An, also romanized Ahn, is a

Korean family name This is a list of Korean surnames, in Hangul alphabetical order. Note: (S) denotes South Korea. (N) denotes North Korea. The most common Korean family name (particularly in South Korea) is Kim, followed by Lee and Park. These three family nam ...

. A total of 109 Korean clans are named 'An', but with different origins. In 2000, there were 637,786 people bearing this surname in South Korea, making it the 20th most common family name in the country, with roughly 2% of the country's population. North Korea does not release figures for surnames, but the percentage is expected to be more than in South Korea.

Clan

In the traditional Korean clan system, which is still the basis of family registry in South Korea, each clan is distinguished by its ''

bongwan Bon-gwan (or Bongwan) is the concept of clan in Korea, which is used to distinguish clans that happen to share the same family name (clan name). Since Korea has been traditionally a Confucian country, this clan system is similar to ancient Chinese ...

'', the notional ancestral seat of the clan. Typically each clan claims a different person as its founder, although there are exceptions. A total of 109 An clans are extant today. However, most of these are very small. The majority of Ans claim membership in the

Sunheung Ahn clan The Sunheung Ahn clan (순흥 안씨, ) is a clan connected with the town of Sunheung, South Korea, and was well known during the Goryeo Dynasty and in the early Joseon Dynasty for its "blue-blood" status. 73.5% of people with the Korean surname ...

. The Kwangju and Juksan clans are also quite large as well; in addition to these, the Tamjin, Gongsan, Chungju, Dongju, Jeuongwon, Ansan, Jecheon, Angang, and Jucheon clans are significant.

Sunheung clan

A total of 73.5% of those with the Korean surname 'Ahn' belongs to the Sunheung clan. The 2000 South Korean census counted 468,827 members of the "Sunheung" Ahn clan. It is a native clan connected with the town of

Sunheung Sunheung is a township administered as part of the municipality of Yeongju in North Gyeongsang, South Korea. The present local government administers an area of . Located in Sunheung is Sosu Seowon, a Neo-Confucian Academy built in the 16th ce ...

Korea Korea ( ko, 한국, or , ) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, with North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) comprising its northern half and South Korea (Republi ...

. The Sunheung clan was the most noble and powerful clan among clans with surname An, and was one of the Six Greatest Clans of all Korean clans during the

Goryeo Goryeo (; ) was a Korean kingdom founded in 918, during a time of national division called the Later Three Kingdoms period, that unified and ruled the Korean Peninsula until 1392. Goryeo achieved what has been called a "true national unifica ...

dynasty and early

Joseon Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and ...

dynasty.

Juksan clan

The

Juksan Ahn clan Juksan Ahn clan () is one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan was in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province. According to the research held in 2015, the number of Juksan Ahn clan’s member was 77026. Their founder was who was a I Won ()’s eldest son, ...

came from Ahngukjishin which means "the general who made the country peaceful". Three brothers, viz. Lee Jichun, Lee Yeopchun and Lee Hwachun, achieved a great victory against Japan in the

Silla Silla or Shilla (57 BCE – 935 CE) ( , Old Korean: Syera, Old Japanese: Siraki2) was a Korean kingdom located on the southern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula. Silla, along with Baekje and Goguryeo, formed the Three Kingdoms of ...

period. Juksan is a town name in

Anseong Anseong () is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, south of Seoul. Its geographical location is . Anseong promotes itself as "The City of Masters". It is known for producing brassware and arts and crafts. From late spring to fall, Anseong h ...

. Lee Jichun changed his name to Ahn Bangjun, and is the founder of the Juksan clan.

Gwangju clan

Ahn Banggeol is the founder of the Gwangju clan. The clan had 43,609 members in 2000 in South Korea, and 48,033 members in 2015 in South Korea. The population in North Korea is unknown.

Tamjin clan

The 2015 South Korean census counted 26,098 people of the "Tamjin" Ahn clan. It is a native clan connected with the

Gangjin Gangjin County (''Gangjin-gun'') is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Gangjin county proper was established in 1895. The county office is located in Gangjin-eup. The Gangjin Kiln Sites are a noted area for the production of tradi ...

