Origins & Early Life

Park Bo-gum (Korean: 박보검; born June 16, 1993) is a South Korean actor and singer. He gained recognition for his work in film and television and is the youngest actor to be named Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year twice. He is also the first actor to top the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list. Park has received major industry honors.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He is regarded as a prominent figure of the Korean Wave. Park was born in Mok-dong, Seoul, South Korea on June 16, 1993, the youngest of three siblings. His given name, "Bo-gum" (Korean: 보검; Hanja: 寶劍), translates to "precious sword" and was given to him by a pastor. His mother died when he was in fourth grade. Park began piano lessons in kindergarten and maintained an interest in music throughout his studies.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Following his 2012 graduation from Shinmok High School, he enrolled as a musical theatre major at Myongji University in March 2014. After receiving his baccalaureate in February 2018, Park continued his studies and earned a master's degree in New Media Music at the Graduate School of Sangmyung University. During his sophomore year of high school, Park sent a video of...

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