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Kwon Tong-hwa
Gwon also written as Kwon () is a Korean family name. Some sources list as many 56 clans, but most of them were merged with the Andong Gwon clan under the Sijeung-gong faction soon after the establishment of the Goryeo Kingdom. Andong Gwon clan The founder of Andong Gwon clan, Kim Haeng (金幸), was originally a royalty of the Silla Gyeongju Kim clan. He participated in the Battle of Gochang and helped Taejo, who established the Kingdom of Goryeo in 918; the new king bestowed upon Kim Haeng a new surname: Gwon (權), as he could judge the situation correctly and achieve a purpose flexibly (能炳幾達權). Yecheon Gwon clan One account has its original surname was Heun (昕). However, in 1197, the name Heun (昕) was chosen as the posthumous name for the Goryeo kingdom's King Myeongjong. To avoid the use of a king's posthumous name, the Heun (昕) family were directed to change their name to Gwon (權). The head of the Heun clan at this time became Gwon So, the founding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Korean Family Names
This is a list of Korean surnames, in Hangul alphabetical order. Note: (S) denotes South Korea. (N) denotes North Korea. The most common Korean family name (particularly in South Korea) is Kim, followed by Lee and Park. These three family names are held by around half of the ethnic Korean population. , 286 Korean family names were in use. However, each family name is divided into one or more clans (''bon-gwan'') and to identify a person's family name, the identification of a person's clan is needed. See also * Family register (Hangul: 호주, Hanja: 戶主) * Korean culture * Korean language * Korean name * List of common Chinese surnames References External links * {{in lang, ru}Degrees of Courtesy and Communication Styles in the Korean Language by K. B. Kurotchenko.Imageof pie graph showing the most prevalent names, in Hangul and Hanja ''The links below are solely in Korean.''List including vanished names, with clan profilesList of names with Naver Encyclopedia entries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JBJ (band)
JBJ () was a South Korean boy band consisting of six members who previously participated in Mnet's 2017 survival show ''Produce 101 Season 2''. The group was managed by Fave Entertainment, while CJ E&M oversaw the group's release production. They officially debuted on October 18, 2017. They held their final concert on April 22, 2018, and disbanded on April 30, 2018. History Pre-debut ''Produce 101 Season 2'' premiered on Mnet in April 2017, where 101 male trainees from various South Korean entertainment companies competed to debut in an 11-member boy group that would promote exclusively for a year and a half under YMC Entertainment. The show ended on June 16, forming the project group Wanna One. On the same day, the show's fans had named Kenta Takada of Star Road Entertainment, Jin Longguo of Choon Entertainment, Kim Sang-gyun of Hunus Entertainment, and Kim Tae-dong of The Vibe Label (later known as Major Nine), as eliminated trainees whom they would like to debut together as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Sang-woo
Kwon Sang-woo (in Korean: 권상우, ''Kweon Sang-u''; born August 5, 1976) is a South Korean actor. He rose to stardom in 2003 with the romantic comedy film ''My Tutor Friend'' and the melodrama series ''Stairway to Heaven''. Career Kwon Sang-woo, the most visible example of the so-called ''mom-zzang'' (slang for "great body") movement, started his career as a fashion model in the late 1990s. His first acting experience was in the TV drama ''Delicious Proposal'', and for the first few years of his entertainment career, he received only minor roles on television, before making his big-screen debut in the martial arts film ''Volcano High'' (2001). The following year, he played his first lead role in the comedy ''Make It Big'' (2002) together with real-life best friend Song Seung-heon."Actors and Actresses of K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladies' Code