. Tamjin is an old name (before 14C) of Gangjin. Ahn Woo is the founder of Tamjin clan. Ahn Woo put down the rebellion of Cho Il-shin as a Gunbupanseo (kind of military officer) in 1362.

Ki Ch'ŏl Ki Ch'ŏl (; died June 16, 1356), also known by his Mongolian name Bayan Buka, was a political figure and nobleman in the late Goryeo dynasty. After his younger sister, Empress Gi who was the wife of Toghon Temür giving birth to a prince, K ...

, who was the brother of

Empress Gi Empress Gi or Empress Ki (Hangul: 기황후, Hanja: 奇皇后; 1315–1370(?)), also known as Empress Qi () or Öljei Khutuk ( Mongolian: Өлзийхутаг; ), was one of the primary empresses of Toghon Temür (Emperor Huizong) of the Yuan dyn ...

, exerted his authority in

, and he had the

Mongol Empire The Mongol Empire of the 13th and 14th centuries was the largest contiguous land empire in history. Originating in present-day Mongolia in East Asia, the Mongol Empire at its height stretched from the Sea of Japan to parts of Eastern Europe ...

at his back. Ahn Woo put Ki Ch'ŏl to death. Ahn Woo put Red Turbans to rout who captured

Uiju County Ŭiju County is a kun, or county, in North Pyongan Province, North Korea. The county has an area of 420 km², and a population of 110,018 (2008 data). Name Ŭiju appears as Uiju in South Korea's Revised Romanization and as Yizhou in Chines ...

and

Chongju Chŏngju (; also Jŏngju) is a ''si'', or city, in southern North P'yŏngan province, North Korea. Prior to 1994, it was designated as a ''kun'' or county. The terrain is mostly level, but mountainous in the north. To the south lies the Ch� ...

, as Northwest military commander. Also, Ahn Ji, who was a renowned scholar, who was one of the writers of

Yongbieocheonga ''Yongbieocheonga'', literally ''Songs of the Dragons Flying to Heaven'', was the first work written in Hangul. The book was published in 1447 and written by Jeong Inji (정인지, 鄭麟趾), An Ji (안지, 安止), and Kwon Jae (권제, 權踶). ...

is from the Tamjin clan.

List of notable people with surname

An Ba-ul An Ba-ul (a.k.a. An Baul; Hangul: 안바울, ; born 25 March 1994) is a South Korean judoka. An is the former half-lightweight World Champion. He rose to prominence by becoming South Korea's first half-lightweight champion in more than a deca ...

(born 1994), South Korean judoka *

Ahn Bo-hyun Ahn Bo-hyun (born May 16, 1988) is a South Korean actor. Early life and career Ahn was born in Busan, South Korea on May 16, 1988. As a graduate from Busan Sports High School, he used to participate in amateur boxing competitions and previousl ...

(born 1988), South Korean actor, model, and television personality *

An Byeong-hun An Byeong-hun ( ko, 안병훈; born 17 September 1991), also known as Byeong-Hun An or Ben An, is a professional golfer from Seoul, South Korea. In August 2009, he became the youngest-ever winner of the U.S. Amateur. Amateur career Born in Seo ...

(born 1991), South Korean professional golfer *

Ahn Byong-man Ahn Byong-man (8 February 1941 – 31 May 2022) was a South Korean academic, and the former President of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the Seoul National University in 1964 and 1967, ...

(1941–2022), South Korean academic *

Ahn Chai-hong Ahn Chai-hong (, December 31, 1891 – March 1, 1965) was a Korean activist, politician, and journalist who participated in the Korean independence movement. See also * Korea Independence Party - Ahn Jae-hong was a member of the party here. ...

(1891–1965), Korean activist, politician, and journalist *

Ahn Chang-ho Ahn Changho, sometimes An Chang-ho (; , November 9, 1878 – March 10, 1938) was a Korean independence activist and one of the early leaders of the Korean-American immigrant community in the United States. He is also referred to by his pen nam ...

