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Nam (Korean Surname)
Nam is a Korean family name meaning "south". The 2000 South Korean census found 257,178 people with this family name, of whom 150,394 belonged to the Uiryeong Nam ''bon-gwan''. According to the same census, the place with the highest frequency of people belonging to that ''bon-gwan'' was Eumseong County, North Chungcheong Province, where it accounted for 1,021 people, or 1.21% of the population; this represented a significant drop both in numbers and in proportion from the 1985 census, when it accounted for 1,427 people, or 1.71% of the population. Korean people with this surname include: *Nam Bo-ra (born 1989), South Korean actress * Nam Da-reum (born 2002), South Korean actor * Nam Da-won (born 1997), South Korean singer, member of girl group Cosmic Girls *Nam Gi-nam (born 1942), South Korean director of movies, cartoons and TV series * Nam Gyu-ri (born 1985), South Korean singer, former member of girl group SeeYa * Nam Hae-il (born 1948), South Korean naval officer * Nam Hyun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Family Name
This is a list of Korean surnames, in Hangul alphabetical order. Note: (S) denotes South Korea. (N) denotes North Korea. The most common Korean family name (particularly in South Korea) is Kim, followed by Lee and Park. These three family 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 entr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Ji-hyun (singer)
Nam Ji-hyun ( on January 9, 1990) is a South Korean actress and former singer. She is best known as the former leader and a vocalist of now-disbanded South Korean girl group 4Minute. Early life Nam Ji-hyun was born on January 9, 1990 in Incheon, South Korea. Jihyun auditioned for JYP Entertainment but was eliminated. However, she then joined Cube Entertainment as a result of Cube Entertainment's founder, Hong Seung-sung, being recommended by JYP's recruitment department in finding members to form 4Minute. On February 24, 2015, she graduated from Sangmyung University receiving a degree in Contemporary Ballet and a lifetime achievement award at the university's graduation ceremony. Career 2009–2014: Debut and solo activities Ji-hyun was chosen as a member of 4Minute in 2009. The 5-member girl group officially debuted on June 18, 2009 with performing their debut single "Hot Issue" on M Countdown. In 2010, Ji-hyun made her acting debut in the television series ''It's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Nam
Eric Nam (; born November 17, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality based in South Korea. Since his debut in 2013, he was named ''GQ Korea'''s Man of the Year in 2016'','' included on ''Forbes''' 30 Under 30 Asia in 2017'','' and honored as one of YouTube Music's Global Trending Artists on the Rise in 2019. Early life and education Eric Nam was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Boston College in 2011 with a major in International Studies and a minor in Asian Studies. Nam accepted a position as a business analyst at Deloitte Consulting in New York City, deferring the opportunity to participate in microfinance initiatives in India. He subsequently decided to pursue a career in entertainment. Career 2011–2012: Career beginnings After a cover Nam posted on YouTube gained media attention, South Korean broadcasting company MBC invited Nam to Seoul to compete on the program ''Star Audition: Birth of a Great Star 2'', a sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Yoon-ho
Nam Yoon-ho (born January 19, 1984) is a South Korean male curler. At the international level, he is a . At the national level, he is a four-time Korean men's champion. Teams References External links * *Video: Living people 1984 births Sportspeople from Gangwon Province, South Korea South Korean male curlers Pacific-Asian curling champions South Korean curling champions Asian Games medalists in curling Curlers at the 2017 Asian Winter Games Medalists at the 2017 Asian Winter Games Asian Games bronze medalists for South Korea 21st-century South Korean people {{SouthKorea-curling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infinite (band)
Infinite ( ko, 인피니트; stylized as INFINITE) is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010 by Woollim Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Sungkyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun, Sungyeol, L and Sungjong. Originally a seven-piece group, Hoya departed from the group on August 30, 2017. Infinite debuted in June 2010 with their EP ''First Invasion''. In 2012, the single "The Chaser" was named ''Billboard''s third best K-pop song of the 2010s decade and was included in ''Rolling Stone''s list of 75 Greatest Boy Band Songs of All Time in 2020. ''Billboard'' subsequently launched their K-pop column "K-Town" with Infinite in January 2013. In March of that year, Infinite's fourth EP ''New Challenge'' sold over 160,000 copies in South Korea alone, making it among the best-selling albums of 2013, with the single "Man in Love" also experiencing success. Shortly after this, Infinite became the first Korean artist to obtain permission to film at Universal Studios Hollywood for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Woo-hyun
Nam Woo-hyun (; born February 8, 1991), also known mononymously as Woohyun, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He is well known as a member of South Korean boy group Infinite. Nam began his solo career in 2016 with released EP '' Write..'', which charted at number two on Gaon Album Chart and number nine on the Billboard World Albums chart. He continued to be successful and went on to release three more EPs, ''Second Write..'' (2018), ''A New Journey'' (2019), and '' With'' (2021). Early life Nam Woo-hyun was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. He graduated from Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts, majoring in Applied Music. He has an older brother, Nam Boo-hyun, who is the owner of BBQ restaurant Meok & Sam. Nam initially aspired to be a soccer player. However, he could not pursue this dream and eventually realized his dream of becoming a singer when he was in high school, and auditioned at Woollim Entertainment along with two other agencies, one of which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winner (band)
