Park (, ), also spelled as Pak or Bak, is the third-most common surname in Korea, traditionally traced back to 1st century King Hyeokgeose Park and theoretically inclusive of all of his descendants. ''Park'' or ''

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'' is usually assumed to come from the Korean noun ''Bak'' (), meaning "

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". As of the South Korean census of 2015, there were 4,192,074 people with the name in

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, or roughly 8.4% of the population.

Founding legend

All the Park clans in Korea trace their ancestry back to the first king of

Silla Silla (; Old Korean: wikt:徐羅伐#Old Korean, 徐羅伐, Yale romanization of Korean, Yale: Syerapel, Revised Romanization of Korean, RR: ''Seorabeol''; International Phonetic Alphabet, IPA: ) was a Korean kingdom that existed between ...

, Hyeokgeose. According to a

legend A legend is a genre of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring human actions, believed or perceived to have taken place in human history. Narratives in this genre may demonstrate human values, and possess certain qualities that give the ...

, the leaders of the six clans of the

Jinhan confederacy Jinhan () was a loose confederacy of chiefdoms that existed from around the 1st century BCE to the 4th century CE in the southern Korean peninsula, to the east of the Nakdong River valley, Gyeongsang Province. Jinhan was one of the Samhan (or "T ...

were gathering on a hilltop to choose a king, when they looked down and saw lightning strike at the foot of the Yangsan mountain and a white horse bow at the same place. When they went there to check, they found a red egg, which hatched a baby boy. They bathed the boy in the nearby stream and he was emitting bright light and the sun and the moon rose at the same time, indicating the divine birth of the child. Thus the child was named Hyeokgeose, meaning "ruling with a bright light" and his clan name became Bak or "gourd" after the round shape of the egg he hatched from. At age 13 he was given the title (), the equivalent of "king" at the time. The birth legends of early Korean kings were necessary to validate the "divine" nature of their rule. According to Yang Ju-dong's () research, both '' and '' in '' are repeatedly written with the meaning of '' (). According to the ''

Samguk Sagi ''Samguk sagi'' () is a historical record of the Three Kingdoms of Korea: Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. Completed in 1145, it is well-known in Korea as the oldest surviving chronicle of Korean history. The ''Samguk sagi'' is written in Classical ...

'', the Jin people called gourd as "park", and the first large egg looked similar to the shape of the gourd, so his last name become Park.

Clans

As with other Korean surnames, different lineages, known as

bon-gwan Korean clans are groups of Koreans, Korean people that share the same Patrilineality, paternal ancestor. They are indicated by the combination of a ''bongwan'' () and a family name. Korean clans distinguish clans that happen to share the same fam ...

or clans, are inherited from a father by his children. These designate the region of Korea or paternal ancestor, from which they claim to originate. Out of the kings of

, ten had the Park surname. During the rule of King Pasa (80–112), the Park clans became divided and during the reign of

King Gyeongmyeong Gyeongmyeong (860 – August 924), personal name Pak Sŭn-gyŏng, was the 54th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the eldest son of King Sindeok and Princess Uiseong. He ruled during the Later Three Kingdoms period, when much of hi ...

(917–924) they became even more fractured, creating several lineages. This is when the nine Park clans named after the nine sons of Gyeongmyeong came into existence. 70–80% of the current bearers of the surname belong to the Miryang Park clan. In 2015, there were 314 Park clans in South Korea, with about 4.19 million people altogether. Miryang Park clan family seal

The clans which produced the most number of notable people in Korean history are collectively called the "Eight Parks", these are: the

Miryang Park clan The Miryang Park clan () or Milseong Park clan () is a Korean clan from Miryang, now in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The clan descends from the 10th century prince Pak Ŏnch'im (), son of King Gyeongmyeong of Silla. Goryeo royalty ...

, the Bannam Park clan (), the Goryeong Park clan (), the Hamyang Park clan (), the Juksan Park clan (), the Suncheon Park clan (), the Muan Park clan () and the Chungju Park clan ().

Position in society

King Hyeokgeose was said to have founded the Korean kingdom of

at the age of thirteen in 57 BC. Pak was one of three houses of the Korean kingdom of Silla. Among the houses of Pak, Kim, and Seok, princes rotated on the throne of Silla. According to historical records, all three houses have been recorded as having worshipped the founding father, Bak Hyeokgeose as their ancestral shrine. For example, the 4th king

Talhae of Silla Talhae (5 BC –80 AD, r. 57–80) was the fourth king of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Talhae Isageum, ''isageum'' being the royal title in early Silla. Also known by his personal name as Seok Tal-hae (昔� ...

