Park Sung-hoon

Quick Facts: Who was Park Sung-hoon?

Subject:

Park Sung-hoon

Known for:

South Korean actor known for versatile roles in television dramas and stage productions.

Born:

1985-02-18

Century / Era:

1985s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Park Sung-hoon (Korean: 박성훈; born February 18, 1985) is a South Korean actor. He started his acting career with a small role in the film A Frozen Flower (2008). He became known through the plays Rooftop Room Cat, The History Boys, and Model Students. Park began to attract attention with supporting roles in SBS' Three Days (2014), Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016) and Don't Dare to Dream (2016). It was through the film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018) and KBS 2TV's My Only One (2018–2019) which contributed to wider audience recognition.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He stepped up as a leading role in the KBS2 Wednesday-Thursday drama series Memorials. Park is better known in recent years for his villainous roles in the dramas The Glory (2022–2023) and Queen of Tears (2024), as well as playing the transgender ex-soldier Cho Hyun-ju in season 2 (2024) and season 3 (2025) of Netflix drama Squid Game. Park Sung-hoon, the youngest son with two older sisters, was born on February 18, 1985, in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. He faced financial hardships during his upbringing because his father lost his job at the bank as a result of the IMF crisis. Despite attending French class of Gwacheon Foreign Language High School, he did not find much interest in studying.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

It was only during his third year of high school that he began contemplating his future career. This led him to enroll in Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts, majoring in acting and film, as he had always been fond of movies. At the age of 20, he took on his first lead role in a school class workshop, portraying Deokbae in the play titled Taxi Driver, written by director Jang Jin. He put on one performance every semester and the experience left a lasting impression on him. As he continued to participate in theater, he became more passionate about it.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1985 (1985-02-18): Birth of Park Sung-hoon — South Korean actor known for versatile roles in television dramas and stage productions.
2. 2008: 2008 Milestone — He started his acting career with a small role in the film A Frozen Flower (2008).
3. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Park began to attract attention with supporting roles in SBS' Three Days (2014), Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016) and Don't Dare to Dream (2016).
4. 2018: 2018 Milestone — It was through the film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018) and KBS 2TV's My Only One (2018–2019) which contributed to wider audience recognition.
5. 2022: 2022 Milestone — Park is better known in recent years for his villainous roles in the dramas The Glory (2022–2023) and Queen of Tears (2024), as well as playing the transgender ex-soldier Cho Hyun-ju in season 2 (2024) and season 3 (2025) of Netflix drama Squid Game.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Sung-hoon

True or False: “Park Sung-hoon's initial breakthrough role came from a major historical drama like Six Flying Dragons.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His early recognition was built through supporting roles in dramas such as Three Days and the film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum.

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