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Park Hee-soon (Korean: 박희순; born February 13, 1970) is a South Korean actor. He graduated with a Theater degree from Seoul Institute of the Arts,[4] and was a member of the Mokwha Repertory Company from 1990 to 2001. He became active in film beginning 2002, and won several Best Supporting Actor awards for his portrayal of a tough cop in Seven Days (2007).[5][6] He received further acting recognitions for his roles in the films The Scam (2009) and 1987: When the Day Comes (2017). Apart from his film career, Park starred in television series All About My Romance (2013), The Missing (2015), Beautiful World (2019), and My Name (2021), the lattermost of which brought him international attention.
Career
Early career in theater
Park was born on February 13, 1970. He graduated with a degree in Theater from Seoul Institute of the Arts.[4] Park began his acting career in 1990 when he joined the Mokwha Repertory Company.[7] In 2001, after being a part of the troupe for 12 years, Park visited Oh Tae-seok, the representative and director of the troupe, and said, "I've been in Mokhwa for 12 years. I'll take a look around the outside world."[8]
Chungmuro early career
Park appeared in minor roles in films as early as 1994, but he only became actively involved in film from 2001 onwards. Park decided to pursue a career in film for at least three years, but it was difficult for the rookie actor to establish himself in Chungmuro, the center of the South Korean film industry. However, step by step, Park built his career by appearing in minor roles in films such as "Three," "Box X Files," and "So Cute."[8]
In 2004, Park played the role of a gang leader in the film "A Family," and his performance as the villain was highly praised.[9] He was even nominated for Best New Actor at the 3rd Korean Film Awards for his role in the film.[10]
Fixed: In February 2005, Park made a comeback to the theater stage, appearing as Dan in the Aligator Theatre Company's Korean debut of the hit play "Closer" by Patrick Marber, which had been adapted into a film in 2004.[11] The play was performed at The Seoul Art Center's Towol Theater.[12]
Park costarred in Antarctic Journal.[13] Park Hee-soon showed an impressive performance as a sober squad leader in the movie.[14]
In the same year, Park got his first lead role in romantic comedy film Love Talk.[15]
Established actor and venture to small screen
In 2007 he established himself as an indispensable acting actor in the film in Seven Days. Park won several Best Supporting Actor awards for his portrayal of a tough cop in Seven Days (2007).[5][6] Park received the Best Actor Award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards[16] and the Korea Film Awards, making a strong impression on the public and film officials. In the same year, He debut in small screen with KBS 2TV Drama City Reservoir.[17] It was followed by his first miniseries Evasive Inquiry Agency.[18]
In 2009, Park acted as Hwang Jong-gu, gangster-turned-financier, in Lee Ho-jae's film The Scam.[19] The film was received well commercially.[20][21] Park also garnered critical acclaim for his performance which earned Best Supporting Actor Awards from 17th Chunsa Film Art Awards.[22][23]
In 2010, Park acted as Kim Won-kang, a former football player who moved to East Timor in drama film A Barefoot Dream. It is based on the true story of Kim Shin-hwan, a retired Korean footballer who goes to East Timor after his business fails and launches a youth football team, thus becoming the "Hiddink of Korea."[24] Directed by Kim Tae-kyun, this film was a co-production between South Korea and Japan.[25]
In 2011, Park acted in Park Hoon-jung's debut film The Showdown. It was set in the 11th year of Gwanghaegun's reign, when Manchus invade of Joseon. Park acted as Heon-myung, Joseon military commander.[26] He was one of three Joseon soldiers who are cornered by the Manchu forces and must fight a bloody battle in the middle of Manchuria.[27]
In 2013, Park back to television after six years with SBS miniseries All About My Romance.[28] Park also costarred in a 2013 South Korean action spy film The Suspect starring Gong Yoo, and directed by Won Shin-yun. Park's role was Min Se-hoon, a South Korean NIS operative demoted to drill sergeant after a failed mission where Ji Dong-cheol (played by Gong Yoo), spared him.[29][30][31]
In 2014, Park comeback onstage after nine years, for 20th anniversary performance of Mokhwa.[32] He performed in play Baekma River in the Moonlight. It performed in Seoul Namsan Arts Drama Center from June 20 to July 6.[33]
When you act, you act with sincerity. Authenticity is directly related to how much sweat and effort you put in for the role. How diligently I practiced for a role has been passed on since I was in a play, so I think a lot about that role and work hard in the movie. I tend to put in a lot of effort to bring the sincerity I learned from theater to film even when filming
