Famous South Korean Lyricists & Songwriters

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(Singer)

Birthdate: May 16, 1993

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Kim Seok-jin

(Member of the South Korean Boy Band "BTS")

Birthdate: December 4, 1992

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Gwacheon-si, South Korea

As a member of the popular South Korean boy band BTS, Kim Seok-jin is idolized in Korea and drooled over by girls across Asia. One of the most popular singer-songwriters in Korea, Kim Seok-jin is popular for his falsetto voice. Also a well-known philanthropist, Kim is a UNICEF Honors Club inductee.

Jimin

(Singer)

Birthdate: October 13, 1995

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Geumjeong-gu, Busan, South Korea

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Kim Jong-hyun

(Singer-songwriter)

Birthdate: April 8, 1990

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: yehwa-dong, Seoul

Died: December 18, 2017

Kim Jong-hyun was a South Korean record producer, singer-songwriter, author, and radio host. Kim was the principal vocalist of the popular boy band Shinee before he committed suicide at the age of 27. In 2018, his family members established the Shiny Foundation in an attempt to help struggling young artists.

J-Hope

(Rapper)

Birthdate: February 18, 1994

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Ilgok-dong, Gwangju, South Korea

J-Hope is a South Korean rapper, record producer, and songwriter. He gained international recognition as one of the members of the popular boy band BTS. Also a well-known philanthropist, J-Hope has donated 250 million Korean won to an organization called Child Fund Korea. His career and humanitarian efforts have made him an idol in Korea.

Park Chanyeol

(Rapper)

Birthdate: November 27, 1992

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

South Korean entertainer Park Chan-yeol, also known as Chanyeol, gained fame as part of the South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo, which has delivered hits such as Mama. He has also starred in series such as Secret Queen Makers and Missing 9, and films such as So I Married an Anti-fan.

Rain

(Singer-songwriter)

Birthdate: June 25, 1982

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea

PSY

(Singer-songwriter)

Birthdate: December 31, 1977

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Gangnam District, South Korea

South Korean singer, rapper, and songwriter, Psy, is known internationally for his hit single Gangnam Style. The music video for the song became the first video to exceed one billion views on YouTube and continues to be one of the most viewed videos on the platform. Psy is credited to have popularized K-Pop in the Western music industry.

Jessica Jung

(Singer And Former Member of the South Korean Pop Group 'Girls' Generation')

Birthdate: April 18, 1989

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States

Korean-American entertainer Jessica Jung is a former member of the South Korean girl band Girls' Generation. She has also appeared as Elle Woods in the Korean version of Legally Blonde and has starred in the series Wild Romance. She owns a fashion brand and has released a bestselling novel, too.

(Rapper Best Known as the Member of the Girl Group '2NE1')

Birthdate: February 26, 1991

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Jeongyeon

(Singer)

Birthdate: November 1, 1996

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Suwon-si, South Korea Height: 1.67 m

Sunmi

(Singer)

Birthdate: May 2, 1992

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Iksan, South Korea

BoA

(Singer who is only foreign artist with three albums that have sold more than one million copies in Japan)

Birthdate: November 5, 1986

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Guri-si, South Korea

Jung Yong-hwa

(Singer-songwriter, Record Producer, Actor)

Birthdate: June 22, 1989

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul-born Jung Yong-hwa started his career as a street performer in Japan with his band CNBlue. He deviated from pop-rock and experimented with ballads and R&B in his solo career later. He also plunged into acting with You’re Beautiful and appeared on the reality show We Got Married.

Ailee

(Singer)

Birthdate: May 30, 1989

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States

Kang Min-hyuk

(South Korean Musician, Actor)

Birthdate: June 28, 1991

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Ilsan-gu, Goyang, South Korea

Kang Min-hyuk is a South Korean singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. He is best known for his association with the popular rock band CNBLUE, for which he plays the drums. Also known for his philanthropic efforts, Kang Min-hyuk donated 10 million won to help those affected by forest fires in Sokcho and Goseong County.

T.O.P

(Singer)

Birthdate: November 4, 1987

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

(Singer)

Birthdate: January 6, 1994

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Goyang, South Korea

Karen O

(Singer)

Birthdate: November 22, 1978

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: South Korea

Key

(Singer)

Birthdate: September 23, 1991

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea

Lee Dong-hae

(Singer)

Birthdate: October 15, 1986

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Iro-dong, Mokpo

South Korean actor Lee Dong-hae soared to fame with the K-pop band Super Junior. Fans have also loved him on shows and films such as Skip Beat! and The Youth. He has been romantically linked with celebrities such as Jessica Jung and has also appeared on a Chinese postage stamp.

Wendy

(Singer, Voice actress and Radio host)

Birthdate: February 21, 1994

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Park Yoo-chun

(Former Member of the Boy Bands 'TVXQ' and 'JYJ')

Birthdate: June 4, 1986

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

K-pop star Park Yoo-chun made headlines in 2019, he was fined and sentence to a 2-year probation for consuming drugs. Also popular as Micky Yoochun, he has made a name for himself as part of the bands JYJ and TVXQ. Fans also loved him in series such as Miss Ripley.

Yong Jun-hyung

(Singer-songwriter)

Birthdate: December 19, 1989

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Eunhyuk

(Singer-songwriter)

Birthdate: April 4, 1986

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Eunhyuk is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, television host, and dancer. He is best known for his association with the popular boy band, Super Junior. Over the years, he has also been an important member of the band's subgroups, namely Super Junior-H, Super Junior-T, Super Junior-D&E, and Super Junior-M.