[Card News] Is Bong a Common 'Surname'?

A Quick Look at Unique Korean Surnames

[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-kyung Lee] Recently, director Bong Joon-ho, who won four awards at the 2020 Academy Awards for the film "Parasite," has been receiving great attention. Although the name Bong Joon-ho is familiar through the media, doesn't his surname "Bong" feel somewhat unfamiliar since it is not a commonly heard surname? There are quite a few surprisingly rare surnames in Korea, like "Bong." Let's take a look at famous people with rare surnames. Also, let's find out what rare surnames currently exist in Korea.