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Kim Gu
Kim Gu (김구, 1876–1949), better known as Baekbeom, was a Korean independence activist who led the Provisional Government of Korea in exile in China from 1940 until its 1945 return.
Kim Gun-mo
Kim Gun-mo (김건모), born 1968 in Busan, is a South Korean singer-songwriter who debuted in 1992 and whose 1995 album Wrongful Encounter set Korea's single-album sales record.
Kim Gwang Hyeon
Kim Gwang Hyeon (김광현, Kim Kwang-Hyun, "KK"), born 1988, is a South Korean left-handed pitcher: 2008 Olympic baseball gold medalist, KBO MVP with SK Wyverns/SSG Landers, and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher 2020-2021.
Kim Gwang Seon
Kim Gwang Seon (김광선, Kim Kwang-Sun), born 1964, South Korean boxer; 1988 Seoul Olympics flyweight gold medalist, beating Andreas Tews; earlier 1984 Olympian, 1986 Asian Games champion, later a short professional career.
Kim Gyeong Sun
Kim Gyeong Sun (김경순, Kim Kyung-Soon), born 1965, South Korean women's handball player; won silver at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and gold at the 1988 Seoul Olympics with the Republic of Korea team.
Kim Gyeong-cheon
Kim Gyeong-cheon (김경천, 1888–1942), born Kim Gwang-seo, was a Korean independence activist who commanded anti-Japanese partisans in Russian Primorye and died in a Soviet labor camp.
Kim Gyeong-Hun
Kim Gyeong-Hun (김경훈, Kim Kyong-Hun), born 1975, South Korean taekwondo athlete; won the men's heavyweight (+80 kg) gold at Sydney 2000, taekwondo's Olympic debut, beating Daniel Trenton 6-2 in the final.
Kim Gyeong-son
Kim Gyeong-son (김경손, 金慶孫; died 1251) was a Goryeo military officer known for the 1231 defense of Gwiju-seong against the first Mongol invasion and for crushing rebellion at Naju.
Kim Gyu-jin
Kim Gyu-jin (1868–1933), known by his pen name Haegang, was a Korean calligrapher and painter celebrated for monochrome ink paintings of bamboo and orchids in the literati tradition.
Kim Ha-neul (김하늘)
Kim Ha-neul (김하늘, born 1978) is a South Korean actress, distinct from namesakes like actor Kang Ha-neul, who debuted in the 1998 film Bye June and starred in My Tutor Friend, On Air, Blind (Blue Dragon and Daejong Best Actress), and Disney+'s A Family Matter (2024).
Kim Ha-on (musician)
Kim Ha-on (김하온), known professionally as HAON, is a South Korean rapper born in 2000 who won High School Rapper 2 in 2018 and debuted under Jay Park's label H1ghr Music.
Kim Hamilton
Kim Hamilton (Dorothy Mae Aiken, 1932–2013) was an American film and television actress known for Odds Against Tomorrow, To Kill a Mockingbird, Guiding Light, and television firsts for Black performers; not the Hamilton County archive or Lee Hamilton.
Kim Han-sol (김한솔)
Kim Han-sol (김한솔), born 1995 in Pyongyang, is the eldest son of assassinated Kim Jong-nam and nephew of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Educated in Bosnia and France, he went into hiding abroad after 2017.
Kim Hawthorne
Kim Hawthorne (Kimberly Hawthorne, born 1968), American actress from New Jersey; originated Minnie Dove Charles in Flyin' West, Broadway's The Life, and played Kerissa Greenleaf on OWN's Greenleaf.
Kim Hea Kyung
Kim Hea Kyung (김혜경), First Lady of South Korea since 4 June 2025 as wife of President Lee Jae Myung; profiles describe pianist training, but detailed pianist records under the name belong to namesakes and require disambiguation.
Kim Hee-ae (김희애)
Kim Hee-ae (김희애), born 1967, is a South Korean actress who debuted as a model in 1982 and starred in dramas including 밀회 (2014) and 부부의 세계 (2020), and in the 2024 Netflix series 돌풍 (The Whirlwind).
Kim Hee-chul
Kim Hee-chul (김희철, Heechul), born 1983, is a South Korean singer, MC, and actor, sub-vocalist and sub-rapper of Super Junior, a Knowing Bros cast member, and a member of the 2026 unit SUPER JUNIOR-83z with Leeteuk.
Kim Hee-jae
Kim Hee-jae (김희재), born 1995 in Ulsan, is a South Korean trot singer who finished seventh on TV Chosun's Mr. Trot in 2020 while serving in the Navy.
Kim Hee-sun (김희선)
Kim Hee-sun (김희선, born 1977) is a South Korean actress, not the high jumper of the same name. Debuting in 1993 as an SBS music-show MC, she led 1990s hit dramas, starred with Jackie Chan in The Myth (2005), and won the 1998 SBS Daesang.
Kim Heon-chang
Kim Heon-chang (김헌창, died 822) was a Unified Silla aristocrat, descendant of King Taejong Muyeol, who revolted against King Heondeok in 822, proclaiming the state Jang'an before his suppression.
Kim Heon-chang's Rebellion
Kim Heon-chang's Rebellion was an 822 revolt against the Korean kingdom of Silla, led by the governor Kim Heon-chang and crushed by the central army within a month.
Kim Heum-un
Kim Heum-un (김흠운) was a seventh-century Silla general and jingol aristocrat, son-in-law of King Taejong Muyeol, who died in battle against Baekje in 655 and was mourned in the song Yangsanga.
Kim Hill
Kim Hill (Kimberly Jaye Hill, born 1989, Portland, Oregon) is an American volleyball outside hitter, Pepperdine alumna, 2016 Olympic bronze and 2020 Olympic gold medalist, and 2014 FIVB World Championship MVP; not the gymnast Nelli Kim or other athletes named Hill.
Kim Hong-do
Kim Hong-do (김홍도), 1745 to about 1806, was a Korean court painter of the late Joseon dynasty, best known for his album of 25 genre paintings of everyday Korean life.
Kim Hong-jip
Kim Hong-jip (김홍집, 1842–1896) was a Joseon official and reform politician, the last yeonguijeong and first cabinet prime minister, who led the Gabo Reforms before being killed in Seoul in 1896.
Kim Hunter
Kim Hunter (Janet Cole), 1922-2002, American actress; Oscar-winning Stella Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), later Dr. Zira in Planet of the Apes; blacklisted in the 1950s.
Kim Hwal-lan
Kim Hwal-lan (김활란, baptismal name Helen Kim, 1899–1970) was a Korean educator and women's-rights advocate who led Ewha for 22 years; she is also criticized as a pro-Japanese collaborator.
Kim Hyang-gi (김향기)
Kim Hyang-gi (김향기, 金香起), South Korean actress born 2000, debuted in Hearty Paws (2006); known for The Queen's Classroom, Along with the Gods, and Baeksang-winning Innocent Witness.
Kim Hyde
Kim Hyde is a character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away, played by Chris Hemsworth between 2004 and 2007, and is the father of Archie Hunter-Hyde.
Kim Hye-soo (김혜수)
Kim Hye-soo (김혜수), born 1970, is a veteran South Korean actress who debuted in 1986 with Kam-Bo, won Blue Dragon Best Actress for First Love, and is known for Tazza, Signal, Juvenile Justice, and Smugglers.