
Jung () is a
Latin alphabet
The Latin alphabet, also known as the Roman alphabet, is the collection of letters originally used by the Ancient Rome, ancient Romans to write the Latin language. Largely unaltered except several letters splitting—i.e. from , and from � ...
rendition of the
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 ...
"정", also often spelled Jeong, Chung, Joung or Jong. As of the South Korean census of 2015, there were 2,407,601 people by this name in
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and t ...
or 4.84% of the population.
The Korean family name is mainly derived from three homophonous
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.
() ...
. (2,151,879), (243,803) and (11,683). The rest of the homophonous hanjas include: (139), (41), (29), (22) and (5).
Latin-alphabet spelling
In a study by the
National Institute of the 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 a sample of year 2007 applications for
South Korean passports, it was found that 48.6% of people with this surname chose to have it spelled in Latin letters as Jung in their passports. The
Revised Romanization
Revised Romanization of Korean () is the official Korean language romanization system in South Korea. It was developed by the National Academy of the Korean Language from 1995 and was released to the public on 7 July 2000 by South Korea's Mi ...
transcription Jeong was at second place with 37.0%, while Chung came in third at 9.2%. It was the only one out of the top five surnames (the others being Kim, Park, Lee, and Choi) for which the Revised Romanization spelling was used by more than a few percent of applicants.
Rarer alternative spellings (the remaining 5.2%) included, in order of decreasing frequency, Joung, Cheong, Chong, Jeoung, Jeung, Choung, Jong, Cheung, Juong, Jeng, Chyung, Jaung, Jueng, and Zheng.
The spelling Jong, rare in South Korea, is official in North Korea's modified version of the
McCune–Reischauer
McCune–Reischauer romanization ( ) is a romanization system for the Korean language. It was first published in 1939 by George M. McCune and Edwin O. Reischauer.
According to Reischauer, McCune "persuaded the American Army Map Service to ad ...
transcription system.
Lineages
The Korean family name Jung can be written with any of three homophonous
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 of those three are broken down into a number of clans, identified by their ''
bon-gwan
Korean clans are groups of Koreans, Korean people that share the same Patrilineality, paternal ancestor. They are indicated by the combination of a ''bongwan'' () and a family name.
Korean clans distinguish clans that happen to share the same fam ...
'' (clan hometown, not necessarily the actual residence of the clan members), which indicate different
lineages.
Most common (鄭)
(나라 정 ''nara jeong'') is the most common of the three Jung names. According to
Samguksagi, this character was given to
Jibaekho (지백호) who was the chief of one chiefdom among six chiefdoms as surname by the
King Yuri in early
Silla
Silla (; Old Korean: wikt:徐羅伐#Old Korean, 徐羅伐, Yale romanization of Korean, Yale: Syerapel, Revised Romanization of Korean, RR: ''Seorabeol''; International Phonetic Alphabet, IPA: ) was a Korean kingdom that existed between ...
era. Historically, 鄭 was officially written as Tyeng (뎡) In the 2015 South Korean census, 2,010,117 people (4.16%) and 626,265 households had this family name. These people identified with 136 different ''bon-gwan'' (not including those listed as "other" or "unreported" in the census).
Some examples of these clans are Dongnae, Gyeongju, Jinju, Yeonil, Hadong, Naju, Chogye, Cheongju and Haeju.
Second-most common (丁)
(고무래 정 ''gomurae jeong''; 장정 정 ''jangjeong jeong'') is the second-most common of the three Jung names. In the 2015 census, 187,975 people (0.47%) and 58,431 households had this family name. These people identified with 23 different ''bon-gwan'', including:
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Naju: 82,863 people and 25,786 households.
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Jinju
Jinju (; ) is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It was the location of the first (1592) and second (1593) Sieges of Jinju by Japanese forces during the Imjin War. The Republic of Korea Air Force Education and Training Comman ...
: 24,598 people and 7,661 households.
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Yeonggwang: 21,774 people and 6,839 households.
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Changwon
Changwon (; ) is the capital and largest city of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea (with a population of 1,025,702 ), and the 11th largest city of the South Korea, country. A port city, Changwon is bordered by Masan Bay to the south, and the ...
: 16,141 people and 4,989 households.
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Yeongseong: 10,429 people and 3,279 households.
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Gukseong: 9,620 people and 2,984 households.
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Haeju
Haeju () is a city located in South Hwanghae Province near Haeju Bay in North Korea. It is the administrative centre of South Hwanghae Province. As of 2008, the population of the city is estimated to be 273,300. At the beginning of the 20th centu ...
: 5,381 people and 1,683 households.
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Aphae (押海): 3,335 people and 1,079 households.
They claim descent from Jeong Deok-seong (정덕성; 丁德盛;
Pinyin
Hanyu Pinyin, or simply pinyin, officially the Chinese Phonetic Alphabet, is the most common romanization system for Standard Chinese. ''Hanyu'' () literally means 'Han Chinese, Han language'—that is, the Chinese language—while ''pinyin' ...
: Dīng Déshèng), who was born in a village called Dingying (丁營) in
Dengzhou
Dengzhou (), formerly Deng County (), is a city in Nanyang, Henan, China. It has an area of and a population of 1,500,000. The urban area is 35 km2, and the urban population is 300,000. The city is located in the southwest of Henan provinc ...
, China and came to the Korean peninsula during the reign of
Munjong of Goryeo
Munjong (29 December 1019 – 2 September 1083), personal name Wang Hwi, was the 11th monarch of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea.
King Munjong was born in 1019 and reigned from 1046 until his death in 1083. During his reign, the central government ...
. Later on, some Jeong clans branched off from them, and became more numerous.
#Other or unreported: 13,834 people and 4,131 households.
Least common (程)
(한도 정 ''hando jeong''; 길 정 ''gil jeong'') is the least-common of the three Jeong names. In the 2015 census, 32,519 people and 10,220 households had this family name. These people identified with 15 different ''bon-gwan'', including:
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Dongnae: 10,632 people and 3,321 households.
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Gyeongju
Gyeongju (, ), historically known as Seorabeol (, ), is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering with a population of ...
: 9,026 people and 2,934 households.
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Hanam: 7,766 people and 2,355 households.
#Other or unreported: 5,095 people and 1,610 households.
Notable people of the past
The following is a list of notable people of the past with the Korean family name Jung. People should only be included in this list if they have their own Wikipedia articles or if they are discussed in a non-trivial fashion in Wikipedia articles on notable groups or events with which they are associated.
