Yoo or Yu, or sometimes Ryu or Ryoo, is the English

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of several

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written as or in

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. As of 2000, roughly a million people are surnamed Yoo in

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, making up approximately 2% of the population. Of those, the most common is Ryu (Hanja: , Hangul: ), with more than six hundred thousand holders, whereas Yoo (Hanja: , 余 Hangul: ) accounts for about one hundred thousand. The family name Yoo can be represented by any of the four

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. () ...

: (), , and , each with a different meaning. In Korean, the characters and refer to (Yoo) or (Ryu) and are spelled as such because of the first initial sound rule () in Korean, whereas the characters and refer only to (Yoo). Some of these characters are used to write the

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( or ) and Yu (，余). Notable (Ryu)

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include the

Munhwa Ryu clan The Munhwa Yoo clan (), also known as the Munhwa Ryu clan (), is a Korean clan. Background In the 2015 South Korean census, 237,314 individuals identified themselves as part of the Munhwa Yoo clan, and 90,313 individuals identified themselve ...

and the Pungsan Ryu.

History

In Korea, the Yoo lineage traces to the Xia, Han, and

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 ...

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. Holders of the surname Yoo had a reputation for charity and diligence. The largest Ryu (which is a separate clan from Yoo, but pronounced differently), the Munhwa Ryu, was founded by a man named Ch’a Tal. Ch’a's fifth great-grandfather had been involved in an attempt to overthrow the

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 ...

king. To avoid prosecution, the ancestor fled to Munhwa and changed his surname, first to that of his maternal grandmother, Yang, and then to Ryoo. Many years later, Ch’a Tal assisted

Wang Kŏn Taejo (; 31 January 877 – 4 July 943), personal name Wang Kŏn (), also known as Taejo Wang Kŏn (), was the founder of the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea. He ruled from 918 to 943, achieving unification of the Later Three Kingdoms in 936. Background ...

to establish the Koryŏ Kingdom. Ch’a was recognized for his support and was rewarded accordingly. However, the historic claims that the Ch'a clans are derived from the same progenitor as Ryu Ch'a-dal have been disproven. The Munhwa Ryoo clan, along with the Andong Kwŏn clan, possess one of Korea's oldest clan

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. Only the character is commonly pronounced ''Ryu'' or ''Ryoo'' (). (See

Munhwa Ryoo The Munhwa Yoo clan (), also known as the Munhwa Ryu clan (), is a Korean clan. Background In the 2015 South Korean census, 237,314 individuals identified themselves as part of the Munhwa Yoo clan, and 90,313 individuals identified themselve ...

) The surname "Ryu" comes from the character meaning

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. Hence, the lineage is also sometimes called "willow Ryu" ().

Notable people (historic)

Yu Ch'a-dal Yu Ch'a-dal (), also known as Ryu Ch'a-dal () is the founder of the Korean Munhwa Yu clan. He was born in 28 August, 880AD by the lunar calendar and was named the lord () of Munhwa. He supported Wang Kŏn by supplying Wang's armies with milit ...

(880–?), founder of the Korean Munhwa Yu clan *

Queen Munhye Queen Munhye of the Chŏngju Yu clan () was a Goryeo princess as the first and oldest daughter of King Taejo and Queen Jeongdeok who became the wife of her half brother, King Munwon With this marriage, she then followed her maternal clan, the ''C ...

, Goryeo princess *

Lady Daemyeong Lady Daemyeong of the Chŏngju Yu clan () was a member of the Goryeo royal family. She was the paternal and maternal granddaughter of King Taejo, via Prince Wonjang and Princess Heungbang who were both half-siblings. She became the fifth wife o ...

, member of the Goryeo royal family *

Yu Sŏngwŏn Yu Sŏngwŏn (also Ryu Sŏngwŏn) (died 1456) was a scholar-official of the early Joseon Dynasty, who is remembered as one of the six murdered ministers. He was born to a yangban family of the Munhwa Yu lineage, but his date of birth is not kn ...

(?–1456), scholar-official of the early Joseon dynasty *

Yu Ŭngbu Yu Ŭngbu (? – 1456) was an early Joseon Dynasty military official and is remembered as one of the six martyred ministers. Yu was born in Pocheon; his date of birth and lineage are unknown. He served in the Gyeongwon garrison as ''chŏlchesa'' ...

(?–1456), military official of the early Joseon dynasty *

Yu Sŏngnyong Yu Sŏngnyong (; 7 November 1542 – May 1607), also known as Ryu Sŏngnyong (), was a scholar-official of the Joseon period of Korea. He held many responsibilities, including the Chief State Councillor position in 1592. He was a member of the ...

(1542–1607), scholar-official of the Joseon dynasty *

Grand Princess Consort Munhwa Princess Consort Munhwa of the Munhwa Yu clan (; 27 October 1598 – 3 August 1676) was a Korean Royal Family member though her marriage as the first wife of Grand Prince Neungwon, the second son of Wonjong of Joseon and Queen Inheon. Lady Yu wa ...

, Korean Royal Family member *

Yu Hyeong-won Yu Hyeong-won (; 1622–1673), also spelled as Yoo Hyung-Won, was a Korean philosopher. His art name was Ban'gye (磻溪). He was a Neo-Confucianist and science scholar of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. He was a Korean pioneer of the early silhak ...

(1622–1673), Korean philosopher *

Yu Sang Yu Sang (; 1643–1723), alternatively Ryu Sang (), courtesy name Yeojin (汝珍, 여진), was a royal court physician and politician of the Korean Joseon dynasty. He was a smallpox specialist who successfully treated three Joseon kings. In 1693, ...

(1643–1723), royal court physician and politician of the Korean Joseon dynasty *

Yu Deuk-gong Yu Deuk-gong (; 1749–1807) was a Korean scholar during the Joseon Dynasty. He is remembered today for his work in recovering the history of Balhae, which had not generally been considered part of Korean history before his time. See also *Hist ...

(1749–1807), Korean scholar during the Joseon dynasty *

Yu Kil-chun Yu Kil-chun (; November 21, 1856 – September 30, 1914) was a Korean politician. Yu lived during the last few decades of Joseon and the Korean Empire, before the occupation of the peninsula by Japan. As a young man, he studied the Chinese cl ...

