Park Yong-ha

Quick Facts: Who was Park Yong-ha?

Subject:

Park Yong-ha

Known for:

South Korean actor and singer known for roles in 'Winter Sonata' and theme songs.

Born:

1977-08-12

Died:

2010-06-30

Century / Era:

1977s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Park Yong-ha (Korean: 박용하, August 12, 1977 – June 30, 2010) was a South Korean actor and singer. At seventeen, Park was noted for his acting and musical skills, as well as his good looks which earned him popularity with fans. After his debut in MBC drama Theme Theater (1994), Park appeared in a range of TV dramas and films. In 2002, Park co-starred in Winter Sonata with Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo, which brought him fame in Japan. As a singer, Park was the "mysterious" voice behind Just For Yesterday, the hit theme song of SBS drama All In, which starred Lee Byung-hun and Song Hye-kyo.

Career & Major Achievements

Park released various Japanese albums in Japan and held successful concerts both in Japan and Korea. Park sang the theme songs of SBS drama On Air in 2008. The Japanese version of the theme songs was his 6th single album Behind Love. Behind Love, released on July 23, 2008, was ranked as the third top single album on Oricon, Japan's premier daily album chart. His next single album, Say Goodbye, and full-length album, Love, were released in November 2008 and both were ranked on Oricon within top 10.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Park starred in SBS drama On Air as a drama PD, Kyoung-min Lee, in 2008 and on Mnet Japan from July 30, 2008. He and co-star Song Yun-ah visited Japan to promote the series in a showcase attend by 800 VIP guests at Toho Cinema in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo. He also starred in the movie The Scam as an individual investor (small-time investor) Hyun-soo Kang. The Scam was released on February 12, 2009. He was cast in the drama, The Slingshot, acting as the character Kim Shin, which started broadcasting on KBS2 on April 6, 2009.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1977 (1977-08-12): Birth of Park Yong-ha — South Korean actor and singer known for roles in 'Winter Sonata' and theme songs.
2. 1994: 1994 Milestone — After his debut in MBC drama Theme Theater (1994), Park appeared in a range of TV dramas and films.
3. 2002: 2002 Milestone — In 2002, Park co-starred in Winter Sonata with Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo, which brought him fame in Japan.
4. 2008: 2008 Milestone — Park sang the theme songs of SBS drama On Air in 2008.
5. 2009: 2009 Milestone — The Scam was released on February 12, 2009.
6. 2010 (2010-06-30): Passing & Historical Legacy — Park Yong-ha passed away on 2010-06-30, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Yong-ha

True or False: “Park Yong-ha was primarily famous for his acting career throughout his entire life.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he was a successful actor, Park Yong-ha also achieved significant recognition as a singer, particularly through theme songs and Japanese albums.

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