Jeon (전), also often spelled Jun, Chun or Chon, is a common

Korean family name This is a list of Korean surnames, in Hangul alphabetical order. The most common Korean surname (particularly in South Korea) is Kim (Korean name), Kim (), followed by Lee (Korean name), Lee () and Park (Korean surname), Park (). These three sur ...

. As of the South Korean census of 2000, there were 687,867 people with this name in South Korea. It can be written with three different

hanja Hanja (; ), alternatively spelled Hancha, are Chinese characters used to write the Korean language. After characters were introduced to Korea to write Literary Chinese, they were adapted to write Korean as early as the Gojoseon period. () ...

, each with different meanings and indicating different lineages. * (온전할 전 ''onjeonhal jeon'', "whole"). This is the most common character, used by 493,419 people in 153,208 households according to the 2000 Census. The surname has a

Baekje Baekje or Paekche (; ) was a Korean kingdom located in southwestern Korea from 18 BCE to 660 CE. It was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, together with Goguryeo and Silla. While the three kingdoms were in separate existence, Baekje had the h ...

origin. It is also said that when

Goryeo Goryeo (; ) was a Korean state founded in 918, during a time of national division called the Later Three Kingdoms period, that unified and ruled the Korea, Korean Peninsula until the establishment of Joseon in 1392. Goryeo achieved what has b ...

dynasty fell, many changed their royal surname

Wang Wang may refer to: Names * Wang (surname) Wang () is the pinyin romanization of Chinese, romanization of the common Chinese surname (''Wáng''). It has a mixture of various origin with uncertain lineage of family history, however it is c ...

to Jeon (全) / Ok (玉) to avoid severe persecution by the succeeding

Joseon Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom w ...

dynasty. * (밭 전 ''bat jeon'', "field"). This is the second-most common character, used by 188,354 people in 58,895 households. The surname has a

origin. * (돈 전 ''don jeon'', "money"). This is the least common character, used by 6,094 people in 1,883 households. In a study by the

National Institute of Korean Language The National Institute of Korean Language (NIKL; ) is a language regulator of the Korean language based in Seoul, South Korea. It was created on January 23, 1991, by Presidential Decree No. 13163 (November 14, 1990). It has previously gone by a ...

based on 2007 application data for South Korean passports, it was found that 67% of people with this family name spelled it in Latin letters as Jeon in their passports, while 23% spelled it Jun, and 5% spelled it Chun. Rarer alternative spellings (the remaining 5%) included Chon, Cheon, Jean, Jeun, Jen, Jhun, and Zeon.

People

Annie Chun Annie Chun is an American entrepreneur. She is the founder of Annie Chun's, an Asian food brand that sold to CJ Foods in 2009, and gimMe Seaweed. Early life Annie Chun was born and raised in central Seoul. In the late 1970s, Chun immigrated t ...

, South Korean entrepreneur, founder of

Annie Chun's CJ CheilJedang Corporation () is a South Korean international food company based in Seoul that manufactures food ingredients, ambient, frozen and chilled packaged food products, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Its brands include Beksul, , Go ...

Jeon Bae-soo Jeon Bae-soo (; born June 2, 1970) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his supporting roles in various TV series and films. His better known works are: 2016 TV series ''The K2'', 2019 romantic comedy '' When the Camellia Blooms'', 2020 his ...

(born 1970), South Korean actor *

Jeon Bong-jun Jeon Bong-jun (; December 3, 1855 – April 24, 1895) was a Korean peasant revolutionary who was a prominent leader of the Donghak movement. During the Donghak Peasant Revolution, he led the initial revolt in Gobu and later led the Southern J ...

(1855–1895), South Korean activist *

Jeon Boram Jeon Bo-ram (; born March 22, 1986), referred to as Boram, is a South Korean singer, actress and host. She originally debuted as a solo artist, releasing two singles in 2008, before eventually becoming a member of girl group T-ara in 2009. Th ...

(born 1986), South Korean singer and actress * Byeong Sam Jeon (born 1977), South Korean artist * Jeon Byung-guk (born 1987), South Korean former footballer *

Jeon Chae-eun Jeon Chae-eun (; born October 15, 2005) is a South Korean actress. She first gained recognition through the 2021 television series ''The Devil Judge''. Career Jeon Chae-eun began to have an interest in acting when she was in elementary school, ...