(1856–1914), Korean politician * Yu Geun-Hyeong (1894–1993), Korean ceramist *

Ilhan New Ilhan New (, January 15, 1895March 11, 1971) was a Korean independence activist and entrepreneur. He founded La Choy Food Products, Inc. and Yuhan Co, Ltd. His original Korean name was Ilhyeong New. Early life and education New was born on Jan ...

(1895–1971), Korean independence activist and entrepreneur *

Yu Gwan-sun Yu Gwan-sun (; December 16, 1902 – September 28, 1920) was a Korean independence activist. She was particularly notable for her role in South Chungcheong during the March 1st Movement protests against Japanese colonial rule. She has since be ...

(1902–1920), Korean independence activist

Notable people (contemporary)

Arts and entertainment

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

Yoo Chae-yeong Yoo Chae-yeong (; September 22, 1973 – July 24, 2014) was a South Korean singer, actress, and radio host. Early life and education Born as Kim Soo-jin, she made her entertainment debut at 17 years old as part of the group Punsudeul ("Idiots" ...

(1973–2014), South Korean actress, singer and radio host * Yoo Chan-wook (stage name

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, born 2000), South Korean rapper and songwriter * Christine Yoo, American writer, director, producer and filmmaker *

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(born 1984), South Korean actress *

Yoo Dong-geun Yoo Dong-geun (born June 18, 1956) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the historical television dramas '' Tears of the Dragon'', '' Empress Myseongseong'', and ''Yeon Gaesomun''. He was also an adjunct professo ...

(born 1956), South Korean actor *

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(born 2004), South Korean actress *

Yoo Eun-sook Yoo Eun Sook () is a South Korean voice actor. She joined the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation's voice acting division in 1994. Roles Broadcast TV *24 (television) (replacing Lourdes Benedicto by Season 2, Korea TV Edition, MBC) *Galuxy Railroad ...

, South Korean voice actor *

Yoo Gun-hyung Yoo Gun-hyung (; born February 14, 1979) is a South Korean record producer. He was credited with production on PSY's 2012 single "Gangnam Style". Biography Yoo Gun-Hyung was introduced to the world of K-pop in 1996 as one-half (along with Suh Ju ...

(born 1979), South Korean record producer *

Yoo Ha-na Yoo Ha-na (; born March 22, 1986) is a South Korean actress. She has starred alongside Jimmy Lin Chih Ying, Jimmy Lin in the Taiwanese TV Taiwanese drama, drama series ''My Lucky Star (series), My Lucky Star'', and has also appeared in the mus ...

(born 1986), South Korean actress *

Yoo Hae-jin Yoo Hae-jin (; born January 4, 1970) is a South Korean actor. After graduating with a Theater degree from Seoul Institute of the Arts, he became a member of Theater troupe The Mokwha Repertoire Company. He has established himself as one of the ...

(born 1970), South Korean actor *

Yoo Hae-jung Yoo Hae-jung (; born October 9, 2000) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Film Awards and nominations References External links

* * * 2000 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Kor ...

(born 2000) South Korean actress *

Yoo Hee-jae Yoo Hee-jae (; born February 22, 1994) is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a member of Masc on August 19, 2016, under JJ Holic Media and Lotus E&M. The group was subsequently disbanded on October 18, 2020. In 2023, Heejae partici ...

(born 1994), South Korean singer and actor *

Yoo Ho-jeong You Ho-jeong (; born January 24, 1969) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1991 and has been starring in television and film since. Roles include a divorcee whose husband lives next door in daily drama '' Definitely Neighbors' ...

(born 1969), South Korean actress *

Yoo Hwe-seung Yoo Hwe-seung (; born February 28, 1995) is a South Korean singer and musical theatre actor known for his work as a vocalist of the South Korean band N.Flying. Career Pre-debut Yoo signed with FNC Entertainment as a trainee in October 201 ...

(born 1995), South Korean singer and musical theatre actor, member of rap rock band

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Yoo Hye-ri Yoo Hye-ri is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her roles in dramas such as '' Golden Pouch'', '' Sweet Home, Sweet Honey'' and ''You're Only Mine ''You're Only Mine'' () is a 2014 South Korean morning soap opera broadcast by ...

(born 1964), South Korean actress *

Yoo Hyun-young Yoo Hyun-young (; born 3 January 1990) is a badminton player from South Korea. Her first big result internationally came when, at the age of 16, she partnered Lee Yong-dae to win the mixed doubles title at the 2006 BWF World Junior Championships ...

(born 1976), South Korean entertainer *

Yoo In-na Yoo In-na (; born June 5, 1982) is a South Korean actress. After supporting roles in '' High Kick! Through the Roof'' (2009–10) and '' Secret Garden'' (2010), she rose to fame as the lead actress in the '' Queen and I'' (2012) and '' My Secre ...

(born 1982), South Korean actress *

Yoo In-soo Yoo In-soo (; born March 25, 1998) is a South Korean actor. He gained recognition for his roles in the Netflix original ''All of Us Are Dead'' (2022), and historical fiction fantasy period drama ''Alchemy of Souls ''Alchemy of Souls'' () is ...

(born 1998), South Korean actor *

Yoo In-young Yoo Hyo-min (; born January 5, 1984), professionally known as Yoo In-young (), is a South Korean actress. Yoo began her entertainment career as a commercial model before making her acting debut in 2005. Yoo is best known for her roles in ''A Man ...

(born 1984), South Korean actress *

Yoo Jae-ha Yoo Jae-ha (; June 6, 1962 – November 1, 1987) was a South Korean singer and songwriter. His first and only album, '' Because I Love You'' () was released through Seoul Records in 1987. Yoo died in a car accident months later from the album r ...

(1962–1987), South Korean singer-songwriter *

Yoo Jae-suk Yoo Jae-suk (; or ; born on 14 August 1972) is a South Korean comedian, host and television personality. He has hosted several variety television shows in South Korea, including ''Infinite Challenge'', ''Running Man (South Korean TV series), R ...

