Park Jeong-hwa

Quick Facts: Who was Park Jeong-hwa?

Subject:

Park Jeong-hwa

Known for:

South Korean singer and actress, known for her work in the girl group EXID.

Born:

1995-05-08

Century / Era:

1995s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Park Jeong-hwa (Korean: 박정화; born May 8, 1995), also known mononymously as Jeonghwa, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group EXID. Park Jeong-hwa was born on May 8, 1995, in Anyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea. She was a JYP Entertainment trainee before joining Yedang Entertainment. Park made her musical debut as a member of EXID on February 15, 2012, with the release of their debut single, "Whoz That Girl".

Career & Major Achievements

Park made her acting debut as a child actress in a bit part in Wives on Strike (2004). In 2005, she became a co-host of NATV's Freshful Children Congress. In 2015, she became a cast member in the variety television show Soulmates Returns. In the same year, she portrayed Yook Ah-young in the drama Webtoon Hero Toondra Show as her first major leading role. She also appeared in several music videos such as Wonder Girls' "Tell Me" (2007), Huh Gak and LE's "Whenever You Play That Song" (2011), I-Rex's "That You're My Girl" (2013), RK Kim Seong-hui's "10:10" and "You Are My Everything" (2014).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On October 9, 2018, it was confirmed that Park would be cast in web drama Member of Society, which aired in 2019. On October 11, 2019, it was confirmed that Park signed on with J-Wide Company to pursue her acting career. In 2021, she appeared in an SBS hit drama One the Woman. She portrayed Park So-yi, a news anchor who is also mistress of Kang Mina's (portrayed by Lee Hanee) husband.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1995 (1995-05-08): Birth of Park Jeong-hwa — South Korean singer and actress, known for her work in the girl group EXID.
2. 2004: 2004 Milestone — Park made her acting debut as a child actress in a bit part in Wives on Strike (2004).
3. 2005: 2005 Milestone — In 2005, she became a co-host of NATV's Freshful Children Congress.
4. 2007: 2007 Milestone — She also appeared in several music videos such as Wonder Girls' "Tell Me" (2007), Huh Gak and LE's "Whenever You Play That Song" (2011), I-Rex's "That You're My Girl" (2013), RK Kim Seong-hui's "10:10" and "You Are My Everything" (2014).
5. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Park made her musical debut as a member of EXID on February 15, 2012, with the release of their debut single, "Whoz That Girl".
6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In 2015, she became a cast member in the variety television show Soulmates Returns.
7. 2018: 2018 Milestone — On October 9, 2018, it was confirmed that Park would be cast in web drama Member of Society, which aired in 2019.
8. 2019: 2019 Milestone — On October 11, 2019, it was confirmed that Park signed on with J-Wide Company to pursue her acting career.
9. 2021: 2021 Milestone — In 2021, she appeared in an SBS hit drama One the Woman.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Jeong-hwa

True or False: “Park Jeong-hwa debuted as a child actress in the drama 'Wives on Strike' which aired before she was born.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She made her acting debut in 'Wives on Strike' in 2004, meaning she was already alive at that time.

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