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Yang (Korean Surname)
Yang is a Korean surname. According to the 2000 South Korean Census, 486,645 people in South Korea had the surname Yang. Overview The family name Yang can be written with four different hanja, indicating different lineages. The 2000 South Korean Census found a total of 486,645 people in 151,315 households with these family names. Hanja meaning "bridge" (梁 or 樑) ''Deulbo Yang'' (들보 양, ), meaning "bridge", is by far the most common of the four surname hanja read Yang, used by 389,152 people in 120,534 households. This made it the 25th-most common surname among the 288 surnames distinguished by the 2000 Census. Additionally, another 3,254 people in 960 households used the variant form (, with a "tree" radical added on the left); that variant alone was the 144th-most common surname. They identified with 32 different ''bon-gwan'' (hometown of a clan lineage, not necessarily the actual residence of clan members): *Namwon, North Jeolla: 218,546 people in 67,691 households. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang (surname)
Yang (; ) is the transcription of a Chinese family name. It is the sixth most common surname in Mainland China. It is the 16th surname on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' text. The Yang clan was founded by Boqiao, son of Duke Wu of Jin in the Spring and Autumn Period of the Ji (姬) surname, the surname of the royal family during the Zhou dynasty ) who was enfeoffed in the state of Yang. History The German sociologist Wolfram Eberhard calls Yang the "Monkey Clan", citing the totemistic myth recorded in the ''Soushenji'' and ''Fayuan Zhulin'' that the Yangs living in southwestern Shu (modern Sichuan) were descendants of monkeys. The ''Soushenji'' "reported that in the southwest of Shu there were monkey-like animals whose names were ''jiaguo'' (猳國), ''mahua'' (馬化), or '' jueyuan'' (玃猿). These animals abducted women and sent them back when they became pregnant. If the baby were not accepted, the woman would have to die. Therefore these children were raised and they re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang Ji-won
Yang Ji-won (born 1949) is a professor in Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) and CEO of ABC (Advanced Biomass R&D Center), which is a key research institutes for biofuel and bio-refinery in South Korea. He received B.S. from Seoul National University, and Ph.D. from Northwestern University. He joined KAIST as a faculty member in 1986 and his research area has covered a wide range of topics in environmental biotechnology. Dr. Yang has more than 200 publications and supervised 50 post-graduate students. Recently, he served as a Vice-President for External Affairs of KAIST for 4 years. Since 2010, he serves as a CEO of ABC. ABC is currently striving for being a global leader in the biofuel and bio-refinery technology. Approximately 200 million US dollars will be funded by MEST(Ministry of Education, Science and Technology) for 9 years. More than 200 experts in a wide variety of research fields including b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang Seung-pil
Yang Seung-pil (born January 3, 1992) is a South Korean former actor. He made his acting debut in the television series ''The Heirs ''The Heirs'' (Korean: ), also known as ''The Inheritors'', is a South Korean television series starring Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye, and Kim Woo-bin. Written by Kim Eun-sook, the drama is set in a high school populated by the privileged and ube ...'' (2013). Filmography Television series References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yang, Seung-pil 1992 births Living people Konkuk University alumni Male actors from Seoul South Korean male television actors 21st-century South Korean male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang Se-jong
Yang Se-jong (born December 23, 1992) is a South Korean actor and model. Yang became well known when he starred as a young chef in the 2017 romance drama ''Temperature of Love'' which won him three Best New Actor awards at the SBS Drama Awards, Baeksang Arts Awards, and the 6th APAN Star Awards. His other works included '' Dr. Romantic (2016)'', '' ''Duel'' (2017)'', ''Still 17 (2018)'', and '' My Country: The New Age (2019)''. Early life and education Yang was born on December 23, 1992 in Anyang, Gyeonggi. In his first two years of high school, Yang worked at a book and DVD rental store as a part-time job. While in his second year of high school, Yang began to dream of becoming an actor after watching school plays with his friends. Before choosing acting as his career, Yang participated in Taekwondo competitions and received a scholarship from The Samsung Foundation to attend a sports university which he turned down to focus on acting lesson. He worked as a fashion model in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin Min-a
Shin Min-a (; born 5 April 1984) is a South Korean model and actress best known for starring in television dramas ''A Love to Kill'' (2005), ''My Girlfriend Is a Nine-Tailed Fox'' (2010), ''Arang and the Magistrate'' (2012), ''Oh My Venus'' (2015), ''Tomorrow, With You'' (2017), ''Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'' (2021), and ''Our Blues'' (2022). Career Modeling Shin began her career as a model for the teen magazine KiKi in 1998. She has since become one of the most in-demand and highest paid commercial endorsers in South Korea. Notable among her forays into branded entertainment is the 2008 multi-episode ''Summer Days'' opposite Hyun Bin and Ryoo Seung-bum for LG Xnote featuring music by You Hee-yeol, as well as ''Friends & Love'', a movie-style extended advertisement for Giordano in 2011 costarring Jung Woo-sung and So Ji-sub. In 2009, Shin went to Milan, Italy to shoot a photo spread for ''Elle Korea'' with Calvin Klein model Jamie Dornan. In 2011, she was chosen as the first As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang Mi-kyung