(born 2005), South Korean actress *

Jeon Da-hye Jeon Da-hye (; born November 23, 1983) is a South Korean short track speed skater who won gold in the women's 3000 metre relay at the 2006 Winter Olympics. She was born in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. In 1999 Jeon earned her ...

(born 1983), South Korean short track speed skater * Daniel Chun (born 1980), American comedy writer *

Jeon Do-yeon Jeon Do-yeon (; born February 11, 1973) is a South Korean actress. She made her film debut with '' The Contact'' (1997), a melodrama that established her as a leading actress. She continued to gain acclaim with ''A Promise'' (1998), a romantic ...

(born 1973), South Korean actress *

Chun Doo-hwan Chun Doo-hwan (; 18 January 1931 – 23 November 2021) was a South Korean politician, army general and military dictator who served as the fifth president of South Korea from 1980 to 1988. Prior to his accession to the presidency, he was the cou ...

(1931–2021), South Korean politician * Jeon Eun-ha (born 1993), South Korean footballer *

Ha Ji-won Jeon Hae-rim (; born 28 June 1978), better known by her stage name Ha Ji-won () is a South Korean actress. She is best known for the films ''Phone (film), Phone'' (2002), ''Sex Is Zero'' (2002), ''Miracle on 1st Street'' (2007), ''Tidal Wave (2 ...

(born Jeon Hae-rim, 1978), South Korean actress *

Heejin Jeon Hee-jin (, ; born October 19, 2000), known mononymously as Heejin (occasionally stylized as HeeJin) is a South Korean singer. She is a member of Loona, its sub-unit Loona 1/3, and Artms. Early life Jeon Hee-jin was born on October 19, 2 ...

(born Jeon Hee-jin, 2000), South Korean singer, member of girl group Artms *

Jeon Hye-bin Jeon Hye-bin (; born September 27, 1983), also known as BIN, is a South Korean actress, singer and model. In 2002, she began her career as singer of the short-lived, three-member girl group LUV. However, the group disbanded the following year d ...

(born 1983), South Korean actress and singer *

Jeon Hye-jin (actress, born 1976) Jeon Hye-jin (; born August 10, 1976) is a South Korean actress. She starred in Lee Joon-ik's historical drama '' The Throne'' (2015), for which she won a Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. Career Jeon Hye-jin, a contestant i ...

, South Korean actress *

Jeon Hye-jin (actress, born 1988) Jeon Hae-jin (; born June 17, 1988) is a South Korean actress. Personal life Jeon married her '' Smile, You'' co-star Lee Chun-hee Lee Chun-hee (born February 19, 1979) is a South Korean actor. Career Lee Chun-hee made his acting debut i ...

, South Korean actress *

Jeon Hyeok-jin Jeon Hyeok-jin (born 13 June 1995) is a Korean badminton player. Specializing in singles, he was runner-up at the 2013 Asian Junior Badminton Championships. He was part of the Korean team that won men's team gold at the 2014 Asian Games and t ...

(born 1995), South Korean badminton player *

Jeon Hyeong-pil Jeon Hyeong-pil (; July 29, 1906 – January 26, 1962) was a Korean art collector. He is also known by his art name Gansong. He is famous for his great achievement to collect 12 national treasures, 10 treasures and 4 cultural assets designated b ...

(1906–1962), Korean art collector *

Jun Hyo-seong Jun Hyo-seong (; born October 13, 1989) often simply known as Hyoseong or Hyosung, is a South Korean singer and actress. In 2005, she was a finalist in Mnet (TV channel), Mnet's ''Battle Shinhwa'' which led to her signing a recording contract w ...

(born 1989), South Korean singer and actress *

Jun Hyun-moo Jun Hyun-moo (born November 7, 1977) is a South Korean host and television personality. Before becoming a host, he was a KBS news anchor and radio announcer. Education Jeon graduated from Yonsei University Yonsei University () is a Privat ...

(born 1977), South Korean host and television personality *

Chun In-gee Chun In-gee (, born 10 August 1994), also known as In Gee Chun, is a South Korean professional golfer. She was born in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province. She is a three-time major champion, having won the 2015 U.S. Women's Open, the 2016 Evian C ...

