72 Notable alumni of Sungkyunkwan University
Updated: June 23, 2026 EliteDegrees
Sungkyunkwan University is ranked #436 in the world and #5 in South Korea by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 72 notable alumni from Sungkyunkwan 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 Sungkyunkwan University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Lee Youngjin
1961-. (aged 65)
judge
Lee Youngjin is a South Korean judge. He was appointed to Justice of the Constitutional Court of Korea in 2018.
2. Chun Beeho
1957-. (aged 69)
diplomat
Chun Beeho is a South Korean diplomat, professor and global business consultant. He served as ROK's plenipotentiary ambassador to Mexico from May, 2015 to December, 2017 as well as plenipotentiary ambassador to Bulgaria from 2010 to 2013. He has been a distinguished/visiting professor of Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul in the Republic of Korea since March 2018, giving a lecture on...
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3. Noh Jae-wook
1992-. (aged 34)
volleyball player
No Jae-wook is a South Korean male volleyball player. He is part of the South Korea men's national volleyball team. On club level he plays the setter position for Seoul Woori Card Wibee.
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4. Kwon Deok-chul
1961-. (aged 65)
politician
Kwon Deok-cheol is a South Korean government official served as the Minister of Health and Welfare under President Moon Jae-in from 2020 to 2022. He previously served as the deputy head of the ministry from 2017 to 2019.
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5. Im Do-hun
1972-. (aged 54)
volleyball player
Im Do-heon is a South Korean volleyball player. He competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics.
6. Yoon Deok-yeo
1961-. (aged 65)
association football player
association football coach
Yoon Deok-yeo is a South Korean football coach and former player who currently coaches for Sejong Sportstoto. He formerly coached the South Korean women's national team.
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7. Seo Jae-duck
1989-. (aged 37)
volleyball player
Seo Jae-duck is a volleyball player from South Korea, who plays as for the Men's National Team from 2009 Summer Universiade. Current, he plays as an Outside spiker for the Suwon KEPCO Vixtorm.
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8. Hwang Taek-eui
1996-. (aged 30)
volleyball player
Hwang Taek-eui is a South Korean male volleyball player. He is part of the South Korea men's national volleyball team. On club level he plays for the Uijeongbu KB Insurance Stars.
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9. Park Yong-jin
1971-. (aged 55)
politician
Park Yong-jin is a South Korean labor activist and politician in the liberal Minjoo Party of Korea. He was elected member of the National Assembly for Gangbuk, Seoul, in the April 2016 parliamentary elections.
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10. Park Kang-hyun
1990-. (aged 36)
musical theatre actor
actor
television actor
Kang-hyun Park is a South Korean musical theater actor, singer, crossover artist and TV actor. He debuted in 2015 with the Korean original musical Liar Time, and has since played leading roles in various musicals in South Korea. He gained prominence by appearing on the JTBC audition program Phantom Singer Season 2 in 2017, where he reached the finals, and...
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11. No Jin-hyuk
1989-. (aged 37)
baseball player
No Jin-hyuk is a South Korean professional baseball shortstop for the Lotte Giants of the KBO League. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.
12. Kim Seo-yeong
1994-. (aged 32)
swimmer
Kim Seo-yeong is a South Korean swimmer, who specialized in individual medley events. Kim broke a South Korean record of 2:13.65 to take the bronze medal in the 200 m individual medley at the 2009 East Asian Games in Hong Kong.
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13. Mi-Hyun Kim
1977-. (aged 49)
golfer
Mi-Hyun Kim is a professional golfer from South Korea. She turned professional in 1996 and won 11 events on the LPGA of Korea Tour (KLPGA) between 1996 and 2000. In 1999, she joined the LPGA Tour and was named was Rookie of the Year that year. She has won eight LPGA events with her best finish in a major championship...
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14. Jun Hye-sook
1955-. (aged 71)
politician
Jun Hye-sook is a South Korean politician in the liberal Minjoo Party of Korea, and a member of the National Assembly representing Gwangjin, Seoul. She was previously a party list member of the Assembly from 2008 to 2012.
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15. Ahn Shi-hyun
1984-. (aged 42)
golfer
Ahn Shi-hyun, or Shi Hyun Ahn is a South Korean professional golfer.
