Notable Alumni of Konkuk University [Sorted List]

1. Jeong Jin-hyeok

1990-. (aged 36)

marathon runner athletics competitor

Jeong Jin-hyeok is a South Korean long-distance runner. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's marathon, finishing in 82nd place.

2. Shin In-seob

1989-. (aged 37)

association football player

Shin In-Seob also written as Inseob Shin, is a South Korean footballer currently playing for FC Pocheon in the K3 League, the fourth tier of South Korean football.

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3. Hyung Min Chung

1964-. (aged 62)

academic scientist

Chung Hyung-min is a South Korean biotechnology professor. He was appointed professor at CHA University in 1997 after obtaining his BA, MA and Ph.D degree at Konkuk University.

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4. Jang Sin-kweon

1983-. (aged 43)

marathon runner athletics competitor

Sinkweon Jang is a South Korean long-distance runner. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's marathon, finishing in 73rd place.

5. Kim Won-tak

1964-. (aged 62)

long-distance runner

Kim Won-Tak is a South Korean long-distance runner who competed in the late 1980s.

6. Choi Young-jun

1991-. (aged 35)

association football player

Choi Young-Jun is a South Korean football midfielder, who currently plays for Suwon Samsung Bluewings.

7. Kim Hyeung-bum

1984-. (aged 42)

association football player

Kim Hyeung-Bum is a retired South Korean footballer. He is best known for his free-kick ability.

8. Lee Han-saem

1989-. (aged 37)

association football player

Lee Han-Saem is a South Korean footballer who plays as a centre back for Gwangju FC in the K League 2.

9. Kim Jin-young

1992-. (aged 34)

association football player

Kim Jin-young is a South Korean footballer who plays as goalkeeper for Chungnam Asan in K League 2.

10. Jo Soo-haeng

1993-. (aged 33)

baseball player

Jo Soo-haeng is a South Korean professional baseball outfielder for the Doosan Bears of the KBO League. He graduated from Konkuk University and was selected to Doosan Bears by a draft in 2016 (2nd draft, 1st round). In 2018, he changed back number from No.9 to No.51.

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11. Heo Il-young

1985-. (aged 41)

basketball player

Heo Il-young is a South Korean professional basketball player. He plays for Changwon LG Sakers in the Korean Basketball League and the South Korean national team.

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12. Kim Hyun-sung

1989-. (aged 37)

association football player

Kim Hyun-Sung is a South Korean football forward. He has played for FC Seoul, Daegu FC, the Japanese club Shimizu S-Pulse, Busan IPark, Seongnam FC, and Gyeongju KHNP. He also represented South Korea in men's football at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, winning a bronze medal.

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13. Jo Su-huk

1987-. (aged 39)

association football player

Jo Su-Huk is a South Korean professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Chungbuk Cheongju.

14. Yoon Sang-chul

1965-. (aged 61)

association football player

Yoon Sang-chul is a South Korean former professional footballer who played as a forward, spending most of his career with FC Seoul. He was the first player to score 100 goals in the K League.

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15. Kim Hyesoon

1955-. (aged 71)

poet writer

Kim Hyesoon is a South Korean poet. She was the first woman poet to receive the Kim Su-yeong Literature Award, Midang Literary Award, Contemporary Poetry Award, and Daesan Literary Awards. She has also received the Griffin Poetry Prize (2019), the Cikada Prize, the Samsung Ho-Am Prize in the Arts (2022), U.K Royal Society of Literature International writer (2022), and National...

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16. Ko Joo-yeon

1994-. (aged 32)

actor film actor

Ko Joo-yeon is a South Korean actress who has gained attention in the Korean film industry for her roles in Blue Swallow (2005) and The Fox Family (2006). In 2007 she appeared in the horror film Epitaph as Asako, a young girl suffering from overbearing nightmares and aphasia, becoming so immersed in the role that she had to deal with...

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17. Baek Seo-yi

1992-. (aged 34)

film actor actor television actor

Baek Seo-yi is a South Korean actress.

