Park Ye-jin

Quick Facts: Who was Park Ye-jin?

Subject:

Park Ye-jin

Known for:

South Korean actress known for roles in dramas, variety shows, and films.

Born:

1981-04-01

Century / Era:

1981s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Park Ye-jin (Korean: 박예진; born April 1, 1981) is a South Korean actress. Park Ye-jin made her acting debut in the 1999 horror film Memento Mori, then appeared in leading and supporting roles in several TV series and films, notably What Happened in Bali 2004, Dae Jo-yeong 2006, and Again, My Love 2009 (also known as Hateful But Once Again). But her popularity increased when she became a regular cast member on the first season of variety show Family Outing, in which she showed a different image and earned the nickname "sweet, yet scary, Ye-jin." In 2009, Park left the show because of her hectic schedule filming the period drama Queen Seondeok 2009 and the movie Fortune Salon 2009.

Career & Major Achievements

After she was cast as Genghis Khan's wife Khulan in the Korea-China-Japan 3D martial arts pic An End to Killing 2013, Park starred in the fantasy romance I Love Lee Tae-ri 2012. In November 2018, Park signed with Saram Entertainment. In 2011, it was reported that Park and actor Park Hee-soon were in a relationship.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

They met two years prior and got close due to friendship formed as artists under the same agency. In January 2016, it was reported that they registered their marriage in 2015. They had a small celebration with family and friends in 2016.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1981 (1981-04-01): Birth of Park Ye-jin — South Korean actress known for roles in dramas, variety shows, and films.
2. 1999: 1999 Milestone — Park Ye-jin made her acting debut in the 1999 horror film Memento Mori, then appeared in leading and supporting roles in several TV series and films, notably What Happened in Bali 2004, Dae Jo-yeong 2006, and Again, My Love 2009 (also known as Hateful But Once Again).
3. 2009: 2009 Milestone — " In 2009, Park left the show because of her hectic schedule filming the period drama Queen Seondeok 2009 and the movie Fortune Salon 2009.
4. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In 2011, it was reported that Park and actor Park Hee-soon were in a relationship.
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — After she was cast as Genghis Khan's wife Khulan in the Korea-China-Japan 3D martial arts pic An End to Killing 2013, Park starred in the fantasy romance I Love Lee Tae-ri 2012.
6. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In January 2016, it was reported that they registered their marriage in 2015.
7. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In November 2018, Park signed with Saram Entertainment.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Ye-jin

True or False: “Park Ye-jin's initial breakthrough into mainstream popularity came solely from her film roles.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Her popularity significantly increased when she became a regular cast member on the variety show Family Outing.

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