Korean Famous Names Starting with Letter K

A South Korean actor and model.

A South Korean actor and model.

A South Korean football player who, as of 2004 was playing for Busan Icons.He was part of the South

A South Korean football player who, as of 2004 was playing for Busan Icons.He was part of the South Korean 2004 Olympic football team, who finished second in Group A, making it through to the next round, before being defeated by silver medal winners Paraguay.

A South Korean singer and actor. He initially rose to fame as a member of Korean duo UN debuting wit

A South Korean singer and actor. He initially rose to fame as a member of Korean duo UN debuting with the single Voice Mail in 2000. After the duo disbanded in 2005, his fame increased as an actor starring in Goong, a drama based on comic book of the same name.He debuted as a member of Korean duo UN in 2000, an acronym for "United N-generation". After six years of success, the duo officially announced that they are disbanding in September 2005, and he announced that he was going to pursue an acting career instead.[3] He had stated that considering the conditions of the Korean music industry prevented him from pursuing music he truly wanted to do. He didn't realize that he would become an actor and singer

Was a Korean geographer and cartographer. He literally walked the entire length and breadth of the K

Was a Korean geographer and cartographer. He literally walked the entire length and breadth of the Korean peninsula, through mountain and valley, in order to research and compile his magnum opus, the Daedong Yeojido, (?????, ?????) a map of Korea that was published in 1861.The events surrounding Kim's death are obscure. What is clear is that after the publication of a later, improved version of the Daedong Yeojido in 1866 Kim is not heard from again. The most prominent story goes that the Korean regent Daewongun, upon viewing the later version of Kim's great map, became incensed by its inclusion of details of a sensitive nature critical to national defense.

Is a South Korean football player who since 2007 has played for Incheon United.

Is a South Korean football player who since 2007 has played for Incheon United.

Is a female South Korean handball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Is a female South Korean handball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Was an openly gay South Korean actor and model.Kim made his debut as a fashion model in 2007.[1] Reg

Was an openly gay South Korean actor and model.Kim made his debut as a fashion model in 2007.[1] Regarded as "one to watch", he later appeared as a guest on the MBC drama series Before and After Plastic Surgery, and on family sitcom The Unstoppable High K

Is a South Korean actress.A graduate of Kaywon Art High School,[1] Kim made her acting debut in 1992

Is a South Korean actress.A graduate of Kaywon Art High School,[1] Kim made her acting debut in 1992. She worked as a television actress for over a decade before branching out into film, saying in an interview that, "I was getting older by the second, and

Is a South Korean filmmaker and scriptwriter. Kim Ji-woon has an impressive history of having succes

Is a South Korean filmmaker and scriptwriter. Kim Ji-woon has an impressive history of having successfully tackled a wide range of film genres and universal, garnering a cult following among Asian films fans all over the world.[1] Kim started out directin

Is a South Korean football goalkeeper, who plays for Cerezo Osaka in J. League. Kim made 3 appearanc

Is a South Korean football goalkeeper, who plays for Cerezo Osaka in J. League. Kim made 3 appearances for Korea Republic U-20 in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Is a South Korean football player who currently plays for Chunnam Dragons. Kim played for Korea Repu

Is a South Korean football player who currently plays for Chunnam Dragons. Kim played for Korea Republic at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Is a South Korean football player who, as of 2009 is playing for Gangwon FC. He was joined K-League

Is a South Korean football player who, as of 2009 is playing for Gangwon FC. He was joined K-League side Pohang Steelers in 2004 season. In two season of Pohang, He played only 1 game for Korean FA Cup.

