Park Shin-hye

Quick Facts: Who was Park Shin-hye?

Subject:

Park Shin-hye

Known for:

South Korean actress known for roles in You're Beautiful, The Heirs, and Miracle in Cell No. 7.

Born:

1990-02-18

Century / Era:

1990s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Park Shin-hye (Korean: 박신혜, born February 18, 1990) is a South Korean actress. She first gained recognition as a child actress in the television series Stairway to Heaven (2003) and Tree of Heaven (2006). In 2013, she starred in the film Miracle in Cell No. 7 which became one of the highest-grossing Korean films of all time. She then came to mainstream and international fame for television dramas You're Beautiful (2009), The Heirs (2013), Pinocchio (2014–2015), and Doctors (2016). This was followed with leading roles in Memories of the Alhambra (2018–2019), Doctor Slump (2024), The Judge from Hell (2024), and Undercover Miss Hong (2026).

Career & Major Achievements

Park has been included in the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list in 2015, 2017, 2021 and 2022. In addition to her acting career, Park is known for her philanthropy through her own charitable initiative, Starlight Angel Project. Park was born on February 18, 1990 in Gwangju, South Korea. She grew up in Songpa District, Seoul with an older brother. In 2001, Park auditioned for and later featured in singer Lee Seung-hwan music videos for "Do You Love Me!" and subsequently underwent formal training in singing, dancing, and acting at Lee’s agency, Dream Factory.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

While training, she featured in another of Lee's music videos, "Flower" (2003). After completing her education at Youngpa Girls' High School, Park studied at Chung-Ang University for eight years and received a degree in theater in February 2016. She was recognized with a service award for her accomplishments as a celebrity ambassador during the convocation ceremony. Park first gained recognition for her portrayal of the younger Choi Ji-woo's character in the popular Korean drama Stairway to Heaven in 2003. She continued to build her acting resume with supporting roles in various television series, most notably as a rebellious teenager in the 2004 drama special Very Merry Christmas.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1990 (1990-02-18): Birth of Park Shin-hye — South Korean actress known for roles in You're Beautiful, The Heirs, and Miracle in Cell No. 7.
2. 2001: 2001 Milestone — In 2001, Park auditioned for and later featured in singer Lee Seung-hwan music videos for "Do You Love Me!
3. 2003: 2003 Milestone — She first gained recognition as a child actress in the television series Stairway to Heaven (2003) and Tree of Heaven (2006).
4. 2004: 2004 Milestone — She continued to build her acting resume with supporting roles in various television series, most notably as a rebellious teenager in the 2004 drama special Very Merry Christmas.
5. 2009: 2009 Milestone — She then came to mainstream and international fame for television dramas You're Beautiful (2009), The Heirs (2013), Pinocchio (2014–2015), and Doctors (2016).
6. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, she starred in the film Miracle in Cell No.
7. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Park has been included in the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list in 2015, 2017, 2021 and 2022.
8. 2016: 2016 Milestone — After completing her education at Youngpa Girls' High School, Park studied at Chung-Ang University for eight years and received a degree in theater in February 2016.
9. 2018: 2018 Milestone — This was followed with leading roles in Memories of the Alhambra (2018–2019), Doctor Slump (2024), The Judge from Hell (2024), and Undercover Miss Hong (2026).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Shin-hye

True or False: “Did Park Shin-hye achieve international fame primarily through her role in the film Miracle in Cell No. 7?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While Miracle in Cell No. 7 was a massive success, she gained significant early international recognition through the drama Tree of Heaven and later solidified her global status with dramas like The Heirs.

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