(born 1972), South Korean comedian, host and television personality * Yoo Jeong-yeon (born 1996), South Korean singer, member of girl group

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* Yoo Je-won, South Korean television director *

Yoo Je-yoon Yoo Je-yoon is a South Korean actor, model and singer. He is known for his role in movies such as '' Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum'', '' Extreme Job'', and ''A Hunting Hitchhike''. Filmography Film Discography Albums References External link ...

(born 1984), South Korean actor, model, and singer *

Jerome Yoo Jerome Yoo is a Canadian actor and filmmaker from Vancouver, British Columbia.Vicki Duong"The Breakouts 2025: Filmmaker Jerome Yoo braves kids and animals with 'Mongrels'" ''The Georgia Straight'', February 18, 2025. He is most noted for his 2024 fe ...

, (born 1994) Korean-Canadian actor and filmmaker *

Ji-young Yoo SunHee Seo (; born in 1999 or 2000), known professionally as Ji-young Yoo (), is a South Korean actress. She first appeared in the 2021 Netflix comedy-drama film ''Moxie'', credited by her birth name. In the same year, she adopted the stage name ...

(born 1999 or 2000), American actress *

Yoo Ji-tae Yoo Ji-tae (; born April 13, 1976) is a South Korean actor. After a stint as a fashion model, Yoo launched his acting career in 1998 then rose to fame through the films '' Attack the Gas Station'' (1999) and '' Ditto'' (2000). In the succeeding ...

(born 1976), South Korean actor, film director and screenwriter *

Yoo Jun-sang Yoo Jun-sang (; born November 28, 1969) is a South Korean actor and singer. Yoo is best known for starring in the Hong Sang-soo films '' Ha Ha Ha'' (2010), '' The Day He Arrives'' (2011), and ''In Another Country'' (2012). He was also praised fo ...

(born 1969), South Korean actor and singer *

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(born 1967), South Korean television personality and politician *

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(born 1993), South Korean singer, member of boy band

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(born 1987), South Korean actor * Yoo Na-ul (stage name Naul, born 1978), South Korean singer *

Yoo Se-hyung Yoo Se-hyung (born May 12, 1992) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his main role in ''Tomorrow Boy ''Tomorrow Boy'' () is a 5-episode South Korean web drama starring N, Kang Min-ah, Yoo Se-hyung and Moon Ji-in. Produced by the Nati ...

(born 1992), South Korean actor *

Yoo Se-rye Yoo Se-rye (; born March 16, 1984), birth name Yoo Hee-jeong, is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Film References External links * * *Yoo Se-ryeat Daum Daum may refer to: People * Ahron Daum (1951–2018), Israeli ...

(born 1984), South Korean actress *

Yoo Se-yoon Yoo Se-yoon (; born September 12, 1980) is a South Korean comedian and television comedy show host. He hosts and co-hosts a variety of shows, in addition to being a part of musical/comedic duo, UV. Yoo has been a part of shows such as South Kor ...

(born 1980), South Korean comedian and television comedy show host *

Yoo Seon-ho Yoo Seon-ho (born January 28, 2002) is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. He is best known as a contestant on the survival reality show ''Produce 101'' season 2 and acting in the drama ''Under the Queen's Umbrella''. He has been a cast me ...

(born 2002), South Korean singer, actor and model *

Yoo Seung-ho Yoo Seung-ho (; ; born August 17, 1993) is a South Korean actor. Known for his roles spanned between films and television series, he has received a #Awards and nominations, selection of accolades, including two MBC Drama Awards, two SBS Drama A ...

(born 1993), South Korean actor *

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(born 1976), South Korean-born American singer, rapper and actor *

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(born 1997), South Korean musician * Yoo Seung-yeon (stage name

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, born 1993), South Korean actress *

Yoo So-young Yoo So-young (; born March 29, 1986) is a South Korean actress, She debuted as a singer as a member of the girl group After School, before she graduated in late 2009. She is known for her supporting roles in Korean dramas, including '' Dream H ...

(born 1986), South Korean actress *

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(born 1992), South Korean actor *

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(born Yoo Sung-eun, 1989), South Korean singer * Yoo Yeon-joo (stage name

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(born 1971), South Korean singer-songwriter and record producer *

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(born 1971), South Korean singer-songwriter * Christian Yu (stage name

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(born 1966), South Korean actor *

Ryoo Seung-bum Ryoo Seung-bum (; born August 9, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He made a name for himself in his older brother director Ryoo Seung-wan's eclectic films, notably '' Die Bad'' (his acting debut in 2000), ''Arahan'' (2004), '' Crying Fist'' (2005), ...

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Ryoo Seung-wan Ryoo Seung-wan (; born December 15, 1973) is a South Korean filmmaker. He made his debut in 1996 with the short film ''Dangerous Head'', then worked as a director under director Park Chan-wook, took film lessons, and made his feature film debut ...

(born 1973), South Korean director *

Ryu Deok-hwan Ryu Deok-hwan (; born June 12, 1987) is a South Korean actor. Career Ryu Deok-hwan began his career as a child actor on stage at age 6. Among his early TV drama appearances was a role on the popular ''Lifetime in the Country'' which he played ...

(born 1987), South Korean actor *

Ryu Han-bi Ryu Han-bi (; born February 13, 2004) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Film Television series Web series Award and nominations References External links * * 2004 births Actresses from Seoul Living people People fr ...

(born 2004), South Korean actress *

Ryu Hwa-young Ryu Hwa-young (; born April 22, 1993), better known by the mononym Hwayoung, is a South Korean actress and singer. She is a former member of South Korean girl group T-ara. Biography Ryu Hwa-young was born on April 22, 1993, in Gwangju, South Ko ...

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Ryu Hye-rin Ryu Hye-rin (; born 24 October 1984) is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her roles in dramas ''How Are U Bread'', ''Two Cops'' and '' The Game: Towards Zero''. She also appeared in movies such as '' Sunny'', ''Big Match ...

