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Akira Takarada was born on April 29, 1934, in Chongjin, North Korea. He rose from the Toho New Face program to become 1 of the most recognizable men associated with the original Godzilla series, though he appeared in only 6 installments. He began in 1949 w/ a small role in When the Liberty Bell Rang and several other small roles. His big break came as navy diver Hideto Ogata in Godzilla (1954). He soon became recognizable for his persona as the cocky, slightly cynical urban male & making him a very successful actor. Throughout his life, he was a celebrity in Japan through his appearances in TV dramas, quiz shows & commercials.

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.

Kim Ji-Yeong was born on 25 September 1938 in Chongjin, North Hamgyong Province, Japanese-occupied Korea. She was an actress, known for The Last Blossom (2011), Tidal Wave (2009) and Silenced (2011). She died on 17 February 2017 in South Korea.

Sol-Ju Ri was born on 28 September 1989 in Chongjin, North Korea. She has been married to Jong-Un Kim since 2009. They have three children.

Pyeong Lee was born on 24 October 1994 in Chongjin, North Korea.