Park Hyo-shin

Quick Facts: Who was Park Hyo-shin?

Subject:

Park Hyo-shin

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean singer known for powerful ballads and versatile stage performances.

Born:

1981-12-01

Century / Era:

1981s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Park Hyo-shin (Korean: 박효신; born September 1, 1981) is a South Korean singer and musical theatre actor. Following his debut as a singer in 1999, Park released numerous hit songs in the 2000s, including "Good Person" (2002), "Snow Flower" (2004) and "Memories Resemble Love" (2007). In the 2010s, he achieved five number-one hits on the Circle Digital Chart, including 2014's "Wild Flower", which has sold 5 million copies, making it one of the best-selling singles in South Korea. Park Hyo-shin was born on September 1, 1981, in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. He discovered his love of singing as a child from singing trot music at his family's restaurant.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In high school, Park won prizes at several competitive singing festivals, including the grand prize at the Bucheon Youth Song Festival. After graduating high school, Park trained to be a singer for over a year. In January 2000, he released his first album, Things I Can't Do For You (해줄 수 없는 일), which includes the lead single of the same name and the follow-up hit single "Fool" (바보). The album sold more than 446,000 copies by the end of the year and garnered Park a win for Best New Artist at the 2000 Golden Disc Awards. That year, Park made his musical theatre debut in the lead role of Rock Hamlet, which premiered in April 2000 at Seoul's Jangchung Gymnasium.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In January 2001, Park released his second album, Second Story, and its lead single, "Far Away" (먼곳에서). He released his third album,Time Honored Voice, in September 2002. The album's lead single, "Good Person" (좋은 사람), was number one for four weeks on South Korea's Music Box Chart. For the song, Park won bonsang awards at a slew of year-end award shows, including the Golden Disc Awards and Seoul Music Awards. Park released his fourth album, Soul Tree, in April 2004.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1981 (1981-12-01): Birth of Park Hyo-shin — Acclaimed South Korean singer known for powerful ballads and versatile stage performances.
2. 1999: 1999 Milestone — Following his debut as a singer in 1999, Park released numerous hit songs in the 2000s, including "Good Person" (2002), "Snow Flower" (2004) and "Memories Resemble Love" (2007).
3. 2000: 2000 Milestone — In January 2000, he released his first album, Things I Can't Do For You (해줄 수 없는 일), which includes the lead single of the same name and the follow-up hit single "Fool" (바보).
4. 2001: 2001 Milestone — In January 2001, Park released his second album, Second Story, and its lead single, "Far Away" (먼곳에서).
5. 2002: 2002 Milestone — He released his third album,Time Honored Voice, in September 2002.
6. 2004: 2004 Milestone — Park released his fourth album, Soul Tree, in April 2004.
7. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In the 2010s, he achieved five number-one hits on the Circle Digital Chart, including 2014's "Wild Flower", which has sold 5 million copies, making it one of the best-selling singles in South Korea.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Hyo-shin

True or False: “Park Hyo-shin's song "Wild Flower" achieved massive success by being a direct cover of an existing Japanese hit.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he covered Mika Nakashima's song for 'Snow Flower,' the 2014 hit "Wild Flower" was an original ballad about overcoming emotional turmoil.

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