Ladies' Code () is a South Korean girl group formed by Polaris Entertainment in 2013. The group's original lineup consisted of leader Ashley and members Kwon Ri-se, RiSe, EunB, Lee So-jung (singer), Sojung, and Zuny. They made their debut with the mini-album ''Code 01 Bad Girl, Code#01'' and the lead track "Bad Girl", which were released on March 7, 2013. On September 3, 2014, the group was involved in a car crash that resulted in the deaths of EunB and Rise. Ladies' Code returned as a trio in February 2016 with the extended play ''Myst3ry''. In October 2016, they issued "The Rain" from their EP ''Strang3r''. The group left Polaris in February 2020 following the expiration of their contracts. The group is currently on indefinite hiatus, with the members pursuing solo careers. History Pre-debut Before the establishment of the group, most of the members had some experience in the entertainment industry. Kwon Ri-se, Rise participated in Miss Korea 2009 as a representative of Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Ri-se
Kwon Ri-se (August 16, 1991 – September 7, 2014), better known by her stage name Rise, was a Japanese singer of Korean descent. She was a member of the South Korean girl group Ladies' Code under Polaris Entertainment. Prior to her joining Ladies' Code, she participated in Miss Korea 2009 and was crowned as "Miss Korea Japan Jin". She was one of the Top 12 contestants of MBC's ''Star Audition The Great Birth''. She died in a car crash at age 23. Biography Kwon was born in Japan and was a fourth-generation Korean Japanese. She attended Fukushima , Tokyo Korean School and completed her university education at Seikei University, majoring in Economics and Business Administration. Before joining Ladies' Code, Kwon was also active as a model and previously participated in Miss Korea 2009 as the Japan representative. She signed with KeyEast after ''Star Audition The Great Birth'' in 2011. In 2011, Kwon appeared in the third season of MBC's reality show ''We Got Married'', where s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello Venus
Hello Venus (; often stylized as HELLOVENUS) was a South Korean girl group formed by Tricell Media (formerly a joint venture between Pledis Entertainment and Fantagio). The group originally consisted of: Alice, Nara, Lime, Yooara, Yoonjo and Yooyoung. They debuted with the lead single "Venus" from their debut extended play of the same name on 9 May 2012. In July 2014, Fantagio and Pledis ended their Tricell Media joint ventures. Yooara and Yoonjo remained under Pledis, with the other four members continuing their group activities under Fantagio. In October 2014, Fantagio introduced two new members: Seoyoung and Yeoreum. The group officially disbanded in 2019, after all the members' contracts expired. The group is most notable for songs such as: "Sticky Sticky", " Wiggle Wiggle" and "I'm Ill". History Pre-debut activities Pledis Entertainment collaborated with Fantagio Entertainment, an acting agency, for Hello Venus' showcase in April. Yoo Ara and Yoonjo were trainees of Aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Nara
Kwon Na-ra () (changed her name legally to Kwon Ah-yoon (), known by her birth name Nara), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as one of the original members of the South Korean girl group Hello Venus. Career Beginnings and acting debut Nara became an acting trainee for Fantagio Entertainment when she was in middle school. She joined the girl group Hello Venus as a founding member where she went by the stage name "Nara". They debuted on May 9, 2012, with the mini-album ''Venus'', which contained four tracks. The single "Venus" reached number 35 on the Gaon chart. Aside from her group activities, Nara appeared as a cameo role as a stewardess on the 20th episode of the SBS drama ''Take Care of Us, Captain'' with fellow Hello Venus member, Yooyoung. 2017–present: Rise in popularity and lead roles In 2017, Nara played her first major acting role in SBS's romantic comedy drama ''Suspicious Partner''. In 2018, Nara starred tvN's melodrama ''My Mister'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sik-K
Kwon Min-sik (Hangul: 권민식, born February 26, 1994), known professionally as Sik-K (Hangul: 식케이), is a South Korean rapper. He first garnered attention when he appeared on ''Show Me the Money 4'' in 2015. Early life and education Kwon Min-sik was born on February 26, 1994. Kwon attended Balsan Middle School and attended Dr. Charles Best Secondary School as a child and later majored in Management at Sejong University. Private life Kwon enlisted in the army for his mandatory military enlistment on June 29, 2020. Career In 2015, Sik-K appeared on ''Show Me the Money 4.'' He released his first EP, ''Flip'', on July 20, 2016. In 2022, Sik-K left H1ghr Music H1ghr Music (stylized as H1GHR MUSIC) (Hangul: 하이어뮤직레코즈) is an international hip hop and R&B record label founded by Korean American musician Jay Park and long time Seattle affiliate Cha Cha Malone in 2017. Stationed primarily i ... as his contract expired. Discography Studio albums Extend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AOA (group)