(1878–1938), Korean politician and independence activist *

An Chang-nam An Chang-nam (19 March 1901 – 2 April 1930) was the first Korean aviator. Early life Born and raised in Seoul, he is believed to have been inspired to learn to fly after having seen an aerobatics demonstration by American pilot Art Smith in ...

(1901–1930), first Korean aviator * An Chang-rim (born 1994), South Korean retired judoka *

Ahn Cheol-soo Ahn Cheol-soo ( ; born 26 February 1962) is a South Korean politician, medical doctor, businessperson, and software entrepreneur. He currently serves as a member of the National Assembly as part of the conservative People Power Party. Prio ...

(born 1962), South Korean politician, physician, and software entrepreneur * Ahn Chil-hyun (stage name

Kangta Ahn Chil-hyun (born October 10, 1979), known professionally as Kangta (stylized sometimes in all caps and formerly as KangTa), is a South Korean singer, composer, songwriter, record producer, actor and radio personality. He is well known as a ...

, born 1979), South Korean singer-songwriter, member of boy band

H.O.T. H.O.T. (; pronounced "H. O. T.", acronym for Highfive Of Teenagers) was a South Korean boy band that was created by SM Entertainment in 1996. They are considered to be the first K-pop ''idol group'' and their successful formula became the model ...

Ahn Daniel Ahn Daniel (born August 16, 1994), better known by his stage name Niel (Hangul: 니엘), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known as a member of the South Korean boy group Teen Top. Niel released his first extended play, ...

(stage name Niel, born 1994), South Korean singer, member of boy band

Teen Top Teen Top () is a South Korean boy band formed by TOP Media in 2010. The group is composed of five members: C.A.P, Chunji, Niel, Ricky and Changjo. Originally a six-piece group with L.Joe, the former member had filed for contract termination in ...

Danny Ahn Danny Ahn (Hangul: 데니안; born December 22, 1978) is a Korean-American entertainer best known as the main rapper of the South Korean pop music group g.o.d. He is notable for his unique rapping. Having made his debut in the entertainment indu ...

(born 1978), South Korean-American singer and actor, member of boy band

g.o.d Groove Over Dose, known by the acronym g.o.d (), is a South Korean boy band formed by SidusHQ. Debuting in 1999, the group became one of the most popular boy bands of the early 2000s in South Korea. The members had gone on to solo careers in t ...

Ahn Eak-tai Ahn Eak-tai (, ; 5 December 1906 – 16 September 1965) was a South Korean classical composer and conductor. He conducted numerous major orchestras across Europe, including the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, ...

(1906–1965), South Korean classical composer and conductor *

Ahn Eun-jin Ahn Eun-jin (Korean: 안은진; Hanja Hanja (Hangul: ; Hanja: , ), alternatively known as Hancha, are Chinese characters () used in the writing of Korean. Hanja was used as early as the Gojoseon period, the first ever Korean kingdom. ...

(born 1991), South Korean actress *

Ahn Gooc-jin Ahn Gooc-jin (born 1980), is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Ahn's directorial feature debut '' Alice in Earnestland'' (2015) has won various awards, including New Talent Award at the 39th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival, Best Scr ...

(born 1980), South Korean film director and screenwriter *

An Gyeong-ja An Gyeong-ja (born 8 August 1950) is a South Korean volleyball Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under orga ...

(born 1950), South Korean volleyball player *

Ahn Hae-ryong Ahn Hae-ryong (born 1961) is a South Korean documentary filmmaker and cinematographer. Ahn is an Asia Press writer and focused on the forgotten history of Korea by travelling in East and Southeast Asia. Ahn's documentary film '' My Heart Is Not ...

(born 1961), South Korean documentary filmmaker and cinematographer *

Ahn Hee-jung Ahn Hee-jung (born 1 May 1965), also known as An Hee-jung, is a former South Korean politician. He served as the 36th and 37th Governor of South Chungcheong Province. He stepped down from his role as governor and announced his retirement from ...

(born 1965), South Korean politician *

Ahn Hee-yeon Ahn Hee-yeon (Hangul: 안희연; born May 1, 1992), professionally known as Hani, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is known as a member of the South Korean girl group EXID and its subgroup, SoljiHani (formerly known as Dasoni (Hangul: ...

