Famous Korean People

Supreme Leader of North Korea

Former General-Secretary of the United Nations, 2007–2016

"Great" king of Joseon dynasty who commissioned the creation of the Korean alphabet (hint: he was depicted in Civilization 5)

His song "Gangnam Style" was the first to reach 1 billion views in YouTube

"Bubble Pop!" singer who collaborated with the above in his song

Self-proclaimed religious messiah who died in 2012

He was the first Asian footballer to win the Champions League

First Asian football player to win the Premiere League Golden Boot

Director who won 3 Oscars for his movie "Parasite" in 2020

They were the first boy group to receive a song certified platinum by the RIAA with their song "Mic Drop"

They were the first girl group to receive a song certified platinum by the RIAA with their song "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du"

First President of South Korea who died in exile in Hawaii at age 90

The new Sulu actor

American-born figure-skating silver medalist who now is the U.S. ambassador to Belize

Doctor who is best friends with Meredith Grey in "Grey's Anatomy"

Actress who portrayed that character and starred in "Killing Eve" as Eve

Portrayed Mr. Chow in "The Hangover" and Ben Chang in "Community"

He portrayed Glenn in "The Walking Dead" and was the first actor of East Asian descent to be nominated for Best Leading Actor

Current President of South Korea

Ace pitcher who was signed to the Toronto Blue Jays in 2020