1. Kim Kwang-seok (1964)

South Korean Musician

South Korean folk rock legend who gained widespread acclaim as a member of the band Dongmulwon and as a solo artist. He committed suicide by hanging in 1996.

2. Choi Seungcheol (1995)

Rapper

Simply known by the name Seungcheol, or by his stage name S.Coups, he is an original Pledis Boy who raps as part of the large boy band Seventeen. He is the...

3. Han Chae-young (1980)

Korean Actress

Perhaps most well known for her KBS Drama Award-nominated title role in the South Korean television series Sassy Girl Chun-hyang. Han is also notable for her work in the SBS...

4. Lee Jung-hyun (1980)

Korean Singer And Actor.

Singer who has become famous for adopting a new persona with each album, such as a mermaid, belly dancer and Barbie doll. She is also an accomplished actress whose debut...

5. Jang Woo-hyuk (1978)

South Korean Rapper

Pop music performer and rapper who rose to fame as a member of the South Korean boy band H.O.T. during the late 1990's. He went on to form the popular boy...

6. Lee Cho-hee (1989)

Actress

Actress who found fame through her roles as Gab-boon on the historical drama Six Flying Dragons and Dal-nim on the romantic comedy series Lucky Romance. She has appeared in numerous feature...

7. Roh Tae-woo (1932)

Army General And President Of So

South Korean politician known for being the country's first elected president in a free and fair election. He served as president from 1988 to 1993. He was the leader of...

8. Jaegwon Kim (1934)

American Philosopher

Korean-American philosopher best known for his work on mental causation and the mind-body problem.

9. Yoon Se-ah (1978)

South Korean Actress

South Korean actress who is known for appearing in feature films as well as recurring roles in television series'. She is known for her recurring role on the show Good...

10. Nakta (1993)

Pop Singer

One piece of the ten member Korean boy band Topp Dogg. The group made their debut in 2013 and has since released over half a dozen albums and several singles.

11. Youngjun Koo (1987)

Photographer

Fashion and street wear photographer who has been commissioned to shoot the New York Fashion Week event, Prada's Leopard Bag, and Alexander Wang's 2015 Fall/Winter collection.

12. Basick (1986)

Rapper

Hip-hop recording artist who rose to fame after competing on and winning the fourth season of Show Me the Money. In 2016, he released an EP titled Nice through the record...

13. Choi Woong (1986)

Tv Actor

Gained widespread fame in 2013 playing Choi Kwang-soo in the KBS2 drama Secret Love. He later went on to score recurring roles in acclaimed dramas like Descendants of the Sun and Goblin: The...

14. Yoo Ah-in (1986)

Actor

Most famous for his role as Moon Jae-shin in the television series Sungkyunkwan Scandal and for his portrayal of Do Wan-deuk in the 2011 film Punch, this South Korean screen...

15. Bae Sang-moon (1986)

Professional Golfer

Leading money winner on the Japan Golf Tour in 2011; earned his first PGA Tour victory in 2013, winning the HP Byron Nelson Championship.

16. Jooheon (1994)

Rapper

Best known as a member of the South Korean hip hop group Monsta X. They formed in 2014 after competing on the Mnet television show No Mercy. He's also an actor...

17. Park Geun-hye (1952)

South Korean Politician

South Korea's first female president who took office in February 2013. Before becoming president she served four consecutive parliamentary terms and was a member of Korean National Assembly.

18. Choo Ja-hyun (1979)

South Korean Actor

South Korean actress who rose to stardom for her acclaimed role in the 2006 action crime film Bloody Tie. She also won acclaim for her supporting role in the 2008...

19. Girbeagly (1985)

YouTube Star

Korean-American YouTuber who gained popularity through his Let's Plays of various video games, particularly dating sims and visual novels. He has also been known to post vlogs and miscellaneous comedy...

20. Park Chu-young (1985)

Footballer

Attacking midfielder and forward known for his aggressive play, aerial duels, and long shots; debuted for the English Premier League's Arsenal in 2011.

21. Yang Ye-na (2000)

Pop Singer

Korean singer, rapper and dancer who debuted as a member of the girl group April. She and the group are most famous for tracks like "Dream Candy," "Tinkerbell" and "April Story."

22. Bona (1995)

Pop Singer

Korean pop singer and member of 13-member K-pop girl group Cosmic Girls (aka WJSN), which was formed by Starship Entertainment and Yuehua Entertainment and originally separated into four subgroups.

23. Keumjo (1992)

Pop Singer

Rose to fame in 2015 after she joined the South Korean girl group Nine Muses. She then went on to be featured on the EPs Drama and Lost.

24. Kim Hyun Soo (1995)

Pop Singer

Stage name Hyunsoo, he is a lead vocalist and rapper who was part of the k-pop group D1CE. He was a contestant on the reality competition series MIXNINE and placed 14th.

25. Jeon Hojoon (1992)

Pop Singer

One member of the K-pop boy band Topp Dogg. He is one of a ten member band that made their debut in 2013 with the album Dogg's Out. They have...

