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Suzy was born in Gwangju, South Korea on October 10, 1994. She attended Seoul Performing Arts High School. Before debuting, she was an online shopping model. In 2009, she auditioned for Mnet Superstar K and made it through the preliminary round but she was ultimately eliminated. However, she caught the attention of a scout from JYP Entertainment and soon became a trainee. After training for a year, she was paired with fellow members Fei and Jia. After the addition of Min into the group, the four of them prepared to debut as miss A.

Park Shin-hye was born in Gwangju, but raised in Paju, South Korea. Shin Hye Studied music, theater and singing in Chung-Ang University, Korea. Shin-hye made her acting debut in a Korean drama series, Stairway to heaven. She later on gained her popularity through another Korean series, You're beautiful with co-star Jang Keun-suk. She is best known for her leading roles in the television dramas, Heartstrings (2011), Flower Boys Next Door (2013), The Heirs (2013) and Pinocchio (2014).

Lee Hyeri was born on 9 June 1994 in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea. She is an actress, known for Reply 1988 (2015), May I Help You (2022) and Friendly Rivalry (2025).

Na In-woo was born on 17 September 1994 in Gwangju, South Korea. He is an actor, known for River Where the Moon Rises (2021), Jinxed at First (2022) and Mr. Queen (2020).

Moon Geun-Young was born on May 6, 1987 in Gwangju, South Korea. Her immediate family consists of parents and one younger sister. Moon Geun-Young began her acting career from a young age as a child actor. During the third grade of her elementary school, Moon Geun-Young performed in her school's play and became enthusiastic towards acting. After her performance in the play, Moon Geun-Young asked her parents to send her to an acting institute. At first her parents rejected her idea, but Moon Gun-Young did not give up. The following year, while in the 4th grade of elementary school, Moon Geun-Young asked her parents again. This time around, her parents replied if presidential candidate Kim Dae-jung won the election they would send her to acting school. Fortunately for Moon-Geun-Young, Kim Dae-Jung won the presidential election in 1997. By the 6th grade of Moon Geun-Young's schooling she enrolled in an acting institute in Gwangju. While learning acting at the institute her profile was sent by the institute to Seoul and in the following year she was cast as an extra for a few television dramas. After more CF roles, Moon Geun-Young made her proper TV drama debut in 1999 with the KBS children's drama "Potato". Moon Geun-Young also acted in the documentary "On the Way (2000)" directed by Jae-eun Choi. In 2000, her big break came while performing as the child character Eun-Seo in the KBS2 drama "Autumn in My Heart (2000)". With the drama's large following, she became recognized by the Korean public. In 2010, while promoting the theatrical play "Closer" Moon Geun-Young was asked what was her favorite performance and she stated that it was "Autumn in My Heart (2000)" due to her acting inexperience at the time and having to act on pure instinct. After acting in more dramas, Moon Geun-Young performed in the motion picture "Lover's Concerto (2002)". In 2003, Moon Geun-Young took on her first lead role in the critically praised and commercially successful horror film "A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)", directed by Kim Jee-woon. "A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)" helped display Moon Geun-Young's acting ability in a more dynamic setting. With Moon Geun-Young's romantic comedy "My Little Bride (2004)" in 2004, she perfected her cute wholesome image and found further commercial success at the box office. During this time, Moon Geun-Young picked up the nickname "the nation's younger sister" (Gukmin yeo-dong-saeng") due to her cute little sister image. Interesting to note, Moon Geun-Young mentioned that her management company was happy with her performance, but she was not. Her next films, 2005 "Innocent Steps (2005)" & 2006 "Love Me Not (2006)" were not as commercially successful nor did they receive favorable critical reviews. In 2006, Moon Geun-Young was accepted at Sungkyunkwan University and majored in Korean Language and Literature. During this time, Moon Geun-Young took a break from acting and did not perform in any titles. In 2008, Moon Geun-Young made her return to acting in the SBS period drama "Painter of the Wind (2008)". The role marked a departure for Moon Geun-Young as she played a woman who disguises herself as a man to become a painter. Primarily due to the risky decision to cast Moon Geun-Young in the lead character role, the production company were worried about the commercial viability of the drama series. Filming also came with some difficulties. On October 9th, Moon Geun-Young fractured her nose while filming a scene for "Painter of the Wind (2008)". Shooting for the series halted for one week while Geun-yeong recovered. As it turns out, "Painter of the Wind (2008)" received solid ratings and received favorable critical reviews. Moon Geun-Young also garnered the top prize (Daesang Award) at the SBS Drama Awards for her performance in "Painter of the Wind (2008)". In 2010, Moon Geun-Young made another bold step in her acting career by performing as the sometimes villain in the KBS2 drama "Cinderella's Sister (2010)".

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.