(born 1984), South Korean actress and model *

Ryu Hye-young Ryu Hye-young (; born March 28, 1991) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her role in the hit drama series ''Reply 1988'' (2015–2016) and ''Law School A law school (also known as a law centre/center, college of la ...

(born 1991), South Korean actress and model *

Ryu Hyo-young Ryu Hyo-young (born April 22, 1993), better known by the mononym Hyoyoung or Jung Woo-yeon, is a South Korean actress, model, and rapper. She was a member of the South Korean co-ed group Coed School and the girl group F-ve Dolls. Biography R ...

(born 1993), South Korean actress, model and rapper, former member of girl group

F-ve Dolls F-ve Dolls (; sometimes stylized in all caps, formerly known as 5dolls) was a South Korean girl group formed by Core Contents Media in 2011. The group was composed of six members: Hyoyoung, Seunghee, Yeonkyung, Hyewon, Eunkyo and Nayeon. They de ...

Ryu Hyun-kyung Ryu Hyun-kyung (; born March 10, 1983) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1996 at age 12 as the younger counterpart of the protagonist in the SBS TV series ''Oxtail Soup''. In 2010, Ryu drew attention with her supporting r ...

(born 1983), South Korean actress *

Ryu Jun-yeol Ryu Jun-yeol (; born September 25, 1986) is a South Korean actor, activist, and photographer. Ryu began his acting career in independent films and gained attention for his role in the feature film '' Socialphobia'' (2015). He rose to internatio ...

(born 1986), South Korean actor *

Ryu Kyung-soo Ryu Kyung-soo (born 12 October 1992) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in the drama series ''Confession'' (2019) and ''Itaewon Class'' (2020). He also appeared in the films '' A Resistance'' (2019) and '' Hostage: Missing Celeb ...

(born 1992), South Korean actor * Ryu Sang-gu (stage name

Deepflow Ryu Sang-gu (; born 1984), known by the stage name Deepflow () is a South Korean rapper, music producer, and CEO of the hip hop record label Vismajor Company. He won the award for Musician of the Year at the 2016 Korean Music Awards. Personal l ...

, born 1984), South Korean rapper and music producer *

Ryu Se-ra Ryu Se-ra (, born October 3, 1987), also known by the mononym Sera (), is a South Korean singer-songwriter signed under the self-founded agency OCTO. She is a former leader and main vocalist of South Korean girl group Nine Muses. Personal li ...

(born 1987), South Korean singer, former member of girl group Nine Muses *

Ryu Seung-ryong Ryu Seung-ryong (; born November 29, 1970) is a South Korean actor. Ryu began his acting career in theater, subsequently becoming one of the most versatile supporting actors in Korean film and television. He gained recognition by starring in th ...

(born 1970), South Korean actor *

Ryu Seung-soo Ryu Seung-soo (born August 12, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Ryu made his acting debut in 1997 with a minor role in Park Chan-wook's film ''Trio'', and has been active as a supporting actor on film and television since. Among his notable films ...

(born 1971), South Korean actor *

Ryu Si-won Ryu Si-won (; born 6 October 1972) is a South Korean actor and singer. After he made his debut in the KBS drama ''Feeling'' in 1994, Ryu pursued a singing career. Early life Ryu was born in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. He is ...

(born 1972), South Korean actor and singer *

Ryu Soo-young Ryu Su-young (born Eo Nam-seon on September 5, 1979) is a South Korean actor. He made his first appearance on television as a college student on a cooking show in 1998, then starred in the controversial film '' Summertime'' (2001). This was follo ...

(born 1979), South Korean actor * Ryu Su-jeong (born 1997), South Korean singer, member of girl group

Lovelyz Lovelyz () is a South Korean girl group formed in 2014 by Woollim Entertainment and is the company's first girl group. The group consists of eight members: Lee Su-jeong, Baby Soul, Jiae, Jisoo, Mijoo, Kei (singer), Kei, Jin, Ryu Su-jeong, Sujeon ...

* Ryu Sung-min (stage name

C Jamm Ryu Sung-min (; born February 28, 1993), better known by his stage name C Jamm (), is a South Korean rapper. He released his debut album, ''Good Boy Doing Bad Things'' on July 17, 2015. He is the runner-up of Show Me the Money 5, behind the wi ...

, born 1993), South Korean rapper *

Ryu Tae-joon Ryu Tae-joon (born December 7, 1971) is a South Korean actor and singer. Career In April 2017, Ryu signed with new management agency Coridel Entertainment. Personal life In March 2022, Ryu announced that he had been married to his non-ce ...

(born 1971), South Korean actor and singer *

Ryu Ui-hyun Ryu Ui-hyun (born April 15, 1999), a South Korean actor. He gained attention through his roles in web series '' A-Teen'' (2018), ''A-Teen 2 ''A-Teen 2'' () is a 2019 South Korean streaming television series which is the sequel to the 2018 web s ...

(born 1999), South Korean actor

Painters and sculptors

Yoo Young-ho Yoo Young-ho (, born 1965) is a South Korean sculptor. Career He graduated in 1991 from the College of Fine Arts, Seoul National University. Later he studied at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in Germany. One of his sculptures is located in Seo ...

(born 1965), South Korean sculptor *

Yoo Youngkuk Yoo Youngkuk (劉永國; denoted as YYK) is a pioneer of modern art of Korea and her first abstract painter. Yoo Younkuk and Whanki Kim, Kim Whanki (金煥基) are regarded as two grand masters of Korean abstract painting. Born in a well-to-do fa ...

(1916–2002), South Korean artist

Musicians

Esther Yoo Esther Yoo (born 11 June 1994) is an American violinist. Early life and education Born in the United States and raised in Europe, Yoo began playing the violin at the age of 4 and made her concert debut aged 8. She attended the International Schoo ...

(born 1994), American violinist *

Scott Yoo Scott Yoo (born April 25, 1971) is an American conducting, conductor and violinist. He was appointed chief conductor and artistic director of the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra in 2016. He hosts the PBS TV series ''Now Hear This''. Early li ...

