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According to the
Pyongsan Shin family legend, one day when King Taejo and his generals went out hunting near Pyeongsan, Taejo saw three geese flying above, and asked his generals whether any of them could shoot the geese down.
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volunteered and asked Taejo which one he should shoot. Taejo asked Shin to shoot the third goose in its left wing and, to Taejo's surprise, Sin successfully felled the goose. Highly impressed, Taejo gifted Sin with 300
317:. Taejo awarded General Sin the clan name Pyongsan Sin, after his hometown, for the loyalty and bravery he showed in the battle. Other prominent members of this clan include the 16th-century artist, writer, and poet
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479:(1880–1936), Korean independence activist, historian, nationalist and the founder of the nationalist historiography of Korea
165:, the holders of the "Shin" family name are divided into various clans, each known by the name of a town or city, called
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600:, born 1985), South Korean rapper, composer, lyricist and record producer (co-founder of independent hip-hop label
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272:, literally "mountain of three talents"), without a family name, before being granted the Sin surname by King
175:. Usually that town or city is the one where the clan's founder lived. The six Shin branches are as follows:
377:, the Korean written language. Shin Suk-ju was also a high ranking government minister and belonged to the
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Although the first four clans — Pyongsan, Goryeong, Aju, and
Saknyeong — share the same Chinese character (
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in the 1970s, such as the physician David Sheen. Another prominent member of the clan is Danjae
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Shin Ji-min, real name of Song Yi-kyung, a main character from 2011 South Korean drama
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1086:, born 1948), North Korean diplomat and Permanent Representative to the United Nations
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1119:(born 1970), South Korean former professional footballer, current head coach of the
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865:(born 1991), South Korean former singer and rapper, former member of girl group
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1031:, American animator, director, and producer of animation films, most notably "
381:. The Goryeong Shin lineage makes up about 17% of all those with the surname (
295:, an ancient measurement of area) of local land, which became Sin's hometown.
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Shin Ji-hoon, one of main characters of 2012 South Korean television series
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874:(born 1994), South Korean singer and actress, former member of girl group
840:(born 1996), South Korean actress and singer, former member of girl group
747:(born 1993), South Korean singer and actress, former member of girl group
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901:(1963), South Korean middleweight amateur boxer and Olympic Gold Medalist
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1167:(born 1993), actress and singer, former member and leader of girl group
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lineage makes up about 70% of all those with the surname Shin using the
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Shin Kyung-soo, one of the two female leads of 2003 South Korean drama
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1022:(born 1993), South Korean-American singer, rapper, member of boy band
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262:, literally "mountain of peace"). Sin Sung-gyŏm was originally named
629:(born 1980 or 1982), North Korean defector and human rights activist
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584:(born 1967), South Korean rock/heavy metal guitarist and leader of
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patient and main character of 2015 South Korean television series
1134:(born 1991), South Korean actor and member multinational boy band
1041:(born 2001), South Korean rapper and singer, member of girl group
895:(born 1980), South Korean taekwondoist and Olympic silver medalist
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Another well-known family line that also uses the Hanja character
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642:, born 1991), South Korean singer and actor, member of boy group
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Shin Ah-ri, one of the female leads of 2021 South Korean series
1013:(1935–2021), South Korean-American politician and member of the
762:(born 1979), South Korean singer-songwriter, member of boy band
154:. Members of the various Shin clans can be found throughout the
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919:(born 1938), South Korean rock guitarist and singer-songwriter
422:(辛, died 1371), Buddhist monk and regent of the reign of King
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Shin Suk-ki, the main protagonist of 2004 South Korean movie
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610:(born 1994), South Korean singer, former member of boy band
138:. Between these three characters, there are seven different
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1128:(born 1975), South Korean director and television producer
1104:, born 1942), South Korean political prisoner held in a
88:
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Shin Chae-kyung, female lead of 2017 South Korean drama
1215:
Shin Ji-hyun, main character of 2011 South Korean drama
828:, born 1986), South Korean-New Zealand rapper and singer
821:, born 1993), South Korean-New Zealand rapper and singer
497:, politician (1st and 2nd National Assembly Chairman of
358:, to which the clan land of Pyeongsan traces its roots.
