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1987 In South Korea
Events from the year 1987 in South Korea. Incumbents *President: Chun Doo-hwan *Prime Minister: ** until 26 May: Lho Shin-yong ** 26 May-14 July: Lee Han-key ** starting 14 July: Kim Chung-yul Events * June 10 - June Struggle * November 29 - Korean Air Flight 858 was blown by the detonated bomb by the North Korean agents. Births * January 13 - Lee Seung-gi, singer, actor, TV host and entertainer * March 13 - Lee Young-sil, field hockey player * April 20 - Park Mi-ra, handball player * May 6 - Moon Geun-young, actress * May 8 - Kim Eun-hye, sport shooter * May 13 - Chang Hye-jin, archer * June 3 - Han Ji-eun, actress * June 21 - Kim Ryeowook, singer * June 22 - Lee Min-ho, actor * July 1 - Ahn Jae-hyun, model and actor * July 5 - Ji Chang-wook, actor * September 9 - Jung Il-woo, actor and TV host * September 20 - Gain, singer * September 30 - Joo Won, actor * October 5 - Park Soyeon, singer and actress * October 23 - Seo In-guk, singer-songwriter and actor * Oc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
20th Century
The 20th century began on 1 January 1901 (MCMI), and ended on 31 December 2000 (MM). It was the 10th and last century in the 2nd millennium and was marked by new models of scientific understanding, unprecedented scopes of warfare, new modes of communication that would operate at nearly instant speeds, and new forms of art and entertainment. Population growth was also unprecedented, as the century started with around 1.6 billion people, and ended with around 6.2 billion. The 20th century was dominated by significant geopolitical events that reshaped the political and social structure of the globe: World War I, the Spanish flu, Spanish flu pandemic, World War II and the Cold War. Unprecedented 20th century in science, advances in science and technology defined the century, including the advent of nuclear weapons and nuclear power, space exploration, the Digital Revolution, shift from analog to digital computing and the continuing advancement of transportation, including powered f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Geun-young
Moon Geun-young (; born May 6, 1987) is a South Korean actress. Affectionately called the "Nation's Little Sister", Moon began modeling at the age of 10, then made her acting debut in 1999 as a child actress. She first rose to stardom through her role as the young Eun-suh in the hugely popular Korean drama, television drama series ''Autumn in My Heart'' (2000), followed by a well-received turn in Kim Jee-woon's critically acclaimed horror film ''A Tale of Two Sisters'' (2003). Moon solidified her star status by headlining the box-office hit ''My Little Bride'' (2004). At age 21, she became the youngest recipient of a Grand Prize ("Daesang") which she won at SBS Drama Awards for the television series ''Painter of the Wind'' (2008). Career 1999–2002: Early career Before her acting debut on a Korean drama, television drama series, Moon filmed several commercials and model (profession), modeled for various magazines. She started modeling at the age of 12, and first appeared onscre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Dong-ah
Kim Dong-ah (; born 30 October 1987) is a South Korean politician from the Democratic Party who was elected to the National Assembly in Seodaemun A in the 2024 election. References See also * List of members of the National Assembly (South Korea), 2020–2024 The 21st National Assembly of South Korea was the twenty-first session of the National Assembly In politics, a national assembly is either a unicameral legislature, the lower house of a bicameral legislature, or both houses of a bicameral ... 1987 births Living people 21st-century South Korean politicians Members of the National Assembly (South Korea) Democratic Party of Korea politicians {{SouthKorea-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seo In-guk
Seo In-guk (; born October 23, 1987) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He launched his singing career after winning the talent reality show '' Superstar K'' in 2009, and made his acting breakthrough in '' Reply 1997'' (2012). Since then, he has starred in television series ''Master's Sun'' (2013), '' High School King of Savvy'' (2014), '' Hello Monster'' (2015), '' Shopping King Louie'' (2016), '' The Smile Has Left Your Eyes'' (2018), '' Doom At Your Service'' (2021), '' Café Minamdang'' (2022) and '' Death's Game'' (2023). Early life and education Seo was born on October 23, 1987, in Ulsan, where he lived with his parents and younger sister. He grew up in relative poverty; his mother worked as a recyclables collector and his father as a welder. Seo trained as a ssireum wrestler, learnt boxing and mixed martial arts in school and is a Hapkido 2nd dan. He decided to become a singer at the age of ten, after being inspired by the Korean rock musician Kim Jung-min a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park So-yeon (singer)
