These Famous Korean Celebrities Are Siblings!

Jessica Jung & Krystal Jung

Both sisters began their careers in the music industry, with Jessica joining Girls’ Generation as its first member while Krystal debuted with f(x) a couple of years later. The K-entertainment scene saw much of these siblings—from doing song collaborations, starring in their own reality shows in Korea and the United States, and serving as fashion muses. Individually, the talented beauties have several TV dramas under their belts.

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The older Jung starred in musical "Legally Blonde" in 2009, as well as in several Chinese films in the succeeding years. The 31-year-old also had a supporting role in the 2012 K-Drama "Wild Romance." Jessica released her debut novel "Shine" last year.

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Meanwhile, we’ve seen 26-year-old Krystal in dramas like "The Heirs," "My Lovely Girl," "The Bride of Habaek," and "Prison Playbook," working alongside big names like Rain and Nam Joo-hyuk. Last year, Krystal was cast in a lead role of a soldier opposite rising star Jang Dong-yoon in military drama "Search." She's rumored to have been tapped for the lead role in upcoming drama "Police Academy," opposite B1A4's Jinyoung.

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Kim Tae-hee & Lee Wan

Here’s another celebrity sibling pair who takes pride in their kinship! The two were part of the K-Drama "Stairway to Heaven," with Kim Tae-hee in a starring role and Lee Wan portraying the young version of second male lead character Han Tae-hwa (later played by Shin Hyun-joon).

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Lee Wan, 37, actually had a kickstart in the entertainment industry, thanks to a music video he starred in with his sister, and had built a steady portfolio of acting gigs in film and television thereafter. His K-Dramas include "Our Gap-soon," "Swallow the Sun," and "Tree of Heaven." He got married to pro golfer Lee Bo-mee in 2019.

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Meanwhile, Kim Tae-hee captured viewers' hearts in her iconic role in the hit drama "Stairway to Heaven," which was followed by other starring roles that catapulted her into stardom. She's married to Korean superstar Rain, and they have two kids! Last year, the 40-year-old actress wowed us with her performance in hit series "Hi Bye, Mama!"

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Dara & Thunder

Former 2NE1 member and Pinoy pride Dara and her brother, Thunder, a former boy band MBLAQ member, were born performers—the siblings are active in music, acting, hosting, and modeling!

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The 36-year-old Dara (Sandara Park) rose to fame in the Philippines, thanks to her stint in the reality-based talent competition "Star Circle Quest" in 2004. Five years later, the world took notice of her star power, debuting as a member of the now-defunct K-Pop group 2NE1. She continues her career as a solo artist and an actress, taking on lead roles in shows like 2015 web dramas "Dr. Ian," "We Broke Up," and "Missing Korea," and cameos in "My Love from the Star," "The Producers," and "One More Happy Ending." Fans were also delighted to spot her in a cameo role in 2020 drama "Dinner Mate." Dara is also a vlogger, and is hosting reality TV shows.

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Thunder, on the other hand, is a constant in the music scene even before he debuted as an idol. He appeared in music videos of the hottest K-pop names like IU, Big Bang, and Super Junior. 2009 opened the doors for him, as he released hits with MBLAQ. As a solo artist, he hosted variety shows like "Raising Idol" and "The M-Wave." He has posed for numerous magazine and digital spreads as well. The 30-year-old appeared in dramas like "Nail Shop Paris" and "Make a Woman Cry."

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Jang Na-ra & Jang Sung-won

Theirs is a family of actors—the head of the household, their father Ju Ho-seong, is a theater actor, producer, and director himself.

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The 40-year-old Jang Na-ra has become one of the most popular and likable actresses since her acting debut in "Successful Story of a Bright Girl" in 2002. Throughout her almost-two decade career, she has produced several albums and starred in hit dramas like "School 2013," "Hello Monster," "One More Happy Ending," "Confession Couple," "VIP," "The Last Empress," and most recently, "Oh My Baby." She also has several Best Actress and Popularity awards from different award-giving bodies. She has an upcoming comedy, fantasy series titled "Great Real Estate."

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Her older brother, 44-year-old Jang Sung-won naturally lives and breathes acting as well. He had supporting roles in TV series like "The Time We Were Not in Love," "Sisters-in-Law," and "The Crowned Clown," and lead roles in movies "Let's Go To Rose Motel" and "Wish Taxi." Currently, he heads their family’s agency, Rawon Culture, as its CEO. Last year, he appeared in the drama "Men Are Men," and this year, he joins the cast of series "Dark Hole."

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Gong Seung-yeon & Jeongyeon

One of the biggest groups in the K-Pop scene now is girl group TWICE, which actress Gong Seung-yeon’s sister Jeongyeon is a part of! The celebrity siblings may have taken different paths, but both are enjoying fame in their respective fields. Together, the sisters hosted music variety show "Inkigayo" in 2016-2017.

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Gong Seung-yeon gained fame after appearing in reality show "We Got Married" alongside ex-CNBLUE member Lee Jong-hyun. After reuniting in the web drama "My Only Love Song," the 28-year-old landed other acting gigs, with main roles for TV series "Circle," "Are You Human?," and ""Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency." She has two rumored upcoming dramas.