Sung Hyun-ah was born on 23 July 1975 in Gwangju, South Korea. She is an actress, known for Cello (2005), The Scarlet Letter (2004) and Lover (2005). She was previously married to Eun-Gyo Heo.

Jeong Yun-ho was born on 23 March 1999 in Gwangju, South Korea. He is an actor, known for Imitation (2021), Ateez: Inception (2020) and Ateez: Deja Vu (2021).

Son Jong-hak was born on 3 October 1972 in Gwangju, South Korea. He is an actor, known for Thirst (2009), Confession of Murder (2012) and Flower of Evil (2020).

Lee Seung-hyun was born on 12 December 1990 in Gwangju, South Korea. He is an actor, known for Love Only (2018), Angel Eyes (2014) and Why Did You Come to My House? (2009).

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.

Lee Gi-kwang was born on 30 March 1990 in Gwangju, South Korea. He is an actor, known for Marry My Husband (2024), Mrs. Cop (2015) and Circle (2017).

Minhyuk was born on 3 November 1993 in Gwangju, South Korea. He is an actor, known for Riverdale (2017), Monsta X: Shine Forever (2017) and Monsta X: Rush (2015).

Changkyun was born on 26 January 1996 in Gwangju, South Korea. He is an actor and composer, known for Riverdale (2017), Monsta X: Beautiful Liar (2023) and Monsta X: Shine Forever (2017).

Han Kang is a South Korean novelist and poet. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 "for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life". She became internationally renowned for her novel The Vegetarian, about an older woman who renounces the consumption of meat, after which she believes she is transforming into a plant. It was first published in South Korea in 2007 and translated into English in 2015. It won the prestigious Booker International Prize in 2016. Han published her first literary work, a set of five poems, in 1993. She has won several prizes in her native South Korea, including the Yi Sang Literary Award in 2005. Her father, Han Seung-won, is also an acclaimed author.

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.

Born Yunho Jung in Gwangju, South Korea. Yunho is also known by his stage name U-Know Yunho in South Korea or just Yunho in Japan. He is most notably known as the leader of the very famous South Korean quintet boy band, Dong Bang Shin Ki (DBSK)/Tong Vfang Xien Qi(TVXQ)/ Tohoshinki (THSK). He was raised in Gwangju and left his house at a young age to pursue his dream to be a performer. When he was only 13 years old, he auditioned for a big label company in South Korea called SM Entertainment and managed to get in as a trainee. On December 26, 2003, he debuted as a member in DBSK. DBSK's popularity rise exponentially and they became the best boy band in Asia, known for their powerful vocals. Although DBSK is known for their vocals, they are also known for their dances and Yunho is the main dancer of DBSK. Yunho is also regarded as the best dancer in Korean pop. He has the ability to dance dances from various genres.

With his dark tall handsome looks and intense acting style, Ko Joo-Won is fast becoming one of the most recognizable and popular young actor to hit the small screens in Korea. Joo Won was born on October 16, 1981 in Gwangju. His birth name is Ko Young-Chul. He attended Sogang University. Joo-Won has gained recognition through his work on KBS dramas. His first KBS drama, Buhwal (aka Resurrection), was a success. However, he has gained a lot of recognition and popularity, starting with the KBS drama, The Bizarre Bunch (aka Peculiar Woman Peculiar Men). In it, he played Suk-Hyun, the rich, privileged son of a successful business woman who uncovers a deep dark family secret. For this role, he received praise and undue recognition. At the 2005 KBS drama awards, he and his co-star Kim Ah-Joong received the new/youth acting awards. In 2006, he starred in another popular and successful KBS drama, The Infamous Chill Sisters. In this drama, he played Il-Han, a sensitive, laid-back good guy torn between the love of two sisters.

Jeong-im Nam was born on 21 July 1945 in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea. She was an actress, known for Yohwa Jang Huibin (1968), Wichul (1967) and Nam Jeong-im yeogune gada (1968). She died on 2 September 1992 in Seoul, South Korea.

Lee Ju Yeon was born on 15 January 1998 in Gwangju, South Korea. He is an actor, known for Backstreet Rookie (2020), EXchange (2021) and THE BOYZ: Right Here (2018).

Kim Yeonhee was born on 6 December 2000 in Gwangju, South Korea. She is an actress, known for EL7Z UP: Cheeky (2023), Rocket Punch: Flash (2022) and Inkigayo (1991).

Paul Kim was born on 11 February 1988 in Gwangju, South Korea. He is an actor and composer, known for Hotel Del Luna (2019), The King: Eternal Monarch (2020) and The Good Bad Mother (2023).

Byung-Hyun Kim was born on 19 January 1979 in Gwangju, South Korea.

An San was born on 27 February 2001 in Gwangju, South Korea.

Ja-yoon Shim was born on 14 April 2004 in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea. She is an actress, known for Make Mate 1 (2024), STAYC: Beautiful Monster (2022) and STAYC: Poppy (2022).