72 Notable alumni of
Sungkyunkwan University
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Sungkyunkwan University is 469th in the world, 93rd in Asia, and 10th in South Korea by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 72 notable alumni from Sungkyunkwan 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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Song Joong-ki
- Occupations
- television actortelevision presenteractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Song Joong-ki is a South Korean actor who primarily works in television. He rose to fame in the historical coming-of-age drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010) and the variety show Running Man (2010–2011). Since then, he has played diverse roles in the television series The Innocent Man (2012), Descendants of the Sun (2016), Vincenzo (2021), and Reborn Rich (2022); as well as the films A Werewolf Boy (2012), The Battleship Island (2017), and Space Sweepers (2021).
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Cha Eun-woo
- Occupations
- singermodeldancerpresenteractor
- Biography
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Lee Dong-min, known professionally as Cha Eun-woo (Korean: 차은우, Korean pronunciation: [t͡ɕʰa ɯn u])), is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Astro, and debuted as a solo artist with the extended play (EP) Entity in 2024. Cha made his acting debut in the film My Brilliant Life in 2014 and is known for his lead roles in Gangnam Beauty (2018), Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019), True Beauty (2020–2021), Island (2022–2023), A Good Day to Be a Dog (2023–2024), and Wonderful World (2024).
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Krystal Jung
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- singermodeldanceractorfilm actor
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Chrystal Soo Jung, professionally known as Krystal Jung, is an American and South Korean singer and actress. She debuted in 2009 as a member of the South Korean girl group f(x) and has further participated in SM Entertainment's project group SM the Ballad. Aside from group activities, she has also acted in various South Korean drama series such as The Heirs (2013), My Lovely Girl (2014), Prison Playbook (2017), The Bride of Habaek (2017), Player (2018), Search (2020), Police University (2021), and Crazy Love (2022).
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Moon Ga-young
- Occupations
- essayistmodeltelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Moon Ga-young is a South Korean actress and model. In 2005, she started on her career as a child model. The following year, in 2006, she made her debut as a child actress with the film Bloody Reunion.
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Rhee Min-jung
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- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Lee Min-jung is a South Korean actress. She began her career in Jang Jin's stage play, and for a few years appeared in supporting roles on film and television. She became known after her appearance in Boys Over Flowers (2009), and landed her first lead role in family drama Smile, You (2009).
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Kang Ji-young
- Occupations
- television actoractorfashion modelsinger-songwriterrecording artist
- Biography
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Kang Ji-young, also known mononymously as Jiyoung or under the stage name JY, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actress. At age 14, she rose to fame as a member of the South Korean girl group Kara, joining the group in 2008. Dubbed as "Hallyu Queens", Kara achieved mainstream success across Asia, particularly in Japan where they earned ten top-five singles on the Oricon Singles Chart, and became the first female South Korean act to perform at the Tokyo Dome. Kang left Kara in April 2014, but rejoined for the group's 15th anniversary commemorative album Move Again (2022), and subsequent concert tours (2024–2025).
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Seo Ji-hye
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Seo Ji-hye is a South Korean actress. After first attracting attention in the horror film Voice (2005), Seo has since starred in numerous television dramas, notably 49 Days (2011), Punch (2014), Don't Dare to Dream (2016), Crash Landing on You (2019), and Red Balloon (2022–2023).
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Cho Bo-ah
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Jo Bo-yoon, commonly known as Jo Bo-ah (조보아), is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in Goodbye to Goodbye (2018), My Strange Hero (2018), Forest (2020), Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020), Military Prosecutor Doberman (2022), and Destined With You (2023).
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Koo Hye-sun
- Occupations
- film directorwriterplaywrightscreenwriteractor
- Biography
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Koo Hye-sun is a South Korean actress, singer-songwriter, director and artist. She gained widespread recognition in the television dramas Hearts of Nineteen (2006), The King And I (2007), Boys Over Flowers (2009), Take Care of Us, Captain (2012), Angel Eyes (2014), Blood (2015).
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Joo Won
- Occupations
- singermodeltelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Joo Won is a South Korean actor. He is known for starring in the television series Bread, Love and Dreams (2010), Ojakgyo Family (2011–2012), Bridal Mask (2012), Good Doctor (2013), Yong-pal (2015), and Alice (2020).