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The 24-year-old K-Pop idol, meanwhile, isn’t just your ordinary girl group member—she also pens hits for TWICE! Jeongyeon co-wrote their tracks "Yes or Yes," "Feel Special," and the 2020 song "More & More," among others.

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Kim Yoo-jung & Kim Yeon-jung

"Backstreet Rookie" star Kim Yoo-jung has an older sister—and they bear such a striking resemblance! Her unnie has dipped her toes in acting, too!

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21-year-old Kim Yoo-jung started out her career as a child star, with notable roles throughout the years which include "Moon Embracing the Sun," "Angry Mom," "Love in the Moonlight," and "Clean with Passion for Now." Last year, she starred in webtoon-based series "Backstreet Rookie," and will take the lead role in the upcoming drama "Red Sky."

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Her sister, 24-year-old Kim Yeon-jung, followed suit, appearing in support roles in films like "Roman Holiday" and "Gate," plus cameos in films "Train to Busan," "Run Off," and "Warriors of the Dawn." Her first-ever project was a support role in 2017 mini-series "Secret Crushes: Special Edition." She's yet to take on a lead role in a series or a film.

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Gong Myung & Doyoung

Here’s another actor-idol tandem on our list! The similarity: they’re both members of Korean boy groups. The difference: Gong Myung joined 5urprise, South Korea’s first-ever actor group, while his namdongsaeng (little brother) is a part of popular idol male group NCT.

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Gong Myung, 26, is a familiar face, having appeared in K- Dramas "The Bride of Habaek," "Revolutionary Love," "Feel Good to Die," and "Be Melodramatic," where he got to work with the likes of Nam Joo-hyuk, Krystal, Choi Siwon, Kang So-ra, Chun Woo-hee, and Ahn Jae-hong. He's set to join the cast of the upcoming historical drama "Red Sky" and also has two films set to be released.

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The 25-year-old Doyoung, on the other hand, is busy with creating music with his group and hosting music shows. He also sang the soundtrack for a number of Korean dramas like "School 2017," "Richman," and "The Tale of Nokdu." He's also confirmed to make his acting debut via a lead role in "Sanbok Sanbok Stalker," the third season of MBC's "Midnight Cafe."

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Park Yoo-chun & Park Yoo-hwan

These brothers are actors, each with a steady string of projects since they debuted in the industry.

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Park Yoo-chun, 34, had it a bit rough after his separation with his former groups TVXQ and JYJ. Nevertheless, he had successful projects in the acting department—you’ve probably seen him play lead characters in TV series "Sungkyunkwan Scandal," "Miss Ripley," "Rooftop Prince," "Missing You," "Three Days," and "A Girl Who Sees Smells." He, however, figured in controversies, such as sexual assault allegations and drug use, and is not as active in the industry anymore. Although, he launched a website and released an album last year.

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His younger brother Park Yoo-hwan, 30, was seen in supporting roles in dramas like "Gye-Baek," "A Thousand Days' Promise," and "She Was Pretty." He also played lead roles in "The Strongest K-Pop Survival" and "I Need Romance 3."

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Park Shin-hye & Park Shin-won

Unlike the other sibling pairs, Park Shin-hye and Park Shin-won are an actress-musician tandem. This brother-and-sister duo got to work together, when they recorded the song "Love Like Snow" for the actress’ series "Pinocchio," where she lent her voice while her brother played the strings. Sweet!

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A recipient of several acting awards, the 31-year-old actress gained fame through her roles in TV series like "The Heirs," "Pinocchio," "The Doctors," and "Memories of the Alhambra" with top actors such as Lee Min-ho, Lee Jong-suk, Kim Rae-won, and Hyun Bin as her leading men. Last year, she starred in two films, "#ALIVE" and "The Call," and is currently seen in the K-drama "Sisyphus: The Myth."

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Her 34-year-old brother, Park Shin-won, shied away from the spotlight and chose to pursue a music career. He was a member of folk group Tree Bicycle, who composed one of the songs for the "Boys Over Flowers" soundtrack called "One More Time." The guitarist and composer has also collaborated with artists B1A4 and Yoo Sung-eun.

J-Hope and Jung Ji-woo

BTS member J-Hope's older sister, Jung Ji-woo, just signed with Cube Entertainment which manages the careers of several K-pop groups and idols.

As a member of the Grammy nominated, best selling, and always-trending group BTS, 27-year-old J-Hope is undoubtedly one of the most popular K-pop idols today, as they continue to dominate the global music scene with one achievement after another. J-Hope debuted with BTS in 2013, and is a rapper, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. His amazing feats with BTS are too many to mention, but individually, he also released a mixtape and came out with singles.

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Jung Ji-woo is an online celebrity and influencer/vlogger whose YouTube channel, "미지우 MEJIWOO," currently has more than 1.6 million subscribers. On Instagram (@mejiwoo103), she has 7.5 million followers. Apart from her social media presence, she's also the CEO of AJ Look, internet shopping mall MEJIWOO, and eyewear brand Fun the Metal. It isn't clear yet whether she'll pursue a career as a singer or an actress.

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