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Chŏng Sŏng (), Goryeo Dynasty soldier
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Chŏng Chung-bu (1106–1179), Goryeo Dynasty soldier and military dictator
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Chŏng Mong-ju
Chŏng Mong-ju (, January 13, 1337 – May 4, 1392), also known by his art name P'oŭn (), was a Korean statesman, diplomat, philosopher, poet, calligrapher and reformist of the Goryeo period. He was a major figure of opposition to the transit ...
(1337–1392), Goryeo Dynasty minister and writer
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Chŏng Tojŏn (1342–1398), Joseon Dynasty politician
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Chŏng Inji (1396–1478), Joseon Dynasty Neo-Confucian scholar
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Chŏng Hyŏnjo (1440–1504), Joseon Dynasty politician and writer
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Hadong Budaebuin (1522–1567), Joseon Dynasty Grand Internal Princess Consort
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Jeong Nan-jeong
Jeong Nan-jeong (; 1509 – November 13, 1565) was a Korean de facto politician of the Joseon period.
Biography
Lady Jeong was born in Seoul, Hanseong into the Chogye Jeong clan to Jeong Yun-gyeom, a deputy general, and his concubine, Lady Na ...
(1525-1565), Joseon Dynasty philosopher
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Chŏng Inhong (1535–1623), Joseon Dynasty Neo-Confucian scholar and writer
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Jeong Cheol (1536–1593), Joseon Dynasty statesman and poet
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Jeong Gu (1543–1620), Joseon Dynasty philosopher, politician, historian and writer
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Jeong Yeo-rip (1546–1589), Joseon Dynasty politician
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Jeong Bal (1553–1592), Joseon Dynasty naval captain
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Jeong Ki-ryong (1562–1622), Joseon Dynasty general
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Chŏng Munbu (1565–1624), Joseon Dynasty statesman
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Jeong Rip (1574–1629), Joseon Dynasty scholar-official, diplomat, and ambassador
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Jeong Seon (1676–1759), Joseon Dynasty landscape painter
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Jeong Ji-hae
Jeong Ji-hae is acknowledged as the first person to conduct an archaeological excavation in Korea (Joseon) in 1748.
Jeong was the father of a governor of Jinju in south-central Joseon. He was interested in history and the identity of his foreb ...
(fl. 1748), Joseon Dynasty archaeologist
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Chŏng Yagyong (1762–1836), Joseon Dynasty ''Silhak'' philosopher
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Chŏng Yakjong (1760–1801), also Augustine Chong, Roman Catholic Korean bishop and martyr
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Paul Chong Hasang (1794 or 1795–1839), Roman Catholic Korean saint
Notable people of recent times
The following is a list of notable people in recent history with the Korean family name Jung or any of its variants. Individuals are grouped by area of notability and then ordered by year of birth. Names are presented in the form they are given on the respective articles, which may have the family name first or last, or which may be a stage name or pen name. For the selection rules, see the previous section.
Business
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Chung Ju-yung
Chung Ju-yung or Jung Joo-young (; 25 November 1915 – 21 March 2001) was a South Korean entrepreneur and the founder of Hyundai Group, Hyundai Group, one of the largest chaebols in South Korea. Raised as the eldest son of a poor Korean farme ...
(1915–2001), South Korean businessman
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Chung Mong-koo
Chung Mong-koo (; born March 19, 1938, in Kangwon Province) is a South Korean business magnate. He is the honorary chairman and former CEO of Hyundai Motor Group, Korea's second largest chaebol that manages 54 subsidiaries including Hyundai Mot ...
(born 1938), South Korean businessman
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Chung Joon-yang (born 1948), South Korean businessman
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Chung Mong-hun (1948–2003), South Korean businessman
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Chung Mong-joon
Chung Mong-joon or Chung Mong Joon (, born November 15, 1951) is a South Korean businessman and politician. He is the sixth son of Chung Ju-yung, founder of Hyundai Group, Hyundai, the second-largest South Korean ''chaebol'' before its breakup i ...
(born 1951), South Korean businessman and politician
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Chung Mong-won (born 1955), South Korean businessman
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Chung Mong-gyu (born 1961), South Korean businessman
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Saeju Jeong (born 1981), South Korean entrepreneur
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Chung Yong-jin (born 1968), South Korean businessman
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Chung Eui-sun (born 1970), South Korean businessman
Classical music and dance
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Myung-wha Chung (born 1944), South Korean cellist and university professor
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Kyung Wha Chung
Kyung Wha Chung (; born 26 March 1948) is a South Korean violinist.
Early years and education
Kyung Wha Chung was born in Seoul as the middle of the seven children in her family. Her father was an exporter, and her mother ran a restaurant.
She ...
(born 1948), South Korean violinist
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Soon-Mi Chung (born 1952), South Korean-born Norwegian musician and musical director
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Myung-whun Chung
Myung-whun Chung (; born 22 January 1953) is a South Korean conductor and pianist.
Career Performer
Chung studied piano with Maria Curcio and won joint second-prize in the 1974 International Tchaikovsky Competition. He performed in the Chun ...
(born 1953), South Korean pianist and conductor
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Young-jae Jung (born 1984), South Korean ballet dancer
Design and visual arts
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Chung Sanghwa (born 1932), South Korean minimalist and Dansaekhwa painter
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Chung Yangmo (born 1934), South Korean art historian
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Peter Chung
Peter Chung (born April 19, 1961) is an American animator and director. He is best known for his unique style of animation, as well as for being the creator and director of '' Æon Flux'' and for his character design for '' Reign: The Conqueror ...
(born Jeong Geun-sik, 1961), Korean American animator
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Doo-Ri Chung (born 1971), Korean American fashion designer
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Mimi Jung (born 1981), South Korean artist
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Young Yang Chung, South Korean textile historian and embroiderer
Entertainment industry
Screen actors
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Jung Ae-ri (born 1960), South Korean actress
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Jung Bo-min (born 1997), South Korean actress
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Jeong Bo-seok
Jeong Bo-seok (; born 1961) is a South Korean actor.
Filmography Television series
Film
Television shows
Theater
Awards and nominations
References
External linksJung Bo-seok Fan Cafeat Daum
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(born 1961), South Korean actor
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Jung Chan
Jung Chan (; born February 23, 1971) is a South Korean actor.
Filmography
Film
* ''The Young Man'' (1994)
* ''Extras'' (1998)
* ''Over the Rainbow'' (2002)
* ''Road Movie'' (2002)
* ''Invisible Light'' (2003)
* ''Spring Breeze'' (2003)
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(born 1971), South Korean actor
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Charlet Chung
Chihye "Charlet" Takahashi Chung (born February 16, 1983) is an American actress who is best known for her works in voice acting, as well as for her various roles throughout film and television. She voices the fictional character D.Va in the mu ...
