Park Si-hoo

Park Si-hoo (born Park Pyeong-ho on April 3, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He began his entertainment career as an underwear model and stage actor, then made his official television debut in 2005. After several years in supporting roles, Park rose to fame in 2010 with the popular romantic comedy series Queen of Reversals and Prosecutor Princess. This was followed by leading roles in period drama The Princess' Man (2011) and thriller film Confession of Murder (2012).

This is a Korean name; the family name is Park.
Park Si-hoo
Park Si-hoo in January 2019
Born
Park Pyeong-ho

(1977-02-15) February 15, 1977
Eunsanmyeon, Buyeo County, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea
EducationHanyang University - Theater and Film
OccupationActor
Years active1993–present
AgentHoo Factory
Korean name
Hangul
박시후
Hanja
Revised RomanizationBak Si-hu
McCune–ReischauerPak Sihu
Birth name
Hangul
박평호
Hanja
Revised RomanizationBak Pyeong-ho
McCune–ReischauerPak P'yŏngho

Career

1997–1999: Begginings

Park Pyeong-ho began his acting career in theater in 1997, putting up posters, handing out flyers, and appearing as an extra or in bit parts on stage,[1] leading to his acting debut in the play The Twelve Nyang Life. During this time, he also worked as an underwear model,[2] before being cast in a bit part in episodes 1 and 2 of 2005 television series Delightful Girl Choon-Hyang.[3]

2007–2010: Rising popularity

Under the stage name Park Si-hoo, he starred in supporting roles in the MBC TV series Let's Get Married and Which Star Are You From?. With How to Meet a Perfect Neighbor in 2007, he gained more recognition and won the New Star Award at the SBS Drama Awards that year. More high-profile roles in action adventure series Iljimae[4] and weekend drama Family's Honor (the latter, his first leading role) followed in 2008.[3]

But Park's breakthrough would come in 2010. As the mysterious lawyer Seo In-woo in Prosecutor Princess, he rose to fame and the term "Seo Byun syndrome" was coined for his growing fanbase.[5][6][7][8][9] And such was his popularity with audiences in Queen of Reversals that when the series was extended, screenwriter Park Ji-eun rewrote the script so that his character, chaebol businessman Gu Yong-shik, would end up with the heroine.[10][11] He later won an Excellence Award at the MBC Drama Awards for Queen of Reversals.[12]

He continued his success in 2011 with the Joseon period drama The Princess' Man, a critical and ratings hit.[13][14][15] Park's portrayal of a man torn between revenge and love for his enemy's daughter garnered him a Top Excellence Award at the KBS Drama Awards.[16] Fan meetings in Asian countries such as Japan, China and Taiwan further cemented his status as a Hallyu star.[17][18][19] He also recorded the Christmas single "Winter Story," along with other stars from his then-agency Eyagi Entertainment.[20]

2012–2016: Transitioning roles

In 2012, Park played his first big-screen leading role as a serial killer-turned-bestselling author in the film Confession of Murder.[1][21][22][23] After shooting the 80-minute music video "Boy" in Thailand (which was released on DVD),[24][25] he returned to television later that year in the romance drama Cheongdam-dong Alice.[26][27][28][29]

Park's career was temporarily halted in 2013 when he was involved in a highly publicized sexual assault case (charges were later dropped when the alleged victim withdrew her complaint).[30]

For his comeback, Park was reportedly considering taking on the leading role in 2014 series Golden Cross,[31] but continuing public outrage regarding his 2013 case led broadcaster KBS to cancel his casting, with the Corea Entertainment Management Association stating that "Park still needs more time."[32] Instead, he focused on overseas activities, holding a photo exhibition in Japan titled The Man Who Was There, and starring in the 2014 Chinese film Scent, directed by Jessey Tsang Tsui-Shan.[33][34] He also filmed the Korean-Chinese co-produced drama film After Love opposite Yoon Eun-hye.[35][36] Two years after his controversy, Park returned in 2015 in the cable series Local Hero, in which he plays a former undercover agent who mentors a young police officer as they fight crime together.[37]

