8 Notable alumni of Chosun University
Updated: June 09, 2026 EliteDegrees
Chosun University is ranked #2,039 in the world and #35 in South Korea by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 8 notable alumni from Chosun University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Chosun University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Kim Kuk-young
1991-. (aged 35)
athletics competitor
Kim Kuk-young is a South Korean track and field sprinter who competes in the 100 metres. He set a national record in the men's 100-meter sprint at the 2015 Summer Universiade. His personal best, & the current Korean men's 100m national record, is 10.07 set in Jeongseon on 27 June 2017.
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2. Kim Hyo-gi
1986-. (aged 40)
association football player
Kim Hyo-Gi is a South Korean footballer who plays as a forward for Hwaseong FC in the K3 League.
3. Kang Ji-hwan
1979-. (aged 47)
television actor
stage actor
actor
film actor
Kang Ji-hwan, birth name Jo Tae-gyu (조태규), is a South Korean former actor. He began his career in musical theatre, and has since starred in television dramas such as Be Strong, Geum-soon! (2005), Capital Scandal (2007), Hong Gil-dong (2008), Lie to Me (2011), Incarnation of Money (2013), Big Man (2014) and Children of a Lesser God (2018) as well as...
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4. Yoon Seung-ah
1983-. (aged 43)
model
television actor
actor
film actor
Yoon Seung-ah is a South Korean actress. She debuted as a magazine model, and first gained attention in 2006 by appearing in two music videos by Alex Chu and Ji Sun. After finishing her art major, Yoon pursued an acting career, with supporting roles in the television series Playful Kiss and Moon Embracing the Sun. She was cast in her...
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5. Byun Hee-bong
1942-2023 (aged 81)
dub actor
stage actor
television actor
actor
film actor
Byun Hee-bong was a South Korean film, television and voice actor. In 1963, he embarked on his voice acting career by making his debut in the first season of DBS Donga Broadcasting. He further expanded his experience by joining the second season of MBC Culture Broadcasting in 1965.
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6. Hong Jeong-ho
1989-. (aged 37)
association football player
Hong Jeong-ho is a South Korean footballer who plays for K League 2 club Suwon Samsung Bluewings as a centre-back. He also played for the South Korea national team at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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7. Gamst
1990-. (aged 36)
YouTuber
online streamer
Kim In-jik, known by the handle Gamst (감스트) is a South Korean YouTuber and live streamer. He is also well-known as the most famous Manchester United F.C. supporter in South Korea.
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8. Hong Jin-young
1985-. (aged 41)
actor
singer
film actor
Hong Jin-young is a South Korean trot singer, actress, and entertainer. She was a member of the short-lived South Korean girl group SWAN, which debuted in 2007. In 2009, she returned to the music scene, debuting as a trot singer. She is known for her vocal ability, signature aegyo, appearances on many variety programs, and prevalence at events throughout South...
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