Park Wan-kyu

Quick Facts: Who was Park Wan-kyu?

Subject:

Park Wan-kyu

Known for:

South Korean singer known for his work with Boohwal and OST contributions.

Born:

1973-12-01

Century / Era:

1973s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Park Wan-kyu (Korean: 박완규; born December 1, 1973) is a South Korean singer. He was a lead vocalist of the band Boohwal, and left them to release his first solo album, with the title track "Love of a Thousands Years (천 년의 사랑)" that became his signature song in 1999 but returned to the group in 2019 after 22 years. He has recorded many soundtracks for Korean dramas, and had his first substantial acting role in one in 2013.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In 1997, as Boohwal's vocalist he recorded their 5th album, Discovery of Fire with them, singing their title song "Lonely Night," and reunited with them in 2011 for their collaboration project with the song "Secret." When discussing Boohwal's several vocalists, the band's leader Kim Tae-won said he sang with an authentic soulfulness which made his vocals both sad and beautiful. In 2019 he rejoined Boohwal. He appeared as a contestant on I Am a Singer and in the concert special "Survival – I am a Singer" at the Expo 2012 in Yeosu.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He has performed a number of OSTs for K-dramas, including "Always" for Goddess of Marriage in 2013, in which he also acted, playing the part of a legendary rocker on hiatus in the citrus plantations of Jejudo, living as his own boss as a free spirit, with his wife. Others include 2014's "Wind Breeze" for Empress Ki, and a rock ballad "Stop Time" in April 2016 for The Royal Gambler. In September 2011, in an appearance on tvN's show Love Song he talked about his divorce, and expressed an apology to his ex-wife and children.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1973 (1973-12-01): Birth of Park Wan-kyu — South Korean singer known for his work with Boohwal and OST contributions.
2. 1997: 1997 Milestone — In 1997, as Boohwal's vocalist he recorded their 5th album, Discovery of Fire with them, singing their title song "Lonely Night," and reunited with them in 2011 for their collaboration project with the song "Secret.
3. 1999: 1999 Milestone — He was a lead vocalist of the band Boohwal, and left them to release his first solo album, with the title track "Love of a Thousands Years (천 년의 사랑)" that became his signature song in 1999 but returned to the group in 2019 after 22 years.
4. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In September 2011, in an appearance on tvN's show Love Song he talked about his divorce, and expressed an apology to his ex-wife and children.
5. 2012: 2012 Milestone — He appeared as a contestant on I Am a Singer and in the concert special "Survival – I am a Singer" at the Expo 2012 in Yeosu.
6. 2013: 2013 Milestone — He has recorded many soundtracks for Korean dramas, and had his first substantial acting role in one in 2013.
7. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Others include 2014's "Wind Breeze" for Empress Ki, and a rock ballad "Stop Time" in April 2016 for The Royal Gambler.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Wan-kyu

True or False: “Park Wan-kyu's signature song, "Love of a Thousands Years," was first released in 2019.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His signature song, "Love of a Thousands Years," was actually established in 1999 when he released his first solo album.

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