Park Gwang-hyun

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Park Gwang-hyun

Role / Field:

South Korean actor and singer known for television dramas and musical theater.

Born:

1977-10-11

Century / Era:

1977s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Park Gwang-hyun (born October 11, 1977) is a South Korean actor and singer. After winning the 1997 SBS Top Talent Competition, Park has appeared in television dramas, notably The Bean Chaff of My Life (2003), Sweet Buns (2004), Pink Lipstick (2010), Glowing She (2012), and Ruby Ring (2013).

Career & Major Achievements

In 2012, he made his musical theatre debut with Catch Me If You Can, followed by The Scarlet Pimpernel and Summer Snow in 2013. On December 7, 2014, Park married his non-celebrity wife. They have a daughter, Ha-on.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1977 (1977-10-11): Birth of Park Gwang-hyun — South Korean actor and singer known for television dramas and musical theater.
2. 1997: 1997 Milestone — After winning the 1997 SBS Top Talent Competition, Park has appeared in television dramas, notably The Bean Chaff of My Life (2003), Sweet Buns (2004), Pink Lipstick (2010), Glowing She (2012), and Ruby Ring (2013).
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In 2012, he made his musical theatre debut with Catch Me If You Can, followed by The Scarlet Pimpernel and Summer Snow in 2013.
4. 2014: 2014 Milestone — On December 7, 2014, Park married his non-celebrity wife.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Gwang-hyun

True or False: “Did Park Gwang-hyun win the 1997 SBS Top Talent Competition?”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The provided text confirms that he won the 1997 SBS Top Talent Competition early in his career.

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