Park Seo-ham

Quick Facts: Who was Park Seo-ham?

Subject:

Park Seo-ham

Known for:

South Korean actor, singer, and rapper known for his role in 'Semantic Error'.

Born:

1993-10-28

Century / Era:

1993s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Park Gyeong-bok (Korean: 박경복; born October 28, 1993), known professionally as Park Seo-ham (박서함), is a South Korean actor, singer, and rapper. He is a former member of the South Korean boyband KNK. As an actor, he is best known for his role as Jang Jae-young in the web novel-adapted BL drama series Semantic Error. Along with fellow KNK member Inseong, he used to train under Big Hit Entertainment, now known as Big Hit Music where he trained with the members of the boy group BTS. When he moved to JYP Entertainment, he became an actor trainee after he won second place at the company's 10th Open Audition on February 19, 2013.

Career & Major Achievements

Before debuting with KNK, he was a backup dancer for the live performances of Bestie's "Zzang Christmas" as well as "I Need You". Park made his official debut as one of the five members of KNK on March 3, 2016, with the name Park Seung-jun (박승준). In 2018, he changed his name to Park Seo-ham. This is his third name following the change of Park Gyeong-bok to Park Seung-jun. On September 30, 2021, it was announced that he has decided to leave KNK and 220 Entertainment after long discussions with the members regarding the future of his career. On January 12, 2022, Park confirmed as the lead actor in the live series adaption of Semantic Error, based from a popular South Korean BL web novel of the same name.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He starred as Jang Jae-young, alongside DKZ member Park Jae-chan as his character's love interest Chu Sang-woo. On March 7, 2022, Npio Entertainment announced they signed an exclusive contract with Park ahead of his military enlistment. In 2026, he co-starred in TvN's romantic-comedy Our Universe opposite Bae In-hyuk and Roh Jeong-eui. On March 4, 2022, Sports Chosun released an interview with Park where they revealed that he would fulfill his mandatory military service as a social worker on March 10. Park completed his military service and was discharged on December 9, 2023.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1993 (1993-10-28): Birth of Park Seo-ham — South Korean actor, singer, and rapper known for his role in 'Semantic Error'.
2. 2013: 2013 Milestone — When he moved to JYP Entertainment, he became an actor trainee after he won second place at the company's 10th Open Audition on February 19, 2013.
3. 2016: 2016 Milestone — Park made his official debut as one of the five members of KNK on March 3, 2016, with the name Park Seung-jun (박승준).
4. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In 2018, he changed his name to Park Seo-ham.
5. 2021: 2021 Milestone — On September 30, 2021, it was announced that he has decided to leave KNK and 220 Entertainment after long discussions with the members regarding the future of his career.
6. 2022: 2022 Milestone — On January 12, 2022, Park confirmed as the lead actor in the live series adaption of Semantic Error, based from a popular South Korean BL web novel of the same name.
7. 2023: 2023 Milestone — Park completed his military service and was discharged on December 9, 2023.
8. 2026: 2026 Milestone — In 2026, he co-starred in TvN's romantic-comedy Our Universe opposite Bae In-hyuk and Roh Jeong-eui.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Seo-ham

True or False: “Park Seo-ham's initial stage name when debuting with KNK was Park Gyeong-bok.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His initial stage name upon debut with KNK on March 3, 2016, was Park Seung-jun.

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