(stage name Hani, born 1992), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group

EXID EXID (; ; short for "Exceed in Dreaming") is a South Korean girl group formed in 2012. The group currently consists of five members: Solji, Elly, Hani, Hyelin and Jeonghwa. EXID debuted in February 2012, with the single "Whoz That Girl". Tho ...

An Hyang Ahn Hyang (안향, 安珦; 1243 – 12 September 1306), also known as Ahn Yu (안유, 安裕), was a leading Confucian scholar born in Yeongju in present-day South Korea, and was from the Sunheung Ahn clan. He is considered the founder of Neo-Conf ...

(1243–1306), Confucian scholar * Ahn Hye-jin (stage name

Hwasa Ahn Hye-jin (, born July 23, 1995), known professionally by her stage name Hwasa (), is a South Korean singer, rapper, and television personality currently signed to RBW. She debuted as a member of the girl group Mamamoo in 2014. She made her ...

, born 1995), South Korean singer, member of girl group

Mamamoo Mamamoo (, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by RBW (formerly WA Entertainment) in 2014, composed of four members: Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein and Hwasa. The group officially debuted with their single "Mr. Ambiguous" on J ...

An Hye-jin An Hye-jin (; born 16 February 1998) is a South Korean professional volleyball player. She is a setter and a member of the South Korean National Team. On the club level, she plays for GS Caltex Seoul KIXX. She was part of the South Korea wom ...

(born 1998), South Korean professional volleyball player *

Ahn Hyeon-beom Ahn Hyeon-beom (; Hanja: 安鉉範; born 21 December 1994) is a South Korean football forward who plays for Jeju United in K League 2. Club career Ahn joined Ulsan Hyundai in 2015 and made his league debut against FC Seoul on 8 March 2015 ...

(born 1994), South Korean footballer * Ahn Hyo-jin (stage name Elly, born 1991), South Korean rapper, member of girl group

Ahn Hyo-seop Ahn Hyo-seop (born April 17, 1995) or Paul Ahn, is a Canadian actor and singer based in South Korea. He gained recognition for his main roles in the Korean dramas ''Still 17'' (2018), '' Abyss'' (2019), '' Dr. Romantic 2'' (2020), ''Lovers of t ...

, (born 1995), Canadian actor *

Ahn Hyun-suk Ahn Hyun-suk (; born 26 October 1984) is a former South Korean badminton player. He was the bronze medallists at the 2001 Asian Junior Championships in the boys' singles and team events. He educated at the Korea National Sport University. In the ...

(born 1984), South Korean former badminton player *

An Ik-soo An Ik-soo (Hangul: 안익수, or ; born 6 May 1965) is a South Korean football manager and former player. Early life An started to learn football professionally when he was 18 years old and a second-year student in high school. He was acce ...

(born 1965), South Korean football manager and former player *

An Il-bom An Il-bom ( ko, 안일범 ; born 2 December 1990) is a North Korean football midfielder presently playing for April 25 in the DPR Korea Premier Football League. Career In the season 2009–10 he played with FK Radnički 1923 in the Serbian ...

(born 1990), North Korean footballer * Ahn Il-joo (born 1988), South Korean professional footballer *

Ahn In-sook Ahn In-sook (; or spelled Ahn In-suk; born October 8, 1952) is a South Korean actress. Ahn was born in Seoul and graduated from Chung-Ang University with a major in film and theater. Ahn was a member of KBS children's choir and debuted as a daug ...

(born 1952), South Korean actress * Ahn In-Young (born 1956), South Korean scientist, first South Korean woman to visit Antarctica, first Asian woman to become an Antarctic station leader *

Ahn Jae-chang Ahn Jae-chang (Hangul:안재창, born 1 October 1972); is a retired badminton player from South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Pen ...

(born 1972), South Korean retired badminton player *

Ahn Jae-hong Ahn Jae-hong (, December 31, 1891 – March 1, 1965) was a Korean activist, politician, and journalist who participated in the Korean independence movement The Korean independence movement was a military and diplomatic campaign to achieve t ...