(born 1983), American actress
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Jeong Da-bin (1980–2007), South Korean actress
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Jung Da-bin (actress, born 2000)
Jung Da-bin (; born April 25, 2000) is a South Korean actress. She first gained recognition in 2003 as a commercial model for Baskin-Robbins and was widely dubbed as "Ice Cream Girl". In 2005, she made her acting debut through the television s ...
, South Korean actress
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Jung Dong-hwan
Jung Dong-hwan (; born August 5, 1949) is a South Korean actor. Jung began his career in theater, then was most active in Korean cinema in the 1980s, with leading roles in ''Late Autumn'' (1982), ''Jung-kwang's Nonsense'' (1986), and ''A Top K ...
(born 1949), South Korean actor
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Jung Eui-chul (born 1985), South Korean actor and model
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Jung Eui-jae (born 1990), South Korean actor, singer, model
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Jung Eun-pyo
Jung Eun-pyo (; born March 27, 1966) is a South Korean actor. He is active in both stage and screen since 1990, notably in the film ''Kilimanjaro'' (for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the Grand Bell Awards) and the television dramas ''Mo ...
(born 1966), South Korean actor
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Jung Eun-chae
Jung Sol-mi (; born November 24, 1986), known professionally as Jung Eun-chae (), is a South Korean actress, model and TV host. Jung began her career as a model, then made her acting breakthrough as the titular character in '' Nobody's Daughter ...
(born 1986), South Korean actress, model, and TV host
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Min Hyo-rin (born Jung Eun-ran, 1986), South Korean actress, model and singer
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Jung Eun-woo (born 1986), South Korean actor
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Jeong Ga-eun (born Baek Ra-hee, 1978), South Korean actress
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Jung Ga-ram (born 1993), South Korean actor
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Jung Gun-joo
Jung Gun-joo (; born May 26, 1995) is a South Korean actor. He has starred in several web dramas before venturing into TV broadcasts.
Career
In 2017, Jung Gun-joo signed an exclusive contract with JYP Entertainment and made an appearance in ...
(born 1995), South Korean actor
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Jung Gyu-woon
Jung Gyu-woon (; born June 28, 1982) is a South Korean actor.
Career
Jung Gyu-woon made acting his debut in 2004 with the mobile drama ''Five Stars''. He first gained notice in 2008 when he took two contrasting roles — as a crazy young executi ...
(born 1982), South Korean actor
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Jeong Ha-dam (born 1994), South Korean actress
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Jung Hae-in (born 1988), South Korean actor
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Jung Hae-kyun
Jung Hae-kyun (; born August 16, 1968) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in '' The Villainess'', '' Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds'' and '' Confession of Murder''. He has appeared in many films and television series in a ...
(born 1968), South Korean actor
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Jung Han-yong
Jung Han-yong (, born June 22, 1954) is a veteran South Korean actor. He has appeared in many television series, including 2009's '' Iris''. In 1983 he won the Baeksang Arts Awards
The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts ...
(born 1954), South Korean actor
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Jung Hee-tae (born 1974), South Korean actor
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Jung Ho-keun (born 1964), South Korean actor
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Hoyeon Jung (born 1994), South Korean fashion model and actress
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Jung Hye-in (born 1990), South Korean actress
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Jung Hye-sun (born 1942), South Korean actress
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Jung Hye-sung (born 1991), South Korean actress
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Jung Hye-young (born 1973), South Korean actress
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Jung Hyeon-jun
Jung Hyeon-jun (; born November 8, 2011), is a South Korean child actor. He is best known internationally for his role as Park Da-song in the 92nd Academy Awards, Academy Award-winning film ''Parasite (2019 film), Parasite''.
Filmography Film
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(born 2011), South Korean actor
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Jung Il-woo (born 1987), South Korean actor
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Jung In-gi
Jung In-gi (born September 12, 1966) is a South Korean actor. Jung made his acting debut in 1990, and has remained active in mainstream and independent film as well as television
Television (TV) is a telecommunication medium for tran ...
(born 1966), South Korean actor
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Jung In-seo
Jung In-seo (born May 9, 2000) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her main roles in ''Store Struck by Lightning'', ''Drama Special Season 2: Duet'', and the film ''Silenced''.
Filmography Television
Film
References
Extern ...
(born 2000), South Korean actress
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Jung In-sun (born 1991), South Korean actress
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Jung Jae-eun (actress) (born 1969), South Korean actress
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Jung Jae-kwang
Jung Jae-kwang (; born November 29, 1990) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in dramas '' It's Okay to Not Be Okay'', '' The Fiery Priest'', ''Witch at Court'' and '' Nevertheless''. He also appeared in movies ''Extreme Job' ...
(born 1990), South Korean actor
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Jung Jae-young (born 1970), South Korean actor
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Jamie Chung
Jamie Jilynn Chung (born April 10, 1983) is an American actress and former reality television personality. She began her career in 2004 as a cast member on the MTV reality series '' The Real World: San Diego'' and subsequently through her appea ...
(born 1983), American actress and television personality
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Jung Jin-young (actor)
Jung Jin-young (; born November 19, 1964) is a South Korean actor. He has starred in numerous films, including '' Hi! Dharma!'', ''Bunt'', and '' The Case of Itaewon Homicide''. Jung is best known for his frequent collaborations with director ...
(born 1964), South Korean actor
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Jung Joon (born 1979), South Korean actor
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Jung Joon-ho
Jung Joon-ho (; born November 9, 1969) is a South Korean actor. He first gained fame in the television series ''Women Like You'' (2000). He is best known for the films ''My Boss, My Hero'' (2001) and its My Boss, My Teacher, 2006 sequel, ''Marry ...
(born 1970), South Korean actor
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Jung Joon-won (actor, born 1988), South Korean actor
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Jung Joon-won (actor, born 2004), South Korean actor
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Ken Jeong
Kendrick Kang-Joh Jeong ( ; ; born July 13, 1969) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and physician. He rose to prominence for playing Leslie Chow in ''The Hangover'' film series (2009–2013) and Ben Chang in the NBC sitcom ''Community'' ...
(born 1969), American comedian, actor, and physician
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Jung Kyung-ho (actor, born 1972), South Korean actor
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Jung Kyung-ho (actor, born 1983), South Korean actor
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Jung Man-sik
Jung Man-sik (; born December 11, 1974) is a South Korean actor. His name is also romanized as ''Jeong Man-sik'' or ''Joung Man-sik''.
