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Han Hyo-Joo (born February 22, 1987 Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province) is a South Korean film and television actress. She is best known for her leading roles in television drama series: Spring Waltz (2006) (2006); Shining Inheritance (2009) (2009); Dong Yi (2010)(2010) and W (2016) (2016) as well as the film Cold Eyes (2013) (2013), for which she won Best Actress at the 34th Blue Dragon Film Awards. Her mother was an elementary school teacher before becoming an inspector for public schools, and her father was an air force officer. As a child, she was good in sports, particularly track and field. In her sophomore year of high school, she moved to Seoul and attended Bulgok High School, despite the objections of her strict and conservative father. She then entered Dongguk University, where she joined the theater and film department. She chieved the grand prize for the Miss Bing-Geure (Korean food company) contest in 2003, which attracted the attention of the entertainment world. Then she began to appear in a minor role in the sitcom titled Nonstop (2000) in 2005. She even continued with a stint in 2006's Spring Waltz (2006). In 2006, she became popular through her brilliant acting and got signed by the popular independent filmmaker known as Yoon-ki Lee, who cast her in his film Aju teukbyeolhan sonnim (2006). The movie became a success and was listed in festival favorite and brought several honors to the director and of course Han. After her debut, she won the Best New Actor honor at the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards. Her success let her star in two big TV series, Il Ji Mae (2008) and Dong Yi (2010). Both series became hit, and she even achieved good ratings from Korean viewers. Later, she appeared in another indie film known as Ride Away (2008) and earned a lot of respect from the series cinema-goers for her performance. In the year 2010, she established her as one of the best mainstream actresses of that year. She played a lead role in the series Shining Inheritance (2009). The series was so hit that it increased the endorsements deals for Han. She even received big drama awards at the South Korean award function. Han appeared as a blind telemarketer in the emotional drama film known as Always (2011) in 2011. Her acting skills went on to open the Busan International Film Festival that year. She played the role of a queen in her next film which was a period action drama Masquerade (2012). The drama series went on to become the highest grossing South Korean film of that time. She had also played an action thriller film Cold Eyes (2013), the film received good response from the critics and slowly became one of the top-grossing films of the year. Han was also awarded as Best Actress awards at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Buil Film Awards for her performance. Moreover, she had played many movies including, Miracle: Devil Claus' Love and Magic (2014), The Beauty Inside (2015), Golden Slumber (2018) and many more. She returned to the small screen with series W (2016), an MBC's fantasy suspense alongside actor Lee Jong-suk. She has also achieved and won the Top Excellence award at the 5th APAN Star awards and also MBC Drama Awards for her well performance. Recently, she also starred in the thriller, Golden Slumber (2018) in 2018, with Gang Dong-won. Moreover, she was cast as the female lead in sci-fi action thriller Illang: The Wolf Brigade (2018).

Hailed as the 'God-Tier Visual of the Second Generation of K-pop", Im Jin-ah, professionally recognized as Nana, is a South Korean Actress active in singing, acting, and modeling. She has been recognized as perhaps one of the most beautiful women in the world and has been listed by TC Chandler for over a decade straight since 2013 and has been in the top nominations during those times.

Jin-ah graduated from Ochang High School in Cheongju and was a participant in the 2009 Asia Pacific Super Model Contest. Later on that year, she gained prominence as a member of After School on November 25, 2009, with the release of their solo song "Because of You" which became a massive hit during the time. The group won multiple awards during their time and became one of the most influential girl groups from the 2nd generation of K-pop known for their 'sexy' concept as well for their sophisticated and mature image. In June 2010, Nana and fellow members Raina and Lizzy assembled the sub-group, Orange Caramel, releasing the single "Magic Girl" showing a bubbly-charming image contrasted with After School's desirable concept.

Aside from her musical endeavors, Nana has also made a significant impact in the acting industry. She has appeared in numerous television dramas, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

Yoo Hae-jin was born on 4 January 1970 in Cheongju, Korea. He is an actor, known for A Taxi Driver (2017), The Pirates (2014) and Veteran (2015).

Moon-Bin was born on 26 January 1998 in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea. He was an actor, known for Mermaid Prince (2020), Boys Over Flowers (2009) and Moment at Eighteen (2019). He died on 19 April 2023 in Seoul, South Korea.

Park In-hwan was born on 6 January 1945 in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea. He is an actor, known for Thirst (2009), Brilliant Heritage (2020) and I jukilnomui sarang (2005).

Kim Lip was born on 10 February 1999 in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. She is an actress and director, known for Artms: Unf/air (2024), Woomanna (2017) and HeeJin, Kim Lip, JinSoul, Yves: Not Friends (2021).

Kim Ji-soo was born on 5 February 1990 in Cheongju, Korea. He is an actor, known for Dream High (2011).

Soo-Hyun Kim was born on 27 January 1943 in Cheongju, Korea. He is a writer, known for Mom's Dead Upset (2008), Love and Ambition (Sarang gwa Yamang) (1987) and Yeah, That's How It Is (2016).

Jeong Ji-yeong was born on 19 November 1946 in Cheongju, South Korea. Jeong is a director and writer, known for Unbowed (2011), White Badge (1992) and National Security (2012).

Kim Sung-joo was born on 10 October 1972 in Cheongju, Korea.

Seo Se-won was born on 18 March 1956 in Cheongju, South Korea. He was a producer and director, known for Doma Ahn Jung-geun (2004), Nabjaludde (1986) and My Wife Is a Gangster (2001). He was married to Seo Hee-jeong. He died on 20 April 2023 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Jea-Hwan Shin was born on 3 March 1998 in Cheongju, Korea.

Nana was born on 14 September 1991 in Cheongju, South Korea.