16. Cho Myoung-gyon
1957-. (aged 69)
civil servant
Cho Myoung-gyon is a South Korean politician previously served as President Moon Jae-in's first Minister of Unification.
17. Hwang In-sun
1987-. (aged 39)
singer
Hwang In-sun is a South Korean singer and television personality who appeared on Produce 101 and Society Game.
18. Kim Yeon-su
1970-. (aged 56)
writer
prose writer
music publicist
translator
art critic
Kim Yeonsu is a South Korean writer.
19. Kim In-sung
1989-. (aged 37)
association football player
Kim In-sung is a South Korean footballer who currently plays for Pohang Steelers.
20. Bong Jung-keun
1980-. (aged 46)
baseball player
Bong Jung-keun is a South Korean former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball with the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds, and in the KBO League with the LG Twins. He batted and threw left-handed.
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21. Choi Phillip
1979-. (aged 47)
television actor
stage actor
actor
film actor
Choi Phillip, birth name Choi Pil-soon (최필순), is a South Korean actor.
22. Kim Ga-young
1991-. (aged 35)
film actor
singer
television actor
Kim Ga-young is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a former member of the South Korean girl-group Stellar between 2011 and 2017. She is currently also the manager of her own cafe called "Hartogela" in Itaewon, South Korea.
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23. Min Byung-doo
1958-. (aged 68)
politician
Min Byung-doo is a South Korean politician in the liberal Minjoo Party of Korea who has been a member of the National Assembly for Dongdaemun, Seoul, from 2012 to 2020. He was formerly a party list member from 2004 to 2008.
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24. Yang Hyang-ja
1967-. (aged 59)
politician
Yang Hyang-ja is a South Korean politician and former Samsung executive. She represented Gwangju at the National Assembly between 2020 and 2024. A former member of the Democratic Party, she founded the Hope of Korea party in 2023.
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25. Jung Hong-won
1944-. (aged 82)
lawyer
politician
Jung Hong-won is a South Korean politician who served as the prime minister of South Korea from 2013 to 2015 under President Park Geun Hye. Jung is a former member of the Saenuri Party.
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26. Ahn Gyu-back
1961-. (aged 65)
politician
Ahn Gyu-back is a South Korean politician who has served as the minister of national defense since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), he has been a member of the National Assembly for Dongdaemun, Seoul, since 2012, and previously served as a party list member from 2008 to 2012. Ahn is the first civilian defense minister...
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27. Jin Sun-mee
1967-. (aged 59)
lawyer
politician
Jin Sun-mee is a South Korean politician previously served as the Minister of Gender Equality and Family under President Moon Jae-in. She is also a three-term parliamentarian previously via proportional representation and now representing the district that was dictated by male politicians and opposition parties.
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28. Her Eun-a
1972-. (aged 54)
crew member
businessperson
politician
Her Eun-a is a South Korean politician and former entrepreneur.
29. Han Soo-yeon
1983-. (aged 43)
film actor
actor
television actor
Han Soo-yeon is a South Korean actress best known for her roles in Korean dramas, Pure Love (2013) and Love in the Moonlight (2016).
30. Kong Te-cheng
1920-2008 (aged 88)
philosopher
politician
artist
Kong Te-cheng was a 77th generation descendant of Confucius in the main line of descent. He was the final person to be appointed Duke Yansheng and the first Sacrificial Official to Confucius. He helped formulate and was in charge of officiating the modern Confucius ceremony held annually in the Republic of China (Taiwan). In addition to Ceremonial Official, he held...
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31. Choi Cheol-ho
1970-. (aged 56)
television actor
stage actor
actor
film actor
Choi Cheol-ho is a South Korean actor. He rose to fame after appearing in the hit drama Queen of Housewives (also known as My Wife is a Superwoman, 2009). Other notable roles include King Seonjo in The Immortal Lee Soon-shin (2004), Geolsa Biu in Dae Jo-yeong (2006) and King Gyeongjong in Empress Cheonchu (also known as The Iron Empress, 2009).
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32. Jeon Seong-woo
1987-. (aged 39)
film actor
actor
stage actor
Jeon Sung-woo is a South Korean actor. In 2007, he made his debut as a musical actor at the age of 20 in Lee Yun-taek's production of the musical Dream on Mars. Since then, he has ventured into television, making his debut in 2015 with a minor role in the drama Six Flying Dragons. Jeon is recognized for his notable...