Filmography
Film
Television series
* '' Jungle Fish 2'' (KBS2, 2010)
* '' Athena: Goddess of War'' (SBS ...
(born 1974), South Korean actor
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Jung Min-ah (born 1994), South Korean actress
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Jung Min-joon (born 2016), South Korean actor
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Jung Moon-sung (born 1981), South Korean actor
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Jung Ryeo-won (born 1981), Korean-Australian actress and singer
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Jung Sang-hoon
Jung Sang-hoon (born September 9, 1976) is a South Korean actor. He is known for being a cast member on the TV show ''Saturday Night Live Korea
''Saturday Night Live Korea'' (; abbreviated as ''SNL Korea'' () or simply as ''SNLK'') is a Sout ...
(born 1976), South Korean actor
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Jung So-min
Kim Yoon-ji (; born March 16, 1989), known professionally as Jung So-min (), is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut with a supporting role in the Korean drama, television series ''Bad Guy (TV series), Bad Guy'' (2010). Jung is know ...
(born Kim Yoon-ji, 1989), South Korean actress
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Jeong Soon-won
Jeong Soon-won (, born January 27, 1987) is a South Korean actor and manga artist. He won Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama in 2023 SBS Drama Awards for his performance in miniseries '' Trolley'' (2022–2023) and '' M ...
(born 1987), South Korean actor
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Sora Jung (born Kim Seo-ra, 1968), South Korean actress
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Chung Su-bin (born 1998), South Korean actress
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Jung Sung-hwa (born 1975), South Korean actor
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Jung Sung-il (actor) (born 1980), South Korean actor
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Jung Suk-won (born 1985), South Korean actor
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Jung Tae-woo (born 1982), South Korean actor
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Jung Woo-sung (born 1973), South Korean actor
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Jung Woon-sun (born 1983), South Korean actress
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Jung Woong-in (born 1971), South Korean actor
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Jung Yeon-joo
Jung Yeon-joo (born 13 February 1990) is a South Korean actress and model. Jung is known for her roles in ''Queen of Mystery'', ''Chicago Typewriter (TV series), Chicago Typewriter''.
Biography and career
She graduated from the Korea National ...
(born 1990), South Korean actress and model
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Jung Yi-seo
Jung Yi-seo (; born August 13, 1993) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as ''Tale of the Nine Tailed'' (2020), ''Mine (TV series), Mine'' (2021), ''Snowdrop (South Korean TV series), Snowdrop'' (2022) and ''All ...
(born 1993), South Korean actress
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Jung Yoo-jin (born 1989), South Korean model and actress
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Jung Yoo-min
Jung Yoo-min (; born July 10, 1991) is a South Korean actress.
Early life
Jung Yoo-min was born in South Korea on July 10, 1991. She attended the Seoul Institute of the Arts in the Department of Acting in 2015.
Personal life
On July 10, 2024, ...
(born 1991), South Korean actress
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Jung Yoon-seok (born 2003), South Korean actor
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Jung Yu-mi (actress, born 1983), South Korean actress
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Jeong Yu-mi (actress, born 1984), South Korean actress
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Jeong Yun-hui
Jeong Yun-hui (; born June 4, 1954) is a former South Korean actress active since 1975. She was born in Tongyeong, a southwestern coastal city of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea in 1954. After graduation from Hyehwa Girls' High School, J ...
(born 1954), South Korean former actress
Voice actors
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Chung Misook (born 1962), South Korean voice actress
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Jeong Nam (born 1968), South Korean voice actress
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Jeong Jae-heon (born 1975), South Korean voice actor
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Jeong Yeong-wung (born 1979), South Korean voice actor
Film directors, producers and screenwriters
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Jung Jin-woo
Jung Jin-woo (; born January 17, 1938) is a South Korean film director and producer. Jung made his directorial debut with ''The Only Son'' (1963) at the age of 23, setting the Korean record for the youngest person to direct a movie. After finis ...
(born 1938), South Korean film director and producer
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Chung Ji-young
Chung Ji-young (born November 19, 1946) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Among his most well-known films are '' North Korean Partisan in South Korea'' (1990), '' White Badge'' (1992), '' Life and Death of the Hollywood Kid'' (19 ...
(born 1946), South Korean film director and screenwriter
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Jung Sung-il (director)
Jung Sung-il (born July 4, 1959) is a South Korean Film criticism, film critic, film director, director and screenwriter. A well regarded film critic-turned-director, Jung debuted with the romance melodrama film ''Cafe Noir'' (2009). His next t ...
(born 1959), South Korean film critic, director and screenwriter
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Jeong Yoon-soo
Jeong Yoon-soo (; born October 23, 1962) is a South Korean film director.
Filmography
As director:
* '' Love, In Between'' (2010)
* '' My Wife Got Married'' (2008)
* '' Love Now'' (2007)
* '' Yesterday'' (2002)
References
External links
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(born 1962), South Korean film director
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Jung Seung-hye (1965–2009), South Korean film producer
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Jung Doo-hong
Jung Doo-hong (; born December 14, 1966) is a South Korean action director, martial arts choreographer, stunt coordinator, and actor.
Early life
Jung Doo-hong was born in 1966 in Chilsan-ri, Imcheon-myeon, Buyeo County, South Chungcheong Prov ...
(born 1966), South Korean action director, martial arts choreographer and stunt coordinator
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Jeong Yeon-shik (born 1967), South Korean film director, screenwriter and webtoonist
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Jung Ji-woo (born 1968), South Korean film director
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Jung Yoo-kyung (born 1968), South Korean television screenwriter
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Jeong Jae-eun (born 1969), South Korean film director
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Jeong Yong-ki (born 1970), South Korean film director and scriptwriter
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Jeong Yoon-cheol (born 1971), South Korean film director
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Jeong Yoon-soo
Jeong Yoon-soo (; born October 23, 1962) is a South Korean film director.
Filmography
As director:
* '' Love, In Between'' (2010)
* '' My Wife Got Married'' (2008)
* '' Love Now'' (2007)
* '' Yesterday'' (2002)
References
External links
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(born 1971), South Korean film director and scriptwriter
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Jeong Seo-kyeong (born 1975), South Korean screenwriter
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Lee Isaac Chung
Lee Isaac Chung (born October 19, 1978) is an American filmmaker. His debut feature '' Munyurangabo'' (2007) was an official selection at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival and the first narrative feature film in the Kinyarwanda language.
Chung gain ...
