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Um (Korean Name)
Um, also spelled as Uhm, Eom, Ohm or Om, is a relatively uncommon family name in Korea. It is written using the same character as the Chinese surname, Yan (嚴). It has only one clan, the Yeongwol Eom clan, based in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province. According to the 2015 census in South Korea, there were 144,425 people carrying the Eom surname. History Eom is a surname that originated from China. The founding ancestor, Eom Im-ui, was sent to Korea by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, during Gyeongdeok of Silla's reign. He was said to be a descendant of the Han dynasty scholar, Yan Ziling (嚴子陵), known as Eom Ja-neung in Korean (엄자능). A member of the Eom family, , became one of the royal consorts of King Seongjong of Joseon, but was later murdered by his successor, King Yeonsangun. Another member of this family became the consort of King Gojong, becoming the mother of the last crown prince of the Korean Empire, Yi Un. List of famous people Um * Um Aing-ran (born 1936), Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Common Korean Surnames
This List of South Korean surnames by prevalence ranks Korean family names by population and includes homophonous hanja characters. Data are provided by the South Korean government and only include family names used by more than five people. (The North Korean government does not publish such data.) This is an abridged version of the statistics. For the whole report, please refer to the link below. List provided by the ROK National Statistical Office. The total population was 49,705,663 for the statistical sample, which does not include any data from North Korea. References See also * Korean name * Korean language * Korean culture * List of common Chinese surnames * List of Korean family names {{Korea topics, state=collapsed * Surnames In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Um Aing-ran
Um Aing-ran (born March 20, 1936) is a South Korean actress. She has starred in about 190 films, and gained a popularity with the image of "a cheerful female college student" in the 1960s. Her marriage with Shin Seong-il, a colleague actor and big star of the time, attracted national attention. Since then she had been retired from the film industry, but returned as a TV show guest and host in the 1990s. The couple have three children. Filmography :*Note; the whole list is referenced. Planner Awards * 1963 the 3rd Blue Dragon Film Awards : Favorite Actresshttp://www.cine21.com/Movies/Mov_Person/person_info.php?id=4080 * 1964 the 3rd Blue Dragon Film Awards : Favorite Actress * 1965 the 3rd Blue Dragon Film Awards : Best Actress for The Beautiful Eyes (아름다운 눈동자 Areumdaun Nundongja) References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Um, Aing-ran 1936 births Living people 20th-century South Korean actresses South Korean film actresses South Korean televisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eom Par-yong
Eom Par-Yong or Um Pal-Yong (9 July 1931 – 24 January 1995) was a South Korean sprinter. He competed in the men's 200 metres at the 1952 Summer Olympics The 1952 Summer Olympics ( fi, Kesäolympialaiset 1952; sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1952), officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad ( fi, XV olympiadin kisat; sv, Den XV olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Helsinki 1952 ( sv, Helsin .... References 1931 births 1995 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1952 Summer Olympics South Korean male sprinters Olympic athletes for South Korea Place of birth missing {{SouthKorea-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uhm Tae-woong
Uhm Tae-woong (born April 5, 1974) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 1998, but initially struggled to emerge from under the shadow of his older sister, popular singer-actress Uhm Jung-hwa. After several years of small roles and work in one-act dramas, Uhm began to gain recognition after his villainous turn in the romantic comedy ''Delightful Girl Choon-Hyang''. In 2005, he made his breakthrough in the critically acclaimed ''Resurrection'', followed by another revenge-themed series ''The Devil'' in 2007. Since then, he has starred in diverse leading roles on film and television, notably in ''Forever the Moment'' (2008), '' Chaw'' (2009), ''Cyrano Agency'' (2010), ''Architecture 101'' (2012), and '' Man from the Equator'' (2012). Career 1998-2004: Struggling actor Uhm Tae-woong was unsure which college course to take, so he initially joined Kyungmin College's theater department because his crush was there. But even after the girl shifted majors, Uhm stayed after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uhm Jung-hwa
Uhm Jung-hwa (; born August 17, 1969) is a South Korean singer, actress and dancer. Uhm is considered to be one of the most influential women in the Korean entertainment industry, finding rare success in both music and film. Her legacy and career reinventions have given her the nickname of "Korean Madonna". Uhm began her career in 1989 as a chorus member for the broadcasting company MBC. She starred in the 1993 romance drama film, ''On a Windy Day, We Must Go to Apgujeong'', and released her debut studio album, ''Sorrowful Secret'', that same year. Though both releases found limited audiences, the album's lead single, "Pupil", helped to establish a uniquely sensual image for Uhm. She pivoted to dance music with 1996's "Sad Expectation", and found breakthrough success with "Rose of Betrayal" (배반의 장미) from her third studio album, ''After Love'' (1997). Subsequent releases '' Invitation'' (1998) and '' 005.1999.06'' (1999) were bolstered by a string of hit singles: " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uhm Bok-dong
