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Lee Sun-kyun was born on 2 March 1975 in Seoul, South Korea. He was an actor and manager, known for Parasite (2019), A Hard Day (2014) and Paju (2009). He was married to Jeon Hye-jin. He died on 27 December 2023 in Seoul, South Korea.- Choi Seol Ri is a South Korean child actress born in Yangsan in the south-east of South Korea. She began appearing in South Korean TV dramas and movies in 2005 when she was 11 years old. Then, in September 2009, using the name "Sulli", she debuted as a singer/dancer in the 5-member K-Pop group F(x) -- pronounced "FX" by the Koreans. On October 14, 2019 she was found dead in her home by the Korean police and believed it was caused by suicide.
- Kim Ju-hyuk was born on 3 October 1972 in South Korea. He was an actor, known for Believer (2018), Confidential Assignment (2017) and A-nae-ga kyeol-hon-haet-da (2008). He died on 30 October 2017 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Actress
- Producer
- Executive
Kang Soo-youn was born on 18 August 1966 in Seoul, South Korea. She was an actress and producer, known for The Surrogate Woman (1987), Come, Come, Come Upwards (1989) and All That Falls Has Wings (1990). She died on 7 May 2022 in Seoul, South Korea.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Moon-Bin was born on 26 January 1998 in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea. He was an actor, known for Mermaid Prince (2020), Boys Over Flowers (2009) and Moment at Eighteen (2019). He died on 19 April 2023 in Seoul, South Korea.- Korean Kim T. Jeong made just six of the movies listed on IMDB page as Tong Lung; the rest were actually played by eponymous Taiwan's actor Tong Lung long before Kim debuted. The fact there are two more Tong Lung in Asian cinema, add confusion, since this nom-de-plume was very common there. As result who don't have a real knowledge of the genre often write wrong contributes on websites. .
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Kim Ki-young was born on 10 October 1919 in Seoul, Korea. He was a director and writer, known for Goryeojang (1963), A Defiance of Teenager (1959) and The Asphalt Pavement (1964). He was married to Yu-bong Kim. He died on 5 February 1998 in Seoul, South Korea.- Cha In-ha was born on 15 July 1992 in South Korea. He was an actor, known for Clean with Passion for Now (2018), Wok of Love (2018) and Love with Flaws (2019). He died on 3 December 2019 in Seoul, South Korea.
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- Director
- Writer
Shin alleged that he and his wife were kidnapped from their native South Korea in the late 1970s and held for several years in North Korea to make movies for Kim Jong Il, son of the N. Korean leader. Shin Sang-ok sought asylum in the United States in 1986 shortly before the film "Pulgasary" was finished. The couple were granted refuge in the United States.- Na Chul was born on 24 December 1986. He was an actor, known for Concrete Utopia (2023), Weak Hero Class 1 (2022) and Happiness (2021). He died on 21 January 2023 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, Jeong Da-bin, whose real name is Jung Hye-sun, was mostly known for playing ever cheerful and effervescent every girl roles. Known primarily for playing schoolgirl types, she gained quite a popular following in Taiwan as well particularly for her roles in numerous "Korean wave" miniseries. She attended Yongdok Girls High School and Gongguk University for two years where she majored in Drama.
Her first breakout role was in the Korean fantasy movie "Danjeogbiyeonsu" in 2000 where she played alongside Kim Yun-jin, the star of the miniseries "Lost".
In 2004, she starred in a Korean high school romantic comedy called "Geunomeun Meoshitosda", or 'He Was Cool'. In that movie, she played an outgoing, spunky, comical and animated -- yet very naive, awkward and infatuated -- schoolgirl named Han Ye-won -- which was to become her signature role.
She also garnered several Korean television awards for her roles in such sitcoms like "The Summer Typhoon" (SBS, 2005); "She is Nineteen (SBS,2004); "Attic Cat" (MBC, 2003); "New Nonstop 2 & 3" (MBC 2002-3); "Trio" (MBC 2002); "The Full Sun" (KBS, 2001); and "Taeyangun Gadukhe" (KBS, 2001).
Among her awards was the 2004 SBS Year-end Award for her role in "She is 19", as well as the 2004 New Star Award. In 2003, she was awarded the MBC Best Actress Award in a Miniseries for "Attic Cat". Jeong Da-bin also did numerous television commercials for Korean companies like DNS, BYC, LG Monitor, GS-25 Mart, CJ Jelly, Korea Telecom (KT), and GameTube, among others.