(born 1971), American conductor and violinist *

Yung Wook Yoo Yung Wook Yoo (born December 27, 1977) is a South Korean pianist, winner of the Paloma O'Shea Santander International Piano Competition. Biography Born in Seoul on December 27, 1977, Yoo started studying piano in South Korea and then moved t ...

(born 1977), South Korean pianist

Authors, illustrators, novelists, poets

* Yoo An-jin (born 1941), South Korean poet, essayist, and professor *

David Yoo David Yoo (born 1974) is an American fiction writer. Overview David Yoo is the author of two young adult novels. He has also contributed to several anthologies. He has published fiction and nonfiction in Massachusetts Review, Rush Hour, Maryland ...

(born 1974), American writer *

Yoo Eun-Sil Yoo Eun-Sil () is a South Korean author of children's literature, active since 2004. Her major works include ''My Teacher Lindgren'' and ''Lee Yujeong the Perfect'', and her work ranges from young adult novels and picture books to collections o ...

, South Korean author *

Yoo Hyeonjong Yoo Hyeonjong is a South Korean novelist whose works of dramatic historical fiction are well known in his native country. Life A native of Jeonju, the capital of Jeollabuk-do province, Yoo was born into a family of the Gangneung Yu lineage (bor ...

, South Korean novelist *

Yoo Ja-hyo Yoo Ja Hyo (; born 1947) is a South Korean broadcaster and poet. Personal life Yoo was born in Seoul on September 13, 1947, and graduated from Seoul National University. Career In 1968, his poetry was accepted for the New Year's Literature P ...

(born 1947), South Korean broadcaster and poet *

Yoo Jae-yong Yoo Jae-yong () (June 6, 1936 - December 29, 2009) was a South Korean novelist, known for his faithfulness to traditional forms and emphasis on steadfast characters. Life Yoo Jae-yong was born on July 6, 1936, in Cheorwon, Gangwon-do during t ...

(1936–2009), South Korean novelist *

Yoo Juhyun Yoo Juhyun (; 1921–1982) was a South Korean novelist. He was a prolific writer, having written 26 full-length novels and over 100 novellas and short stories. His early works were mostly devoted to social issues, but the majority of his works si ...

(1921–1982), South Korean novelist *

Miri Yu is a Zainichi Korean playwright, novelist, and essayist. Yu writes in Japanese, her native language, but is a citizen of South Korea. Early life Yu was born in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture and grew up in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture as one of ...

(born 1968), Zainichi Korean playwright, novelist, and essayist * Taeeun Yoo, South Korean picture book author and illustrator * Yoo Yeong, (1917–2002) South Korean literary scholar, translator, and poet

Athletes

Yoo Byung-hoon Yoo Byung-hoon (born June 30, 1972) is a Paralympian athlete from South Korea competing mainly in category T53 middle-distance events. Career Yoo competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. He competed in the T53 400m, T53 800m and the ...

(born 1972), South Korean paralympian athlete *

Yoo Byung-ok Yoo Byung-ok (born 2 March 1964) is a South Korean football defender who played for South Korea in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.Yoo Byung-soo (born 1988), South Korean footballer * Yoo Chae-ran (born 1992), South Korean badminton player * Yoo Chang-hyun (born 1985), South Korea footballer *

Yoo Dae-hyun Yoo Dae-hyun (; born 28 February 1990) is a South Korean Association football, footballer who plays as Defender (association football)#Full-back, full back for Bucheon FC 1995, Bucheon FC in K League Challenge. Career Yoo joined Tochigi SC in ...

(born 1990), South Korean footballer *

Yoo Dae-soon Yoo Dae-soon (; born March 4, 1965) is a South Korean former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He started his professional career at Yukong Elephants in 1989. He was winner of K League Best XI The K League Best XI is an award for the ...

(born 1965), South Korean former footballer * Daniel Yoo (born 1985), Korean-American former tennis player *

Yoo Dong-kwan Yoo Dong-kwan (; born May 12, 1963) is a South Korean former footballer who played as a midfielder. He started his professional career at POSCO Atoms in 1986. He was winner of K League Best XI The K League Best XI is an award for the bes ...

(born 1963), South Korean former footballer *

Yoo Dong-min Yoo Dong-Min (; born 27 March 1989) is a South Korean footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, C ...

(born 1989), South Korean footballer * Yoo Han-joon (born 1981), South Korean former outfielder * Yoo Hee-kwan (born 1986), South Korean starting pitcher *

Yoo Ho-joon Yoo Ho-joon (born January 14, 1985) is a South Korean football player who currently plays for Gyeongnam FC Gyeongnam FC () is a South Korean professional football club based in South Gyeongsang Province that competes in the K League ...

(born 1985), South Korean footballer *

Yoo Hong-youl Yoo Hong-Youl(born December 30, 1983) is a South Korean football player who currently plays for TTM Lopburi in the Thai Division 1 League Thai League 2 (), commonly known as the T2, formally called Thai Division 1 League, is the second-ti ...

(born 1983), South Korean footballer *

Yoo Hye-min Yoo Hye-min (born 6 April 1981) is a South Korean alpine skier. She competed in the women's giant slalom at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Yoo went to Cheongju Girls' High School. She won a gold medal in the 1999 Asian Winter Games The 4th Asian W ...

(born 1981), South Korean alpine skier *

Yoo Hyeok-geun Yoo Hyeok-geun (born 10 May 1944) is a South Korean rower. He competed in the men's eight event at the 1964 Summer Olympics The , officially the and commonly known as Tokyo 1964 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 10 t ...

(born 1944), South Korean rower *

Yoo Hyeong-jong Yoo Hyeong-Jong (born December 6, 1985; ) is a South Korean football forward. He is currently a free agent. Career In 2007 Yoo Hyeong-Jong played for Yangju FC in the South Korean amateur K3 League. He spent the 2008 season in Sportakademklub ...

(born 1985), South Korean footballer * Yoo Hyun (born 1984), South Korean footballer *

Yoo Hyun-goo Yoo Hyun-goo ( born 25 January 1983) is a South Korean former professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. He previously played for Pohang Steelers, Bucheon SK, Jeju United, Gwangju Sangmu, Super Reds, Barito Putera, Kalteng Pu ...

