Park Hyung-sik

Quick Facts: Who was Park Hyung-sik?

Subject:

Park Hyung-sik

Known for:

South Korean actor and singer known for roles in Strong Girl Bong-soon and Happiness.

Born:

1991-11-16

Century / Era:

1991s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Park Hyung-sik (Korean: 박형식; born November 16, 1991) is a South Korean actor and singer. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group ZE:A in 2010. As an actor, he is known for his roles in television series Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017), Happiness (2021), Doctor Slump (2024), and Buried Hearts (2025). Park Hyung-sik was born on November 16, 1991, in Giheung District, Yongin, South Korea, as the second of two sons. His father is a member of the board of directors at BMW Korea, and his mother is a piano teacher.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He was named Hyung-sik (형식; 炯植) by a Buddhist monk, as his mother and grandmother are Buddhists. Park joined his school's band as a vocalist in middle school. They covered popular Korean contemporary artists such as Buzz and Flower. During Yongin's Youth Music Contest, his last competition with the band, Park received several business cards from different entertainment agencies and decided to audition with the support of his parents. He passed and began his training at the start of high school.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Park said that he liked singing but struggled with dancing. After a year, Park followed his manager and joined Star Empire Entertainment, where he continued to train for two more years. Every day, Park attended school in Yongin, commuted by bus to the agency located in Seoul to train, and returned home in the middle of the night. As a trainee, Park appeared in the music video for the 2009 single "Date" by labelmates Jewelry S and modeled for a school uniform brand. His first appearance as a member of Star Empire's boy group ZE:A was in Mnet's reality television series Star Empire, aired in April 2009.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1991 (1991-11-16): Birth of Park Hyung-sik — South Korean actor and singer known for roles in Strong Girl Bong-soon and Happiness.
2. 2009: 2009 Milestone — As a trainee, Park appeared in the music video for the 2009 single "Date" by labelmates Jewelry S and modeled for a school uniform brand.
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group ZE:A in 2010.
4. 2017: 2017 Milestone — As an actor, he is known for his roles in television series Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017), Happiness (2021), Doctor Slump (2024), and Buried Hearts (2025).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Hyung-sik

True or False: “Park Hyung-sik's initial exposure to the entertainment industry came through a local band competition in Yongin.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He received business cards from various entertainment agencies after his last performance with his school band at the Yongin Youth Music Contest.

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