, (born 1986), South Korean actor *

Ahn Jae-hwan Ahn Jae-hwan (June 8, 1972) was a South Korean actor. Ahn was found dead in his car on August 22, 2008, but the exact time of his death has not been revealed; police confirmed that he had died several days prior as his body was already decayin ...

(1972–2008), South Korean actor *

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 (South Korean TV series), Blood'' (2015), ''Cinderella with Four Knight ...

, (born 1987), South Korean model and actor * An Jae-hyun (born 1999), South Korean table tennis player *

Ahn Jae-mo Ahn Jae-mo (born September 20, 1979) is a South Korean actor and singer. Ahn is best known for playing gangster-turned-politician Kim Du-han in ''Rustic Period'' (2002). He has appeared in other period dramas such as '' Tears of the Dragon'' ...

(born 1979), South Korean actor and singer *

An Jae-song An Jae-song (born 3 May 1934) is a South Korean former sports shooter. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Oly ...

(born 1934), South Korean former sport shooter *

Ahn Jae-wook Ahn Jae-wook (born September 12, 1971) is a South Korean actor and singer. Career Ahn Jae-wook spent most of his childhood in his hometown, the district of Donam-dong in Seoul, before graduating from Seoul Institute of the Arts, where he major ...

(born 1971), South Korean actor and singer *

Ahn Ji-ho (footballer) Ahn Ji-ho (born 24 April 1987) is a South Korean football player who plays for Hwaseong FC. Club career At the 2008 K League draft, Daejeon Citizen selected him as the first pick, and exchanged him for Lee Dong-won. International career A ...

(born 1987), South Korean footballer *

Ahn Ji-ho (actor) Ahn Ji-ho (born 5 January, 2004) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Web series Awards and nominations References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ahn, Ji-ho 2004 births Living people South ...

(born 2004), South Korean actor *

Ahn Ji-hwan Ahn Ji-hwan ( ko, 안지환; born July 24, 1969) is a South Korean Voice acting, voice actor, actor and television presenter, television and radio personality, radio presenter who joined Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation's MBC Voice Acting Divisio ...

(born 1969), South Korean voice actor *

Ahn Ji-hye Ahn Ji-hye (; born 1987) is a South Korean actress. She is best known to North American audiences for her performance in the film ''In Her Place'', for which she garnered a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Canadian Screen Award for Best Actres ...

(born 1987), South Korean actress *

Ahn Ji-hyun Ahn Ji-hyun (, born July 10, 1992) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Film Music video References External links Ahn Ji-hyun at Koom Entertainment * * 1992 births Living people 21st-century South Korean ...

(born 1992), South Korean actress *

Ahn Ji-young Ahn Ji-young (born 14 September 1995) is a South Korean singer and songwriter. She is the main vocalist and only remaining member of South Korean indie band Bolbbalgan4 Bolbbalgan4 (), also known as BOL4 or Blushing Youth, is a South Korean ...

(born 1995), South Korean singer-songwriter, member of

Bolbbalgan4 Bolbbalgan4 (), also known as BOL4 or Blushing Youth, is a South Korean musical act formed by Shofar Music in 2016. They appeared on ''Superstar K6'' in 2014 before signing a contract with their current agency. BOL4 was originally a duo consisting ...

* Ahn Jin-beom (born 1992), South Korean footballer *

Ahn Jin-hui Ahn Jin-hui (born 6 March 1991) is a South Korean ice hockey player currently playing for Anyang Halla of Asia League Ice Hockey. He competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics The 2018 Winter Olympics ( ko, 2018년 동계 올림픽, Icheon sip-pal ...

(born 1991), South Korean ice hockey player *

Ahn Jin-soo Ahn Jin-soo (born 27 June 1973) is a South Korean cross-country skier. He competed in the 1992, 1994, and 1998 Winter Olympics The 1998 Winter Olympics, officially known as the and commonly known as Nagano 1998 ( ja, 長野1998), was a ...

