Park Ho-san

Quick Facts: Who was Park Ho-san?

Subject:

Park Ho-san

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean actor known for stage prowess and diverse roles in television.

Born:

1972-10-18

Century / Era:

1972s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Park Ho-san (Korean: 박호산; born Park Jung-hwan on October 18, 1972) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his performance in the stage play Suck (2008), In the Heights (2015), Chuncheon There (2009, 2015), Waiting for Heroes (2013), Frozen (2015), and The Book of a Thief (2015). Park has also known for his appearances as a supporting actor in the television series Prison Playbook (2017–2018), My Mister (2018), Lawless Lawyer (2018), and The Penthouse: War in Life (2020–2021). Park was born on October 18, 1972, to a father who owned a business called Jimulpo, which provided flooring services. Park's passion for acting was ignited when he saw a play called Hamlet 4, directed by Ki Guk-seo, during his middle school years.

Career & Major Achievements

A ticket to the play was given to him as a gift by a satisfied customer of his father's flooring business, Jimulpo. Despite attending the play alone due to his friends' lack of interest in the title, Park Jeong-hwan was captivated by the actors' performances under the vibrant stage lights. The experience was distinct from watching performances on television and left a lasting impression on him, solidifying his desire to pursue a career in acting. Park's interest in acting was sparked when he saw the play "Hamlet." While attending Baejae High School in Seoul, he decided to pursue a major in acting and formed a theater club with friends. With his two friends, Park visited the theater and office of Seoul Yejeon (now Seoul University of the Arts) with two friends to find a drama class instructor.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Park enrolled at the Department of Theater and Film Park at Chung-Ang University. In 1993, he became member of the Yeonwoo Theater Company, and made his debut in the play Winter Wanderer in 1996. In 1997, Park started cinema acting with a small role in film Black Jack. In 1998, he continued to act in minor roles in four films, Story of Man, Saturday, 2:00 pm!, Soul Guardians, and A Mystery of the Cube. In 2001, Park appeared in feature film Wanee & Junah.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1972 (1972-10-18): Birth of Park Ho-san — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for stage prowess and diverse roles in television.
2. 1993: 1993 Milestone — In 1993, he became member of the Yeonwoo Theater Company, and made his debut in the play Winter Wanderer in 1996.
3. 1997: 1997 Milestone — In 1997, Park started cinema acting with a small role in film Black Jack.
4. 1998: 1998 Milestone — In 1998, he continued to act in minor roles in four films, Story of Man, Saturday, 2:00 pm!
5. 2001: 2001 Milestone — In 2001, Park appeared in feature film Wanee & Junah.
6. 2008: 2008 Milestone — He is best known for his performance in the stage play Suck (2008), In the Heights (2015), Chuncheon There (2009, 2015), Waiting for Heroes (2013), Frozen (2015), and The Book of a Thief (2015).
7. 2017: 2017 Milestone — Park has also known for his appearances as a supporting actor in the television series Prison Playbook (2017–2018), My Mister (2018), Lawless Lawyer (2018), and The Penthouse: War in Life (2020–2021).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Ho-san

True or False: “Park Ho-san's initial passion for acting was sparked by watching a performance on television.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His passion was ignited after seeing the play 'Hamlet 4' in person during his middle school years.

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