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Shin Young-joo, female lead of 2017 South Korean drama
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Shin Ha-kyung, female lead of 2014 South Korean series
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Shin Joo-yeon, female lead of 2014 South Korean series
554:(born 1987), South Korean comedian, singer, and actress
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Shin Sang, male character of 2021 South Korean series
1004:(born 1961), Ukrainian politician and former mayor of
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Shin Woo Yeo, main lead of 2021 South Korean series
114:. Other rarer romanizations of this surname include
1281:Shin Suk-ho, main lead of 2016 South Korean series
593:(born 1956), Japanese-born South Korean businessman
1176:(born 1961), South Korean classical soprano singer
693:(born 1993), South Korean dancer and choreographer
501:, opposition party leader, presidential candidate)
620:, born 1985), singer, dancer, member of boy band
1350:
1261:Shin Se-gi, split personality of Cha Do-hyun, a
913:(born 1974), South Korean singer and entertainer
883:(born 2000), South Korean professional Go player
735:(born 1968), South Korean former football player
530:(born 1987), South Korean television personality
970:(born 1978), second baseman in Korean baseball
889:(born 1988), South Korean professional golfer
853:who later lied about her academic credentials
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859:(born 1998), South Korean singer and actress
772:, born 1992), South Korean singer-songwriter
432:(1417-1475), scholar and government minister
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964:(born 1984), South Korean actress and model
952:(born 1987), South Korean football defender
939:National Intelligence Service (South Korea)
663:(born 1971), South Korean comedian and host
334:Every year, a number of descendants of the
1188:, born 1987), South Korean football player
548:(born 1989), South Korean badminton player
491:(1915–2007), military officer and diplomat
365:is the Goryeong Shin clan, descended from
802:(born 1986), South Korean football player
741:(born 1983), South Korean football player
473:(1880–1936), Korean independence activist
808:(1936–2012), South Korean martial artist
467:(1758–?), painter also known as "Hyewon"
395:, a 19th-century nationalist historian.
228:
1155:(born 2004), South Korean racing driver
1068:(born 1968), South Korean ballad singer
784:(born 1996), South Korean fashion model
729:(born 1957), South Korean figure skater
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988:(born 1939), founder and president of
705:, South Korean television screenwriter
233:Shrine of Shin Sung-gyeom in northern
560:(born 1992), South Korean snowboarder
524:(born 1986), South Korean épée fencer
369:, the lead scholar working with King
1143:(born 2001), South Korean footballer
438:(1504–1551), painter, calligrapher,
507:(辛, 1922–2020), CEO and founder of
150:, both trace their origins back to
13:
1149:, South Korean television director
1106:North Korean political prison camp
851:Sampoong Department Store collapse
566:(born 1980), South Korean comedian
226:), they are unrelated in heritage.