(born 1973), South Korean cross-country skier *

Joo Won Ahn Joo Won Ahn (born 1993) is a South Korean ballet dancer who is currently a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre. Ahn was born in Wonju. He trained at the Y.J. Ballet People Academy and Sunhwa Arts School, then entered the Korea Nati ...

(born 1993), South Korean ballet dancer *

Ahn Joon-soo Ahn Joon-soo ( ko, 안준수; born 28 January 1998) is a South Korean football player. He plays as a goalkeeper for Busan IPark in the K League 2. Career Ahn Joon-soo joined Cerezo Osaka in 2016. On September 10, he debuted in J3 League (v Toc ...

(born 1998), South Korean footballer * Ahn Joon-sung (born 1997), South Korean judoka *

An Jung-geun Ahn Jung-geun, sometimes spelled Ahn Joong-keun (; 2 September 1879 – 26 March 1910; baptismal name: Thomas Ahn ), was a Korean-independence activist, nationalist, and pan-Asianist. He is famous for assassination of Itō Hirobumi, the firs ...

(1879–1910), Korean independence activist * Ahn Jung-hwan (born 1976), South Korean former professional footballer *

Ahn Jung-hyo Ahn Junghyo (This is the author's preferred Romanization per LTI Korea) is a South Korean novelist and literary translator."안정효" biographical PDF available at LTI Korea Library or online at: http://klti.or.kr/ke_04_03_011.do# Life He wa ...

(1941–2023), South Korean novelist and translator *

Kyongwon Ahn Kyongwon Ahn, 9th ''dan'' ( Kukkiwon), is a South Korean taekwondo master who founded the United Taekwondo Association (UTA) in the United States. Ahn was born in 1937 in Seoul, Korea, and began training in the martial arts began when he was ...

(born 1937), South Korean taekwondo master *

Mikhail An Mikhail Ivanovich An (russian: Михаил Иванович Ан; February 19, 1952 – August 11, 1979) was a Soviet football player of Korean ethnic origin. An was one of the FC Pakhtakor Tashkent players killed in the 1979 Dniprodzerzh ...

(1952–1979), Soviet footballer *

Ahn Nae-sang Ahn Nae-sang (born December 25, 1964) is a South Korean actor. He began his career on the stage, and in 1994 made his film debut in the Bong Joon-ho short film ''Baeksekin'' ("White Man" or "White-collar worker"), followed by Jang Sun-woo's '' ...

(born 1964), South Korean actor *

Philip Ahn Philip Ahn (born Pillip Ahn (), March 29, 1905 – February 28, 1978) was an American actor and activist of Korean descent. With over 180 film and television credits between 1935 and 1978, he was one of the most recognizable and prolific Asi ...

(1905–1978), Korean-American actor and activist *

Priscilla Ahn Priscilla Ahn (born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft; March 9, 1984) is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She released her single "Dream" from her debut album, '' A Good Day'', produced by Joey Waronker for EMI's Blue Note Rec ...

(born 1984), American musician * An Sae-hee (born 1991), South Korean professional footballer *

Ahn Sahng-hong Ahn Sahng-hong ( ; 13 January 1918 – 25 February 1985) was a South Korean Christian minister and founder of the Church of God Jesus Witnesses. In 1948, after receiving the baptism of the Seventh-day Adventist priest, he began to call for t ...

(1918–1985), South Korean religious leader * Ahn Sanghak (born 1962), South Korean poet *

An Sang-hyun An Sang-Hyun (; born 5 March 1986) is a South Korean footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Daejeon Citizen. Club career Born in Paju, An started his professional career in FC Seoul, then known as Anyang LG Cheetahs in 2002. In hi ...

(born 1986), South Korean footballer * Ahn Sang-soo (Changwon mayor) (born 1946), South Korean politician * Ahn Sang-soo (Incheon mayor) (born 1946), South Korean politician * Ahn Sang-soo (typographic designer) (born 1952), South Korean leading typographic designer *

Ahn Sang-yeong Ahn Sang-yeong (; November 18, 1938 February 4, 2004) was the 25th, 31st, and 32nd mayor of Busan, South Korea. Ahn was educated at Busan High School, and graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1963. Ah ...

