Famous People From South Korea
List of famous people from South Korea, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in South Korea, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from South Korea you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in South Korea, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
People here include everything from Kim Kyu-sik to Shin A-Lam.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from South Korea?" or "Which celebrities were born in South Korea?" then this list is a great resource for you.Ranked by
- Age: 45
- Birthplace: Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Park Jae-sang (born December 31, 1977), known professionally as Psy, is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Psy is known domestically for his humorous videos and stage ...more - Age: 41
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Jun Ji-hyun (born Wang Ji-hyun on 30 October 1981), also known by her English name Gianna Jun, is a South Korean actress and model. She has received multiple awards, including two Grand Bell Awards ...more - Age: 32
- Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea
Park Shin-hye (born February 18, 1990) is a South Korean actress and singer. She gained recognition for starring in the television dramas Stairway to Heaven (2003), Tree of Heaven (2006) as well as ...more - Age: 28
- Birthplace: Buk District, Gwangju
Bae Su-ji (born October 10, 1994), better known as Bae Suzy, is a South Korean singer, actress and model. She was a member of the girl group Miss A under JYP Entertainment. She made her debut as an ...more - Age: 38
- Birthplace: Seongnam, South Korea
Shin Min-a (born 5 April 1984) is a South Korean model and actress best known for starring in television dramas A Love to Kill (2005), My Girlfriend Is a Nine-Tailed Fox (2010), Arang and the ...more - Age: 29
- Birthplace: Seoul, Seongdong District, South Korea
Lee Ji-eun (born May 16, 1993), professionally known as IU, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She signed with Kakao M (formerly LOEN Entertainment) in 2007 as a ...more