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Uee
- Occupations
- actorsingermodel
- Biography
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Kim Yu-jin, known professionally as Uee (유이; sometimes romanized as U-ie), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known for being a former member of South Korean girl group After School from 2009 to 2017, and has acted in various television dramas including Queen Seondeok (2009), Ojakgyo Family (2011), Jeon Woo-chi (2012), Golden Rainbow (2013), High Society (2015), Hogu's Love (2015), Marriage Contract (2016), and My Only One (2018). On May 31, 2017, Uee left After School and its agency, Pledis Entertainment.
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Moon Geun-young
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- television actorfilm directorfilm actorchild actor
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Moon Geun-young is a South Korean actress. Affectionately called the "Nation's Little Sister", Moon began modeling at the age of 10, then made her acting debut in 1999 as a child actress. She first rose to stardom through her role as the young Eun-suh in the hugely popular television drama series Autumn in My Heart (2000), followed by a well-received turn in Kim Jee-woon's critically acclaimed horror film A Tale of Two Sisters (2003). Moon solidified her star status by headlining the box-office hit My Little Bride (2004). At age 21, she became the youngest recipient of a Grand Prize ("Daesang") which she won at SBS Drama Awards for the television series Painter of the Wind (2008).
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Bae Yong-joon
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- modeltelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Bae Yong-joon is a South Korean businessman and former actor. He has starred in numerous television dramas, including, notably, Winter Sonata (2002), which became a major part of the Korean Wave. Bae retired from acting after 2007, but remains active as the chairman of management agency KeyEast.
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Ji Hyeon-u
- Occupations
- musiciantelevision presentertelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Ji Hyun-woo, birth name Joo Hyung-tae (Korean: 주형태), is a South Korean actor and musician. He was formerly the lead guitarist for Korean indie rock band The Nuts and is best known for his leading roles in the cable TV series Queen and I (2012) and KBS2 weekend drama Young Lady and Gentleman (2021–22).
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Shin Ye-eun
- Occupations
- actortelevision actormodel
- Biography
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Shin Ye-eun is a South Korean actress and model. She gained popularity for her role in the web series A-Teen (2018) and its sequel A-Teen 2 (2019), as her portrayal of Do Hana earned her the sobriquet "Nation's First Love". Shin received international recognition after starring in the Disney+ original Revenge of Others (2022), the Netflix hit series The Glory (2022–2023), and Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (2024).
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Hwang Kyo-ahn
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Hwang Kyo-ahn is a South Korean politician and prosecutor who served as the acting president of South Korea from 2016 to 2017 and as the prime minister of South Korea from 2015 to 2017.
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Lee Tae-hwan
- Occupations
- actorsingertelevision actor
- Biography
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Lee Tae-hwan is a South Korean actor, model and singer. Since his acting debut in 2013, he has starred in television dramas and web series, notably Pride and Prejudice (2014) and W. He is a member of 5urprise, being its only member to lack a stage name.
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Lee El
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- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Kim Ji-hyun, known professionally as Lee El (이엘) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her supporting roles in the film Inside Men (2015), the television series It's Okay, That's Love (2014), Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017), A Korean Odyssey (2017–2018), and Black (2017) as well as her leading roles in the film What a Man Wants (2018) and television series My Liberation Notes (2022).
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Kim Mu-yeol
- Occupations
- singerstage actortelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Kim Mu-yeol is a South Korean actor. Following a successful career in musical theatre, Kim was first cast in minor parts on film and television. After gaining recognition for his performance in War of the Arrows (2011), Kim landed his first major role in Jung Ji-woo's critically acclaimed film A Muse (2012). Kim went on to star in notable films Northern Limit Line (2015), Forgotten (2017), The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019), Honest Candidate (2020), and The Roundup: Punishment (2024).
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Ko Sung-hee
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Ko Sung-hee is a South Korean actress. She played her first leading role in the fantasy-period drama Diary of a Night Watchman (2014).
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Moon So-ri
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- actorscreenwriterfilm actorfilm directorstage actor
- Biography
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Moon So-ri is a South Korean actress and filmmaker. She began her career on stage as part of the theater company Hangang and made her feature film debut in Lee Chang-dong's Peppermint Candy (1999). Moon gained international recognition for the romantic drama Oasis (2002), which earned her the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the 59th Venice International Film Festival, making her the second South Korean recipient.