18. Son Se-bin

1989-. (aged 37)

film actor actor television actor

Son Se-bin is a South Korean actress.

19. Park Joo-hee

1987-. (aged 39)

film actor actor television actor

Park Joo-hee is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as Tomorrow, with You, The Ghost Detective, My Golden Life, Watcher and Happiness. She also appeared in movies Set Me Free, Illang: The Wolf Brigade and High Society.

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20. Kim Yu-mi

1990-. (aged 36)

actor beauty pageant contestant

Kim Yu-mi, also known as Yumi Kim, is a South Korean actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Korea 2012, Miss Universe Korea 2013 and represented her country in the Miss Universe 2013 pageant. Kim began her career as an actress when she made her acting debut in the television series Naeil's Cantabile (2014), though she became more...

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21. Kim Yung-rok

1955-. (aged 71)

politician

Kim Yung-rok is a South Korean public servant and politician. He served as Member of the National Assembly, Minister of Agriculture. Currently, Kim is serving as the governor of South Jeolla Province. He is a member of the Democratic Party of Korea.

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22. Ko Jeong-woon

1966-. (aged 60)

association football player association football coach

Ko Jeong-woon is a South Korean football manager and former player. He was South Korea's most threatening forward in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. His tireless dribbles made Spain and Germany difficult to keep solid defence, and sent off Miguel Ángel Nadal. That year, he also showed his best performances in the K League, winning the title and the MVP...

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23. Song Ju-hun

1994-. (aged 32)

association football player

Song Ju-hun is a South Korean football player who currently plays as a defender for Jeju United in K League 1.

24. Ju Se-jong

1990-. (aged 36)

association football player

Ju Se-jong is a South Korean football player who plays as a midfielder for K League 1 club Gwangju FC.

25. Shin Seong-il

1937-2018 (aged 81)

actor television actor film actor politician film director

Shin Seong-il was a South Korean actor, film director, producer, and former politician. A legendary actor with 500 films in over 40 years, Shin debuted in director Shin Sang-ok's 1960 film A Romantic Papa and rose to fame through popular youth titles. A star in the 1960s and 1970s, his status as one of Korea's top actors extended well into...

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26. Jeon Jun-woo

1986-. (aged 40)

baseball player

Jeon Jun-woo is a South Korean professional baseball player for the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization. He represented the South Korea national baseball team at the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

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27. Choi Na-yeon

1987-. (aged 39)

golfer

Na Yeon Choi is a South Korean professional golfer playing on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour. In July 2012, she won the U.S. Women's Open for her first major championship.

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28. Bae Yu-ram

1986-. (aged 40)

actor television actor

Bae Yoo-ram, is a South Korean actor.

29. Kim Ha-neul

1988-. (aged 38)

golfer

Kim Ha-neul, also known as Ha-neul Kim, is a South Korean professional golfer.

30. Gil Eun-hye

1988-. (aged 38)

actor film actor

Gil Eun-hye is a South Korean actress. She appeared in the 2015 television drama series Orange Marmalade.

31. Subin

1994-. (aged 32)

singer songwriter model disc jockey actor

Park Su-bin, better known as Subin or Dalsooobin or her DJ name SUVIN, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, actress, television host, and DJ. She made her debut in 2011 as a member of the South Korean girl group Dal Shabet. She made her solo debut in 2016.

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32. Lee Hyung-taik

1976-. (aged 50)

tennis player

Lee Hyung-taik is a former professional tennis player from South Korea. He won one singles title and achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 36, in August 2007.

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33. Jeong Ui-cheol

1985-. (aged 41)

model television actor actor film actor

Jung Eui-chul is a South Korean model and actor.

34. Bae Yoon-kyung

1993-. (aged 33)

actor television actor

Bae Yoon-kyung is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her lead roles in Joseon Beauty Pageant (2018) and The King's Affection (2021). She also appeared in dramas The Miracle We Met (2018), Doctor Prisoner (2019)., Hi Bye, Mama! (2020), My Unfamiliar Family (2020), and Undercover (2021).