Uhm Bok-dong (June 20, 1892—1951?) was a Korean cyclist active during Japanese Korea. Biography Uhm was born on June 20, 1892, in Hanseong, Joseon. Legacy The Korea Cycling Federation held the National Cycle Competition, in memory of Uhm, from 1977 to 1999. The Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea The Cultural Heritage Administration () or CHA, formerly the Cultural Properties Administration, is the agency of the South Korean government charged with preserving and promoting Korean cultural heritage. It is headquartered in the city of Dae ... designated Uhm's bicycle as a heritage of modern Korean history. Popular culture * '' Race to Freedom: Um Bok Dong'' References {{DEFAULTSORT:Uhm, Bok-Dong 1892 births 1951 deaths South Korean male cyclists Yeongwol Eom clan Sportspeople from Seoul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Um Cheon-ho
Um Cheon-Ho (Hangul: 엄천호, Hanja: 嚴天顥) (born 25 February 1992) is a South Korean short track speed skater Short-track speed skating is a form of competitive ice speed skating. In competitions, multiple skaters (typically between four and six) skate on an oval ice track with a length of . The rink itself is long by wide, which is the same size as a .... External links *Profile from 2011 Asian Winter Games official website* 1992 births Living people South Korean male short track speed skaters Asian Games medalists in short track speed skating Asian Games gold medalists for South Korea Asian Games silver medalists for South Korea Short track speed skaters at the 2011 Asian Winter Games Medalists at the 2011 Asian Winter Games Universiade medalists in short track speed skating Universiade silver medalists for South Korea Competitors at the 2013 Winter Universiade 21st-century South Korean people {{SouthKorea-speed-skating-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Um Min-ji
Um Min-ji (born February 1, 1991 in Seoul, South Korea) is a South Korean curler from Uijeongbu.WCF Profile She currently skips her own team on the . Career Um competed at the for South Korea. She teamed with , , |
Um Ji-eun
Um Ji-Eun (born 18 May 1987, in Incheon) is a South Korean freestyle wrestler. She competed in the freestyle 55 kg event at the 2012 Summer Olympics and was eliminated in the qualifications by Marwa Amri Marwa Al-Amri ( ar, مروى العامري, born 8 January 1989) is a Tunisian freestyle wrestler. She was born in Tunis. She represented Tunisia in the women's lightweight freestyle competition at the 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics. .... References External links * 1987 births Living people South Korean female sport wrestlers Olympic wrestlers of South Korea Wrestlers at the 2012 Summer Olympics Wrestlers at the 2010 Asian Games Wrestlers at the 2014 Asian Games Sportspeople from Incheon Wrestlers at the 2018 Asian Games Asian Games competitors for South Korea 20th-century South Korean women 21st-century South Korean women {{SouthKorea-wrestling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Um Da-woon
Um Da-Woon (Hanja:嚴茶雲, ; born 27 July 1985) is a South Korean football player who was a defender for Changwon City FC in the National League of South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed .... References N-League player search: 엄다운 1985 births Living people Men's association football defenders South Korean men's footballers Footballers from Ulsan {{SouthKorea-footy-defender-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Um Tae-hwa
Um Tae-hwa (born 1980) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Um's directorial feature debut ''Ingtoogi: The Battle of Internet Trolls'' (2013)—a graduation project for the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA)—was nominated for Best Film, Best Director and Best New Director at the 1st Wildflower Film Awards and Best New Director (Film) at the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2014. Personal life His younger brother is Uhm Tae-goo, a South Korean actor known for his roles in many critically acclaimed films, such as '' Coin Locker Girl'' (2015) and ''The Age of Shadows'' (2016) and for his main roles in popular Korean dramas, such as ''Save Me 2'' (2019), ''Hometown'' (2021) and '' Dr. Brain'' (2021-present). Filmography *''The Story About Sun-hee'' (2002) – director *''Cactus'' (short film, 2003) – director, screenwriter, producer, editor, storyboard *'' Three... Extremes'' (2004) – directing department *''Sympathy for Lady Vengeance'' (2005) – assistant dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Um Ki-joon
Um Ki-joon (born March 23, 1976) is a South Korean actor. Career Um Ki-joon made his acting debut in 1995 in the stage play ''Richard III'', though he later became best known as a musical theatre actor, starring in ''Singin' in the Rain'', ''The Sorrows of Young Werther'', '' Grease'', ''The Three Musketeers'', ''Jack the Ripper'', ''The Count of Monte Cristo'', ''Catch Me If You Can'', and ''Rebecca''. He also appeared in the Patrick Marber play '' Closer''. Um's popularity increased after he began playing supporting roles in television dramas such as ''Life Special Investigation Team'', ''Worlds Within'', ''Hero'', ''Dream High'', '' Scent of a Woman'' and ''Phantom''. He was also the leading actor in ''Good Job, Good Job'' and '' The Virus''. Um played the villain in his first film ''Man of Vendetta'', opposite Kim Myung-min. This was followed by a role as Lee Ki-cheol, a detective investigating serial murders in horror film ''Killer Toon'', opposite Lee Si-young. In 2017, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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