14:
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1201:, a character of DC Comic series
1161:(born 1998), South Korean actress
1056:(born 1998), South Korean actress
1050:(born 1990), South Korean actress
998:, born 1983), South Korean rapper
778:(born 1986), South Korean actress
756:(born 1989), South Korean actress
717:(born 1993), South Korean actress
687:(born 2002), South Korean actress
681:(born 1973), South Korean actress
675:(born 1974), South Korean actress
635:(born 1977), South Korean actress
578:(born 1985), South Korean actress
542:(born 1969), South Korean actress
536:(born 1982), South Korean actress
455:), Jurchen and Manchu interpreter
338:gather at the memorial shrine of
252:. The clan's founder was General
1121:Indonesia national football team
1092:(born 1986), South Korean singer
958:(1936–2024), South Korean writer
946:(born 1983), South Korean artist
723:(1968-2014), South Korean singer
657:(born 1980), South Korean rapper
398:
305:during a disastrous battle with
1113:(born 1982), South Korean actor
1074:(born 1978), South Korean actor
1062:(born 1995), South Korean actor
925:(born 2001), South Korean actor
907:(born 1966), South Korean actor
834:(born 1973), New Zealand artist
814:(born 1993), South Korean actor
796:(born 1989), South Korean actor
790:(born 1968), South Korean actor
711:(born 1974), South Korean actor
699:(born 1936), South Korean actor
651:(born 1982), South Korean actor
572:(born 1956), South Korean actor
515:
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1:
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849:(born 1972), survivor of the
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301:also saved the life of King
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1339:List of Korean family names
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669:(born 1976), American actor
412:(died 927), general of the
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75:
10:
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994:Shin Ok-cheol (stage name
768:Shin Hyo-seob (stage name
638:Shin Dong-woo (stage name
616:Shin Dong-hee (stage name
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1292:My Roommate Is a Gumiho
1015:Washington State Senate
485:(1891–1960), politician
373:in the development of
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990:Akom Production, Ltd.
321:and the 19th-century
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202:Saknyeong Shin clan (
1256:Queen for Seven Days
981:Member of Parliament
414:Later Three Kingdoms
184:Goryeong Shin clan (
134:that can be read as
70:Revised Romanization
1234:I Need Romance 2012
976:(born 1972), first
163:Korean family names
602:Illionaire Records
453: 1620s–1630s
336:Pyongsan Shin clan
243:Pyongsan Shin clan
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217:Geochang Shin clan
212:Yeongsan Shin clan
180:Pyongsan Shin clan
148:Geochang Shin clan
144:Yeongsan Shin clan
132:Chinese characters
499:Republic of Korea
461:(1712–1775), poet
424:Gongmin of Goryeo
356:Hwanghae Province
309:near present-day
247:Chinese character
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84:McCune–Reischauer
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1268:Kill Me, Heal Me
1242:I Need Romance 3
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1072:Shin Seung-hwan
978:Korean-Canadian
968:Shin Myung-chul
956:Shin Kyeong-nim
950:Shin Kwang-hoon
917:Shin Jung-hyeon
546:Shin Baek-cheol
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303:Taejo of Goryeo
274:Taejo of Goryeo
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881:Shin Jin-seo
857:Shin Ji-hoon
838:Shin Jee-won
782:Hyun Ji Shin
754:Shin Hye-sun
745:Sin Hyejeong
733:Shin Hong-gi
709:Shin Ha-kyun
685:Shin Eun-soo
633:Shin Dong-mi
622:Super Junior
608:Shin Dong-ho
582:Shin Daechul
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1126:Shin Won-ho
1096:Shin Suk-ja
1090:Shin Su-ran
1020:Peniel Shin
986:Nelson Shin
872:Shin Ji-soo
863:Shin Ji-min
812:Shin Jae-ha
703:Shin Ha-eun
576:Shin Da-eun
511:Corporation
495:Shin Ik-hee
465:Sin Yun-bok
446:Shin Gye-am
393:Shin Chaeho
367:Shin Suk-ju
264:Samneungsan
1364:Shin clans
1353:Categories
1345:References
1136:Cross Gene
1078:Sin Son Ho
1033:Family Guy
1029:Peter Shin
1011:Paull Shin
1006:Zaporizhia
974:Nelly Shin
962:Shin Min-a
887:Jiyai Shin
842:Berry Good
832:Jeena Shin
691:Shin Gabee
667:Eddie Shin
598:The Quiett
552:Shin Bo-ra
540:Shin Ae-ra
522:Shin A-lam
477:Sin Chaeho
430:Sin Suk-ju
404:Historical
352:Korean War
1193:Fictional
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442:'s mother
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697:Shin Goo
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146:and the
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1249:49 Days
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1169:Gugudan
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509:Lotte
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287:gyeol
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644:B1A4
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196:鵝洲 申
187:高靈 申
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867:AOA
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