Park Sung-woong

Quick Facts: Who was Park Sung-woong?

Subject:

Park Sung-woong

Known for:

South Korean actor known for roles in crime thrillers and television dramas.

Born:

1973-01-09

Century / Era:

1973s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Park Sung-woong (Korean: 박성웅; born January 9, 1973) is a South Korean actor. Following his acting debut in No. 3 in 1997, Park has starred in several movies and television series, notably as a gangster in New World (2013) and a serial killer in The Deal (2015).

Career & Major Achievements

In 2024, Park starred opposite Lee Joon-hyuk in the crime thriller legal television series Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard. The series is a spin-off of the Korean drama Stranger (2017).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Park married actress Shin Eun-jung on October 18, 2008. They met while filming The Legend (2007), in which the characters they played were lovers.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1973 (1973-01-09): Birth of Park Sung-woong — South Korean actor known for roles in crime thrillers and television dramas.
2. 1997: 1997 Milestone — 3 in 1997, Park has starred in several movies and television series, notably as a gangster in New World (2013) and a serial killer in The Deal (2015).
3. 2007: 2007 Milestone — They met while filming The Legend (2007), in which the characters they played were lovers.
4. 2008: 2008 Milestone — Park married actress Shin Eun-jung on October 18, 2008.
5. 2017: 2017 Milestone — The series is a spin-off of the Korean drama Stranger (2017).
6. 2024: 2024 Milestone — In 2024, Park starred opposite Lee Joon-hyuk in the crime thriller legal television series Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Sung-woong

True or False: “Did Park Sung-woong's acting career begin with a role in the 2013 film New World?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His acting debut actually occurred earlier, in the television series No. 3 in 1997.

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