On the morning of Saturday, Februay 10, 2007, Jeong Da-bin committed suicide in the apartment of her boyfriend in Seoul. She was found by her boyfriend hanging in his bathroom with a towel wrapped around her neck. While no apparent suicide note was left behind, an entry in her on-line bog shortly before her death indicated she was suffering from depression.
Jeong, who has always been known for her outgoing, funny, cheerful and positive schoolgirl image, is survived by her father, mother and one younger brother in Seoul. - Goo Ha-Ra was born on 13 January 1991 in Gwangju, Korea. She was an actress, known for City Hunter (2011), It's Okay, That's Love (2014) and Kara: Secret Love (2014). She died on 24 November 2019 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Kim Yeong-ae was born on 21 April 1951 in Yeongseon-dong, Yeongdo District, Pusan, South Korea. She was an actress, known for Pandora (2016), The Attorney (2013) and Aeja (2009). She died on 9 April 2017 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Jung Chae-Yul was an actress, known for Zombie Detective (2020). She died on 11 April 2023 in Seoul, South Korea.
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- Writer
- Composer
Kim Jonghyun was born on 8 April 1990 in Seoul, South Korea. He was an actor and writer, known for Jonghyun feat. Zion.T: Deja-Boo (2015), City Hunter (2011) and Oh My Venus (2015). He died on 18 December 2017 in Seoul, South Korea.- Song Jae-ho was born on 10 March 1937 in Pyeongyang, Korea. He was an actor, known for Memories of Murder (2003), Tidal Wave (2009) and Sarangeul bilryeo deuribnida (1976). He died on 7 November 2020 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Actress
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Choi Eun-hie was born on 20 November 1926 in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea. She was an actress and director, known for The Girl Raised as a Future Daughter-in-law (1965), Uijeok Iljimae (1961) and Bam-ui tae-yang (1948). She was married to Shin Sang-ok. She died on 16 April 2018 in Seoul, South Korea.- Won Namkung was born on 1 August 1934 in South Korea. He was an actor, known for The Hut (1981), Mojeongui bimil (1968) and Doknabi (1971). He died on 5 February 2024 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Jin-shil Choi was born on 24 December 1968 in Seoul, South Korea. She was an actress, known for My Love, My Bride (1990), I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me (1994) and Mister Mama (1992). She was married to Sung Min Cho. She died on 2 October 2008 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Kim Sung-Jae was a South Korean singer, rapper, dancer, and model, best known as a member of Deux, an influential early K-pop and Korean hip-hop group that rose to fame in the early 1990s. He was active for five years. He started his career as a backup dancer for the soloist Hyun Jin Young. Later on in 1993, he made his debut with a fellow backup dancer, Lee Hyun as the hip-hop duo, Deux, which the group was especially influential among teenagers during their time. As a member of Deux, he was a pioneer in incorporating hip-hop into Korean music.
Several months after Deux broke up, Sung Jae released his debut solo album, As I Told You, on November 19, 1995. He performed the album's title track the same day on an SBS music program and then returned to his hotel room with his girlfriend and members of his entourage. He was found dead in his hotel room the next day, and police ruled the cause of death a heart attack caused by overworking. However, 28 needle marks were later discovered on his right arm, and an autopsy found traces of an animal anesthetic, or animal stimulant in his body. His girlfriend was arrested for the alleged murder of Sungjae and was sentenced to life in prison, but was later acquitted due to the "lack of evidence". - Tae Soo Jun was an actor, known for King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang (2013), Blood Palace (2013) and Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010). He died on 21 January 2018 in Seoul, South Korea.
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- Producer
Woo-sang Park was born on 2 January 1943 in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea. He was a director and writer, known for American Chinatown (1995), Miami Connection (1987) and Gang Justice (1991). He died on 11 April 2006 in Seoul, Korea.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Lee Doo-yong was born on 24 December 1942 in Seoul, South Korea. He was a director and writer, known for Cheongsongeuro ganeun kil (1990), Ppong (1986) and The Hut (1981). He died on 19 January 2024 in Seoul, South Korea.- Eon Lee was an actor, known for The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince (2007), Strongest Chil Woo (2008) and Like a Virgin (2006). He died on 21 August 2008 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Kim Ja-ok was born on 11 October 1951 in Busan, South Korea. She was an actress, known for The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince (2007), Taeyangeul humchin yeoja (1979) and Woman Chasing the Butterfly of Death (1978). She was married to Oh Seung-Keun. She died on 16 November 2014 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Jo Min-ki was born on 5 November 1966 in Seoul, South Korea. He was an actor, known for The Great Seer (2012), Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016) and The Great Queen Seondeok (2009). He was married to Sun-Jin Kim. He died on 9 March 2018 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Kim Hwansung was a South Korean singer under Music Factory Entertainment. He was a member of the boy group NRG.