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33. Swings
1986-. (aged 40)
singer
songwriter
rapper
Moon Ji-hoon, better known by the stage name Swings (스윙스), is a South Korean rapper. Formerly under the label Brand New Music, he is currently signed to P Nation.
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34. Jung Hye-in
1990-. (aged 36)
film actor
actor
television actor
Jung Hye-in is a South Korean actress. She is known for her support role in various television series such as Doctor Stranger (2014), Healer (2014–2015), Jugglers (2017), Graceful Family (2019), and most recently in Sisyphus: The Myth (2021).
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35. Anda
1991-. (aged 35)
singer
Won Min-ji, better known by her stage name Anda (안다) and formerly Andamiro (안다미로), is a South Korean singer and songwriter. She debuted in 2012.
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36. Byung-hyun Kim
1979-. (aged 47)
baseball player
Byung-hyun Kim, also known as BK Kim, is a South Korean former professional baseball pitcher. He had his most successful years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Boston Red Sox.
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37. Shin Goo
1936-. (aged 90)
television actor
stage actor
actor
film actor
Shin Soon-ki, known professionally as Shin Goo (Korean: 신구), is a South Korean film, theater, and television actor. Shin began his career on stage in 1962, in the play "Cow", and has appeared in numerous works of Korean theatre, film and television.
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38. Hyomin
1989-. (aged 37)
singer
actor
Park Sun-young, known professionally as Hyomin (효민), is a South Korean singer and actress, businesswoman, and creative director, known for her work as a member of South Korean girl group T-ara. Apart from her group's activities, Hyomin has also starred in various television dramas such as My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox, and Gyebaek, and in various films such as...
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39. Park Se-wan
1994-. (aged 32)
film actor
actor
television actor
Park Se-wan is a South Korean actress.
40. Jeon No-min
1966-. (aged 60)
television actor
stage actor
actor
film actor
Jeon No-min is a South Korean actor. Among his recent roles were the villainous Hwarang warrior Seolwon in Queen Seondeok, and the fictional independence fighter Damsari in Bridal Mask.
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41. Seo Shin-ae
1998-. (aged 28)
film actor
Seo Shin-ae is a South Korean actress. She made her entertainment debut in 2004 in a commercial for Seoul Milk. Seo then became known as a child actress, notably in the film Meet Mr. Daddy (2007), and the television dramas Thank You (2007), Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho (2010), and The Queen's Classroom (2013).
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42. Ko Sung-hee
1990-. (aged 36)
film actor
actor
television actor
Ko Sung-hee is a South Korean actress. She played her first leading role in the fantasy-period drama Diary of a Night Watchman (2014).
43. Moon So-ri
1974-. (aged 52)
actor
screenwriter
film actor
film director
stage actor
Moon So-ri is a South Korean actress and filmmaker. She began her career on stage as part of the theater company Hangang and made her feature film debut in Lee Chang-dong's Peppermint Candy (1999). Moon gained international recognition for the romantic drama Oasis (2002), which earned her the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the 59th Venice International Film Festival, making her...
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44. Ko A-sung
1992-. (aged 34)
television actor
actor
film actor
child actor
Go Ah-sung is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a child actress, notably in The Host (2006). Her other notable works include Snowpiercer (2013), Thread of Lies (2014), A Resistance (2019), Samjin Company English Class (2020), as well as the television series Master of Study (2010), Heard It Through the Grapevine (2015), and Life on Mars (2018).
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45. Jung Hye-sung
1991-. (aged 35)
model
hobbyist
television actor
actor
film actor
Jung Eun-joo, known professionally as Jung Hye-sung (Korean: 정혜성), is a South Korean actress and model.
46. Kim Dae-myung
1980-. (aged 46)
television actor
stage actor
actor
film actor
Kim Dae-myung is a South Korean actor. He began his acting career in theater, then rose to fame in the television series Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), as well as Hospital Playlist (2020).
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47. Shin Ye-eun
1998-. (aged 28)
actor
television actor
model
Shin Ye-eun is a South Korean actress and model. She gained popularity for her role in the web series A-Teen (2018) and its sequel A-Teen 2 (2019), as her portrayal of Do Hana earned her the sobriquet "Nation's First Love". Shin received international recognition after starring in the Disney+ original Revenge of Others (2022), the Netflix hit series The Glory...