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Ko A-sung
- Enrolled in Sungkyunkwan University
- Studied psychology
- Occupations
- television actoractorfilm actorchild actor
- Biography
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Go Ah-sung is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a child actress, notably in The Host (2006). Her other notable works include Snowpiercer (2013), Thread of Lies (2014), A Resistance (2019), Samjin Company English Class (2020), as well as the television series Master of Study (2010), Heard It Through the Grapevine (2015), and Life on Mars (2018).
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Jung Hye-sung
- Enrolled in Sungkyunkwan University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in performing arts
- Occupations
- modelhobbyisttelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Jung Eun-joo, known professionally as Jung Hye-sung (Korean: 정혜성), is a South Korean actress and model.
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Kim Dae-myung
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- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Kim Dae-myung is a South Korean actor. He began his acting career in theater, then rose to fame in the television series Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), as well as Hospital Playlist (2020).
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Hyomin
- Occupations
- singeractor
- Biography
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Park Sun-young, known professionally as Hyomin (효민), is a South Korean singer and actress, businesswoman, and creative director, known for her work as a member of South Korean girl group T-ara. Apart from her group's activities, Hyomin has also starred in various television dramas such as My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox, and Gyebaek, and in various films such as Ghastly and Jinx!!!.
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Park Sol-mi
- Occupations
- film actoractormusician
- Biography
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Park Sol-mi, birth name Park Hye-jeong, is a South Korean actress.
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Kim Nam-joo
- Occupations
- modeldanceractorsinger
- Biography
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Kim Nam-joo, also known mononymously as Namjoo, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Apink. She made her solo debut on September 7, 2020, with her first single album Bird.
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Park Se-wan
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Park Se-wan is a South Korean actress.
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Jeon No-min
- Enrolled in Sungkyunkwan University
- Graduated with Master of Arts
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Jeon No-min is a South Korean actor. Among his recent roles were the villainous Hwarang warrior Seolwon in Queen Seondeok, and the fictional independence fighter Damsari in Bridal Mask.
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Seo Shin-ae
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- film actor
- Biography
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Seo Shin-ae is a South Korean actress. She made her entertainment debut in 2004 in a commercial for Seoul Milk. Seo then became known as a child actress, notably in the film Meet Mr. Daddy (2007), and the television dramas Thank You (2007), Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho (2010), and The Queen's Classroom (2013).
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Byung-hyun Kim
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Byung-hyun Kim, also known as BK Kim, is a South Korean former professional baseball pitcher. He had his most successful years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Boston Red Sox.
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Shin Goo
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Shin Soon-ki, known professionally as Shin Goo (Korean: 신구), is a South Korean film, theater, and television actor. Shin began his career on stage in 1962, in the play "Cow", and has appeared in numerous works of Korean theatre, film and television.
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Swings
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- singersongwriterrapper
- Biography
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Moon Ji-hoon, better known by the stage name Swings (스윙스), is a South Korean rapper. Formerly under the label Brand New Music, he is currently signed to P Nation.
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Park So-hyun
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- film actoractordisc jockey
- Biography
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Park So-hyun is a South Korean actress. She has a syndicated talk radio show Love Game, aired via the SBS Power FM since 1999. She also participated in variety show We Got Married.
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Lee Won-jong
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- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Lee Won-jong is a South Korean actor.
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Yoo Eun-hae
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Yoo Eun-hae is a South Korean politician who served as the Minister of Education and ex officio Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea, along with Hong Nam-ki under President Moon Jae-in from October 2018 to 9 May 2022. She is the first woman to serve as a Deputy Prime Minister in South Korea.
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Jung Hye-in
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- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Jung Hye-in is a South Korean actress. She is known for her support role in various television series such as Doctor Stranger (2014), Healer (2014–2015), Jugglers (2017), Graceful Family (2019), and most recently in Sisyphus: The Myth (2021).
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Anda
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
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Won Min-ji, better known by her stage name Anda (안다) and formerly Andamiro (안다미로), is a South Korean singer and songwriter. She debuted in 2012.
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Her Eun-a
- Enrolled in Sungkyunkwan University
- Graduated with doctorate
- Graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- crew memberbusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
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Her Eun-a is a South Korean politician and former entrepreneur.
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Han Soo-yeon
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Han Soo-yeon is a South Korean actress best known for her roles in Korean dramas, Pure Love (2013) and Love in the Moonlight (2016).