(1938–2004), South Korean politician, former mayor of Busan *

An Se-young An Se-young (; born 5 February 2002) is a South Korean badminton player from Gwangju, who was awarded as 2019 Most Promising Player of the Year by the BWF. In 2018, An was selected to join the national team and became the first junior high sc ...

(born 2002), South Korean badminton player *

Ahn Seo-hyun Ahn Seo-hyun (born January 12, 2004) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a child actress in 2008, and has since appeared in films and television series such as '' The Housemaid'' (2010), '' Single-minded Dandelion'' (2014) and the ...

(born 2004), South Korean actress *

Ahn Shi-hyun Ahn Shi-hyun, or Shi Hyun Ahn (; 15 September 1984) is a South Korean professional golfer. Pro golf career Ahn turned professional in 2002 and that year she topped the order of merit on the Apache Dream Tour (the KLPGA's developmental tour) af ...

(born 1984), South Korean professional golfer *

Ahn So-hee Ahn So-hee (born June 27, 1992), better known by the mononym Sohee, is a South Korean actress and singer. As a singer, she is best known as a former member of the South Korean girl group Wonder Girls. As an actress, she is best known for her per ...

(born 1992), South Korean actress and former singer, former member of girl group

Wonder Girls Wonder Girls () was a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group debuted in February 2007 with the single " Irony" and 5 members: Yeeun, Sunye, Sunmi, Hyuna and Sohee. After Hyuna's departure in July, Yubin was added i ...

Ahn Sol-bin Ahn Sol-bin (; born August 19, 1997), known mononymously as Solbin, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of the girl group Laboum Laboum (; stylized as LABOUM) is a South Korean girl group currently under Interpark Music ...

(born 1997), South Korean singer, member of girl group

Laboum Laboum (; stylized as LABOUM) is a South Korean girl group currently under Interpark Music Plus. They debuted in 2014 under NH Media and Nega Network's joint venture Global H. Their name is taken from the French term meaning "The Party". His ...

Ahn Soo-kyeong Ahn Soo-Kyeong (also ''An Su-Gyeong'', ko, 안 수경; born January 9, 1987, in Jeju City) is a South Korean sport shooter. She won a gold medal in the women's air pistol at the 2003 ISSF World Cup in Fort Benning, Georgia, United States, accu ...

(born 1987), South Korean sport shooter *

Ahn Sook-sun Ahn Sook Sun (安淑善, 안숙선, born September 5, 1949) is a Pansori singer and a Living National Treasure in South Korea. She is currently regarded as a famous pansori singer with both skill and popularity among pansori masterpieces, and ...

(born 1949), South Korean pansori singer * An Su-gil (1911–1977), Korean novelist and journalist *

Ahn Suk-hwan Ahn Suk-hwan (Hangul: 안석환; real name: Ahn Jin-hyeong (Hangul: 안진형); November 1, 1959) is a South Korean actor. Ahn has been active in theater, film and television since 1986. His onscreen roles include both comedic and villainous su ...

(born 1959), South Korean actor * Ahn Sung-jae (born 1982), South Korean chef *

Ahn Sung-ki Ahn Sung-ki (born January 1, 1952) is a South Korean actor. One of the country's most respected actors, he has appeared in more than 130 films during his career of over 60 years. Career A native of Seoul, Ahn was the son of a veteran filmmaker ...

(born 1952), South Korean actor *

Ahn Sung-nam Ahn Sung-Nam (, born April 17, 1984) is a South Korean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Gyeongnam FC. Club career Ulsan Mipo Dockyard After he graduated from Chung-Ang University, he joined Korea National League's side Ulsan Hyundai ...

(born 1984), South Korean footballer * Ahn Tae-eun (born 1985), South Korean footballer * An Tae-hyun (born 1993), South Korean footballer * Ahn Tae-jin (born 1972), South Korean film director and filmmaker *

An Tae-song An Tae-song (; born 21 October 1993) is a North Korean international football player. He plays club football with April 25 of the DPR Korea Premier Football League. Club career During the 2019 AFC Cup The 2019 AFC Cup was the 16th editio ...

