Korean Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Also known as JY Park (or simply JYP) is a South Korean singer, songwriter, producer and the current

Also known as JY Park (or simply JYP) is a South Korean singer, songwriter, producer and the current CEO/founder of JYP Entertainment, a major artist management/record label of Asian pop music. Over the past 14 years, JY Park has not only become Asia's most prominent musician, but has also become the pioneer and innovative leader of the entertainment business in Asia.

Is a professional golfer currently playing on the LPGA Tour and the LPGA of Korea Tour (KLPGA). She

Is a professional golfer currently playing on the LPGA Tour and the LPGA of Korea Tour (KLPGA). She has broken all existing KLPGA records, winning 10 events in 19 starts on the KLPGA Tour in 2007. In 2008, playing only 10 tournaments on the LPGA Tour as a

A South Korean football player who was play at defender for Changwon City FC at National League in S

A South Korean football player who was play at defender for Changwon City FC at National League in South Korea.

Is a South Korean actor. He finished his studies from Myungji University.

Is a South Korean actor. He finished his studies from Myungji University.

A South Korean actor. He attended school in Seoul, then went to college first at Chunnam Science Col

A South Korean actor. He attended school in Seoul, then went to college first at Chunnam Science College and later at Dongguk University, where he majored in performing arts. However, he was dismissed by faculties because of lacking class attendance. [1],He firstly debuted as fashion model of Ziozia. Jo is one of the most popular actors featuring great deal of ads in South Korea.

Is a retired South Korean amateur boxer. He participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics for his native

Is a retired South Korean amateur boxer. He participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics for his native East Asian country. There he was stopped in the first round of the Bantamweight (54 kg) division by Uzbekistan' Alisher Rahimov. Later Jo won the bronze me

Is a South Korean football player who since 2007 has played for Jeonbuk Hyundai.

Is a South Korean football player who since 2007 has played for Jeonbuk Hyundai.

Is a South Korean actor and musical star best known for his roles in Marathon and Tazza: The High Ro

Is a South Korean actor and musical star best known for his roles in Marathon and Tazza: The High Rollers.Protestant Jo who graduated from the university of Dankook has the nickname "old man" indicative of his maturity and considerate nature. Being 5’8’’(

A South Korean football player who since 2008 has played for FC Seoul.

A South Korean football player who since 2008 has played for FC Seoul.

Is a famous Korean singer who mainly focuses on ballads. He debuted in 1998, and became popular with

Is a famous Korean singer who mainly focuses on ballads. He debuted in 1998, and became popular with a sad, romantic ballad titled "To Heaven." Jo is notable for his many "million sellers", as his first few albums were widely popular. He has recently finished his mandatory military service.

He currently holds the world record for 3000 metre steeplechase. His older brother Abraham Cherono i

He currently holds the world record for 3000 metre steeplechase. His older brother Abraham Cherono is also a steeplechase runner.Despite Shaheen's achievements on the track, he is most notable for his move from Kenya to Qatar in 2003. Changing his name from Stephen Cherono to Saif Saaeed Shaheen, the former Stephen Cherono was reported to have received up to $1 million to change his citizenship.[citation needed] Shaheen has denied this.The defection was deeply unpopular with the Kenyan Government, President Mwai Kibaki made a public speech before the 2003 World Championships that included the statement "Let us resist the temptation to change our citizenship for financial gains."[

Is a North Korean weightlifter.

Is a North Korean weightlifter.

Is a North Korean pair skater. He competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics with partner Phyo Yong Myong,

Is a North Korean pair skater. He competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics with partner Phyo Yong Myong, with whom he teamed up in the fall of 2005. They withdrew after the short program. Jong qualified a spot for the Olympics with his previous partner Sung M

Is a South Korean professional basketball player. He plays for the Seoul SK Knights of the Korean Ba

Is a South Korean professional basketball player. He plays for the Seoul SK Knights of the Korean Basketball League. Joo also plays for the South Korea national basketball team and made his senior national team debut at the FIBA World Olympic Qualifying T

Is a South Korean football player who since 2008 has played for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (formerly Gye

Is a South Korean football player who since 2008 has played for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (formerly Gyeongnam FC).

A popular model and actor from South Korea. He is well known for portraying Crown Prince Lee Shin in

A popular model and actor from South Korea. He is well known for portraying Crown Prince Lee Shin in Princess Hours (Goong), which was his acting debut.Before entering the entertainment industry, he studied at Tongwon College, majoring in e-Business. He was known as "Handy Man" in his school for his tall height of 6'2".

Is a South Korean short track speed skater.

Is a South Korean short track speed skater.

Is a South Korean table tennis player who has revolutionized the way players think about the defensi

Is a South Korean table tennis player who has revolutionized the way players think about the defensive style. He is a member of the Korean National Team.Joo Se-Hyuk uses a defensive table tennis style that throws opponents off their game completely. Utili

Is a South Korean football player who since 2008 has played for Incheon United (formerly Jeonbuk Hyu

Is a South Korean football player who since 2008 has played for Incheon United (formerly Jeonbuk Hyundai and Gwangju Sangmu).

Is a South Korean sprint canoer who competed in the early 1990s. At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barc

Is a South Korean sprint canoer who competed in the early 1990s. At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, he was eliminated in the repechages of the K-2 500 m event and in the heats of the K-4 1000 m event, and did not finish in the heats of the K-2 1000

Is a South Korean football player who currently plays for Gwangju Sangmu FC.

Is a South Korean football player who currently plays for Gwangju Sangmu FC.

Is a South Korean football player who since 2008 has played for Busan I'Park (formerly Daejeon Citiz

Is a South Korean football player who since 2008 has played for Busan I'Park (formerly Daejeon Citizen).

Was one of the founders of modern Korean linguistics. He was born in Bongsan County (???; ???), Hwan

Was one of the founders of modern Korean linguistics. He was born in Bongsan County (???; ???), Hwanghae Province. He and his students helped standardize the Korean language, based spelling and grammar of the vernacular.

Is an ex-boxer in the Flyweight division. Choi turned professional in 1983 and in 1986 captured the

Is an ex-boxer in the Flyweight division. Choi turned professional in 1983 and in 1986 captured the Vacant IBF Light Flyweight Title with a decision win over Cho-Woon Park. He defended the belt three times before losing it to Tacy Macalos in a rematch in

Is a female badminton player from South Korea.Jun played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics for K

Is a female badminton player from South Korea.Jun played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics for Korea, defeating Charmaine Reid of Canada in the first round but losing to Cheng Shao-Chieh of Chinese Taipei in the round of 16.