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Kong Te-cheng
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- philosopherpoliticianartist
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Kong Te-cheng was a 77th generation descendant of Confucius in the main line of descent. He was the final person to be appointed Duke Yansheng and the first Sacrificial Official to Confucius. He helped formulate and was in charge of officiating the modern Confucius ceremony held annually in the Republic of China (Taiwan). In addition to Ceremonial Official, he held numerous posts in the Republic of China government, including member of the National Assembly from 1946 to 1991, President of the Examination Yuan from 1984 to 1993, and senior advisor to the President of the Republic of China from 1948 to 2000. He held professorships at National Taiwan University, Fu Jen Catholic University, and Soochow University.
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Choi Cheol-ho
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- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Choi Cheol-ho is a South Korean actor. He rose to fame after appearing in the hit drama Queen of Housewives (also known as My Wife is a Superwoman, 2009). Other notable roles include King Seonjo in The Immortal Lee Soon-shin (2004), Geolsa Biu in Dae Jo-yeong (2006) and King Gyeongjong in Empress Cheonchu (also known as The Iron Empress, 2009).
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Jeon Seong-woo
- Occupations
- film actoractorstage actor
- Biography
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Jeon Sung-woo is a South Korean actor. In 2007, he made his debut as a musical actor at the age of 20 in Lee Yun-taek's production of the musical Dream on Mars. Since then, he has ventured into television, making his debut in 2015 with a minor role in the drama Six Flying Dragons. Jeon is recognized for his notable supporting roles in various dramas, including The Fiery Priest, Designated Survivor: 60 Days, Diary of a Prosecutor, and The First Responders.
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Lee Wan-koo
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Lee Wan-koo was a South Korean politician who briefly served as the prime minister of South Korea in 2015.
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Yang Hyang-ja
- Enrolled in Sungkyunkwan University
- Graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Yang Hyang-ja is a South Korean politician and former Samsung executive. She represented Gwangju at the National Assembly between 2020 and 2024. A former member of the Democratic Party, she founded the Hope of Korea party in 2023.
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Jung Hong-won
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- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Jung Hong-won is a South Korean politician who served as the prime minister of South Korea from 2013 to 2015 under President Park Geun Hye. Jung is a former member of the Saenuri Party.
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Ahn Gyu-back
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Ahn Gyu-back is a South Korean politician who has served as the minister of national defense since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), he has been a member of the National Assembly for Dongdaemun, Seoul, since 2012, and previously served as a party list member from 2008 to 2012. Ahn is the first civilian defense minister in 64 years and the fifth civilian defense minister since 1948.
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Jin Sun-mee
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- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Jin Sun-mee is a South Korean politician previously served as the Minister of Gender Equality and Family under President Moon Jae-in. She is also a three-term parliamentarian previously via proportional representation and now representing the district that was dictated by male politicians and opposition parties.
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Bong Jung-keun
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Bong Jung-keun is a South Korean former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball with the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds, and in the KBO League with the LG Twins. He batted and threw left-handed.
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Choi Phillip
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- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Choi Phillip, birth name Choi Pil-soon (최필순), is a South Korean actor.
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Kim Ga-young
- Occupations
- film actorsingertelevision actor
- Biography
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Kim Ga-young is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a former member of the South Korean girl-group Stellar between 2011 and 2017. She is currently also the manager of her own cafe called "Hartogela" in Itaewon, South Korea.
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Min Byung-doo
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Min Byung-doo is a South Korean politician in the liberal Minjoo Party of Korea who has been a member of the National Assembly for Dongdaemun, Seoul, from 2012 to 2020. He was formerly a party list member from 2004 to 2008.
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Kim In-sung
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Kim In-sung is a South Korean footballer who currently plays for Pohang Steelers.
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Jun Hye-sook
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Jun Hye-sook is a South Korean politician in the liberal Minjoo Party of Korea, and a member of the National Assembly representing Gwangjin, Seoul. She was previously a party list member of the Assembly from 2008 to 2012.
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Ahn Shi-hyun
- Occupations
- golfer
- Biography
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Ahn Shi-hyun, or Shi Hyun Ahn is a South Korean professional golfer.
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Cho Myoung-gyon
- Occupations
- civil servant
- Biography
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Cho Myoung-gyon is a South Korean politician previously served as President Moon Jae-in's first Minister of Unification.