(born 1993), North Korean footballer * An To-ch'i (?–1363), Goryeo eunuch *

Tony Ahn Tony Ahn (; born June 7, 1978) is a South Korean singer, best known as a member of boy band H.O.T. After H.O.T. disbanded in 2001, its ex-members Tony Ahn, Jang Woo-hyuk and Lee Jae-won formed the dance music trio jtL. Eventually, JTL unoffi ...

(born 1978), South Korean singer, member of boy band

Viktor An Viktor An (russian: Виктор Ан; born Ahn Hyun-soo ( ko, 안현수) on November 23, 1985),. is a South Korean-born Russian short-track speed skating coach and retired short-track speed skater. With a total of eight Olympic medals, six go ...

(born 1985), South Korean-born Russian short-track speed skating coach *

Ahn Woo-yeon Ahn Byeong-ho (born 7 January 1991), better known by his stage name Ahn Woo-yeon, is a South Korean actor. He starred in TV series such as ''Five Enough'' (2016), ''Don't Dare to Dream'' (2016) and ''Strong Woman Do Bong-soon ''Strong Girl Bo ...

(born 1991), South Korean actor *

Ahn Yang-ok Ahn Yang-ok (; born 7 April 1957) is an educator and the 35th president of The Korean Federation of Teachers' Associations. Ahn is also a member of EIAP regional committee. Education He received B.A. degree in Physical Education from Seoul Nati ...

(born 1957), South Korean academic *

Ahn Ye-eun Ahn Ye-eun (, born May 21, 1992), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, who is best known as the runner-up of ''K-pop Star 5 The fifth season of the South Korean reality television competition show ''K-pop Star'' premiered on SBS on Novembe ...

(born 1992), South Korean singer-songwriter *

An Ye-seul An Ye-seul (; born October 28, 1995) is a South Korean singer. She is known as one of the Top 9 of Mnet (TV channel), Mnet's ''Superstar K4''. Career In 2012, An participated in Superstar K4. She eventually made it to the top 9. In 2016, she p ...

(born 1995), South Korean singer * Ahn Yeon-seok (stage name

Yoo Yeon-seok Yoo Yeon-seok (born Ahn Yeon-seok on April 11, 1984) is a South Korean actor. After making his acting debut in 2003 with a small role in '' Oldboy'', he resumed his acting career in 2008. His notable works include the films '' Re-encounter'' (2 ...

, born 1984), South Korean actor *

Ahn Yong-joon Ahn Yong-joon (born November 22, 1987) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Television series * ''Under the Queen's Umbrella'' (2022); Cameo (episode 12) * '' Secret House'' (2022) * ''Tunnel'' (2017) * '' Make Your Wish'' (MBC, 2014) * '' Tw ...

(born 1987), South Korean actor *

Ahn Yoo-jin Ahn Yoo-jin (; born 1968) is a South Korean choreographer, dancer and university professor. She is famous for introducing and popularizing belly dance in South Korea. Life Ahn Yoo-jin became known by the name Xena Ahn when she emigrated to A ...

(born 1968), South Korean choreographer, dancer, university professor *

Yoon Ahn Yoon Ahn (born November 21, 1976) is an American businesswoman and fashion designer. She studied graphic design at Boston University and graduated in 1998. She is known as the creative director of her brand Ambush and as Dior Homme's jewelry des ...

(born 1976), Korean American businesswoman and fashion designer * Ahn Young-kyu (born 1989), South Korean footballer *

Ahn Young-mi Ahn Young-mi (, Hanja: 安英美, born November 5, 1983), is a South Korean comedian. She made her debut in KBS' ''Gag Concert'' 19th class in 2004 and is best known for her provocative wit. In 2018, she joined the comedy-girl group Celeb Five. ...

(born 1983), South Korean comedian *

An Yu-jin An Yu-jin (; born September 1, 2003), better known mononymously as Yujin, is a South Korean singer. She is the leader of the South Korean girl group Ive under Starship Entertainment. Yujin rose to prominence after finishing fifth on Mnet's ...

(born 2003), South Korean singer, member of girl group IVE

References

External links

Sunheung Ahn Association
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