Park Jung-yeon

Quick Facts: Who was Park Jung-yeon?

Subject:

Park Jung-yeon

Known for:

South Korean actress known for roles in Kingmaker and I Have Not Done My Best Yet.

Born:

1997-05-13

Century / Era:

1997s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Park Jung-yeon (Korean: 박정연; born 13 May 1997) is a South Korean actress. She first became known for her portrayal of the future Empress Myeongseong in the television series Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny (2020). Park was a former trainee of SM Entertainment and also former member of SM Rookies. In 2019, she left SM and signed with KeyEast to become an actress.

Career & Major Achievements

Both of her parents and older sister Park Seung-yeon (also known as Dan-A) are singers. Park made her acting debut in the last episode of 2020 tvN's drama Hi Bye, Mama! as the grown-up Cho Seo-woo. In the same year, she acted her first regular role in TV Chosun's Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny as the future Empress Myeongseong.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Park joined the cast of 2025 SBS' sports coming-of-age series The Winning Try, as shooting sports ace athlete. In the same year she also acted in KBS2's weekend family Our Golden Days as rising young painter. Park won Best New Actress for both series at the KBS and SBS Drama Awards.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1997 (1997-05-13): Birth of Park Jung-yeon — South Korean actress known for roles in Kingmaker and I Have Not Done My Best Yet.
2. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In 2019, she left SM and signed with KeyEast to become an actress.
3. 2020: 2020 Milestone — She first became known for her portrayal of the future Empress Myeongseong in the television series Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny (2020).
4. 2025: 2025 Milestone — Park joined the cast of 2025 SBS' sports coming-of-age series The Winning Try, as shooting sports ace athlete.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Jung-yeon

True or False: “Park Jung-yeon debuted her acting career immediately after leaving SM Entertainment.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she left SM Entertainment before debuting, her official acting debut was in the last episode of a drama in 2020.

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