Yang Mi-kyung (born July 25, 1961) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for playing the role of palace lady-in-waiting Han Baek-young in the popular period drama series ''Dae Jang Geum'' (2003). Other activities Yang was also a visiting professor at Nagasaki Wesleyan University in 2011, and currently teaches Broadcasting and Entertainment as an adjunct professor An adjunct professor is a type of academic appointment in higher education who does not work at the establishment full-time. The terms of this appointment and the job security of the tenure vary in different parts of the world, however the genera ... at Induk University. Filmography Television series Film Variety/radio show Theater Books Awards References External linksYang Mi-kyung Fan Cafeat Daum * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yang, Mi-kyung 1961 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses Sogang University alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang Jung-a
Yang Jung-a (born July 25, 1971) is a South Korean actress. Aside from starring in television drama In film and television show, television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or docudrama, semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humour, humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms t ...s such as ''Here Comes Ajumma'' (2006) and '' He Who Can't Marry'' (2009), Yang gained popularity when she appeared in '' Gold Miss Is Coming'', a matchmaking show for eligible female celebrities. Filmography Television series Film Variety/Radio show Awards and nominations References External links * Yang Jung-aat SH Entertainment * * * * 1971 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses L&Holdings artists {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang Jin-sung
Yang Jin-sung (born June 27, 1988) is a South Korean actress. After making her acting debut in the 2010 film ''Wedding Dress'', Yang played supporting roles in various television dramas, such as the male protagonist's dead ex-girlfriend in '' Secret Love'' (2013). She starred in her first leading turn (in dual roles) in the 2014 fantasy/romance series ''Bride of the Century ''Bride of the Century'' (), also known as Hundred Year Bride, is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Lee Hong-gi and Yang Jin-sung. It aired on cable channel TV Chosun from February 22 to April 12, 2014 for 20 episodes. The fantasy/ro ...''. Filmography Television series Film References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yang, Jin-sung Living people 1988 births South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses Ewha Womans University alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang Ik-june
Yang Ik-june (born October 19, 1975) is a South Korean actor and film director. He is best known for the 2009 film '' Breathless'', which he wrote, directed, edited, and starred in. Career Born in Seoul in 1975, Yang graduated from the Department of Entertainment & Acting at the Kongju Communication Arts College. After discharge from his military service, Yang studied theatre and trained at the Actor's 21 Academy before delving into the film industry. In the next six years he starred in 30 short films, and won the Best Actor award at the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival for the 2005 short film ''Ooh, You Make Me Sick''. In 2005 he directed his first short film, ''Always Behind You'', which earned him the Audience Award at the Seoul Independent Short Film Festival. He also played minor roles in more than ten mainstream films such as ''Les Formidables'', ''Maundy Thursday'', and ''Viva! Love''. But it was '' Breathless'', his semi-autobiographical feature directorial debut in wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment Inc. () is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency established in 1996 by Yang Hyun-suk. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. In addition, the company operates a number of subsidiary ventures under a separate public traded company, YG Plus, which includes a clothing line, a golf management agency, and a cosmetics brand. Current artists include Sechs Kies, Big Bang (South Korean band), Big Bang, AKMU, Akdong Musician, Winner (band), Winner, iKon, Blackpink, and Treasure (band), Treasure as well as actors and actresses including Kang Dong-won, Choi Ji-woo, Cha Seung-won, Lee Sung-kyung, Jin Kyung, Jang Ki-yong, Yoo In-na, Son Na-eun, and Yoo Seung-ho. Other notable artists include Jeon Somi, who is under YG Entertainment's subsidiary The Black Label. Former artists include Wheesung, Epik High, 1TYM, Gummy (singer), Gummy, Seven (Kor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang Hyun-suk
Yang Hyun-suk (born January 9, 1970) is a South Korean music executive, rapper, dancer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame as a member of Seo Taiji and Boys during the 1990s. After the group disbanded, he founded and became the Executive producer & Chairman of YG Entertainment, one of the biggest record companies in South Korea. Career 1992-1996: Seo Taiji & Boys Seo Taiji & Boys was formed in 1991 with Seo Taiji, Lee Juno and Yang Hyun-seok. Yang said he first met Seo when the musician came to him to learn how to dance. "Blown away" by his music, Yang offered to join the group and they later recruited Lee who was one of the top dancers in Korea. The group was influential on the Korean music scene, famous for their single, "Nan Arayo" (, "I Know"). The group received criticism for various albums, most notably for the song, "Shidaeyugam" (, "Regret of the Times"), to which the fan backlash led to the abolishment of the Pre-censorship law in 1996.The group disba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang Hee-kyung
Yang Hee-kyung (born December 3, 1954) is a South Korean actress An actor or actress is a person who portrays a Character (arts), character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek .... Filmography Television series Film Theater Discography Awards and nominations References External links * * * 1954 births Living people 20th-century South Korean actresses 21st-century South Korean actresses South Korean stage actresses South Korean musical theatre actresses South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses Actresses from Seoul Cheongju Yang clan {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
