Park Sung-hoon is a South Korean actor. In 2023, he was announced to appear in the second season of the popular Netflix South Korean survival drama series ‘Squid Game’.
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Wiki/Biography
Park Sung-hoon, also known as Park Seong-hoon, was born on Monday, February 18, 1985 (age 38 years; as of 2023) in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Their zodiac sign is Aquarius. He attended Gwacheon Foreign Language High School in Gwacheon. He developed an interest in acting when he was in his third year of high school. He studied acting and film at the Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts in South Korea. When he was studying in college, he used to perform in a theatrical production every semester.
Park Sung-hoon during his youth
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 11″
Weight (Approx): 70 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements (Approx): Chest: 40″, Waist: 30″, Biceps: 12″
Family
Park Sung-hoon comes from a very wealthy family in South Korea. Most of his family members are law or medical graduates.
parents and siblings
His father works as a clerk in a bank. He has two elder sisters.
Wife
He is unmarried.
relationships/affairs
In March 2017, it was revealed that Park Sung-hoon was dating Ryu Hyun-kyung, a South Korean actress. After dating each other for almost six years, the couple parted ways on August 5, 2022.
Park Sung-hoon and Ryu Hyun-kyung
livelihood
pre debut
After completing his graduation, he started working in various theater and entertainment companies. He worked in a theater company for eight to nine months, where he loved working on stage; However, he was frustrated by working part-time and sleeping in the theater until late at night. In 2009, he began working part-time in a concert hall. He made announcements and sold merchandise on the ‘Pump Boys’ show and later the ‘Hedwig’ show. He also sold merchandise and worked part-time at Yoon Do-hyun’s band’s concerts.
film
In 2008, he made his silver screen acting debut in the South Korean historical thriller film ‘A Frozen Flower’, in which he played a cameo role of a royal guard.
Poster of the 2008 South Korean film ‘A Frozen Flower’
He was cast in the lead role in the 2019 South Korean historical drama film ‘Forbidden Dream’, based on a true story, in which he played the character Lee Hyang.
Television
He made his TV debut in 2011 in a small role as Lee Seul-woo’s friend in the South Korean TV series ‘Bachelor’s Vegetable Store’, which aired on Channel A.
Poster for the 2011 South Korean TV show ‘Bachelor’s Vegetable Store’
He played his first lead role as Jang Go-rae in KBS2’s 2018 South Korean TV series ‘My Only One’. Some South Korean TV series in which he is known for playing supporting roles include ‘Three Days’ (2014) aired on SBS, ‘Six Flying Dragons’ (2015) on SBS and ‘Don’t Dare to Dream’ (2016) . ) on SBS.
stage
Theater
In 2011, he played the role of Motley Chan in his first theatrical production titled ‘Inside the Minke Whale’. He has starred in several dramatic productions, including ‘Almost, Men’ (2013), ‘Two Weddings and a Funeral’ (2014), ‘Judo Boy’ (2015), and ‘University of Laughs’ (2015).
music
In 2014, he was a member of the ‘Marronier Summer Festival – can we still perform tomorrow?’ Appeared as a guide in a musical drama called.
web series
In 2021, he appeared in a cameo role as a Secret Garden parody in episode 8 of Viki’s drama series ‘Dramaworld’ Season 2.
Poster of 2021 web series ‘Dramaworld 2’
In 2022, he gained attention after playing the role of Jeon Jae-joo, a color-blind heir to a country club, in Netflix’s popular South Korean web series ‘The Glory’ starring actress Song Hye-kyo.
award
- 2015: Best New Actor (Drama) for the South Korean TV series Six Flying Dragons at the Korean Culture Entertainment Awards
- 2018: Best New Actor for South Korean TV series ‘My Only One’ (2018) and ‘Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me’ (2017) at the KBS Drama Awards
- 2020: Award of Excellence (Actor in a Miniseries) for the TV series ‘Memorials’ at the KBS Drama Awards
- 2020: Best Couple (with co-actress Nana) for TV series ‘Memorials’ at the KBS Drama Awards
- 2021: Best Actor in a Drama Special/TV Cinema for the South Korean film ‘Hee-soo’ at the KBS Drama Awards
Park Sung-hoon at the KBS Drama Awards 2021
Favorite
- Cuisine: Backsunde (blood sausage), ramen
Facts/General Knowledge
- He is an animal lover and has a pet dog named Box.
Park Sung-hoon with his pet dog Box
- In 2023, he appeared in Dazed Korea magazine with his pet dog, Box.
Park Sung-hoon and his pet dog featured in Dazed Korea magazine
- In an interview he had told that he is not good at multitasking.
- According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), his personality type is ENFP (Extroverted, Intuitive, Feeling and Perceiving).
- In his free time, he likes to visit different restaurants and taste their food. He is also fond of cooking.
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Park Sung-hoon’s Instagram post about his non-vegetarian diet
- He is often seen drinking alcohol in public places.
Park Sung-hoon with a glass of wine
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