(born 1994), South Korean professional golfer * Jeon In-hwa (born 1965), South Korean actress *

Jeon In-kwon Jeon In-kwon (; born September 4, 1954) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and former lead singer of the band Deulgukhwa, who were known as the "Beatles of Korea." Career Jeon debuted as the lead singer of the folk rock band Apart and Toge ...

(born 1954), South Korean singer-songwriter *

Jun Jae-youn Jun Jae-Youn or Jeon Jae-Yeon (born 9 February 1983) is a South Korean badminton player. Born in Pocheon, Jun was part of the Korea National Sport University. She was the champion at the 2004 Asian Championships in the women's singles event. ...

(born 1983), South Korean badminton player *

Jeon Ji-yoon Jeon Ji-yoon (born October 15, 1990), professionally known as Jiyoon or Jenyer, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and songwriter known for her work as a former member of South Korean girl group 4Minute. She debuted as a solo artist on November ...

(born 1990), South Korean singer-songwriter * John Chun (1928–2013), Korean automotive engineering designer *

John H. Chun John Hyungseung Chun (born 1970) is an American lawyer from Washington who serves as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. He served as a judge of the Washington State Court o ...

(born 1970), American lawyer * Jeon Jong-seo (born 1994), South Korean actress *

Jeon Jun-hyeok Jeon Jun-hyeok (born July 22, 2003) is a South Korean actor and model. Filmography Television series Film References External links Jeon Jun-hyeok Fan Cafeat Daum Jeon Jun-hyeokat Naver Naver (; stylized as NAVER) is a S ...

(born 2003), South Korean actor and model *

Jungkook Jeon Jung-kook (; born September 1, 1997), better known as Jung Kook, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence as a member and vocalist of South Korean boy band BTS. He has performed three solo songs as part of BTS' disc ...

(born Jeon Jung-kook, 1997), South Korean singer, member of boy band BTS *

Jeon Mi-do Jeon Mi-do (; born August 4, 1982) is a South Korean actress and singer. She debuted as ensemble cast in musical ''Mr. Mouse'' in 2006. She later made a name for herself by appearing in famous works such as the musical ''Finding Kim Jong-wook'', ...

(born 1982), South Korean actress and singer *

Jeon Mi-seon Jeon Mi-seon (December 7, 1970 – June 29, 2019) was a South Korean actress. Though best known as a supporting actress in films and television series such as '' Memories of Murder'' (2003), ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012), and ''Hide and Seek ...

(1970–2019), South Korean actress *

Jeon Min-seo Jeon Min-seo (; born 20 May 2003) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a child actress The term child actor or child actress is generally applied to a child acting on stage, television, or in movies. An adult who began their a ...

(born 2003), South Korean actress *

Jeon No-min Jeon No-min (born Jun Jae-yong on August 28, 1966) is a South Korean actor. Among his recent roles were the villainous Hwarang warrior Seolwon in ''Queen Seondeok Queen Seondeok ( ; ? – ; day of the lunar month of the year of Inpye ...

(born 1966), South Korean actor *

Jeon Ok Jeon Ok (; April 2, 1911 – October 22, 1969) was a Korean actress and singer. Jeon was referred to as "Queen of Tears" for her excellence at acting for tragic dramas. Biography Jeon Ok was born Jeon Deok-rye on April 2, 1911 in Hamhung, Kanky ...

(1911–1969), Korean actress and singer *

Jon Pyong-ho Jon Pyong-ho (, 20 March 1926 – 7 July 2014) was a North Korean officer and politician who served as the Chief Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, Korean Workers Party (KWP) Committee of the Cabinet of North Korea, North Korean Cabinet, ...

(1926-2014), North Korean general and politician * Jeon Sang-guk (born 1940), South Korean author *

Jeon Seok-ho Jeon Seok-ho (; born May 2, 1984) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his role in '' Kingdom'' as the incompetent magistrate. He starred in TV series such as '' Misaeng: Incomplete Life'' (2014), ''The Good Wife'' (2016), and '' Strong Wom ...

(born 1984), South Korean actor * Jeon So-nee (born 1991), South Korean actress *

Jeon So-min Jeon So-min (; born April 7, 1986) is a South Korean actress. Jeon made her debut in 2004 with sitcom ''Miracle''. In 2006, she made her big-screen debut through the film, ''Cinderella''. Jeon played her first leading role in the television ser ...