2017–present: Worldwide success

In 2017, Park was cast in KBS2 weekend drama My Golden Life.[38] The drama was a major hit in South Korea and surpassed 40% ratings.[39]

In 2018, Park was cast in KBS's romance horror series Lovely Horribly alongside Song Ji-hyo.[40] In 2019, Park starred in mystery melodrama Babel.[41]

Personal life

His father Park Yong-hoon used to be a fashion and commercial model in the 1960s and 1970s, and his younger brother Park Wu-ho is a former baseball player for the Hyundai Unicorns.[42][43]

On February 18, 2013, Park was accused of allegedly raping a 22-year-old aspiring actress. The woman said that after drinking heavily at a bar in Gangnam District, she and Park went to his apartment in Cheongdam-dong at around 2:00 a.m. on February 15, where she lost consciousness and realized she had been raped when she woke up. In a statement released through his management agency, Park denied the allegation; he admitted that he had sex with the woman but claimed it was consensual. Ultimately, the matter was settled out of court, and no verdict was ever reached.[44][45][46][47][48]

Filmography

Television series
Year Title Role Network
1994My Son's WomanMBC
1996Sibling Relations
1999Sister's MirrorKBS1
2002Sunlight Upon MeLee Seok-hoonMBC
2005Delightful Girl Choon-HyangHong Chae-rin's boyfriendKBS2
Let's Get MarriedKang Jae-hoMBC
2006Which Star Are You From?Han Jeong-hoon
2007How to Meet a Perfect NeighborYoo Joon-seokSBS
2008IljimaeShi-hoo / Cha-dol
Family’s HonorLee Kang-seok
2010Queen of ReversalsGu Yong-shikMBC
Haru: An Unforgettable Day in Korea
(tourism short film)
Prosecutor PrincessSeo In-wooSBS
2011The Princess' ManKim Seung-yooKBS2
2012Cheongdam-dong AliceCha Seung-joSBS
2016Local HeroBaek Si-yoonOCN
2017My Golden LifeChoi Do-KyungKBS2
2018Lovely HorriblyYoo Phillip
2019BabelCha Woo-hyeokTV Chosun
2020Kingmaker: The Change of DestinyChoi Cheon-joong[49]

Film
Year Title Role
2000Chunhyangextra
2007Mr. Bullet
2012Confession of MurderLee Doo-seok
2014ScentKang In-joon
2018After LoveKim Sung-joon

Music video
Year Song Title Artist
2005"Happiness"Gavy NJ
"I Will Still Live"
2006"I Love You"Alex Chu and Jisun
"Very Heartbreaking Words"
2009"Taste of Separation"Kim Bum-soo
"I'll Be Pretty"Taru
2012"Boy"Big Mama
Jang Woo-hyuk
Naul
MC Mong
Clazziquai
Gummy
SG Wannabe

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2007SBS Drama AwardsNew Star AwardHow to Meet a Perfect NeighborWon
20092009 SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama[50]Family's HonorWon
2010MBC Drama AwardsExcellence Award, ActorQueen of ReversalsWon
2010 SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a Drama SpecialProsecutor PrincessNominated
2011Style Icon AwardsSIA's Discovery[51]N/AWon
KBS Drama Awards[52]Best Couple Award with Moon Chae-wonThe Princess' ManWon
Popularity AwardWon
Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length DramaNominated
Top Excellence Award, ActorWon
201248th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Actor (TV)Nominated
Seoul International Drama AwardsOutstanding Korean ActorNominated
Monte-Carlo Television FestivalOutstanding Actor in a Drama SeriesNominated
201350th Grand Bell AwardsBest New ActorConfession of MurderNominated
2015Luxury Brand Model AwardsHallyu Asia Top Star Award[53]N/AWon
2017 KBS Drama Awards[54] Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama My Golden LifeWon
Best Couple with Shin Hye-sunWon
2018 11th Korea Drama Awards[55] Top Excellence Award, Actor Nominated
6th APAN Star Awards[56] Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama Nominated
KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Lovely Horribly Nominated
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