(born 1983), South Korean footballer * Yoo Hyun-ji (born 1984), South Korean handball player *

Yoo Jae-hoon Yoo Jae-hoon (; born 7 July 1984) is a Korean former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Career Yoo was the main goalkeeper for Persipura Jayapura from 2010 until 2014 season before he finally returned to the club in the 201 ...

(born 1984), South Korean former professional footballer *

Jeff Yoo Jeff Yu, or Yu Ji-Young, (born October 30, 1978) is a former association football player. Yu is the first American football (soccer) player to have played in the Korean K-League. He represented Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i in 2000 and Bucheon SK i ...

(born 1978), South Korean former association football player *

Yoo Jin-sun Yoo Jin-sun (born July 12, 1962 in Seocheon, Chungcheongnam-do) is a former tennis player from South Korea, who represented his native country as a qualifier at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. There he was defeated in the first round by the nu ...

(born 1962), South Korean former tennis player * Yoo Ji-hoon (born 1988), South Korean footballer *

Yoo Ji-no Yoo Ji-No (born November 6, 1989) is a South Korean football player who plays for Suwon FC. Career Yoo joined Busan IPark from Jeonnam Dragons in 2013. A versatile defender or midfielder, Yoo became a regular at right wing-back for Busan dur ...

(born 1989), South Korean footballer *

Yoo Jong-hyun Yoo Jong-hyun (; born 14 March 1988) is a South Korean Association football, footballer who plays as Defender (association football), defender for FC Anyang in the K League 2. Club career Yoo was selected in the priority pick of the 2011 K-Le ...

(born 1988), South Korean footballer *

Yoo Joon-young Yoo Joon-young (; born 17 February 1990) is a South Korean footballer who plays as midfielder for Bucheon FC 1995 in K League Challenge. Career Yoo was selected by Bucheon FC in the 2013 K League 2013 K League may refer to: * 2013 K League C ...

(born 1990), South Korean footballer *

Yoo Jun-soo Yoo Jun-Soo (; born 8 May 1988) is a South Korean former footballer who played for a number of clubs in the K League 1, K League 2 and Korea National League. He also played in the Thai League 1 for a time, including in 2018 for Buriram United F ...

(born 1988), South Korean footballer *

Yoo Jung-nam Yoo Jung-nam (also ''Yu Jeong-nam'', ; born 12 September 1983) is a South Korean swimmer, who specialized in butterfly events. He represented his nation South Korea at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and has won a career total of four medals (one silv ...

(born 1983), South Korean swimmer *

Yoo Kee-heung Yoo Kee-heung (; born 1947) is a Korean football manager and former player. A full-back (association football), full-back, Yoo represented South Korea national football team, South Korea as a player during the 1974 World Cup qualifiers. Yoo s ...

(born 1947), South Korean football manager and former player *

Yoo Ki-hong Yoo Ki-hong (born March 24, 1988) is a South Korean former professional cyclist. Major results ;2009 : 1st Stage 9 Tour de Korea ;2010 : 1st Overall Daetongryeonggi Gapyeong Stage Race ::1st Stage 1 : 1st Stage 2 Tour de Korea ;2011 : 1st Stage ...

(born 1988), South Korean former professional cyclist * Yoo Kwang-joon (born 1932), South Korean former footballer *

Yoo Kyoung-youl Yoo Kyoung-Youl (born 15 August 1978) is a former South Korean footballer who last played for Cheonan City in the Korea National League. Club career On 28 February 2011, Yoo signed a two-year contract with Daegu FC Daegu FC () is a So ...

(born 1978), South Korean former footballer *

Yoo Man-kee Yoo Man-Kee (; born 22 March 1988) is a South Korean footballer who plays as midfielder for Goyang Hi FC in K League Challenge. Career He joined Suwon FC after graduation. He was selected by Goyang Hi FC in 2013 K League draft. He made hi ...

(born 1988), South Korean footballer *

Yoo Mi Yoo Mi (born 9 May 1986 in Seoul) is a former South Korean tennis player. She has a career-high singles ranking of world No. 299, and a best doubles ranking of 203, both achieved on 8 September 2014. Yoo made her WTA Tour debut at the 2009 Ha ...

(born 1986), South Korean former tennis player *

Yoo Min-hyeon Yoo Min-hyeon (born September 27, 1994) is a South Korean male curler. He currently plays second The second (symbol: s) is a unit of time derived from the division of the day first into 24 hours, then to 60 minutes, and finally to 60 sec ...

(born 1994), South Korean curler *

Yoo Nam-kyu Yoo Nam-kyu (born June 4, 1968) is a former table tennis player from South Korea who competed in the 1988, the 1992 and in the 1996 Summer Olympics. Table tennis career Olympics In 1988 he won the gold medal in the men's singles and the bronz ...

(born 1968), South Korea former table tennis player *

Yoo Ok-ryul Yoo Ok-ryul (born 1 March 1973) is a Koreans, Korean former Gymnastics, gymnast who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics. Education * Kyung Hee University References External links

* 1973 births Living people South Korean male arti ...

(born 1973), South Korean former gymnast *

Yoo Sang-chul Yoo Sang-chul (; 18 October 1971 – 7 June 2021) was a South Korean football player and manager. Yoo was regarded as one of the greatest South Korean midfielders of all time. He was selected as a midfielder of the 2002 FIFA World Cup All-Star ...

(1971–2021), South Korean football manager and player *

Yoo Sang-hee Yoo Sang-hee is a former female badminton player from South Korea. Yoo competed at the 1985 IBF World Championships, where she won the gold medal in mixed doubles with Park Joo-bong, and the bronze medal in women's doubles with Kim Yun-ja. In ...

, South Korean former female badminton player *

Yoo Sang-soo Yoo Sang-Soo (; born 28 August 1973) is a South Korean football coach and retired player who played as a defender. He participated in Summer Universiade The FISU World University Games, formerly the Universiade, is an international multi- ...

(born 1973), South Korean football coach and retired player *

Yoo Soo-hyun Yoo Soo-Hyun (; born 13 May 1986) is a South Korean footballer who plays as midfielder for FC Anyang in K League 2 The K League 2 () is the men's second-highest division of the South Korean football league system. It is contested between th ...