Park So-yeon (; born Park In-jung on October 5, 1987), referred to as Soyeon, is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a member of girl group T-ara in July 2009. The group went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. She debuted as a solo artist in 2021. Early life and education Park was born Park In-jung on October 5, 1987, in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. She has legally changed her name to Park So-yeon. In 2005, she took part and was awarded the Gold Award for the CMB Chin Chin Singing Competition. Park has studied at the prestigious Anyang High School of Arts, located in Anyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea. Park was formerly a trainee under SM Entertainment, preparing to be a member of girl group Girls' Generation. However, she left the company six months before their debut due to personal circumstances. After debuting with T-ara, she revealed on the TVN (South Korean TV channel), tvN's show ''Taxi'' that at that time she felt t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joo Won
Joo Won (; born Moon Joon-won on September 30, 1987) is a South Korean actor. He is known for starring in the television series '' Bread, Love and Dreams'' (2010), '' Ojakgyo Family'' (2011–2012), '' Bridal Mask'' (2012), '' Good Doctor'' (2013), ''Yong-pal'' (2015), and ''Alice'' (2020). Early life and education Joo Won was born in Seoul, South Korea. He studied at Kaywon High School of Arts and continued his education on Theatre and Arts in Sungkyunkwan University. In 2013, Joo Won announced that he would be furthering his studies at Konkuk University. Career 2006–2009: Beginnings Upon making it into college, Joo Won's father came up with the stage name Joo Won for him as the Hangul pronunciation of the name sounds similar to "God-willing". With his love for singing, he became involved in ''Frees'', a co-ed television performance group formed by SBS as part of a children's TV program. The show premiered in 2006, but Joo Won left the show quickly thereafter. Joo Won late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gain (singer)
Son Ga-in (; born September 20, 1987), known mononymously as Gain, is a South Korean singer, actress and entertainer, best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Brown Eyed Girls. Having debuted with her home group earlier in 2006, Gain eventually made her solo debut in October 2010 with ''Step 2/4'' to great commercial success, and has since released a total of six extended plays. In addition to her musical career, the singer also appeared in several native programs and series, most notably ''We Got Married'' and ''All My Love (TV series), All My Love'', where she co-starred alongside 2AM (band), 2AM's Jo Kwon. Career 2005–2009: Brown Eyed Girls and solo projects Son Ga-In was noticed by the existing members of Brown Eyed Girls after she was eliminated during auditions for the popular South Korean Reality television, reality series, ''Let's Coke Play! Battle Shinhwa!'' She was approached by composer Ahn Jung-hoon and invited to audition at Brown Eyed Girls' compan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Il-woo
Jung Il-woo (; born 9 September 1987) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the sitcom '' Unstoppable High Kick'' (2006), and the television dramas '' The Return of Iljimae'' (2009), '' 49 Days'' (2011), '' Cool Guys, Hot Ramen'' (2011), ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012), and '' Cinderella with Four Knights'' (2016). Early life The son of a former television news anchorman, Jung Il-woo studied Broadcasting at the Seoul Institute of the Arts, then later dropped out and transferred to the Theater and Film department of Hanyang University, graduating on 20 February 2014. Career 2006–2010: Beginnings and rising popularity Jung made his acting debut in 2006 with a minor role in the thriller ''The World of Silence'', but he first rose to fame playing a rebellious teen and motorcycle fanatic with a crush on his teacher in daytime family sitcom '' Unstoppable High Kick''. He then joined the ensemble cast of 2007 romantic comedy film '' My Love''. In 2009, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ji Chang-wook
