Korean stars who have ventured into big businesses

May7,2024 Credit: Google

Lee Soo-man

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Yang Hyun-suk

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J.Y. Park (Park Jin-young)

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G-Dragon (Kwon Ji-yong)

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Jessica Jung

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Seo Taiji

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Jay Park

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Bae Yong-joon

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