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48. Hwang Kyo-ahn
1957-. (aged 69)
lawyer
politician
Hwang Kyo-ahn is a South Korean politician and prosecutor who served as the acting president of South Korea from 2016 to 2017 and as the prime minister of South Korea from 2015 to 2017.
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49. Lee Tae-hwan
1995-. (aged 31)
actor
singer
television actor
Lee Tae-hwan is a South Korean actor, model and singer. Since his acting debut in 2013, he has starred in television dramas and web series, notably Pride and Prejudice (2014) and W. He is a member of 5urprise, being its only member to lack a stage name.
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50. Lee El
1982-. (aged 44)
film actor
actor
television actor
Kim Ji-hyun, known professionally as Lee El (이엘) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her supporting roles in the film Inside Men (2015), the television series It's Okay, That's Love (2014), Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017), A Korean Odyssey (2017–2018), and Black (2017) as well as her leading roles in the film What a...
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51. Kim Mu-yeol
1982-. (aged 44)
singer
stage actor
television actor
actor
film actor
Kim Mu-yeol is a South Korean actor. Following a successful career in musical theatre, Kim was first cast in minor parts on film and television. After gaining recognition for his performance in War of the Arrows (2011), Kim landed his first major role in Jung Ji-woo's critically acclaimed film A Muse (2012). Kim went on to star in notable films...
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52. Joo Won
1987-. (aged 39)
singer
model
television actor
actor
film actor
Joo Won is a South Korean actor. He is known for starring in the television series Bread, Love and Dreams (2010), Ojakgyo Family (2011–2012), Bridal Mask (2012), Good Doctor (2013), Yong-pal (2015), and Alice (2020).
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53. Uee
1988-. (aged 38)
actor
singer
model
Kim Yu-jin, known professionally as Uee (유이; sometimes romanized as U-ie), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known for being a former member of South Korean girl group After School from 2009 to 2017, and has acted in various television dramas including Queen Seondeok (2009), Ojakgyo Family (2011), Jeon Woo-chi (2012), Golden Rainbow (2013), High Society...
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54. Moon Geun-young
1987-. (aged 39)
television actor
film director
film actor
child actor
Moon Geun-young is a South Korean actress. Affectionately called the "Nation's Little Sister", Moon began modeling at the age of 10, then made her acting debut in 1999 as a child actress. She first rose to stardom through her role as the young Eun-suh in the hugely popular television drama series Autumn in My Heart (2000), followed by a well-received...
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55. Bae Yong-joon
1972-. (aged 54)
model
television actor
actor
film actor
Bae Yong-joon is a South Korean businessman and former actor. He has starred in numerous television dramas, including, notably, Winter Sonata (2002), which became a major part of the Korean Wave. Bae retired from acting after 2007, but remains active as the chairman of management agency KeyEast.
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56. Ji Hyeon-u
1984-. (aged 42)
musician
television presenter
television actor
actor
film actor
Ji Hyun-woo, birth name Joo Hyung-tae (Korean: 주형태), is a South Korean actor and musician. He was formerly the lead guitarist for Korean indie rock band The Nuts and is best known for his leading roles in the cable TV series Queen and I (2012) and KBS2 weekend drama Young Lady and Gentleman (2021–22).
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57. Kang Ji-young
1994-. (aged 32)
television actor
actor
fashion model
singer-songwriter
recording artist
Kang Ji-young, also known mononymously as Jiyoung or under the stage name JY, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actress. At age 14, she rose to fame as a member of the South Korean girl group Kara, joining the group in 2008. Dubbed as "Hallyu Queens", Kara achieved mainstream success across Asia, particularly in Japan where they earned ten...
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58. Seo Ji-hye
1984-. (aged 42)
film actor
actor
television actor
Seo Ji-hye is a South Korean actress. After first attracting attention in the horror film Voice (2005), Seo has since starred in numerous television dramas, notably 49 Days (2011), Punch (2014), Don't Dare to Dream (2016), Crash Landing on You (2019), and Red Balloon (2022–2023).