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35. Hong Soo-ah

1986-. (aged 40)

actor film actor

Hong Soo-ah, birth name Hong Geun-young (홍근영), is a South Korean actress. She is known for her early 2000s role in the sitcom Nonstop.

36. Youn Sun Nah

1969-. (aged 57)

songwriter jazz singer stage actor singer

Na Yoon-sun, also known as Youn Sun Nah, is a South Korean jazz musician.

37. Ahn Shin-ae

1990-. (aged 36)

golfer

Ahn Shin-ae is a South Korean professional golfer.

38. Chung Ho-yong

1931-. (aged 95)

politician

General Chung Ho-yong is a South Korean politician and army general, who was held the positions of minister of the interior and later minister of defense. He is considered as one of the best friends of Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo, who both served as President of South Korea.

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39. Wang Ji-hye

1985-. (aged 41)

film actor actor television actor

Wang Ji-hye is a South Korean actress best known for her roles in Protect the Boss, Friend, Our Legend, The President, and Personal Taste.

40. Do Sang-woo

1987-. (aged 39)

actor television actor model

Do Sang-woo is a South Korean actor and model. Do has been gaining attention after starring as Gong Hyo-jin's character's ex-boyfriend in the television series It's Okay, That's Love (2014). He enlisted to the army on April 5, 2016.

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41. Hwang Sun-hong

1968-. (aged 58)

association football player association football coach

Hwang Sun-hong is a South Korean former football player and current manager of the South Korea national under-23 football team and manager of Daejeon Hana Citizen. His playing career included spells abroad at clubs in Germany and Japan, as well as 14 years representing the South Korea national football team, earning his first cap while still playing at college level.

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42. Kim Han-gil

1953-. (aged 73)

novelist journalist essayist politician

Kim Han-gil is a South Korean politician, journalist, and writer. He served as a member of the 15th, 17th and 19th National Assembly and as the Minister of Culture and Tourism.

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43. Jung Chung-rae

1965-. (aged 61)

politician

Jung Chung-rae is a South Korean politician serving as the leader of Democratic Party since 2 August 2025 and as a member of the National Assembly from 2004 to 2008, from 2012 to 2016, and since 2020.

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44. Lee Young-pyo

1977-. (aged 49)

association football player

Lee Young-pyo is a South Korean former professional footballer who played as a right-footed left back. Lee was recognized for his speed and dribbling skills. His former manager Martin Jol once called him "the best left back in Holland".

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45. Jeon Soo-jin

1988-. (aged 38)

film actor actor model

Jeon Soo-jin is a South Korean actress. Born in Seoul but raised in Jeju Island, she was studying design at Konkuk University in 2008 when she began doing part-time work as a model for the fashion magazines Shibuya and CeCi. Jeon made her acting debut in 2012 and has since starred in films and television series, notably Godsend (2014) where...

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46. Son Dong-woon

1991-. (aged 35)

singer dancer actor

Son Dong-woon, known mononymously as Dongwoon, is a South Korean singer. He is a member of the boy group Highlight (formerly known as Beast).

47. Kang Kyeong-jun

1983-. (aged 43)

film actor actor television actor

Kang Kyung-joon is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the fifth season of the sitcom Nonstop in 2004, and was the MC of Music Bank from November 6, 2005 to November 19, 2006. After a supporting role in 2012 manga-adapted romantic comedy To the Beautiful You, Kang played leading roles in melodramas Flower of Revenge, Two...

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48. Ji Woo

1997-. (aged 29)

actor film actor

Choi Ji-woo, known mononymously as Ji Woo, is a South Korean actress. She started her career as a child actress with her debut movie Villain and Widow in 2010.

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49. Lee Bo-mee

1988-. (aged 38)

golfer

Lee Bo-mee, also known as Bo-mee Lee, is a South Korean professional golfer currently playing on the LPGA of Japan Tour.

