There’s no doubt that Park Seo-joon is one of the hottest Korean actors out there right now. With his good looks and fantastic acting skills, it’s no wonder he’s gaining so much popularity in South Korea and worldwide.
If you’re a fan of Korean dramas, then you’re probably already familiar with Park Seo-joon. He’s starred in some of the most popular shows of the last few years, including “Kill Me, Heal Me,” “She Was Pretty,” and “Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth.” But even if you’re not a fan of K-dramas, there’s a good chance you’ll be a fan of Park Seo-joon after reading this article. Here are five reasons he’s one of the hottest Korean actors.
Early Life
Park Seo-joon was born in 1988 in South Korea. He graduated from Daejeon High School and studied business administration at Hansung University. Seo-joon’s acting career began in 2011 when he landed a role in the popular Korean drama “Dream High 2.” He has since starred in several hit dramas, including “Kill Me, Heal Me,” “She Was Pretty,” and “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?”
In addition to being an accomplished actor, Park Seo-joon is also a model and singer. He has appeared in commercials for major brands like Samsung and Calvin Klein and released his first album, “The Twenty Something,” in 2016.
Alongside Go Ara and Park Hyung-Sik, Park acted in the 2016 youth historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth as a young man of humble origin who rose to become a famed Hwarang warrior during the Silla period.
Career
In the music video for Bang Yong-single guk’s “I Remember,” Park made his debut in the entertainment industry in 2011. He later appeared in television dramas Dream High 2 (2012), Pots of Gold (2013), and One Warm Word (2013) and had his first leading role in A Witch’s Love (2014). From October 2013 to April 2015, Park hosted Music Bank.
In the dramas Kill Me, Heal Me, and She Was Pretty, he costarred with Hwang Jung-eum and made his breakthrough. Park appeared in the suspenseful movie The Chronicles of Evil that same year.
Park succeeded in the 2017 KBS2 romance comedy drama Fight for My Way, in which he costarred with Kim Ji-won as Ko Dong-man, a former taekwondo competitor with a traumatic history who tries to succeed as a mixed martial arts fighter. The television show dominated ratings for its time slot and was a massive hit in South Korea. The same year, he starred with Kang Ha-neul in the action comedy Midnight Runners, marking his debut in a significant leading role. At prestigious film award shows like the Grand Bell Awards and the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards, Park was named Best New Actor.
In the romantic comedy-drama What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim from 2018, Park played a narcissistic vice-chairman who falls in love with his secretary, portrayed by Park Min-young. Park’s performance in the popular series earned him praise from reviewers, earning him the moniker “master of the romantic comedy” in the Korean media.
As a martial arts champion with divine abilities, Park starred in the action-horror movie The Divine Fury in 2019. Park participated in the Asiana International Short Film Festival as a special juror. He made a cameo appearance in the Award-winning Academy film Parasite (2019).
Park starred in the 2020 JTBC drama Itaewon Class, adapted from the same-named webtoon. He portrayed a bar-restaurant owner who successfully turned his establishment into a franchise. The drama was well-received, and Park was nominated for Best Actor – Television at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards. It was hailed for its compelling plot progression and vibrant performances.
Upcoming Roles
He will play Yoon Hong-Dae, a former soccer player turned coach, in Lee Byeong-sports heon’s drama Dream and Um Tae-disaster hwa’s thriller Concrete Utopia. He will also appear in the MCU movie The Marvels (2023) in an unspecified role.
Conclusion
There’s no doubt about it! Park Seo-joon is one of the hottest Korean actors around! His good looks, talent, and down-to-earth personality have won him a loyal global fanbase. If you’re not already a fan of his, check out some of his work! You’re sure to be a convert after seeing his impressive performances.