(born 1986), South Korean actress *

Somin (singer) Jeon So-min (; born August 22, 1996), known professionally as Somin (), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and composer known for her work as a member of the co-ed group Kard (group), Kard. Personal life Jeon So-min was born August 22, 1 ...

(born Jeon So-min, 1996), South Korean singer, member of co-ed group Kard *

Jeon Somi Ennik Somi Douma (born March 9, 2001), known professionally by her Korean name Jeon Somi (), is a South Korean and Canadian singer signed under The Black Label. Born in Canada to a South Korean mother and a Dutch-Canadian father, she moved to ...

(born 2001), South Korean-Canadian singer *

Soyeon Jeon So-yeon (; born August 26, 1998), known mononymously as Soyeon, is a South Korean rapper and record producer under Cube Entertainment. She first gained attention for competing in the television shows ''Produce 101'' and ''Unpretty Rapstar ...

(born Jeon So-yeon, 1998), South Korean rapper and record producer, member of girl group (G)I-dle *

Jeon Soo-jin Jeon Soo-jin (born November 8, 1988) is a South Korean actress. Born in Seoul but raised in Jeju Island, she was studying design at Konkuk University in 2008 when she began doing part-time work as a model (people), model for the fashion magazine ...

(born 1988), South Korean actress *

Jeon Soo-kyeong Jeon Soo-kyeong (; born July 12, 1966) is a South Korean actress. She is best known in musical theatre, and has starred in Korean productions of '' Mamma Mia!'', ''Chicago'', '' The Life'', ''Guys and Dolls'', ''Menopause'', and '' Kiss Me, Kate ...

(born 1966), South Korean actress *

Jeon Sung-woo Jeon Sung-woo (; born December 30, 1987) is a South Korean actor. In 2007, he made his debut as a musical actor at the age of 20 in Lee Yun-taek's production of the musical ''Dream on Mars''. Since then, he has ventured into television, making h ...

(born 1987), South Korean actor *

Jeon Tae-il Jeon Tae-il (; 28 September 1948 – 13 November 1970) was a South Korean sewing worker and workers' rights activist who committed suicide by self-immolation at the age of 22 in protest of the poor working conditions of South Korean factories d ...

(1948–1970), South Korean activist *

Jun Tae-soo Jun Tae-soo (; March 2, 1984 – January 21, 2018) was a South Korean actor. He was best known for his role on the popular 2010 television series ''Sungkyunkwan Scandal''. Biography Jun Tae-soo was born on March 2, 1984, in Boryeong, South Chu ...

(1984–2018), South Korean actor *

Wonwoo Jeon Won-woo (; born July 17, 1996), known mononymously as Wonwoo (), is a South Korean rapper and singer. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen, its hip hop team, and its second subunit, JxW. ...

(born Jeon Won-woo, 1996), South Korean singer, member of boy band Seventeen * Jeon Woo-chi, Taoist scholar *

Jeon Ye-seo Jeon Ye-seo (; born July 26, 1978) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Film Awards and nominations References External links * * Jeon Ye-seo Fan Cafeat Daum * * * * Jeon Ik-ryungon Daum Jeon I ...

(born 1981), South Korean actress *

Jeon Yeo-been Jeon Yeo-been (; born Jeon Bo-young on July 26, 1989) is a South Korean actress. Jeon rose to prominence for her performance in the independent film '' After My Death'' (2018) which earned her the Actress of the Year Award at the 22nd Busan I ...

(born 1989), South Korean actress *

Jeon Yeo-ok Jeon Yeo-ok (; born April 9, 1959) is a conservative female South Korean politician who came from a journalist background. Of a pro-Lee Myung-bak background, she was known for expressing discontent against Park Geun-hye who regained control of ...

(born 1959), South Korean politician *

Yeojin Jeon Yeojin Jeon (; born January 8, 1984), formerly known as Ji-ae Jeon, is a South Korean actress most well known for her role as Lee Kang-hyun in the popular 2006 Korean TV drama '' Princess Hours''. On May 28, 2025, Actress Jeon Yeo-jin announce ...

(born 1984), South Korean actress

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