50. Seo Woo

1985-. (aged 41)

film actor actor model

Seo Woo, birth name Kim Moon-joo, is a South Korean actress. She made her breakthrough with the film Crush and Blush (2008). She is best known for her roles in the films Paju and The Housemaid, as well as her roles in the TV dramas Tamra, the Island, Cinderella's Stepsister and Flames of Desire.

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51. Uhm Tae-goo

1983-. (aged 43)

film actor actor television actor

Um Tae-goo is a South Korean actor known for his supporting roles in critically acclaimed films such as Coin Locker Girl (2015), The Age of Shadows (2016). He rose to prominence due to his role in film Night in Paradise (2020) and romantic comedy My Sweet Mobster (2024).

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52. Kim Byung-man

1975-. (aged 51)

film actor comedian television actor

Kim Byung-man is a South Korean comedian, best known for his slapstick and acrobatic stunts as a Master in Gag Concert, and survival skills in Law of the Jungle as he acts as the Chief of the show. In November 2015, he entered a new program on SBS titled 'Shaolin Clenched Fists', where Kim Byung-man and a group of other...

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53. Ahn Jae-hong

1986-. (aged 40)

film actor actor television actor

Ahn Jae-hong is a South Korean actor. He made his professional acting debut in 2009 and is known for his work in both film and television. He first gained recognition through his roles in the films The King of Jokgu (2013) and Fabricated City (2017) and further achieved prominence for his performances in the television series Reply 1988 (2015–16), Fight...

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54. Kim Da-som

1993-. (aged 33)

model actor singer film actor

Kim Da-som is a South Korean actress and singer. She is best known as a former member of South Korean girl group Sistar and formerly under Starship Entertainment. She has acted in films and television dramas, including Family (2012–2013), Melody of Love (2013–2014), The Virtual Bride (2015), Sister is Alive (2017) and He Is Psychometric (2019).

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55. Lee Jong-beom

1970-. (aged 56)

baseball player

Lee Jong-beom is a former South Korean professional baseball player who played for the Kia Tigers (formerly the Haitai Tigers) in the KBO League and the Chunichi Dragons in Japan from 1998 to 2001. He is nicknamed "Son of the Wind" (바람의 아들) for his speed. (He was also known as "Baseball Genius" and the "Korean Ichiro".) Lee is widely...

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56. Hwang Woo-seul-hye

1979-. (aged 47)

film actor actor television actor

Hwang Jin-hee, better known by the stage name Hwang Woo-seul-hye (황우슬혜), is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut as a "dumb blonde"-type character in the critically praised black comedy Crush and Blush (2008). Hwang has since played leading roles in the indie melodrama Lovers Vanished (2010), the TV sitcom I Need a Fairy (also known as Sent...

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57. JAY B

1994-. (aged 32)

singer songwriter dancer television actor actor

Lim Jae-beom, known professionally as Jay B (제이비; stylized in all caps), and formerly JB, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor. Jay B is the leader of South Korean boy band Got7, a member of boy band duo JJ Project and sub-unit Jus2, as well as part of R&B soul crew Offshore as Def.. He made his small-screen...

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58. Lee Won-geun

1991-. (aged 35)

stage actor model television actor actor film actor

Lee Won-geun is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the 2012 historical television series Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) and is known for starring in the high school drama Cheer Up! (2015) and romantic-comedy One the Woman (2021), as well as the film Misbehavior (2017).

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59. Jang Hee-jin

1983-. (aged 43)

stage actor model television actor actor film actor

Jang Hee-jin is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a model for the fashion magazines CeCi, Marie Claire, and Cindy the Perky. Jang has appeared in several television series and films, including Myung-wol the Spy and Big.

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60. Kim Jung-eun

1974-. (aged 52)

television actor stage actor actor film actor

Kim Jung-eun is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the films and television series Marrying the Mafia (2002), Lovers in Paris (2004), Lovers (2006), Forever the Moment (2008), I Am Legend (2010), Make a Woman Cry (2015), and Strong Girl Nam-soon (2023).

