–2023).

  54. Kim Yu-mi

    Kim Yu-mi
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1990-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    beauty pageant contestantactor
    Biography

    Kim Yu-mi, also known as Yumi Kim, is a South Korean actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Korea 2012, Miss Universe Korea 2013 and represented her country in the Miss Universe 2013 pageant. Kim began her career as an actress when she made her acting debut in the television series Naeil's Cantabile (2014), though she became more active in television in the next decade.

  55. Shin Seong-il

    Shin Seong-il
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1937-2018 (aged 81)
    Occupations
    film directorpoliticianfilm actoractorfilm producer
    Biography

    Shin Seong-il was a South Korean actor, film director, producer, and former politician. A legendary actor with 500 films in over 40 years, Shin debuted in director Shin Sang-ok's 1960 film A Romantic Papa and rose to fame through popular youth titles. A star in the 1960s and 1970s, his status as one of Korea's top actors extended well into the 1980s.

  56. Shim Hwa-jin

    Shim Hwa-jin
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1956-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    professor
    Biography

    Shim Hwa-jin is a South Korean academic specialising in the history of clothing and textiles. She was president of Sungshin Women's University from 2007 until 2017, when she was imprisoned for embezzlement.

  57. Park Joo-hee

    Park Joo-hee
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1987-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Park Joo-hee is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as Tomorrow, with You, The Ghost Detective, My Golden Life, Watcher and Happiness. She also appeared in movies Set Me Free, Illang: The Wolf Brigade and High Society.

  58. Ko Jeong-woon

    Ko Jeong-woon
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1966-.. (age 58)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Ko Jeong-woon is a South Korean football manager and former player. He was South Korea's most threatening forward in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. His tireless dribbles made Spain and Germany difficult to keep solid defence, and sent off Miguel Ángel Nadal. That year, he also showed his best performances in the K League, winning the title and the MVP award. He interested Bayer Leverkusen, and negotiated with them in Germany after the end of the season. However, Ilhwa's director strongly opposed and scuttled Ko's deal, and the cancellation became his lifelong resentment. He is currently manager of Gimpo FC.

  59. Kim Yung-rok

    Kim Yung-rok
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1955-.. (age 69)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Kim Yung-rok is a South Korean public servant and politician. He served as Member of the National Assembly, Minister of Agriculture. Currently, Kim is serving as the governor of South Jeolla Province. He is a member of the Democratic Party of Korea.

  60. Kim Hyesoon

    Kim Hyesoon
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1955-.. (age 69)
    Occupations
    writerpoet
    Biography

    Kim Hyesoon is a South Korean poet.

  61. Ko Joo-yeon

    Ko Joo-yeon
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1994-.. (age 30)
    Occupations
    film actoractor
    Biography

    Ko Joo-yeon is a South Korean actress who has gained attention in the Korean film industry for her roles in Blue Swallow (2005) and The Fox Family (2006). In 2007 she appeared in the horror film Epitaph as Asako, a young girl suffering from overbearing nightmares and aphasia, becoming so immersed in the role that she had to deal with sudden nosebleeds while on set. Kyu Hyun Kim of Koreanfilm.org highlighted her performance in the film, saying, "[The cast's] acting thunder is stolen by the ridiculously pretty Ko Joo-yeon, another Korean child actress who we dearly hope continues her film career."

  62. Son Se-bin

    Son Se-bin
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1989-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Son Se-bin is a South Korean actress.

  63. Baek Seo-yi

    Baek Seo-yi
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1992-.. (age 32)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Baek Seo-yi is a South Korean actress.

  64. Kim Hyun-sung

    Kim Hyun-sung
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1989-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Kim Hyun-Sung is a South Korean football forward.

  65. Jo Su-huk

    Jo Su-huk
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1987-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Jo Su-Huk is a South Korean footballer who currently plays for Ulsan Hyundai.

  66. Yoon Sang-chul

    Yoon Sang-chul
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1965-.. (age 59)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Yoon Sang-chul is a former South Korean footballer. During the course of his career, he played for only one club, FC Seoul. He was the first player to score 100 goals in the K League.

  67. Jo Soo-haeng

    Jo Soo-haeng
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1993-.. (age 31)
    Occupations
    baseball player
    Biography

    Jo Soo-haeng is a South Korean professional baseball outfielder for the Doosan Bears of the KBO League. He graduated from Konkuk University and was selected to Doosan Bears by a draft in 2016 (2nd draft, 1st round). In 2018, he changed back number from No.9 to No.51.

  68. Heo Il-young

    Heo Il-young
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1985-.. (age 39)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Heo Il-young is a South Korean professional basketball player. He plays for Seoul SK Knights in the Korean Basketball League and the South Korean national team.

  69. Kim Won-tak

    Kim Won-tak
    Years
    1964-.. (age 60)
    Occupations
    long-distance runner
    Biography

    Kim Won-Tak is a South Korean long-distance runner who competed in the late 1980s.

  70. Lee Han-saem

    Lee Han-saem
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1989-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Lee Han-Saem is a South Korean footballer who plays as a centre back for Gwangju FC in the K League 2.

  71. Kim Jin-young

    Kim Jin-young
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1992-.. (age 32)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Kim Jin-young is a South Korean footballer who plays as goalkeeper for Hwaseong FC in K3 League.

  72. Shin In-seob

    Shin In-seob
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1989-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Shin In-Seob also written as Inseob Shin, is a South Korean footballer currently playing for FC Pocheon in the K3 League, the fourth tier of South Korean football.

  73. Hyung Min Chung

    Hyung Min Chung
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1964-.. (age 60)
    Occupations
    scientist
    Biography

    Chung Hyung-min is a South Korean biotechnology professor. He was appointed professor at CHA University in 1997 after obtaining his BA, MA and Ph.D degree at Konkuk University.

  74. Kim Hyeung-bum

    Kim Hyeung-bum
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1984-.. (age 40)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Kim Hyeung-Bum is a retired South Korean footballer. He is best known for his free-kick ability.

  75. Jang Sin-kweon

    Jang Sin-kweon
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1983-.. (age 41)
    Occupations
    athletics competitormarathon runner
    Biography

    Sinkweon Jang is a South Korean long-distance runner. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's marathon, finishing in 73rd place.

  76. Jeong Jin-hyeok

    Jeong Jin-hyeok
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1990-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    athletics competitormarathon runner
    Biography

    Jeong Jin-hyeok is a South Korean long-distance runner. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's marathon, finishing in 82nd place.