Around June 5th, Hwansung complained of abdominal pains and had a high fever. He was hospitalized, though doctors were initially unsure of what was causing his illness. His health rapidly deteriorated, he was diagnosed with malignant viral pneumonia, eventually lapsing into a coma and placed on life support when doctors pronounced him brain dead. Hwansung's parents decided to remove him from life support. He died on June 15, 2000, at only 19 years old. - Actor
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- Soundtrack
Yong-ha Park was born on 12 August 1977 in Seoul, South Korea. He was an actor and composer, known for The Slingshot (2009), All In (2003) and On Air (2008). He died on 30 June 2010 in Seoul, South Korea.- Actor
- Producer
Seung-ho Kim was born on 13 July 1918 in South Korea. He was an actor and producer, known for Park Sa-bang (1960), Hyeolmaek (1963) and Geu yeojaui ilsaeng (1957). He died on 1 December 1968 in Seoul, Korea.- Director
- Writer
Lee Man-hee was born on 6 October 1931 in Seoul, Korea. He was a director and writer, known for Road to Sampo (1975), Marine Battleground (1963) and Ilbon haejug (1972). He was married to Moon Jung-suk. He died in 1975 in Seoul, South Korea.- Actress
- Additional Crew
Ji-eun Lee was born on 28 August 1969 in Seoul, South Korea. She was an actress, known for Keum-honga Keum-honga (1995), Rub Love (1998) and Birdcage Inn (1998). She was married to Lee Jin-sung. She died on 8 March 2021 in Seoul, South Korea.- Animation Department
- Producer
Fred Hellmich was born on 26 October 1926 in Camden, New Jersey, USA. Fred was a producer, known for Heavy Metal (1981), The Aristocats (1970) and The Jungle Book (1967). Fred died on 16 May 1983 in Seoul, South Korea.- Lee Ae-Jung was born on 17 March 1987 in Seoul, South Korea. She was an actress, known for Autumn in My Heart (2000), Beautiful Days (2001) and Four Sisters (2001). She died on 6 September 2007 in Seoul, South Korea.
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- Actor
- Producer
Kim Soo-yong was born on 23 September 1929 in Anseong, Korea. He was a director and actor, known for Mist (1967), Seashore Village (1965) and Burning Mountain (1967). He died on 3 December 2023 in Seoul, South Korea.- Director
- Editor
- Writer
Kim Ki-duk was born on 29 September 1934 in Seoul, Korea. He was a director and editor, known for Yongary, Monster from the Deep (1967), Bultaneun cheongchun (1966) and Seongnan daeji (1968). He died on 7 September 2017 in Seoul, South Korea.- Jin-young Jang was born on 14 June 1974 in Jeonju, South Korea. She was an actress, known for Sorum (2001), Blue Swallow (2005) and Singles (2003). She was married to Kim Young-kyun. She died on 1 September 2009 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Jae-hwan Ahn was born on 25 April 1972 in South Korea. He was an actor, known for The Record (2000), Show Show Show (2003) and Tears of Diamonds (2005). He was married to Jung Sun-hee. He died on 8 September 2008 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Kim Sung Min was born to a rich family in February 1974 in Seoul, Korea. He is a film and television actor who is active in the South Korean film and television industry with quite high reputation. Kim Sung Min advantage due to great body shape and appearance in high school to become amateur plane models involved in shooting clothing ad images. At 18 years old, as the identity of the Winner of the National Student Golf Championship, he entered Rui Yi University Department of Social Sports Golf, and became a professional player after graduating. But he has not given up the ideal of becoming an actor.To embark on a long journey of chasing dreams, he has done TV advertising models, serving actor on the stage troupe Theatre 1995 Constellation 19 origin. 2002 SBS "bad girl" crew selected him to play a supporting role. While shooting "Bad Girl", Kim Sung-min was selected starred in the MBC daily drama "Miss Mermaid" actor --- Sun Daily newspaper reporter Lee Juven. Starred in "Miss Mermaid" fame, Kim Sung Min won 2002 MBC Drama Awards Best New Artist and Best Screen Couple Award (ep "Miss Mermaid") co-star. With the splendid success of his "Miss Mermaid", his popularity is also increasing rapidly. In just three or four years, quickly entering the the career Golden Age, he starred in the famous drama one after another. In 2005 because of outstanding performance in a daily show --- "Heaven's Fate", he won MBC Drama Awards Outstanding Actor Award.
