Song Hye-kyo is one of the most popular South Korean actresses of the current generation. She has gained international recognition for her performance in TV series, such as Descendants of the Sun. In 2018, she was ranked sixth in the Korea Power Celebrity list issued by Forbes magazine. Song Hye-kyo makes social donations and works with non-profit organizations like KARA.
South Korean actor So Ji-sub is known for his leading role in the TV series What Happened in Bali. He began his career as a model in commercials and slowly worked his way up to acting. After playing a few supporting roles, he catapulted to fame with his performance in the TV series I'm Sorry, I Love You.
Han Ji-min is a South Korean actress who achieved international recognition after portraying Park-ha / Hong Bu-yong in the romantic comedy television drama, Rooftop Prince, for which she received several awards, including three SBS Drama Awards. She is also popular for taking part in fund drives and volunteer work as part of her work with the organization, Join Together Society.
Hirai Momo is a Japanese dancer and singer based in South Korea. She is best known for being one of three Japanese members of the popular South Korean girl group, Twice. One of the most famous K-pop stars from outside Korea, Momo's popularity has been credited with boosting international relations between Japan and South Korea.
Ku Hye-sun is a South Korean actress, artist, singer-songwriter, and director. She is best known for her portrayal of Geum Jan-di in the popular television series Boys Over Flowers, for which she received several awards, including three KBS Drama Awards. A multi-talented personality, Ku Hye-sun was adjudged Best Female Artist in the Entertainment Industry in recognition of her versatility in 2012.
Initially a drummer for Can't Play Well, Yoon Park later plunged into acting. Over the years, he has gained fame with series such as Flower of Queen and Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life. His role in The Tuna and the Dolphin won him a KBS Drama Award.
Yunjin Kim is a South Korean-American actress best known for playing Sun-Hwa Kwon in the American TV series Lost, for which she won the Screen Actors Guild Award in 2006. She has also won other prestigious awards like the Grand Bell Award. Also known for her good looks, Kim was ranked 98th on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 List in 2006.
Park Chung-hee served as the president of South Korea from 1962 to 1979. He had also chaired the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction. As the leader of the South Korean army, he had launched the 1961 coup and established a dictatorship. He was assassinated by his close aide Kim Jae-gyu.
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.
Russian-born Korean army general Chung Il Kwon had an Imperial Russian Army interpreter as a father. He had been the foreign minister and prime minister of Korea and part of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. He also led South Korea in some of the most significant battles in the Korean War.