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Hwang In-sun
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
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Hwang In-sun is a South Korean singer and television personality who appeared on Produce 101 and Society Game.
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Kim Yeon-su
- Occupations
- writerprose writermusic publicisttranslatorart critic
- Biography
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Kim Yeonsu is a South Korean writer.
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Park Yong-jin
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Park Yong-jin is a South Korean labor activist and politician in the liberal Minjoo Party of Korea. He was elected member of the National Assembly for Gangbuk, Seoul, in the April 2016 parliamentary elections.
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Carlos Gorito
- Occupations
- diplomatsocialite
- Biography
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Carlos Augusto Cardoso Gorito is a Brazilian who lives and performs in South Korea as a television personality and embassy worker. He is currently a cast member in the talk show Non-Summit. In 2015, he wrote a column for the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper on topics like association football, Korean Wave and traditional festivals.
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Park Kang-hyun
- Years
- 1990-.. (age 36)
- Occupations
- musical theatre actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Kang-hyun Park is a South Korean musical theater actor, singer, crossover artist and TV actor. He debuted in 2015 with the Korean original musical Liar Time, and has since played leading roles in various musicals in South Korea. He gained prominence by appearing on the JTBC audition program Phantom Singer Season 2 in 2017, where he reached the finals, and was part of the runner-up team Miraclass. Park made his TV drama debut in 2023 with Heartbeat on KBS2, and released the single album "Magic".
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No Jin-hyuk
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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No Jin-hyuk is a South Korean professional baseball shortstop for the Lotte Giants of the KBO League. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.
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Kim Seo-yeong
- Occupations
- swimmer
- Biography
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Kim Seo-yeong is a South Korean swimmer, who specialized in individual medley events. Kim broke a South Korean record of 2:13.65 to take the bronze medal in the 200 m individual medley at the 2009 East Asian Games in Hong Kong.
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Mi-Hyun Kim
- Occupations
- golfer
- Biography
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Mi-Hyun Kim is a professional golfer from South Korea. She turned professional in 1996 and won 11 events on the LPGA of Korea Tour (KLPGA) between 1996 and 2000. In 1999, she joined the LPGA Tour and was named was Rookie of the Year that year. She has won eight LPGA events with her best finish in a major championship second place at the 2001 Women's British Open.
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Kwon Deok-chul
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Kwon Deok-cheol is a South Korean government official served as the Minister of Health and Welfare under President Moon Jae-in from 2020 to 2022. He previously served as the deputy head of the ministry from 2017 to 2019.
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Im Do-hun
- Years
- 1972-.. (age 54)
- Occupations
- volleyball player
- Biography
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Im Do-heon is a South Korean volleyball player. He competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics.
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Yoon Deok-yeo
- Occupations
- association football playerassociation football coach
- Biography
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Yoon Deok-yeo is a South Korean football coach and former player who currently coaches for Sejong Sportstoto. He formerly coached the South Korean women's national team.
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Seo Jae-duck
- Occupations
- volleyball player
- Biography
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Seo Jae-duck is a volleyball player from South Korea, who plays as for the Men's National Team from 2009 Summer Universiade. Current, he plays as an Outside spiker for the Suwon KEPCO Vixtorm.
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Hwang Taek-eui
- Occupations
- volleyball player
- Biography
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Hwang Taek-eui is a South Korean male volleyball player. He is part of the South Korea men's national volleyball team. On club level he plays for the Uijeongbu KB Insurance Stars.
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Noh Jae-wook
- Occupations
- volleyball player
- Biography
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No Jae-wook is a South Korean male volleyball player. He is part of the South Korea men's national volleyball team. On club level he plays the setter position for Seoul Woori Card Wibee.
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Lee Youngjin
- Years
- 1961-.. (age 65)
- Occupations
- judge
- Biography
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Lee Youngjin is a South Korean judge. He was appointed to Justice of the Constitutional Court of Korea in 2018.
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Chun Beeho
- Occupations
- diplomat
- Biography
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Chun Beeho is a South Korean diplomat, professor and global business consultant. He served as ROK's plenipotentiary ambassador to Mexico from May, 2015 to December, 2017 as well as plenipotentiary ambassador to Bulgaria from 2010 to 2013. He has been a distinguished/visiting professor of Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul in the Republic of Korea since March 2018, giving a lecture on global supply chain crisis and global business strategy.