- Chae-yeong Yu was born on 22 September 1973 in South Korea. She was an actress, known for Sex Is Zero (2002), Hot for Teacher (2006) and Whistling Princess (2002). She was married to Kim Joo-hwan. She died on 24 July 2014 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Song Hae was born on 27 April 1927 in Hwanghae, Korea [now North Korea]. He was an actor, known for Yocheol boktong 007 (1966), Cheongchun daehak (1966) and Nampyeon (1969). He was married to Suk Ok-ee. He died on 8 June 2022 in Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea.
- Champion long distance runner Kee-chung Sohn was born into poverty on August 29, 1912 in Sinuiju, North Pyongan, Japanese Korea. Sohn studied at Yangjeong High School in Seoul, South Korea and attended Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan (he graduated from said university in 1940). Kee-chung's athletic career took off after he won an 8-mile race in October, 1933; he went on to run in twelve marathons between the years 1933 and 1936 in which he finished within the first three places of each marathon and won nine of those races altogether. Although he was forced to participate under his Japanese of Son Kitei as a member of the Japanese delegation, Sohn nonetheless still won the gold medal in the men's marathon at the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin, Germany. Hailed as a national hero in his native Korea, Kee-chung in the wake of his triumph at the Olympics embarked on a successful career as a coach for various champion runners who include 1947 Boston Marathon winner Suh Yun-Bak, 1950 Boston Marathon winner Ham Kee-Young, and 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist Hwang Young-Cho. Moreover, Sohn had the honor of carrying the Olympic torch into the stadium for the opening ceremony of the 1988 Summer Olympic games in Seoul, South Korea. Kee-chung died from kidney failure at age 90 on November 15, 2002. In the wake of his death the Sohn Kee-chung Memorial Park in Seoul was established in his honor. In addition, Sohn was also posthumously made a Grand Cordon (Blue Dragon) of the Sport Merit.
- Hyo-shil Kang was born in 1932 in Pyongyang, Korea. She was an actress, known for The Boxes of Death (1955). She was married to Mu-ryong Choi. She died on 2 November 1996 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Actress
- Producer
Ok Jeon was born on 2 April 1911 in Hamhung, South Hamgyong, North Korea. She was an actress and producer, known for Nag-won-eul chajneun mulideul (1927), Hwanghonui geomgaek (1967) and Hwaryo chunmong (1958). She was married to Il Choe and Hong-sik Kang. She died on 22 October 1969 in Seoul, South Korea.- Chung-Joon Lee was a writer, known for Festival (1996), Io Island (1977) and Beyond the Years (2007). He died on 31 July 2008 in Seoul, Korea.
- Actress
Eun-jin Han was born on 6 September 1918 in Keijo, Korea, Empire of Japan [now Seoul, South Korea]. She was an actress, known for Nammae (1967), Mu-jeong (1939) and Hwanghonui geomgaek (1967). She died on 16 July 2003 in Ichon-dong, Seoul, South Korea.- Kim Min-kyeong was born on 9 May 1981 in South Korea. She was an actress, known for Ardor (2002), Damo (2003) and 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant (2004). She died on 3 June 2010 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Jin-young Choi was an actor, known for Gangpae sueob (1996) and Happy Together (2001). He died on 29 March 2010 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Yoo-Jung Song was born on 8 June 1994 in South Korea. She was an actress, known for Make a Wish (2014). She died on 23 January 2021 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Chung Il Kwon was born on 21 November 1917 in Kankyo-hokudo, North Hamgyong, Korea [now North Korea]. He died on 17 January 1994 in Seoul, South Korea.
- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Kang Dae-jin was born on 4 May 1933 in Korea. He was a producer and director, known for The Coachman (1961), Naido eorinde (1974) and Ulmyeo heujin busanhang (1963). He died on 1 April 1987 in Seoul, South Korea.