Famous South Korean Sportspersons

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 1 
Son Heung-min
(South Korean Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Son Heung-min
21
Birthdate: July 8, 1992
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Chuncheon-si, South Korea
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 2 
Park Ji-Sung
(South Korean Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
Park Ji-Sung
8
Birthdate: February 25, 1981
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 3 
Kim Yeon-koung
(South Korean Professional Volleyball Player)
Kim Yeon-koung
1
Birthdate: February 26, 1988
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Ansan, South Korea
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 4 
Hines Ward
(American footballer)
Hines Ward
8
Birthdate: March 8, 1976
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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 5 
Yuna Kim
(Figure Skater)
Yuna Kim
660
Birthdate: September 5, 1990
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Bucheon-si, South Korea
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 6 
An Se-young
(South Korean Badminton Player)
An Se-young
3
Birthdate: February 5, 2002
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 7 
Lee Si-young
(South Korean Actress and Former Amateur Boxer)
Lee Si-young
11
Birthdate: April 17, 1982
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, South Korea
South Korean actor Lee Si-young is best known for shows such as Becoming a Billionaire and Real Men and movies such as Meet the In-Laws. She has won the KBS and MBC awards, too. Once an amateur boxer, she has earned titles such as the National Amateur Boxing Championship.
 8 
Lee Yong-dae
(South Korean Professional Badminton Player)
Lee Yong-dae
10
Birthdate: September 11, 1988
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Hwasun, South Jeolla, South Korea
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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 9 
Younghoe Koo
(South Korean Professional American Football Placekicker)
Younghoe Koo
8
Birthdate: August 3, 1994
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 10 
Dong Hyun Kim
(Mixed martial artist, Television personality)
Dong Hyun Kim
5
Birthdate: November 17, 1981
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Suwon, South Korea
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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 11 
Ki Sung-yueng
(South Korean Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
Ki Sung-yueng
5
Birthdate: January 24, 1989
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 12 
Yun Sung-bin
(Skeleton racer)
Yun Sung-bin
2
Birthdate: May 23, 1994
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Namhae County Namhae, South Korea
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 13 
Pak Se-Ri
(Golfer)
Pak Se-Ri
2
Birthdate: September 28, 1977
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Taejŏn, South Korea
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 14 
Kim Woo-jin
(South Korean Archer)
Kim Woo-jin
2
Birthdate: June 20, 1992
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Chungbuk, South Korea
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 15 
An San
(South Korean Archer)
An San
0
Birthdate: February 27, 2001
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 16 
Chung Hyeon
(Tennis player)
Chung Hyeon
6
Birthdate: May 19, 1996
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Suwon, South Korea
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 17 
Choi Hong-man
(South Korean Kickboxer)
Choi Hong-man
6
Birthdate: October 30, 1980
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Jeju, South Korea
Height: 7'2" (218 cm)
 18 
Lee Dae-hoon
(Taekwondo athlete)
Lee Dae-hoon
2
Birthdate: February 5, 1992
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 19 
Lee Sang-hwa
(South Korean Retired Speed Skater and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Lee Sang-hwa
0
Birthdate: February 25, 1989
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 20 
Hyun-jin Ryu
(Baseball player)
Hyun-jin Ryu
3
Birthdate: March 25, 1987
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 21 
Son Wan-ho
(South Korean Badminton Player)
Son Wan-ho
4
Birthdate: May 17, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 22 
Shin-Soo Choo
(Baseball player)
Shin-Soo Choo
3
Birthdate: July 13, 1982
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 23 
Ji-man Choi
(Baseball player)
Ji-man Choi
3
Birthdate: May 19, 1991
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 24 
Lee Chung-yong
(South Korean Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Lee Chung-yong
4
Birthdate: July 2, 1988
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 25 
Ki Bo-bae
(South Korean Recurve Archer and Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist)
Ki Bo-bae
2
Birthdate: February 20, 1988
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Anyang, South Korea
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 26 
Jin Jong-oh
(South Korean Sports Shooter)
Jin Jong-oh
2
Birthdate: September 24, 1979
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Chuncheon-si, South Korea
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 27 
Park Joo-bong
(South Korean Former Badminton Player)
Park Joo-bong
2
Birthdate: December 5, 1964
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Imsil, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 28 
Lee Dong-gook
(South Korean Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Lee Dong-gook
4
Birthdate: April 29, 1979
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Pohang, South Korea
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 29 
Park Chu-young
(South Korean Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Park Chu-young
3
Birthdate: July 10, 1985
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 30 
Kim Je-deok
(South Korean Archer and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Kim Je-deok
0
Birthdate: April 12, 2004
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 31 
Ku Bon-chan
(South Korean Recurve Archer)
Ku Bon-chan
2
Birthdate: January 31, 1993
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Gyeongju-si, South Korea
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 32 
Chang Hye-jin
(South Korean Former Recurve Archer and Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist)
Chang Hye-jin
2
Birthdate: May 13, 1987
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
 33 
Son Yeon-jae
(Rhythmic gymnast)
Son Yeon-jae
4
Birthdate: May 28, 1994
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 34 
Ryu Seung-min
(South Korean Table Tennis Player)
Ryu Seung-min
1
Birthdate: August 5, 1982
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 35 
Kim Duk-koo
(South Korean Boxer)
Kim Duk-koo
1
Birthdate: July 29, 1955
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Goseong County, Gangwon, South Korea
Died: November 18, 1982
 36 
The Korean Zombie
(Mixed Martial Artist)
The Korean Zombie
2
Birthdate: March 17, 1987
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Pohang, South Korea
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 37 
Inbee Park
(South Korean Professional Golfer)
Inbee Park
0
Birthdate: July 12, 1988
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
 38 
Oh Jin-hyek
(South Korean Archer)
Oh Jin-hyek
1
Birthdate: August 15, 1981
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Nonsan-si, South Korea
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 39 
Park In-Bee
(South Korean golfer)
Park In-Bee
3
Birthdate: July 12, 1988
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 40 
Chan Ho Park
(Baseball pitcher)
Chan Ho Park
3
Birthdate: June 30, 1973
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Gongju, South Korea
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 41 
Kim Sei-young
(South Korean Professional Golfer)
Kim Sei-young
0
Birthdate: January 21, 1993
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 42 
Koo Ja-cheol
(South Korean Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
Koo Ja-cheol
2
Birthdate: February 27, 1989
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Nonsan-si, South Korea
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 43 
Bang Soo-hyun
(Former South Korean Badminton Player)
Bang Soo-hyun
1
Birthdate: September 13, 1972
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
 44 
Kim Hyo-joo
(South Korean Professional Golfer)
Kim Hyo-joo
0
Birthdate: July 14, 1995
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Wonju, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 45 
Im Dong-hyun
(South Korean Archer)
Im Dong-hyun
1
Birthdate: May 12, 1986
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Chungbuk, South Korea
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 46 
Choi Mi-sun
(South Korean Recurve Archer)
Choi Mi-sun
1
Birthdate: July 1, 1996
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Illo-eup, Muan-gun, South Korea
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 47 
Jiyai Shin
(South Korean Professional Golfer)
Jiyai Shin
0
Birthdate: April 28, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
 48 
Jung-ho Kang
(Baseball player)
Jung-ho Kang
1
Birthdate: April 5, 1987
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 49 
Ji Dong-won
(South Korean Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Ji Dong-won
2
Birthdate: May 28, 1991
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Jeju City, Jeju Province Jeju, South Korea
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 50 
Jang Mi-ran
(Weightlifter)
Jang Mi-ran
4
Birthdate: October 9, 1983
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Gangwon, South Korea
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)