(born 1978), American film director and screenwriter
Singers
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Joo (singer) (born Jung A-rin, 1990), South Korean singer-songwriter and musical actress
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G.O (singer)
Jung Byung-hee (; born 6 November 1987), better known by his stage name G.O (), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He is best known as a member of South Korean boy band MBLAQ.
Personal life
He is the youngest in his family and ha ...
(born Jung Byung-hee, 1987), South Korean singer-songwriter and actor, member of boy band MBLAQ
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Jung Chae-yeon (born 1997), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group DIA
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Jung Chan-woo (singer)
Jung Chan-woo (; born January 26, 1998), better known mononymously as Chanwoo or his stage name Chan, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of South Korean boy group iKon under 143 Entertainment. He is known for playing the younge ...
(born 1998), South Korean singer and actor, member of boy band iKon
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Clara Chung (born 1987), American singer-songwriter, producer and composer
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Jung Dae-hyun (born 1993), South Korean singer and actor
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Jung Dong-ha
Jung Dong-ha (born Jung Jae-hwan on April 17, 1980) is a South Korean singer, musical actor, radio personality and a vocal major professor at Kyungpook National University. Jung joined as a vocalist of South Korean rock band Boohwal in 2005 ...
(born 1980), South Korean singer, entertainer, and vocal major professor
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Jeong Dong-won (born 2007), South Korean trot singer and actor
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Jung Eun-bi (stage name Eunha, born 1997), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group Viviz
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Jung Eun-ji
Jung Eun-ji (; born Jung Hye-rim on August 18, 1993), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actress. She is best known as the vocalist of the South Korean girl group Apink. Renowned for her powerful vocals, she possesses perfect pitch and has ...
(born 1993), South Korean singer-songwriter and actress, member of girl group Apink
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Jung Ha-na
Jung Ha-na (; born 2 February 1990), better known by her former stage name Zinger and mononymously as Hana, is a South Korean singer, television personality, and Youtuber. She is best known for being a member of the South Korean girl group Secr ...
(born 1990), former South Korean singer and actress
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Jung Han-hae (born 1990), South Korean rapper and singer
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Heyoon Jeong (born 1996), South Korean singer, dancer, rapper and choreographer, member of global pop group Now United
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Jung Hoseok (stage name J-Hope, born 1994), South Korean rapper, dancer, singer-songwriter and record producer, member of boy band BTS
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Seo Taiji (born Jeong Hyeon-cheol, 1972), South Korean singer-songwriter, musician and record producer
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Jung Il-hoon
Jung Il-hoon (; born October 4, 1994), simply known as Ilhoon or Illhoon, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, record producer, host, actor and entertainer. He was the rapper of the South Korean boy band BtoB. He is well known for his coll ...
(born 1994), South Korean rapper, songwriter, record producer and actor
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Jeong Jae-hyun (born 1997), South Korean singer, member of boy band NCT
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Jung Jae-hyung (born 1970), South Korean singer-songwriter, pianist and film composer
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Jung Jae-won (stage name One, born 1994), South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter and actor
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J (South Korean singer) (born Chung Jae-young, 1977), Korean-American singer
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Jessica Jung (born 1989), Korean-American singer-songwriter, actress, author and businesswoman
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Jung Ji-hoon (stage name Rain, born 1982), South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, actor and record producer
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Jeong Jin-hwan (born 1993), South Korean singer, rapper, actor
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Jeong Jin-woon
Jeong Jin-woon (), most often credited as Jinwoon, is a South Korean singer and actor. Debuting as a member of the group 2AM (band), 2AM in July 2008, he began his acting career in 2012 with the Korean Broadcasting System, KBS series ''Dream ...
(born 1991), South Korean singer and actor, member of boy band 2AM
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Jung Jin-young (singer) (born 1991), South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer and actor
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Simon Dominic (born Jung Ki-suck, 1984), South Korean rapper
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Koo Chung, Korean-American Christian singer-songwriter
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Krystal Jung (born 1994), Korean-American singer and actress, member of girl group f(x)
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Jung Lea (born 2000), South Korean singer
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Nicole Jung
Nicole Yongju Jung (; born October 7, 1991), referred to as Nicole, is a South Korean-American singer. She is a member of South Korean girl group Kara (South Korean band), Kara. Her solo debut mini album, ''First Romance'', was released on Nove ...
(born 1991), South Korean-American singer and actres
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Shin Hye-sung (born Jung Pil-kyo, 1979), South Korean singer-songwriter, member of boy band Shinhwa
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San E
Jung San (; born ), more commonly known by his stage name San E (), is a South Korean rapper. He debuted in 2010 under JYP Entertainment, where he was the label's first solo rapper. He left the company in 2013 to sign with hip hop label Brand New ...
(born Jung San, 1985), South Korean rapper
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Jeong Se-woon
Jeong Se-woon (, born May 31, 1997) is a South Korean singer-songwriter signed under the label CAM WITH US. Sewoon debuted as solo artist with released the first part of his debut EP ''Ever'' on August 31, 2017. Jeong Sewoon is known for being ...
(born 1997), South Korean singer-songwriter
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Jeong So-yeon (born 1994), South Korean singer, member of girl group Laboum
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Sungchan
Jung Sung-chan (; born September 13, 2001), known mononymously as Sungchan, is a South Korean rapper, singer and dancer. He rose to prominence in 2020 when he was introduced as a new member of NCT (group), NCT, a South Korean boy group managed ...
(born Jung Sung-chan, 2001), South Korean singer, member of boy band RIIZE
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Jung Taek-woon (stage name Leo, born 1990), South Korean singer-songwriter and musical theatre actor, member of boy band VIXX
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Jung Whee-in (born 1995), South Korean singer, member of girl group Mamamoo
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Wooseok (born Jung Woo-seok, 1998), South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter, member of boy band Pentagon
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Jung Ye-rin (born 1996), South Korean singer and actress
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Jung Yong-hwa (born 1989), South Korean singer, musician, and actor, member of rock band CNBLUE
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Yoonchae Jeong (born 2007), South Korean singer, member of girl group KATSEYE
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Jung Yoon-hak (born 1984), South Korean singer, actor and model, member of boy band Supernova
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Jung Yu-ri (born 1984), South Korean singer
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Jung Yun-ho (born 1986), South Korean singer-songwriter and actor, member of pop duo TVXQ
Other entertainers
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Jeong Jun-ha
Jeong Jun-ha (; born March 18, 1971) is a South Korean comedian and entertainer. His well-known motto is "(Whether they) give love or not, (he) always gives love: Jeong Jun-ha" ().