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59. Cho Bo-ah
1991-. (aged 35)
film actor
actor
television actor
Jo Bo-yoon, commonly known as Jo Bo-ah (조보아), is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in Goodbye to Goodbye (2018), My Strange Hero (2018), Forest (2020), Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020), Military Prosecutor Doberman (2022), and Destined With You (2023).
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60. Koo Hye-sun
1984-. (aged 42)
film director
writer
playwright
screenwriter
actor
Koo Hye-sun is a South Korean actress, singer-songwriter, director and artist. She gained widespread recognition in the television dramas Hearts of Nineteen (2006), The King And I (2007), Boys Over Flowers (2009), Take Care of Us, Captain (2012), Angel Eyes (2014), Blood (2015).
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61. Krystal Jung
1994-. (aged 32)
singer
model
dancer
actor
film actor
Chrystal Soo Jung, professionally known as Krystal Jung, is an American and South Korean singer and actress. She debuted in 2009 as a member of the South Korean girl group f(x) and has further participated in SM Entertainment's project group SM the Ballad. Aside from group activities, she has also acted in various South Korean drama series such as The...
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62. Moon Ga-young
1996-. (aged 30)
essayist
model
television actor
actor
film actor
Moon Ga-young is a South Korean actress and model. In 2005, she started on her career as a child model. The following year, in 2006, she made her debut as a child actress with the film Bloody Reunion.
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63. Rhee Min-jung
1982-. (aged 44)
television actor
stage actor
actor
film actor
Lee Min-jung is a South Korean actress. She began her career in Jang Jin's stage play, and for a few years appeared in supporting roles on film and television. She became known after her appearance in Boys Over Flowers (2009), and landed her first lead role in family drama Smile, You (2009).
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64. Song Joong-ki
1985-. (aged 41)
television actor
television presenter
actor
film actor
Song Joong-ki is a South Korean actor who primarily works in television. He rose to fame in the historical coming-of-age drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010) and the variety show Running Man (2010–2011). Since then, he has played diverse roles in the television series The Innocent Man (2012), Descendants of the Sun (2016), Vincenzo (2021), and Reborn Rich (2022); as well as...
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65. Cha Eun-woo
1997-. (aged 29)
singer
model
dancer
presenter
actor
Lee Dong-min, known professionally as Cha Eun-woo (Korean: 차은우, Korean pronunciation: [t͡ɕʰa ɯn u])), is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Astro, and debuted as a solo artist with the extended play (EP) Entity in 2024. Cha made his acting debut in the film My Brilliant Life in 2014 and...
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66. Kim Nam-joo
1995-. (aged 31)
model
dancer
actor
singer
Kim Nam-joo is a South Korean actress. Kim rose to stardom in the 1990s in television series such as Model, The Boss and Her House. After 2001, Kim went into semi-retirement, appearing only in commercials, particularly after she married actor Kim Seung-woo in 2005 and they started a family. Then in 2009, she made her comeback with Queen of Housewives,...
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67. Yoo Eun-hae
1962-. (aged 64)
politician
Yoo Eun-hae is a South Korean politician who served as the Minister of Education and ex officio Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea, along with Hong Nam-ki under President Moon Jae-in from October 2018 to 9 May 2022. She is the first woman to serve as a Deputy Prime Minister in South Korea.
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68. Park So-hyun
1971-. (aged 55)
film actor
actor
disc jockey
Park So-hyun is a South Korean actress. She has a syndicated talk radio show Love Game, aired via the SBS Power FM since 1999. She also participated in variety show We Got Married.
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69. Park Sol-mi
1978-. (aged 48)
film actor
actor
musician
Park Sol-mi, birth name Park Hye-jeong, is a South Korean actress.
70. Lee Won-jong
1966-. (aged 60)
television actor
stage actor
actor
film actor
Lee Won-jong is a South Korean actor.
71. Lee Wan-koo
1950-2021 (aged 71)
politician
Lee Wan-koo was a South Korean politician who briefly served as the prime minister of South Korea in 2015.
72. Carlos Gorito
1986-. (aged 40)
diplomat
socialite
Carlos Augusto Cardoso Gorito is a Brazilian who lives and performs in South Korea as a television personality and embassy worker. He is currently a cast member in the talk show Non-Summit. In 2015, he wrote a column for the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper on topics like association football, Korean Wave and traditional festivals.
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