(born 1986), South Korean footballer *

Yoo Sun-hee Yoo Seon-Hee (, born 20 May 1967) is a retired South Korean female speed skater. She represented her country at the 1988, 1992 1992 was designated as International Space Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 – Boutro ...

(born 1967), South Korean female speed skater *

Yoo Sun-young Yoo Sun-young (Korean 유선영 ''Yu Seon-Yeong'' ; born 13 December 1986), also known as Sun Young Yoo, is a South Korean female professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. She won the 2012 Kraft Nabisco Championship, which was her first ma ...

(born 1986), South Korean professional golfer *

Yoo Sung-je Yoo Sung-je (; born 16 July 1985 in Seoul) is a Korean ice hockey goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender (commonly referred to as goalie or netminder) is the player responsible for preventing the hockey puck from entering their own team' ...

(born 1985), South Korean ice hockey goaltender *

Yoo Sung-yeon Yoo Sung-Yeon (born 19 April 1976) is a South Korean former judoka who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics The 2000 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, officially branded as Sydney 2000, and also known as the Gam ...

(born 1976), South Korean former judoka *

Yoo Won-chul Yoo Won-chul (; born 20 July 1984) is a South Korean gymnast. Yoo was part of the South Korean team that won the bronze medal in the team event at the 2006 Asian Games. As an individual, he won a silver medal at the 2006 World Artistic Gymnastic ...

(born 1984), South Korean gymnast * Yoo Won-jeong, South Korean paralympic boccia player * Yoo Won-sang (born 1986), South Korean baseball player * Yoo Wook-jin (born 1985), South Korean footballer *

Yoo Yeon-seong Yoo Yeon-seong (; born 19 August 1986) is a South Korean professional badminton player. He specializes in doubles events and was ranked as high as No. 2 worldwide with his former partner, Ko Sung-hyun. The two also competed at the 2012 Summer ...

(born 1986), South Korean professional badminton player * Yoo Yeon-seung (born 1991), South Korean footballer *

Yoo Yong-sung Yoo Yong-sung (; born 25 October 1974) is a retired badminton player from 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 bo ...

(born 1974), South Korean retired badminton player *

Yoo Yoon-sik Yoo Yoon-Sik (; born ) is a South Korean volleyball player. He competed at the 2017 FIVB Volleyball World League, 2017 FIVB World League as part of the South Korea men's national volleyball team. On club level he plays for the Seoul Woori Card Wib ...

(born 1989), South Korean volleyball player *

You Young You Young (; born May 27, 2004) is a South Korean figure skater. She is the 2020 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, 2020 Four Continents silver medalist, a four-time ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, Grand Prix bronze medalist, a f ...

(born 2004), South Korean figure skater * Yoo Young-a (born 1988), South Korean footballer *

Yoo Young-joo Yoo Young-joo (born 23 November 1971) is a South Korean basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 ...

(born 1971), South Korean former basketball player *

Yoo Young-sil Yoo Young-sil (, ; born May 1, 1975) is a retired South Korean football (soccer), football player and coach who is currently the manager of Seoul WFC, Seoul City Amazones WFC. Early life In elementary school, Yoo played competitive badminton, ...

(born 1975), South Korean retired football player * Yuh Jae-doo (born 1948), South Korean former professional boxer. * Hyun-jin Ryu (born 1987), South Korean professional baseball player *

Ryu Jae-kuk Ryu Jae-kuk (; ; born May 30, 1983, in Seoul, South Korea), also known as Jae Kuk Ryu, is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays and in the KBO League for the LG ...

(born 1983), South Korean professional baseball pitcher * Ryu Ji-hye (born 1976), South Korean former table tennis player *

Ryu Seung-min Ryu Seung-min (; ; born August 5, 1982) is a South Korean table tennis player who won the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the men's singles competition. His opponent was Wang Hao, a top-seeded player from the Chinese national team. ...

(born 1982), South Korean professional table tennis player *

Ryu Seung-woo Ryu Seung-woo (; born 17 December 1993) is a South Korean footballer who plays as a forward for Khon Kaen United in the Thai League 1. Club career Bayer Leverkusen Although Ryu signed his first professional contract with Jeju United from th ...

(born 1993), South Korean football player *

Ryu So-yeon Ryu So-yeon (; ; born 29 June 1990), also known as So Yeon Ryu, is a South Korean professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour and on the LPGA of Korea Tour. She is a two-time major winner having won the 2011 U.S. Women's Open and the 2017 A ...

(born 1990), South Korean professional golfer

Other

Yoo Chang-hyuk Yoo Changhyuk (born April 25, 1966) is a professional Go player 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 Nor ...

(born 1966), South Korean professional Go player *

Christopher Yoo Christopher S. Yoo is the John H. Chestnut Professor of Law, Communication, and Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and the founding director of the Center for Technology, Innovation, and Competition. ...

(born 2006), American chess grandmaster *

Ryu Shikun Ryu Shikun (柳時熏, born December 8, 1971, in Seoul, South Korea) is a professional Go player. Biography Ryu Shikun is a Go player who grew up in Seoul. He did not move to Japan until he was 15, and just 2 years later he turned profession ...

(born 1971), South Korean professional Go player

Sports management

* Yoo Jae-hak (born 1963), South Korean basketball coach

Business

Yoo Byung-eun Yoo Byung-eun (; 11 February 1941 – 12 June 2014), also known by the art name Ahae, was a South Korean clergy, clergyman, businessman and photographer. Yoo became the focus of Park Geun-hye's administration shortly after the Sinking of MV Se ...

(1941–2014), South Korean businessman, inventor, and photographer *

Yoo Jaehoon Yoo JaeHoon is the Chairman and President of the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC). He is also working as ex-officio Commissioner of the Financial Services Commission (South Korea). In November 2024, he assumed the position of First Vice ...