A South Korean football player, who has gained reputation as a defender who is also capable of scori

A South Korean football player, who has gained reputation as a defender who is also capable of scoring.[2] He plays for the K-League team FC Seoul.He gained praise and notoriety during East Asian Games which was held during December 2005. The Chinese coach at that time had pledged to end Koreaphobia by winning the match against Korea.[3] The Chinese scored the first goal in the first half, but Kim prevented loss against China by scoring an equaliser.[4]In 2006, he was selected to represent South Korea in FIFA World Cup. This time, however, his performance was below expectations when he played for Korea against Switzerland.[5]

Is a South Korean football player, who plays for Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma. On the international stage,

Is a South Korean football player, who plays for Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma. On the international stage, Kim has played for the 2004 Summer Olympics qualification as a member of Korea Republic U-23 and the 2005 East Asian Football Championship as a member of K

A football player from South Korea who plays as a midfielder.He represented South Korea at youth and

A football player from South Korea who plays as a midfielder.He represented South Korea at youth and senior levels. However, his contribution to the senior team was brief and consisted of only two matches against New Zealand in 2000.Kim’s entire professional career has been spent with Suwon Samsung Bluewings, one of the dominant forces in South Korean football. His debut came during the 1996 season, and by the end of 2005 he had played 279 times for the Suwon Bluewings franchise, scoring two goals and providing 17 assists. In that time he has also committed 727 fouls and has earned himself 77 yellow cards, but never a red one.

A South Korean football player, who plays for Gyeongnam FC.He started his professional career in Uls

A South Korean football player, who plays for Gyeongnam FC.He started his professional career in Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i in 2005. In the Hauzen Cup, which was held that season, he showed surprising plays and made a sensation. At that time, he was regarded as a rival of Park Chu-Young. But he got a critical injury and ended a play for K-League 2005.He contracted with Gyeongnam FC on December 2005. He said he wants to play for his hometown club. He made a good form, but in the middle of 2006 season, he got an injury and leaved the pitch so long time. Pre-season of 2007, he joined team's winter training in Brazil. But he got a critical wrinkle injury once more, and he couldn't play in matches of K-League 2007. In 2008 season, he finally came back in the pitch and showed good plays for Gyeongnam Fans.

Is a South Korean singer. He was initially part of the Korean duo Turbo, he later chose to go solo b

Is a South Korean singer. He was initially part of the Korean duo Turbo, he later chose to go solo becoming more successful.Kim first entered the Korean music industry in 1995 as a member of the group Turbo, which became fairly popular for their catchy music. After the group disbanded a few years later, he became a solo singer in 2001, mostly concentrating on ballads.

Is South Korean male singer.

Is South Korean male singer.

Is retired South Korean football player and manager. He played in K-League side POSCO Atoms, Daewoo

Is retired South Korean football player and manager. He played in K-League side POSCO Atoms, Daewoo Royals and Ilhwa Chunma in South Korea. He was a member of Korea Republic U-20 and parted in 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship. In this tournament, He sco

A South Korean football player, who currently plays for K3 League amateur side Yong-in FC in South K

A South Korean football player, who currently plays for K3 League amateur side Yong-in FC in South Korea.

Is a male freestyle wrestler from South Korea.He participated in Men's freestyle 60 kg at 2008 Summe

Is a male freestyle wrestler from South Korea.He participated in Men's freestyle 60 kg at 2008 Summer Olympics losing in the 1/8 of final with Murad Ramazanov.

Is a South Korean football player who since 2010 has played for Busan I'Park (formerly Busan Kyotong

Is a South Korean football player who since 2010 has played for Busan I'Park (formerly Busan Kyotong, Chunnam Dragons and Gyeongnam FC).

The leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. He is the Chairman of the National Defense

The leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. He is the Chairman of the National Defense Commission, Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army, and General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (the ruling party since 1948). He succeeded

A South Korean football player who has played for Daegu FC.His previous club is Jeonbuk Hyundai Moto

A South Korean football player who has played for Daegu FC.His previous club is Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Gyeongnam FC and Gwangju Sangmu Phoenix.

A South Korean politician and founder of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency (the KCIA, now the N

A South Korean politician and founder of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency (the KCIA, now the National Intelligence Service), who served as Prime Minister twice, from 1971–1975 and from 1998–2000.Kim Jong-pil was born in Buyeo County, Chungcheongnam-