History
Just after graduating Gangseo Senior High school, he e ...
(born 1971), South Korean comedian and entertainer
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Jae Chong (born 1972), Korean American music producer
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Jung Hyung-don
Jung Hyung-don (; born March 15, 1978) is a South Korean comedian and television host. He is best known for his roles on the variety shows ''Infinite Challenge'' and ''Weekly Idol''.
Early life and education
Jung was born in Gimcheon in North ...
(born 1978), South Korean comedian and television host
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Wonho Chung (born 1980), South Korean comedian and television personality
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Fantasy (gamer) (born Jung Myung-hoon, 1991), South Korean professional ''League of Legends'' player
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Jung So-ra (born 1991), South Korean beauty pageant titleholder
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Chyung Eun-ju (born 1993), South Korean beauty pageant titleholder
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Sungha Jung (born 1996), South Korean musician
Journalism
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Natalie Chung (born 1962), Canadian news anchor and journalist
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Sarah Jeong (born 1988), Korean-American journalist
Literature
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Jeong Ji-yong (1902– 1950), Korean poet and translator of English poetry
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Jung Hansuk (1922–1997), South Korean writer and literary critic
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Jung Hanmo (1923–1991), Korean poet
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Jeong Ho-seung (born 1950), South Korean poet
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Jung Chan (author) (born 1953), South Korean writer
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Jeong Do-sang (born 1960), South Korean novelist and children's author
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Jung Mikyung
Jung Mi-Kyung (; 4 February 1960 – 18 January 2017) was a modern South Korean novelist.”Jung Mi-Kyung" LTI Korea Datasheet available at LTI Korea Library or online at: http://klti.or.kr/ke_04_03_011.do#
Life
Jung Mi-Kyung was born on Febru ...
(1960–2017), South Korean novelist
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Ook Chung
Ook Chung, born in Japan in 1963, is a French-speaking Quebecer, Québécois writer. Chung was born to Koreans, Korean parents in Japan and immigrated to Canada at the age of 2. He studied French literature at McGill University, McGill and Concor ...
(born 1963), Japanese-born Canadian writer
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Jung Young-moon (born 1965), South Korean writer
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Jane Jeong Trenka (born 1972), South Korean-born American writer and adoptees' rights activist
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Jeong Yi-hyeon (born 1972), South Korean novelist
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Nicole Chung (born 1981), American writer and editor
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Catherine Chung, American novelist
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Jung Eun-gwol, South Korean novelist
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Philip W. Chung, Korean-American playwright
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Hansol Jung
Hansol Jung is a South Korean translator and playwright. Jung is a recipient the Whiting Award in drama and three of her plays were listed on the 2015 Kilroys' List. Jung is a member of the Ma-Yi Theater Writers' Lab and was a Hodder Fellow at ...
, South Korean playwright and translator
Politics and government
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Chung Chil-sung (1897–1958), Korean dancer, feminist and independence activist
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Chung Il-kwon (1917–1994), South Korean politician, diplomat, and soldier
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Chung Eun-yong (1923–2014), South Korean policeman and activist
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Jeong Rae-hyuk (1926–2022), South Korean military officer and politician
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Chung Won-shik (1928-2020), South Korean politician, educator, soldier and author
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Jeong Seung-hwa (1929–2002), South Korean general officer
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Chung Ho-yong (born 1932), South Korean army general and politician
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Chung Hong-won
Jung Hong-won (; born 9 October 1944) is a South Korean politician who served as the prime minister of South Korea from 2013 to 2015 under President Park Geun-hye. Jung is a former member of the Saenuri Party.
Early life and education
Jung gr ...
(born 1944), South Korean politician and lawyer
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Jeong Se-hyun (born 1945), South Korean politician
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Chung Un-chan
Chung Un-chan (; born 21 March 1947) is a South Korean academic and politician who served as the prime minister of South Korea from 2009 to 2010. He was a professor of Seoul National University from 1978 to 2009, serving as president of the univ ...
(born 1947), South Korean politician and economist
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Chung Dong-young
Chung Dong-young (; born 27 July 1953) is a South Korean politician who was the nominee of the United New Democratic Party in the 2007 South Korean presidential election. In June 2025, Chung was nominated to be South Korea's unification minist ...
(born 1953), South Korean politician
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Jeong Seung-jo (born 1953), South Korean military officer
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Chung Doo-un (1957-2019), South Korean politician
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Roy Chung (born Chung Ryeu Sup, 1957), South Korean-born American soldier
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Choung Byoung-gug (born 1958), South Korean politician
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Chi Hyun Chung (born 1970), Korean-Bolivian doctor, evangelical pastor and politician
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Jeong Yol (born Jeong Min-suk, 1978), South Korean LGBT rights activist
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Jeong Kwang-il, North Korean defector and media smuggler
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Jong Thae-yang, North Korean diplomat
Religion
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Chai-Sik Chung (born 1930), Korean-born American social ethicist and sociologist of religion
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Nicholas Cheong Jin-suk (1931–2021), South Korean Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
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Chung Hyun Kyung (born 1956), South Korean lay theologian of the Presbyterian Church of Korea
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Jung Myung-seok (born 1945), South Korean religious leader and convicted rapist
Science
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Jae U. Jung (born 1960), South Korean-born American molecular biologist
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Chung Hyung-min (born 1964), South Korean biotechnology professor
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Sang-Wook Cheong, Korean-American materials scientist
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Jeong Su-il (1934–2025), South Korean historian
Sports
Football
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Chung Kook-chin (1917–1976), South Korean football player
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Chung Nam-sik (1917–2005), South Korean football player and manager
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Chung Yeong-hwan
Chung Yeong-hwan (born 7 December 1938) is a South Korean former footballer.
References
External links
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1938 births
Living people
South Korean men's footballers
Asian Games medalists in football
Footballers at the 1962 Asian Games ...
(born 1938), South Korean football player
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Jung Byung-tak (1942-2016), South Korean football player and manager
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Jung Hae-seong (born 1958), South Korean football manager
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Chung Hae-won (1959-2020), South Korean football player and coach
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Chung Yong-hwan
Chung Yong-hwan (, 10 February 1960 – 7 June 2015) was a South Korean football player and manager.
Playing career
Chung played as a one-club man for K League club Daewoo Royals after graduating from Korea University. He led Daewoo to thr ...