Winner (; romanized: ''wineo''; stylized in all caps), is a South Korean boy band consisting of four members: Jinu, Hoony, Mino and Seungyoon. The band was formed in 2013 by YG Entertainment through Mnet's survival program ''WIN: Who Is Next'' leading to their official debut on August 17, 2014, with studio album '' 2014 S/S''. Originally a five-piece band, Taehyun, departed from the group in November 2016 for his mental health and well-being. Upon their debut, ''The Korea Herald'' cited their immediate success as "unprecedented" for a new group, thus dubbed as "Monster rookies". Winner is often cited as a "self-producing" band with all members actively taking on roles from producing and choreographing to designing and marketing. The band also earned the titles "Trust and Listen" alongside "Kings of Summer" by media outlets and the general public through releases. As of March 2019, Winner was recorded as the fastest Korean act to top the '' Billboard'' World Album Chart wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Tae-hyun
Nam Tae-hyun (born May 10, 1994), also known as Taehyun, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, producer and actor. In March 2017, he founded a music label, South Buyers Club. Sometime afterwards, the label was renamed to ''The South''. Under the label, Nam debuted the band South Club, of which he is leader, main vocalist, guitarist, and main composer. He was previously the main vocalist of K-pop group Winner, in which he also composed and produced. In November 2019, Nam announced that he closed his music label and that the band had signed with new management. Life and career Pre-debut: ''Win: Who Is Next'' Prior to his debut as a member of Winner, Nam performed as a backup dancer for the YG Family Concert 2011. In 2013, he competed in the reality program ''Win: Who Is Next'' as a trainee in "Team A", which he went on to debut as a member of group Winner. Nam co-composed and co-wrote two songs that were used to compete on the show. 2014–2015: Official debut, ''2014 S/S'', an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Tae-hee
Nam Tae-hee (Hangul: 남태희; Hanja: 南泰熙; ; born 3 July 1991 in Busan) is a South Korean footballer currently playing for Al-Duhail and the South Korea national team. Besides South Korea, he has played in England, France, and Qatar. He is a versatile midfielder and can play as attacking midfielder or central midfielder. He is known for his honed technique, smooth movement, and dribbling. Club career Nam played in the Reading's Youth Academy through KFA Youth Project. In July 2009, his first professional contract signed in France with Valenciennes FC. He played his debut on 8 August 2009 against AS Nancy and is currently the youngest Asian player to play in the Ligue 1 at age 18. In the winter break of the 2011–12 season, Nam agreed to leave Ligue 1 for Qatar Stars League giant Lekhwiya SC on 26 December 2011. Lekhwiya Nam made his debut on 1 January 2012 against Al Kharitiyath. He scored his first league goal from a free kick on 19 January 2012. He made ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Sung-yong
Nam Sung-yong (November 23, 1912 – February 20, 2001) was a Korean Olympian who won a bronze medal in the marathon at the 1936 Summer Olympics, completing the run in 2 hours, 31 minutes, and 42 seconds. He was born in Junten (Suncheon), Japanese Korea and received higher education in Japan. Like the gold medalist Sohn Kee-chung Sohn Kee-chung ( ko, 손기정, ; ; August 29, 1912 – November 15, 2002) was an Olympic athlete and long-distance runner. He became the first ethnic Korean to win a medal at the Olympic Games, winning gold in the marathon at the 1936 Berlin O ..., Nam Sung-yong used the Japanese pronunciation of his name, Nan Shōryū as Korea was then a part of the Japanese Empire. After the Olympics, Nam Sung-yong worked at the Korean Sporting Association with Sohn Kee-chung. References 1912 births 2001 deaths People from Suncheon Korean male long-distance runners South Korean male long-distance runners Korean male marathon runners South Kor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Sang-mi
Nam Sang-mi (born May 3, 1984) is a South Korean actress. Career Nam Sang-mi was working in a Lotteria restaurant near Hanyang University in the fall of 2001 when someone posted her personal photos on the internet. Her popularity as an ulzzang led to her discovery as an actress. She made her debut in the 2003 melodrama series ''Love Letter'', and began her acting career by taking small roles in films, TV dramas, and commercials. Her first leading role came with '' Sweet Spy'' in 2005. This was followed by leading roles in comedy drama '' Bad Family'' (2006) and action romance drama ''Time Between Dog and Wolf'' (2007). In 2008, Nam starred as an aspiring food columnist in ''Gourmet'', a hit series based on Huh Young-man's manhwa Sikgaek. Nam said regarding her role in horror film '' Possessed'' (2009), "The moment I read the script, I wanted this part badly. After such a long time away from films, it excited me, and I can show a completely different side than I've shown in dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Na-yeong
Nam Na-yeong (; born 1970) is a South Korean film editor and negative cutter. She has edited films with directors Ryoo Seung-wan (''Arahan'', '' The City of Violence'', and ''Crying Fist''), Kim Jee-woon (''The Good, the Bad, the Weird'' and '' I Saw the Devil''), and Kang Hyeong-cheol (''Scandal Makers'', '' Sunny'', and '' Tazza: The Hidden Card''). As of 2020, Nam has edited more than 60 films. Early life and career Nam was born in 1970, in Busan, South Korea. She graduated from Kyungsung University's Department of Theater and Film. Nam began her career as a negative cutter in 1997. Her career as a film editor began with the 2002 film ''Wet Dreams'', and went on to work with established South Korean film directors. She has edited with directors Ryoo Seung-wan (''Arahan'', '' The City of Violence'', and ''Crying Fist''), Kim Jee-woon (''The Good, the Bad, the Weird'' and '' I Saw the Devil''), and Kang Hyeong-cheol (''Scandal Makers ''Scandal Makers'' () is a 2008 South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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