AOA (; an acronym for Ace of Angels) is a South Korean girl group formed by FNC Entertainment. The original 2012 eight-member line-up included: Choa, Jimin, Yuna, Youkyung, Hyejeong, Mina, Seolhyun and Chanmi. Youkyung left the group in 2016, while Choa left in 2017 due to mental health reasons, followed by Mina in 2019 to pursue her acting career, and Jimin in 2020 due to bullying allegations. Yuna and Seolhyun left in 2021 and 2022 respectively after their contracts expired. The group currently consists of the duo Hyejeong and Chanmi. AOA began their career simultaneously promoting as a dance group and band, and officially debuted in July 2012 with the release of the single album ''Angel's Story''. In early 2013, the band unit AOA Black released their official single titled "MOYA" to moderate success. They released their first EP in June 2014, and that year they also debuted in Japan under Universal Music Japan. The group found nationwide success in 2014 after a series of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Mina
Kwon Mina (born September 21, 1993) mononymously known as Mina'','' is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a former member of the girl group AOA. Kwon has acted in television dramas, including '' Modern Farmer'' (2014) and ''All About My Mom'' (2015). Early life Kwon was born on September 21, 1993, in Busan, South Korea. She auditioned for FNC in 2009, and her family moved from Busan to Seoul soon after. Career 2012–2014: Debut with AOA and solo activities On July 30, 2012, Kwon made her debut as a member of AOA on Mnet's ''M Countdown'' with the song "Elvis" from their debut single album, ''Angels' Story''. She was also part of band unit AOA Black, established in 2013. Due to her father's death on November 29, 2014, Kwon took some time off from career activities and did not participate in some promotions for "Like a Cat". In 2013, Kwon debuted as an actress with the KBS2 drama special ''Adolescence Medley'', where she played Yoon Jin-yeong. In Februa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seventeen (South Korean Band)
Seventeen (; stylized in all caps or as SVT) is a South Korean boy band formed by Pledis Entertainment. The group consists of thirteen members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Wen Junhui, Jun, Hoshi (South Korean singer), Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Boo Seung-kwan, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino. The group debuted on May 26, 2015 with the extended play (EP) ''17 Carat'', which became the longest-charting K-pop album of the year in the US and the only rookie album to appear on Billboard (magazine), ''Billboard'''s "10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2015" list. Seventeen has released four studio albums, twelve EPs and three reissues. Seventeen is considered a "self-producing" Korean pop idol, idol group, with the members actively involved in songwriting and choreographing, as well as many other aspects of their music and performances. They perform as one group and are divided into three units—hip-hop, vocal, and performance—each with a different area of specialization. They have bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoshi (South Korean Singer)
Kwon Soon-young (; born June 15, 1996), professionally known by his stage name Hoshi (), is a South Korean singer, dancer and choreographer under Pledis Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group Seventeen and the leader of the Performance Team. He is also part of the special unit BSS. Hoshi released his first solo mixtape, ''Spider'', on April 2, 2021. Early life Kwon Soon-young was born in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Hoshi attended Maseok High School and then enrolled in Hanyang University. Career 2011-2014: Pre-debut He joined Pledis Entertainment in late 2011, where he received training for the next 4 years. In 2013, he appeared on '' Seventeen TV'', an online reality show that introduced Pledis' trainees and showed potential members of the boy group Seventeen before their official debut. The show was broadcast periodically on Ustream, where the trainees showed themselves training, singing, creating choreographies and playing games. The online show a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
