19 K-Pop Idols And Actors Who Were Born In The Year Of The Sheep

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CL
Goo Hara
Nana
Kang Min Hyuk
Park Hyung Sik
Sung Shin Kyung
Lee Nayoung
Gong Yoo

The Lunar New Year kicked off on February 19, with celebrants throughout the world ushering out the Year of the Horse while welcoming the Year of the Sheep.

According to the lunar calendar, the Year of the Sheep occurs during the following years: 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015. The artists born in the Year of the Sheep include KARA's Goo Hara, Lee Hyori, and CNBLUE's Kang Min Hyuk.

Artists whose birthdates are in 1991 are referred to as being part of the '91 line. These artists have been instrumental in demonstrating their success in K-pop and K-Drama.

While there are many famous Korean celebrities who were born in the Year of the Sheep, 2NE1's CL is poised to celebrate one of the best years of her life. The K-pop star has been arduously preparing for her U.S. debut, under the tutelage of top producers including Skrillex and Diplo.

Anticipation continues to rise in the time leading up to her Capitol Records release which has the potential to be one of the most successful albums released by a Korean musician for English-speaking audiences.

Here are 19 K-Drama stars and K-pop idols who were born in The Year of the Sheep.

The '91 Line

1. 2NE1's CL is ready to have her best year ever, with her highly anticipated U.S. debut.  Birthdate: February 26, 1991

2. KARA's Goo Hara was so awesome in "City Hunter." She needs to make a K-Drama comeback in 2015. Birthdate: January 19,1991 

3. After School's Nana has done an amazing job as a cast member on "Roommate." In 2014, she stirred up the hearts of K-pop fans as part of the amazing sub-group, Orange Caramel. Birthdate: September 14, 1991

4. Park Cho Rong of A Pink was so adorable in the tvN series  "Plus Nine Boys." Birthdate: March 3, 1991 

5. CNBLUE's Kang Min Hyuk delivered a heartfelt performance in "The Heirs" and was fabulous during his 2014 tour performances. The drummer-turned-actor can only get better in 2015. Birthdate: June 28, 1991

6. Park Hyung Sik stole the hearts of audiences who were drawn in to the weekend drama "What's Happens to My Family?" Birthdate: November 16, 1991 

7. B1A4's Jinyoung is currently setting hearts afflutter on "Perseverance, Goo Hae Ra." Birthdate: November 18, 1991 

8.INFINITE's Hoya appeared in "My Lovely Girl" but needs to have another role that is as substantial as Kang Joon Hee in "Reply 1997." Birthdate: March 28, 1991 

9. Sungyeol of INFINITE makes waves with the group and with INFINITE F but he was absolutely adorable in "High School: Love On." Birthdate: August 27, 1991

10. Red Velvet's Irene debuted with a splash in 2014. Birthdate: March 29, 1991

11. Girls' Generation Seohyun made her acting debut in the 2013 drama "Passionate Love." While she did an excellent job in series, her heart lies with musical theater. Birthdate: June 28, 1991

12. SHINee's Minho needs to make a Korean drama comeback in 2015. His last role was in the 2013 series "Medical Top Team" which came on the heels of the fan favorite, "To The Beautiful You." Birthdate: December 9, 1991

13. Lay helped to solidify EXO-M during a tumultous period in 2014, proving that things can only get better for the idol this year. Birthdate: October 7, 1991

14. Kim Jin Woo of WINNER experienced unimaginable success in 2014, as a member of one of the most innovative groups in K-pop. Birthdate: September 29, 1991

The '79 Line: 5 Prominent Stars Born in 1979 

15. Balladeer Sung Shin Kyung has appeared on original soundtracks for "Reply 1994" and "My Love From The Stars." Birthdate: April 17, 1979 

16. Actress Lee Nayoung starred in the action drama "The Fugitive: Plan B." Birthdate: February 22, 1979 

17. Lee Hyori is due for another release since her 2013 hit album "Monochrome." The idol has served as a mentor for upcoming idols at B2M Entertainment including SPICA. Birthdate: May 10, 1979 

18. Gong Yoo kept audiences talking after the conclusion of "Big." The actor is currently preparing for two films in 2015 including "Bound in Busan." Birthdate: July 10, 1979

19. Shin Hye Sung of the legendary K-pop group Shinhwa proves that music only gets better over time. Birthdate: November 27, 1979

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