, South Korean businessman

Politics

Yoo Chang-soon Yoo Chang-soon (; 6 August 1918 – 2 June 2010) was the prime minister of South Korea from January to June 1982. Yoo was born in Anju (city), Anju, South Pyongan Province, a city located in now North Korea, and attended the Pyongyang Commercia ...

(1918–2010), South Korean politician *

Yoo Eun-hae Yoo Eun-hae (; born 2 October 1962) is a South Korean politician who served as the Minister of Education and ex officio Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea, along with Hong Nam-ki under President Moon Jae-in from October 2018 to 9 May 2022. Sh ...

(born 1962), South Korean politician *

Yoo Il-ho Yoo Il-ho (; born 30 March 1955) is a South Korean politician who served as the acting prime minister of South Korea, following Hwang Kyo-ahn Hwang Kyo-ahn (; born 15 April 1957) is a South Korean politician and prosecutor who served as t ...

(born 1955), South Korean politician *

Yoo Jae-geon Yoo Jae-geon (; 19 September 1937 – 1 December 2022) was a South Korean politician. He had membership in multiple political parties and served in the National Assembly In politics, a national assembly is either a unicameral legislature, t ...

(1937–2022), South Korean politician *

Yoo Jin-ryong Yoo Jin-ryong () is a South Korean politician who formerly served as the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Life and career Yoo Jin-ryong was born on September 2, 1956, in Incheon. In 1979, he graduated from Seoul National University w ...

(born 1956), South Korean politician *

Yoo Jeong-bok Yoo Jeong-bok (; born 17 June 1957) is a South Korean politician who has served as the mayor of Incheon since 2022. A member of the People Power Party (South Korea), People Power Party, Yoo previously held the office from 2014 to 2018. Life Y ...

(born 1957), South Korean public servant and politician *

John Yoo John Choon Yoo (; born July 10, 1967) is a South Korean-born American legal scholar and former government official who serves as the Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley. Yoo became known for his legal opi ...

(born 1967), South Korean-born American legal scholar and former politician *

Yoo Jung-ju Yoo Jung-ju (; born 13 December 1975) is a South Korean animator An animator is an artist who creates images, known as frames, which give an illusion of movement called animation when displayed in rapid sequence. Animators can work in a ...

(born 1975), South Korean politician and animator *

Ryu Keun-chan Ryu Keun-chan (; February 27, 1949 – February 26, 2025) was a South Korean journalist and politician. He was the News presenter, anchor for ''KBS News 9'' from 1992 to 1993 and 1995 to 1998. After leaving journalism in 2003, he entered politi ...

(1949–2025), South Korean journalist and politician * Yoo Myung-hee (born 1967), South Korean politician *

Yoo Nam-seok Yoo Nam-seok (; born 1 May 1957) was the 7th President of the Constitutional Court of Korea since 21 September 2018 to 10 November 2023. Following the vacancy of the presidency of the Constitutional Court; his position has been held since 11 Nov ...

(born 1957), former President of the Constitutional Court of Korea *

Yoo Sang-yeol Yoo Sang-yeol (; 10 September 1940 – 14 February 2022) was a South Korean public official. An independent Independent or Independents may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Artist groups * Independents (artist group), a group of modern ...

(1940–2022), South Korean public official *

Yoo Seong-min Yoo Seong-min (; born 7 January 1958), also known as Yoo Seung-min, is a South Korean economist and politician. Yoo is a former member of the National Assembly (South Korea), National Assembly and was the Bareun Party's presidential nominee in ...

(born 1958), South Korean economist and politician *

Yoo Song-hwa Yoo Song-hwa (; born 6 April 1968) is a South Korean politician who previously served as the Director of the Chunchugwan Press Center at the Blue House under President Moon Jae-in - the third woman to assume such post. Upon the beginning of Moo ...

(born 1968), South Korean politician *

Yu In-chon Yu In-chon (, born March 20, 1951) is a South Korean actor and the current Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (South Korea), Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism under president Yoon Suk Yeol, the position which he previously held under ...

(born 1951), South Korean politician and actor *

Rhyu Si-min Rhyu Si-min (; born 28 July 1959) is a South Korean politician who served as the 44th Minister of Health and Welfare from February 2006 to May 2007 under the Roh Moo-hyun administration . Rhyu studied economics at Seoul National University an ...

(born 1959), South Korean politician

Military

* Daniel Yoo (born 1962), Korean-American retired U.S. Marine Corps major general

Modeling and pageantry

Jae Yoo Hyuk-jae Yoo (born March 22, 1989) is a South Korean model who was born in Busan. Career In 2010 he signed a contract with Soul Artist Management and in September of the same year debuted at a Tommy Hilfiger fashion show in New York City. The sam ...

(born 1989), South Korean model *

Yoo Ye-bin Yoo Ye-bin (born January 30, 1992) is a South Korean actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Korea 2013 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2014 pageant. Early life Yoo Ye-bin was born in Daegu, South Korea and ...

(born 1992), South Korean beauty pageant titleholder

Science and technology

, academic *

Michelle Yoo Michelle Ji Yeon Yoo is a New Zealand academic, and is a full professor at the Auckland University of Technology, specialising in food digestibility and the development of value-added foods. Academic career Yoo completed a Bachelor of Technolo ...

, New Zealand academic * Richard Yoo, American entrepreneur *

Ryoo Ryong Ryoo Ryong Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, FRSC (born 1955) is a distinguished professor of chemistry at KAIST in Daejeon, South Korea. He was the head of the Center for Nanomaterials and Chemical Reactions, an Extramural Research Cente ...

(born 1955), South Korean scientist

Other

Yoo Sang-joon Yoo Sang-joon is a North Korean defector with South Korean citizenship. He is sometimes known under his pseudonym Nam Hong-chul, which he used to maintain his anonymity while in northeast China working to help fellow defectors reach South Korea. ...

, North Korean defector *

Yoo Young-chul Yoo Young-chul (; born 18 April 1970) is a South Korean serial killer, sex offender, and self-confessed cannibal. After he admitted to the murders of multiple people, mostly prostitutes and wealthy old couples, the Seoul Central District Court ...

(born 1970), South Korean serial killer, sex offender, and cannibal

References

External links

Yu Family History
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