Park Sol-mi

Quick Facts: Who was Park Sol-mi?

Subject:

Park Sol-mi

Known for:

South Korean actress known for her roles in dramas like Winter Sonata and Paradise Murdered.

Born:

1978-01-03

Century / Era:

1978s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Park Sol-mi (Korean: 박솔미; born January 3, 1978), birth name Park Hye-jeong, is a South Korean actress. Park had a minor role in the 1996 series Papa, then made her official debut in MBC's amateur talent contest in 1998. Her breakthrough came in 2002 when she starred in several television dramas, including Bad Girls and the popular Winter Sonata. In 2004 she made her film debut in Park Jung-woo's Dance with the Wind, which required her to learn ballroom dancing over a four-month period of intensive training. For her second film, Paradise Murdered, Park received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2007 Blue Dragon Film Awards.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2008, Park signed a contract with management company Heavenly Star Entertainment. After a three-year hiatus from television, she was announced as the lead in the MBC drama My Lady, a remake of the 1980s series Terminal. Park said that she found the character of Sera appealing because of the good and bad sides to her personality. In October 2018, Park signed with new agency Fantagio. In addition to being an actress, Park is also an amateur pianist.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

After attending a concert by Japanese pop group Jaja in 2005, she expressed a desire to perform with the band, and was later invited to play on their second album, I Love You. Park played piano on the album's title track, and also appeared in the promotional video. The album was released in February 2006 by Horipro under its MusicTaste imprint. She is also active in Japan with various promotions and commercials. Park began dating actor Han Jae-suk after they starred together in The Great Merchant in 2010.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1978 (1978-01-03): Birth of Park Sol-mi — South Korean actress known for her roles in dramas like Winter Sonata and Paradise Murdered.
2. 1996: 1996 Milestone — Park had a minor role in the 1996 series Papa, then made her official debut in MBC's amateur talent contest in 1998.
3. 2002: 2002 Milestone — Her breakthrough came in 2002 when she starred in several television dramas, including Bad Girls and the popular Winter Sonata.
4. 2004: 2004 Milestone — In 2004 she made her film debut in Park Jung-woo's Dance with the Wind, which required her to learn ballroom dancing over a four-month period of intensive training.
5. 2005: 2005 Milestone — After attending a concert by Japanese pop group Jaja in 2005, she expressed a desire to perform with the band, and was later invited to play on their second album, I Love You.
6. 2006: 2006 Milestone — The album was released in February 2006 by Horipro under its MusicTaste imprint.
7. 2007: 2007 Milestone — For her second film, Paradise Murdered, Park received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2007 Blue Dragon Film Awards.
8. 2008: 2008 Milestone — In 2008, Park signed a contract with management company Heavenly Star Entertainment.
9. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Park began dating actor Han Jae-suk after they starred together in The Great Merchant in 2010.
10. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In October 2018, Park signed with new agency Fantagio.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Sol-mi

True or False: “Did Park Sol-mi make her film debut in the 2010 drama The Great Merchant?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She made her film debut in 2004 with 'Dance with the Wind,' while she began dating Han Jae-suk after starring together in that movie.

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