In 2021, Park joined My Name, Netflix original series directed by Kim Jin-min. He played Choi Mu-jin, the boss of Dongcheon who has described himself as a best friend and brother to Ji-woo's father. Mu-jin takes Ji-woo under his wing when she first joins his organization and teaches her how to fight.[40] In the same year, Park acted alongside Lee Sun-kyun in Dr. Brain. Park portrays Kangmu Lee, a private investigator. Dr. Brain was the first Korean-language show produced for Apple TV+. The series marks the drama debut of renowned filmmaker Kim Jee-woon and is based on the Korean webtoon of the same name drawn by Hongjacga.[41][42]
In 2022, Park costarred in Kim Jin-woo's Netflix original series A Model Family as Gwang-cheol.[43]
Personal life
In 2011, it was reported that Park and actress Park Ye-jin were in relationship.[44] They met two years prior and got close due to friendship formed as artist under the same agency.[45] In January 2016, it was reported that they registered their marriage in 2015.[46][47] They had a small celebration with family and friends in 2016.[48]
Philanthropy
In 2010, Park involved in charity project in Chad. It was to fulfill his promise to his best friend, late Park Yong-ha. The school, named after late Park Yong-ha, was founded on September 18, finally fulfilling Park's wish of helping to shape a brighter future for the children of Chad. It was documented by "Hope TV", a special documentary revolving around this special school was broadcast October 22.[49]
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^ abMin, Yong-jun (February 13, 2009). 연기를 위해 삶을 투자하고 의미를 번다. <작전> 박희순. Movist (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 21, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
^"'세븐데이즈' 박희순 "인기는 좋은 작품 참여 위한 필요악"" ['Seven Days' Park Hee-soon "The popularity is a necessary evil to participate in a good work."]. 이데일리 (in Korean). 2007-11-14. Archived from the original on 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
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^ abHong Sung-sik. "아버지, 딸을 위해 조폭을 찌르다" [to stab a gangster for a father and daughter]. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-02-02.
^Kim Eun-goo. "[표]제3회 대한민국 영화대상 후보작(자)" [[Courtes] Candidates for the 3rd Korea Film Awards]. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-02-02.
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^"연극 '클로저' 출연진들" [The cast of the play 'Closer']. Naver News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
^ ab"박희순 "'남극일기' 위해 라식수술도 미뤄"" [Park Hee-soon "We will also postpone lasik surgery for 'Antarctic Journal'"]. 스타뉴스 (in Korean). 2005-05-13. Archived from the original on 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
^ ab"'러브토크' 박희순, "저 원래 평범한 성격예요"" ['Love Talk' Park Hee-soon, "I'm originally an ordinary personality"]. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
^ ab"박희순 "20년의 바보가 지금은 박수무당을 하지요"" [Park Hee-soon "The fool of 20 years is now doing Park Soo-mu-dang"]. OhmyStar (in Korean). 2014-06-22. Archived from the original on 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
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^Tae Yuna (August 31, 2021). "[공식] 정우·박희순 주연 '모범가족', 넷플릭스 제작 확정" [[Official] 'Exemplary Family' starring Jung-woo and Park Hee-soon, confirmed for Netflix production]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-02-01. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
^Jo Ji-young (November 17, 2021). "[공식] 조진웅X최우식 '경관의 피' 2022년 1월 극장 개봉 확정..강렬한 범죄드라마 예고" [[Official] Cho Jin-woong X Choi Woo-shik 'Blood of the Policeman's theater release confirmed in January 2022.. Intense crime drama preview] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kang Nae-ri (April 12, 2022). "박희순, SBS 새 드라마 '트롤리' 출연 확정…국회의원 변신" [Park Hee-soon confirmed to appear in SBS new drama 'Trolley'... Member of Parliament] (in Korean). YTN. Archived from the original on April 12, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Yejin (August 19, 2024). "차승원x장기용x박희순x노정의x김대명 '돼지우리', 촬영 돌입 [공식입장]" [Cha Seung-won x Jang Ki-yong x Park Hee-soon x Roh Jeong-ui x Kim Dae-myung 'Pigsty', Filming Begins [Official Statement]]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 28, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
^Kang Min-kyung (September 6, 2021). "괴물이 되어도 좋다"..한소희 '마이네임', 10월 15일 공개 확정" [It's okay to be a monster.” Han So-hee's ‘My Name’ to be released on October 15th]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 21, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kim Na-ra (October 25, 2021). "애플TV+, 11월 4일 韓 출시…김지운 감독X이선균 'Dr. 브레인' 공개 [공식]" [Apple TV+ to be released in Korea on November 4th... Director Kim Ji-woon X Lee Seon-gyun 'Dr. Brain' Revealed [Official]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2021 – via Naver.
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^"연극 '심청이는 왜 두번 인당수에 몸을 던졌는가'" [Play The Reason Shim Chung Threw Herself Into the Indang Sea Twice] (in Korean). DA-Arts. Archived from the original on September 28, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
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