Famous South Korean - South Korean Celebrities - page 24

South Korea is a historically significant nation with a rich cultural legacy, and it comes as no surprise that South Koreans have enriched the world in diverse ways through their contributions to the fields of business, science, mathematics, fine arts, and sports. One of the thriving economies of the world, South Korea has been the native land of several successful businesspeople like Moon Kook-hyun, Park Han-yong, and Seokhyo Jang. Their rich literary heritage is reflected in the works of writers and poets like Cheong Chi-yong, Oh Soo-yeon, and Kim Seong-dong. South Koreans are known for their intelligence and creativity. The nation has given birth to numerous creative souls who have made a mark for themselves in the fields of filmmaking, dance, acting, and visual media. The works of film directors like Nelson Shin, Song Hae-sung, and Yoon Je-kyoon are popular not only in South Korea but also have a substantial global audience. Talking of internationally famous South Koreans, we have to mention prominent lawyer Song Sang-Hyun who once served as the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Check out this section to know more about famous South Koreans.

Find out more about the greatest South Koreans, including Ken Jeong, Son Ye-jin, Moon Jae-in, Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young.

The Most Famous South Korean

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Park Seo-joonDecember 16, 1988South KoreanPark Seo-joon is a famous South Korean actor
Nakyung ParkSeptember 1, 1977South KoreanNakyung Park is a South Korean painter who is married to actor Wesley Snipes
Ji Chang-wookJuly 5, 1987South KoreanJi Chang-wook is a South Korean actor
Seo Ye-jiApril 6, 1990South KoreanSeo Ye-ji is a South Korean actress
Kim Tae-riApril 24, 1990South KoreanKim Tae-ri is a South Korean model and actress
Lee HyoriMay 10, 1979South KoreanLee Hyori is a popular South Korean singer, actress, television presenter, and activist
Kiana KimMarch 30, 1980South KoreanKiana Kim is a well-known Korean model, actress, and entrepreneur
Lee Jong–sukSeptember 14, 1989South Korean: Lee Jong-suk is a popular South Korean actor and model
Nam Joo-hyukFebruary 22, 1994South KoreanNam Joo-hyuk is a South Korean actor and model
Kim Yoo-jungSeptember 22, 1999South KoreanKim Yoo-jung is a South Korean actress
Park Ji-min

Park Ji-min

Park Ji-min is a singer, songwriter, and television presenter from South Korea

PSY

Park Jae-Sang, known more popularly as PSY, is a South Korean rapper and songwriter

Jungkook

Jungkook is the lead vocalist, dancer, and rapper of the South Korean musical band, Bangtan Boys or BTS

Sungha Jung

Sungha Jung is a South Korean guitar sensation who is extremely popular on YouTube

Moon Jae-in

Moon Jae-in is the 12th and current President of South Korea, in office since May 10, 2017

Kim Taehyung

Kim Taehyung, popularly known as ‘V,’ is a singer, songwriter, and dancer from South Korea

Kiana Kim

Kiana Kim is a well-known Korean model, actress, and entrepreneur

South KoreanMarch 30, 19801,289 views

Ken Jeong

Ken Jeong is a Korean-American actor

AmericanJuly 13, 1969180 views

Jay Park

Park Jae-beom, known professionally as Jay Park, is a Korean-American rapper

AmericanApril 25, 1987265 views

Charmaine Sheh

Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man is an accomplished award-winning Hong Kong actress

South KoreanMay 28, 1975349 views