Ji Chang-wook (; born 5 July 1987) is a South Korean actor and singer. He rose to fame for playing the lead role of Dong-hae in daily drama series '' Smile Again'' (2010–2011), and has had notable lead roles in television series such as '' Warrior Baek Dong-soo'' (2011), '' Empress Ki'' (2013–2014), '' Healer'' (2014–2015), ''The K2'' (2016), '' Suspicious Partner'' (2017), '' The Worst of Evil'' (2023), and '' Welcome to Samdal-ri'' (2023–2024). He has also appeared in the film '' Fabricated City'' (2017). Career 2006–2009: Beginnings Ji began his career in musical theatre. He made his onscreen debut in the 2006 film ''Days...'' and had a minor role in the 2008 television drama ''You Stole My Heart''. He officially debuted in 2008 through the film, ''Sleeping Beauty''. In 2009, he appeared in '' My Too Perfect Sons'', playing the timid, youngest brother who ends up raising his best friend's daughter at just 20 years old. The weekend family drama received over 40% ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahn Jae-hyun
Ahn Jae-hyun (; born July 1, 1987) is a South Korean model and actor. He is best known for his roles in television dramas such as ''You're All Surrounded'' (2014), ''Blood'' (2015), '' Cinderella with Four Knights'' (2016), '' Reunited Worlds'' (2017), ''The Beauty Inside'' (2018), '' Love with Flaws'' (2019) and '' The Real Has Come!'' (2023). Career Ahn Jae-hyun began his entertainment career as a fashion model in 2009, appearing in runway shows, magazine editorials and commercials. He gained recognition in 2011 while playing a delivery man in the cable variety show ''Lee Soo-geun and Kim Byung-man's High Society''. He also appeared in several music videos, including "Sad Song" by Baek A-yeon, "Please Don't" by K.Will, and " Gone Not Around Any Longer" by Sistar19. In 2013, Ahn's popularity rose while playing actress Jun Ji-hyun's younger brother in the hit drama '' My Love from Another Star''. This led to more acting offers in 2014, including a role in police comedy ''You ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Min-ho
Lee Min-ho (, born June 22, 1987) is a South Korean actor and singer. He gained widespread fame with his role as Gu Jun-pyo in the Korean drama, television series ''Boys Over Flowers (2009 TV series), Boys Over Flowers'' (2009), which also earned him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor – Television, Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor. His other notable works are television series ''City Hunter (TV series), City Hunter'' (2011), ''The Heirs'' (2013), ''The Legend of the Blue Sea'' (2016), and ''The King: Eternal Monarch'' (2020), as well as the action thriller film ''Gangnam Blues'' (2015). In 2022, he starred in the Apple TV+ period drama ''Pachinko (TV series), Pachinko'' based on the Pachinko (novel), novel of the same name. The success of Lee's television career established him as a top Korean Wave, hallyu star. He became the first Korean celebrity to have a wax figure made in his image at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, Madame Tussauds, with figures being unveiled in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Ryeowook
Kim Ryeo-wook (born June 21, 1987), better known by the mononym Ryeowook, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and musical actor. He is best known as a member of boy group Super Junior and its subgroups, Super Junior-K.R.Y. and Super Junior-M. Along with four other Super Junior members, he is one of the first Korean artists to appear on Chinese postage stamps. He began a solo career in 2016 with his first EP ''The Little Prince (EP), The Little Prince''. Career Pre-debut Ryeowook was discovered through the ''CMB Youth ChinChin Festival'' in 2004 and signed a contract with SM Entertainment soon afterwards, impressing the judges with his singing talent. Before Kyuhyun was added in 2006, Ryeowook was the last to join Super Junior several weeks before their debut in 2005. 2006–2009: Debut with Super Junior, K.R.Y and Super Junior-M Ryeowook made his debut as part of the 12-member project group ''Super Junior 05'' on 6 November 2005 on Seoul Broadcasting System, SBS' music prog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