(1960-2015), South Korean football player and manager
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Chung Jong-soo (born 1961), South Korean football player
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Jeong Gi-dong (born 1961), South Korean football player
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Chung Jong-son (born 1966), South Korean football player
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Jung Sung-hoon (born 1968), South Korean football player
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Chung Sang-nam (born 1969), South Korean football manager
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Jung Jeong-soo (born 1969), South Korean football player
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Jung Jae-kwon (born 1970), South Korean football player and coach
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Jung Kwang-seok (born 1970), South Korean football manager
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Jung Kwang-min (born 1976), South Korean football player
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Chung Seok-keun (born 1977), South Korean football player
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Chung Yoo-suk (born 1977), South Korean football player
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Jeong Shung-hoon (born 1979), South Korean football player
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Jung Yong-hoon (1979–2003), South Korean football player
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Chung Kyung-ho (born 1980), South Korean football player
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Jung Jong-kwan (1981–2011), South Korean football player
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Jung Jung-suk (1982–2011), South Korean football player
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Jung Hong-youn (born 1983), South Korean football player
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Jong Tae-se (born 1984), Japanese-born North Korean football player
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Jung Ho-jin (born 1984), South Korean football player
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Jung Jo-gook (born 1984), South Korean football player and coach
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Jung Yoon-sung (born 1984), South Korean football player
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Jeong Kwang-sik (born 1985), South Korean football player
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Jung Hoon (born 1985), South Korean football player
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Jung Min-mu (born 1985), South Korean football player
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Jung Sung-ryong (born 1985), South Korean football player
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Jeong Hyuk (born 1986), South Korean football player
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Jung Chul-woon (born 1986), South Korean football player
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Jung In-whan (born 1986), South Korean football player
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Jung Myung-oh (born 1986), South Korean football player
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Jung Da-hwon (born 1987), South Korean football player
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Jung Dae-sun (born 1987), South Korean football player
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Jung Soo-jong (born 1987), South Korean football player
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Jeong Ho-jeong
Jeong Ho-jeong (; born 1 September 1988) is a South Korean football defender. He currently plays for Busan IPark.
Club career
Jeong was one of Seongnam's draft picks for the 2010 K-League season. Unused for the entire 2010 season, Jeong ...
(born 1988), South Korean football player
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Jeong Seok-min (born 1988), South Korean football player
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Jeong Woo-in (born 1988), South Korean football player
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Jung Keun-hee (born 1988), South Korean football player
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Chung Woon (born 1989), South Korean football player
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Jeong Jun-yeon (born 1989), South Korean football player
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Jeong San (born 1989), South Korean football player
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Jung Seon-ho (born 1989), South Korean football player
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Jung Sung-min (born 1989), South Korean football player
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Jung Woo-young (born 1989), South Korean football player
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Jung Jae-yong (born 1990), South Korean football player
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Jung Ji-soo (born 1990), South Korean football player
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Jung Seol-bin (born Jung Hae-in, 1990), South Korean football player
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Jung Seok-hwa (born 1991), South Korean football player
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Jung Seung-yong (born 1991), South Korean football player
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Jong Il-gwan
Jong Il-gwan (; born 30 October 1992) is a North Korean professional footballer who plays as a striker for DPR Korea Premier Football League club Ryomyong and the North Korea national team. He is the country's all-time top scorer.
Club caree ...
(born 1992), North Korean football player
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Jung Gi-woon (born 1992), South Korean football player
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Jung Min-woo (born 1992), South Korean football player
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Jung Seung-hyun (born 1994), South Korean football player
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Jeong Seung-won (footballer) (born 1997), South Korean football player
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Jeong Tae-wook (born 1997), South Korean football player
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Jeong Woo-yeong (born 1999), South Korean football player
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Jeong Sang-bin (born 2002), South Korean football player
Baseball
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Chung Min-tae (born 1970), South Korean baseball player
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Jung Soo-keun (born 1973), South Korean baseball player
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Chong Tae-hyon (born 1978), South Korean baseball player
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Jong Hyun-wook (born 1978), South Korean baseball player
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Jung Sung-ki (born 1979), South Korean baseball player
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Jeong Seong-hoon (born 1980), South Korean baseball player
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Jung Jae-hoon (born 1980), South Korean baseball player
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Chung Jae-hun (baseball, born 1981), South Korean baseball player
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Jeong Keun-woo (born 1982), South Korean baseball player
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Jung Woo-ram
Jung Woo-ram (; born June 1, 1985) is a South Korean professional baseball pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO League.
He represented South Korea at the 2018 Asian Games.
After the 2019 season, he became a free agent and stayed at 3.9 bi ...
(born 1985), South Korean baseball player
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Jung Ju-hyeon (born 1990), South Korean baseball player
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Jung Soo-bin (born 1990), South Korean baseball player
Basketball
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Jeong Myung-hee (born 1964), South Korean basketball player
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Chung Eun-soon (born 1971), South Korean basketball player
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Jung Sun-min (born 1974), South Korean basketball player
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Jung Mi-ran (born 1985), South Korean basketball player
Boxing and martial arts
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Chung Yong-taek (1921–2006), South Korean martial artist
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Chung Dong-hoon (born 1932), South Korean boxer
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Chung Shin-cho (born 1940), South Korean boxer
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Sun-hwan Chung (born 1940), South Korean Hapkido, Tang Soo Do and taekwondo grandmaster
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Chung Ki-young (born 1959), South Korean professional boxer
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Chung Hoon
Chung Hoon (; born 29 April 1969) is a South Korean judoka.
He was born in Buan County, North Jeolla Province, South Korea.
Chung was the World Champion at 71 kg in 1993. He won a bronze medal in the 1991 World Championships.
Chung r ...
(born 1969), South Korean judoka
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Jung Sun-yong (born 1971), South Korean judoka
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Jung Sung-sook (born 1972), South Korean judoka
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Jung Bu-kyung (born 1978), South Korean judoka and mixed martial artist
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Jung Jae-eun (taekwondo) (born 1980), South Korean taekwondo practitioner
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Jeong Gyeong-mi (born 1985), South Korean judoka
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Chung Jung-yeon (born 1987), South Korean judoka
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Robin Cheong (born 1988), South Korean-born New Zealand taekwondo practitioner
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Joung Da-woon (born 1988), South Korean judoka
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The Korean Zombie (Chan Sung Jung, born 1987), South Korean mixed martial artist and kickboxer
Fencing
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Chung Soo-ki (born 1971), South Korean fencer
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Jung Gil-ok (born 1980), South Korean foil fencer
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Jung Seung-hwa (born 1981), South Korean épée fencer
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Jung Hyo-jung (born 1984), South Korean épée fencer
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Jung Jin-sun (born 1984), South Korean épée fencer
Handball
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Jeung Soon-bok (born 1960), South Korean handball player
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Jeong Hyoi-soon (born 1964), South Korean handball player
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Jeong Yi-kyeong (born 1985), South Korean handball player
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Jung Ji-hae (born 1985), South Korean handball player
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Jung Su-young (born 1985), South Korean handball player
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Jung Jin-ho (handballer) (born 1986), South Korean handball player
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Jeong Han (born 1988), South Korean handball player
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Jung Yu-ra (born 1992), South Korean handball player
Racket sports
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Chung Hyun-sook (born 1951 or 1952), South Korean table tennis player
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Chung So-young (born 1967), South Korean badminton player
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Chung Hee-seok
Chung Hee-seok (born January 29, 1977) is a former professional South Korean tennis player.
