"Engineers like to solve problems. If there are no problems, they will create their own problems so they could solve something". Getting a degree in engineering means you will have a reliable career ahead of you, according to job marketers. In addition to being versatile entertainers, actors, and idols, these celebrities are also hidden brainiacs. In the event they ever find themselves in any kind of dilemma in their acting career, they can always fall back on their academics.
Starting the article with the top 10 Korean celebrities who are engineers.
1. Im Siwan
A superb actor starring in the merciless, Strangers from hell debuted as an idol in ZE:A prior to being an actor. While pursuing mechanical engineering at Busan National University, he dropped out of the program to achieve his dream of becoming an idol. Other works are Run-On, A Melody to Remember, and many more.
2. Lee Sang Yoon
Lee Sang Yoon is an engineering graduate (physics) from Seoul National University (No.1 University of Korea). You can see his work in Liar Game (co-host), About Time, Angel-Eyes, One the Woman, VIP (2019), Whisper, etc.
3. Namgoong Min
Another superb actor, director, and screenwriter. He majored in mechanical engineering at Chung-Ang University. You can see him in The Good Manager, The Veil, Awaken, Doctor Prisoner, Remember, and Bad Guy.
4. Sojin
Sojin from Girl’s Day is beauty with brains. She graduated from mechanical engineering at Yeungnam University. Apart from being an idol, she also starred in Zombie Crush: Heyri, The Greatest Marriage, and Ghost Mansion. You can also check out her songs like Minah, Everday#4, Darling, and many more.
5. Kang Dong Won
Starring A violent prosecutor, Kang Dong Won majored in mechanical engineering at the ERICA (Education Research Industry Cluster at Ansan) campus prior to his career in the entertainment field. Other works like My Brilliant life, Peninsula, Romance of Their Own, and Master.
6. Lee Chang Yeob
Also known as Cha Seo-won revealed in an interview that he studied computers and is a computer engineering graduate but upon realizing his passion for acting he transferred to the Korea National University of Arts. His works are the Rich Son, Live or Die, Miss Lee, and The Second Husband.
7. Woo Won Jae
All those music enthusiasts must have heard of A fabulous South Korean rapper Woo Won Jae who made his debut by releasing the single 'We Are'. He was studying civil engineering at Hongik University. You may be familiar with his songs like Taste, We Are, ENGINE, Again, etc.
8. Noh Hong Chul
Having a mechanical engineering degree from Hongik University, Noh Hong Chul is now a full-time entertainer. He is a co-host of Talents for Sale. He also appeared in I Live Alone, Funding Together, Begin Again, and Infinite Challenge.
9. Yoon So Hee
Another splendid actress is Yoon So Hee who was indeed a beauty with brains. She is a biochemical engineering graduate from KAIST (Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). She also appeared in Witch's Love, Queen of The Ring, Peng, Memory, Let's Eat, and The Emperor: Of the Mask.
10. Ha Seok Jin
Of course! A male brainiac is making the list. Ha Seok Jin majored in Mechanical engineering at Hanyang University. This brainiac with superb acting skills received a scholarship awarded only to the Top 10 percent of students. You can see his work in the Radiant Office, Hot for Teacher, See You After School, Shark, and 4 Legendary Witches.
So there is no definite path for anyone. You can be whatever your heart desires. As Winston Churchill said, "We are still masters of our fate. We are still captains of our souls". Therefore, here is the list of the Top 10 Korean celebrities who are engineers.