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61. Uhm Tae-woong

1974-. (aged 52)

film actor actor television actor

Uhm Tae-woong is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 1998, but initially struggled to emerge from under the shadow of his older sister, popular singer-actress Uhm Jung-hwa. After several years of small roles and work in one-act dramas, Uhm began to gain recognition after his villainous turn in the romantic comedy Sassy Girl Chun-hyang. In 2005,...

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62. Park Han-byul

1984-. (aged 42)

film actor actor model

Park Han-byul is a South Korean actress and model.

63. Ryu Hye-young

1991-. (aged 35)

actor film actor

Ryu Hye-young is a South Korean actress. She first gained attention for her roles in the feature films INGtoogi: The Battle of Internet Trolls (2013) and My Dictator (2014) before receiving wider recognition for the television series Reply 1988 (2015–2016), Law School (2021), and Law and the City (2025).

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64. Lee Da-hae

1984-. (aged 42)

actor

Lee Da-hae or Lee Da-hey, born Byun Da-hye, is an Australian-South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in Korean dramas such as Heaven's Fate (2004), My Girl (2005), Green Rose (2005), The Slave Hunters (2010), Miss Ripley (2011), and Hotel King (2014), as well as the Chinese dramas Love Actually (2012) and Best Couple (2016).

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65. Ko Kyung-pyo

1990-. (aged 36)

television actor actor comedian film actor

Ko Kyung-pyo is a South Korean actor. He began his career in 2010 and became a cast member of the comedy show Saturday Night Live Korea for its first three seasons (2011–2012). He then gained wide recognition for his roles in the television dramas Reply 1988 (2015–16), Don't Dare to Dream (2016), and Chicago Typewriter (2017). Ko's performance in Park...

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66. Nicole Jung

1991-. (aged 35)

singer actor

Nicole Yongju Jung, referred to as Nicole, is an American singer. She is a member of South Korean girl group Kara. Her solo debut mini album, First Romance, was released on November 19, 2014.

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67. Kang Tae-oh

1994-. (aged 32)

television actor actor singer film actor

Kim Yoon-hwan, known professionally as Kang Tae-oh (Korean: 강태오) is a South Korean actor and singer. He was a member of the actor group 5urprise. He rose to international popularity for his starring role in the television series Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022).

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68. Lee Min-ki

1985-. (aged 41)

singer model television actor actor film actor

Lee Min-ki is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. Lee's first leading role in television was in the 2005 sports drama Taereung National Village. He has gone on to star in many television series, including Love Truly (2006), Dal-ja's Spring (2007), Because This Is My First Life (2017), The Beauty Inside (2018), My Liberation Notes (2022) and Behind Your...

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69. Choi Min-ho

1991-. (aged 35)

television actor dancer actor composer model

Choi Min-ho, known mononymously as Minho, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper and actor. In May 2008, he debuted as a member of South Korean boy band Shinee which later became one of the best-selling Korean artists. Aside from group activities, he debuted as an actor in November 2010 in KBS2's drama special Pianist. He has since landed roles...

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70. Kim Hye-yoon

1996-. (aged 30)

film actor actor television actor

Kim Hye-yoon is a South Korean actress. She gained recognition for her role as Kang Ye-seo in JTBC's television series Sky Castle (2018–2019), before landing her first leading roles in both television and film including Extraordinary You (2019) and The Girl on a Bulldozer (2022). Her notable accolades include awards from the Baeksang Arts Awards, Blue Dragon Film Awards, and...

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71. Hong Jong-hyeon

1990-. (aged 36)

model television actor actor film actor

Hong Jong-hyun is a South Korean actor and model.

72. Yoo Ah-in

1986-. (aged 40)

creative director television actor actor film actor

Uhm Hong-sik, known professionally as Yoo Ah-in (Korean: 유아인), is a South Korean actor, creative director, and gallerist. He is known for playing a diverse spectrum of roles in both television and film, where he often portrays dynamic characters who exhibit significant personal growth. He is the recipient of various accolades including Asian Film Awards, Fantasia International Film Festival's Cheval...