Chung reached his highest individual ranking on the ATP Tour
The ATP Tour (known as ATP World Tour between January 2009 and December 2018) ...
(born 1977), South Korean tennis player
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Jung Jae-sung (1982-2018), South Korean badminton player
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Jung Kyung-eun
Jung Kyung-eun (; or ; born 20 March 1990) is a South Korean professional badminton player. She was the 2016 Summer Olympics bronze medalist in the women's doubles event.
Career
Jung Kyung-eun began her career competing in singles, but now ...
(born 1990), South Korean badminton player
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Jeoung Young-sik (born 1992), South Korean table tennis player
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Chung Hong (born 1993), South Korean tennis player
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Chung Hyeon
Chung Hyeon (; ; born 19 May 1996) is a South Korean professional tennis player. He is the 2017 Next Gen Finals champion. As an unseeded player, he became the first Korean player to reach a Grand Slam semifinal at the 2018 Australian Open.
J ...
(born 1996), South Korean tennis player
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Chung Yun-seong
Chung Yun-seong (; born 27 March 1998) is a South Korean tennis
Tennis is a List of racket sports, racket sport that is played either individually against a single opponent (singles (tennis), singles) or between two teams of two players ...
(born 1998), South Korean tennis player
Running
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Jong Song-ok
Jong Song-ok (; born 18 August 1974) is a female long-distance runner and politician from North Korea, who won the world title in the women's marathon at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics in Seville, Spain. To date, it is the only medal ...
(born 1974), North Korean long-distance runner and politician
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Jong Myong-chol (born 1978), North Korean long-distance runner
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Jong Yong-ok (born 1981), North Korean long-distance runner
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Chung Yun-hee (born 1983), South Korean long-distance runner
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Jeong Jin-hyeok (born 1991), South Korean long-distance runner
Swimming
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Jeong On-ra (born 1982), South Korean swimmer
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Jeong Doo-hee (born 1984), South Korean swimmer
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Jung Seul-ki (born 1988), South Korean swimmer
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Jong Yon-hui (born 1989), North Korean synchronised swimmer
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Jeong Da-rae (born 1991), South Korean swimmer
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Jung Won-yong (born 1992), South Korean swimmer
Volleyball
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Jong Ok-jin (born 1945), North Korean volleyball player
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Chung Dong-kee (born 1949), South Korean volleyball player
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Chong Moon-kyong (born 1950), South Korean volleyball player
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Jung Soon-ok (volleyball) (born 1955), South Korean volleyball player
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Chung Sun-hye (born 1975), South Korean volleyball player
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Jung Dae-young (born 1981), South Korean volleyball player
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Jeong Min-su (born 1991), South Korean volleyball player
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Jong Jin-sim (born 1992), North Korean volleyball player
Wrestling
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Jung Soon-won (born 1973), South Korean wrestler
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Jung Young-ho (born 1982), South Korean freestyle wrestler
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Jung Ji-hyun (born 1983), South Korean wrestler
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Jong Hak-jin (born 1986), North Korean wrestler
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Jong Myong-suk (born 1993), North Korean wrestler
Other athletes
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Jeong Gyeong-hun (born 1961), South Korean modern pentathlete
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Chung Sang-hyun (born 1963), South Korean field hockey player
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Chung Eun-kyung (born 1965), South Korean field hockey player
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Jung Da-yeon (born 1966), South Korean fitness guru and diet writer
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Eugene Chung (born 1969), American football offensive tackle and coach
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Jung Sung-il (figure skater) (born 1969), South Korean figure skater
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Jeong Mi (born 1970), South Korean sprint canoer
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Chung Il-mi (born 1972), South Korean golfer
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Chung Jae-hun (archer) (born 1974), South Korean archer
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Jung Dong-ho (born 1975), South Korean track-and-field athlete
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Alice Jung (born 1982), South Korean-born American BMX racer
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Jung Soon-ok (born 1983), South Korean long jumper
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Jung Sang-jin (javelin thrower) (born 1984), South Korean javelin thrower
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Jong Chun-mi (born 1985), North Korean weightlifter
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Jeong Ho-won (born 1986), South Korean paralympic boccia player
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Jeong Mi-ra (born 1987), South Korean sports shooter
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Jung Hye-lim (born 1987), South Korean hurdler
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Jong Yong-hyok (born 1988), North Korean pair skater
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Jung Dong-hyun (born 1988), South Korean alpine skier
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Jung Eun-ju (born 1988), South Korean short-track speed skater
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Jung Ba-ra (born 1989), South Korean short-track speed skater
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Jung Seung-hwan (sledge hockey) (born 1988), South Korean ice sledge hockey player
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Jung Jin-hwa (born 1989), South Korean modern pentathlete
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David Chung (golfer) (born 1990), American golfer
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Jin Jeong (born Jeong Yeon-jin, 1990), South Korean golfer
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Jung Dasomi (born 1990), South Korean archer
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Jong Kum-hwa (born 1993), North Korean acrobatic gymnast
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Denis Ten
Denis Yurievich Ten (; 13 June 1993 – 19 July 2018) was a Kazakhstani figure skater. He was the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist, a two-time World medalist (silver in 2013, bronze in 2015), the 2015 Four Continents champion, the 2017 Winter Un ...
(1993-2018), Kazakhstani figure skater
See also
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Korean name
Korean names are names that place their origin in, or are used in, Korea. A Korean name in the modern era typically consists of a surname followed by a given name, with no middle names. A number of Korean terms for names exist. For full names, ...
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List of Korean surnames
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 ...
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Jung (disambiguation)
Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961) was the founder of analytical psychology.
Jung may also refer to:
* Jung (surname)
* Jung (Korean given name)
* JUNG, the Java Universal Network/Graph Framework
* Jung (1996 film), ''Jung'' (1996 film), an Indian Hi ...
References
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Korea-related lists
Korean-language surnames