26. Lee Seung-hyub (1992)

Rapper

Rapper and singer also known as J.Don who is best known as a member of the Korean rap rock boy band N.Flying. The band made their debut in 2015 with...

27. Jang Dong-yoon (1992)

Tv Actor

South Korean actor who is best recognized for his recurring television roles and his feature film appearances. He is known for having starred in the School 2017 series as well...

28. Beomgyu (2001)

Pop Singer

Fifth announced member of Big Hit Entertainment's new boy band TXT. He is a singer and plays guitar. 

29. Kim Dong Han (1998)

Pop Singer

Singer who first became known to Korean television audiences as a contestant on the boy band survival show Produce 101 Season 2. He and other singers from the season formed...

30. A Yeon (1990)

Drummer

Rock & roll drummer who rose to fame as a member of the Korean band Bebop. She is also recognized for having published popular drum cover videos on YouTube.

31. Dong-Han Kim (1998)

Pop Singer

Pop music singer and performer who rose to fame as a member of the South Korean boy band JBJ. In 2018, the group released a studio album entitled New Moon.

32. Kahi (1980)

Pop Singer

Born Park Ji-young, she is an award winning pop singer, actress, and dancer. She was the leader of the K-Pop girl group After School from 2009 to 2013.

33. Jin Sun-yu (1988)

Short Track Speed Skater

South Korean short-track speed skater who won three Olympic gold medals in 2006 at the Turin games.

34. Min Hyo-rin (1986)

TV Actress

South Korean actress and singer who goes by the stage name Min Hyo-rin. She's known for her roles on shows like Triple and Romance Town as well as in movies...

35. Heize (1991)

Pop Singer

Korean pop singer who became known as a semi-finalist on the Mnet reality show Unpretty Rapstar 2. She's most popular for songs such as "Don't Make Money," "I Know," and...

36. Kim Young Hee (1983)

Comedian

Standup comedian, comedy sketch artist, and parody performer who has won the KBS Entertainment Award for Top Excellence in comedy. She is also recognized for having been a member of the group...

37. Kim SoJin (1983)

YouTube Star

South Korean YouTube star who has earned over 631 million views to her channel. She primarily posts lifestyle and pet-centric videos. 

38. Kim Shin Young (1983)

Comedian

Comedian who hosted MBC's music show Show Champion with Super Junior's Shindong in 2012. She won the Radio Top Excellence Award at the 2013 MBC Entertainment Awards. She has over 180,000...

39. Kim Hee-sun (1977)

Actress

Actress who rose to fame in the '90s with dramas like Forever Yours and Mister Q.

40. Uhm Jiwon (1977)

TV Actress

South Korean actress who is known for her performances as a leading actress in both television series' and feature films. She is best known for having played Ji-sun in the...

41. Lee Chang-dong (1954)

Director

Director and screenwriter who has directed a number of critically-acclaimed films, including Peppermint Candy (2000), Secret Sunshine (2007) and Burning (2018). Burning received the Palme d'Or and the FIPRESCI Prize at the...

42. Tom Choi (1980)

TV Actor

Television and film actor who is known for his work on Teen Wolf, Bizaardvark, Days of Our Lives and more. Outside of acting, he also enjoys a successful career in real estate.

43. Song Hye-kyo (1981)

South Korean Actress

Television actress known for her roles on such South Korean drama series as All In, Autumn in My Heart, and That Winter, The Wind Blows. Her numerous acting honors include...

44. Son Ye-jin (1982)

Actress

Korean actress known for her roles in such Korean romantic films and television shows such as April Snow and Summer Scent. She also starred in the acclaimed television series Alone...

45. Bong Joon-ho (1969)

South Korean Film Director

Korean film director who won Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for his 2019 film Parasite. His other well known films include The Host, Okja and Mother. 

46. Kim Sun-a (1975)

Actress

South Korean actress most famous for her work in the lead role of Sam-soon on the television series My Lovely Sam Soon. She is the winner of numerous industry awards,...

47. Kim Jung-sub (1975)

Olympic Wrestler

Kim Jung-Sub is an amateur South Korean Greco-Roman wrestler who played for the men's light heavyweight category. Kim had won three medals for his division at the Asian Games. He...

48. Cho Jin-ho (baseball) (1975)

Baseball Player

Cho Jin-ho is a professional baseball pitcher who once pitched with the Boston Red Sox. Cho played parts of the 1998 and 1999 MLB seasons with the Boston Red Sox...

49. Lee Bum-ho (1981)

Baseball Player

Lee Bum-Ho nicknamed Flower Bum-Ho is a South Korean third baseman who plays for the Kia Tigers in the Korea Baseball Organization league. He bats and throws right-handed. Lee is...

50. Kim Kang-min (1982)

Baseball Player

Kim Kang-Min is a South Korean center fielder who plays for the SK Wyverns in the Korea Baseball Organization. He bats and throws right-handed.