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73. Bae Doona

1979-. (aged 47)

actor television actor model film actor stage actor

Bae Doona, anglicized as Doona Bae, is a South Korean actress and photographer. She debuted as a model and first gained recognition for her roles in Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000), Take Care of My Cat (2001), and Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002). She became known for her performances as a Korean exchange student in Linda Linda Linda (2005), archer...

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74. Chae Soo-bin

1994-. (aged 32)

film actor actor stage actor

Bae Soo-bin, known professionally as Chae Soo-bin (채수빈), is a South Korean actress. She first gained recognition for her role in the television series Love in the Moonlight (2016), and transitioned into leading roles, with The Rebel (2017), Strongest Deliveryman (2017), Where Stars Land (2018), and When the Phone Rings (2024).

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75. Im Nayeon

1995-. (aged 31)

dancer pop singer

Im Na-yeon, known mononymously as Nayeon, is a South Korean singer. She rose to prominence as a member of the South Korean girl group Twice, created by JYP Entertainment through the reality television show Sixteen (2015).

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76. Lee Hye-ri

1994-. (aged 32)

dancer actor singer film actor

Lee Hye-ri, better known mononymously as Hyeri, is a South Korean actress, singer, and television personality. She rose to fame as the youngest member of girl group Girl's Day, and was named as the "Nation's Little Sister" by the South Korean media outlets after appearing as a fixed cast member on Real Men (2014).

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77. Lee Jong-suk

1989-. (aged 37)

model television actor actor film actor

Lee Jong-suk is a South Korean actor and model. He debuted in 2005 as a runway model and gained recognition as an actor with television series School 2013 (2012) and I Can Hear Your Voice (2013). He received further prominence with dramas Doctor Stranger (2014), Pinocchio (2014), W (2016), While You Were Sleeping (2017), and Big Mouth (2022).

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78. Lee Min-ho

1987-. (aged 39)

singer television actor model film actor recording artist

Lee Min-ho is a South Korean actor and singer. He gained widespread fame with his role as Gu Jun-pyo in the television series Boys Over Flowers (2009), which also earned him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor. His other notable works are television series City Hunter (2011), The Heirs (2013), The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016), and...

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79. Kim Seok-jin

1992-. (aged 34)

singer songwriter

Kim Seok-jin, known professionally as Jin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and member of the South Korean boy band BTS. Jin has released three solo tracks with BTS: "Awake" in 2016, "Epiphany" in 2018, and "Moon" in 2020, all of which have charted on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. In 2019, Jin released his first independent song, the digital...

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80. Song Kang

1994-. (aged 32)

model television actor actor film actor

Song Kang is a South Korean actor. He is known for starring in the dramas Love Alarm (2019–2021), Sweet Home (2020–2024), Nevertheless (2021), Forecasting Love and Weather (2022), and My Demon (2023–2024). He has been called the "Son of Netflix" because the majority of the series he has starred in were streamed on the platform.

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81. Hyuna

1992-. (aged 34)

composer dancer model songwriter singer

Kim Hyun-ah, known professionally as Hyuna (stylized as HyunA), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper and model. She debuted as a member of the girl group Wonder Girls in February 2007. Upon leaving the ensemble shortly after, Hyuna subsequently left JYP Entertainment and joined the girl group 4Minute. The group debuted in June 2009 under Cube Entertainment. In 2010, Hyuna...

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82. Shim Hwa-jin

1956-. (aged 70)

professor

Shim Hwa-jin is a South Korean academic specialising in the history of clothing and textiles. She was president of Sungshin Women's University from 2007 until 2017, when she was imprisoned for embezzlement.

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83. Uhm Hyun-kyung

1986-. (aged 40)

film actor actor television actor

Uhm Hyun-kyung is a South Korean actress. She first appeared in Rainbow Romance in 2005. In her recent years, Hyun-kyung became notable for playing the evil and two-faced villain Min Soo-a in Hide and Seek. Recently, she starred as the female lead in the daily melodrama Man in a Veil.

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