Famous People Born In Busan

One of the most loved South Korean celebrities, Jungkook is the lead vocalist, dancer and rapper of the extremely popular South Korean musical band BTS. The charismatic and talented artist joined BTS in 2013 and has since then entertained audience with his songs, videos and live performances. Jungkook has also done solo projects and appeared in many TV shows.

South Korean actor Gong Yoo is best known for his role in the television drama Coffee Prince. Interested in pursuing an acting career from a young age, he earned a B.A. degree in theater. He began his career as a video jockey and soon debuted as an actor. The talented actor is the winner of many awards.

Lee Joon-gi is a South Korean actor and model. His popularity overseas has established him as one of the top Hallyu stars. Since he is a martial arts practitioner, Lee Joon-gi seldom uses a stunt double and is recognized as one of Korea's top action stars. His ability to pull off dangerous fight scenes often inspires young talents in Korea.

Sulli was a South Korean model, actress, and singer who achieved international recognition as part of the girl group f(x). In Korea, Sulli was recognized as a pop culture icon, mainly thanks to her outspoken persona. Her suicide at the age of 25 left many fans mourning and evoked a strong reaction on various social media platforms.

Famous for her baby-face and youthful skin, the South Korean singer and actress is a celebrity not just in her country, but also in the Philippines. Despite her humble beginning, Sandara Park rose to prominence as a singing sensation with a number of chart-topping songs. She also featured in television shows and movies and is considered as a trendsetter.

South Korean singer and actor Lee Jong-hyun gained fame as the lead guitarist and vocalist of the rock band CNBLUE. His involvement in the Burning Sun scandal caused him to leave the band. He has also appeared in films such as Acoustic and series such as Orange Marmalade.

Kim Seul-gi is a South Korean actress known for her performance in critically acclaimed dramas, such as Oh My Ghost, The Guardians, and Splash Splash Love. From 2011 to 2013, she was an important cast member of the popular variety television program, Saturday Night Live Korea. Over the years, Kim Seul-gi has won several awards, including a KBS Drama Award.

Yeon Jung-hoon is a South Korean actor best known for playing Park Hyun-soo in the popular TV series, Pots of Gold, for which he received an APAN Star Award and MBC Drama Award. Apart from being an actor, Yeon Jung-hoon has also hosted TV shows, such as Top Gear Korea, the South Korean version of BBC's Top Gear.

Park Si-yeon is a South Korean actress best known for her performance in the 2006 film The Fox Family, for which she received the prestigious Baeksang Arts Award in 2007. Although she first became known as the girlfriend of singer-actor Eric Mun, Park Si-yeon has managed to earn respect for her acting skills over the years.

Chae Jung-an is a South Korean singer and actress whose portrayal of Han Yoo-joo in the 2007 TV series Coffee Prince earned her a couple of nominations at the 2007 MBC Drama Awards. Over the course of her career, Chae Jung-an has won awards, such as a Seoul Music Award, APAN Star Award, Korea Drama Award, and MBC Drama Award.

Charles J. Pedersen was an American organic chemist. He is best remembered for winning the 1987 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He is one of only two Nobel Prize laureates born in Korea. Charles Pedersen is also remembered for spending his entire 42-year career at DuPont, where he gained inspiration from many famous chemists like Roy J. Plunkett and Julian Hill.