, the 9th king

Beolhyu of Silla Beolhyu (died 196, r. 184–196) was the ninth king of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is also known as ''Balhui Isageum'', ''Isageum'' being the royal title in early Silla. As a descendant of Silla's 4th king Talhae, his surna ...

, the 10th king

Naehae of Silla Naehae (died 230, r. 196–230) was the tenth king of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Naehae Isageum, ''isageum'' being the royal title in early Silla. As a descendant of Silla's 4th king Talhae, his surname ...

, the 11th king

Jobun of Silla Jobun (r. 230–247, died 247), also known by his title Jobun Isageum, was the eleventh king of the Korean state of Silla. He was the grandson of Beolhyu Isageum, and a member of the Seok clan. He was the son of Goljeong with Lady Ongmo, a ...

, the 12th king

Cheomhae of Silla Cheomhae (r. 247–261, died 261), often known by his title Cheomhae Isageum, was the twelfth ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was a Seok, and the younger brother of the previous king, Jobun. The ''Samguk sagi'' also reports tha ...

, the 14th King

Yurye of Silla Yurye (r. 284–298, died 298), also known as Yuri or by his official title Yurye Isageum, was the fourteenth ruler of the Korean state of Silla. He was a Seok and the son of King Jobun, but his mother was a Park and a descendant of Bak Hyeo ...

and the 15th king

Girim of Silla Girim (r. 298–310, died 310), whose name is sometimes given as Girip and also as Gigu, was the fifteenth ruler of Silla. The ''Samguk sagi'' records that he was either the grandson or great-grandson of King Jobun. Though he and his father ...

were house of Seok, but according to the

Samguk sagi ''Samguk sagi'' () is a historical record of the Three Kingdoms of Korea: Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. Completed in 1145, it is well-known in Korea as the oldest surviving chronicle of Korean history. The ''Samguk sagi'' is written in Classical ...

Silla bongi, all of them worshipped

Bak Hyeokgeose Hyeokgeose (69 BC – 4 AD, r. 57 BC–4 AD), also known by his personal full name as Bak (Park, Pak) Hyeokgeose (), was the founding monarch of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He was the progenitor of all Bak (Park) clans in Ko ...

as their progenitor. In addition, the 13th king

Michu of Silla Michu was the thirteenth ruler of the Korean state of Silla (r. 262–284). He was the first king of the Kim clan to sit on the Silla throne; this clan would hold the throne for most of Silla's later history. He was the son of Gudo, a lea ...

, the 16th king

Heulhae of Silla Heulhae (r. 310–356, died 356), titled Heulhae Isageum, was the sixteenth ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was a member of the aristocratic Seok clan, which held the throne for much of the early period of Silla. According to the ' ...

, the 17th king

Naemul of Silla Naemul (died 402) (r. 356–402) was the 17th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the nephew of King Michu. He married Michu's daughter, Lady Boban. He is given the title ''Isageum'', the same one borne by earlier rulers, in the ' ...

, the 18th king

Silseong of Silla Silseong (died 417) (r. 402–417), whose name is also given as Silju or Silgeum, was the List of monarchs of Korea, 18th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the son of the general (''gakgan'') Kim Daeseoji, who was the younger brot ...

, the 19th king

Nulji of Silla Nulji (reigned 417–458) was the nineteenth ruler ('' maripgan'') of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He was the son of King Naemul and Lady Boban, who was the daughter of King Michu. Nulji married the daughter of King Silseong ...

, the 20th king

Jabi of Silla Jabi (r. 458–479, died 479), also known by his title Jabi Maripgan, was the 20th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the eldest son of King Nulji, and his mother was the daughter of King Silseong. He married the daughter of K ...

, the 21st king Soji of Silla, the 22nd king

Jijeung of Silla Jijeung (437–514) (r. 500–514) was the 22nd ruler and 1st king of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He is remembered for strengthening royal authority and building Silla into a centralized kingdom. On the contemporary Naengsuri Silla monument, ...

, the 40th king

Aejang of Silla Aejang (788–809) (r. 800–809) was the 40th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the eldest son of King Soseong and Queen Gyehwa. He married a lady of the Pak clan. In 802, Aejang had the great temple of Haeinsa built on Gayasan ...

, the 41st king

Heondeok of Silla Heondeok (died 826) (; r. 809–826) was the 41st to rule the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the younger brother of King Soseong, and served as regent during the reign of Aejang. In 790, Heondeok traveled to Tang China where he distinguished ...

and the 42nd king

Heungdeok of Silla Heungdeok (777–836; r. 826–836) was the 42nd ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the younger brother of King Heondeok. He was married to Queen Jeongmok, the daughter of King Soseong. Upon rising to the throne, Heungdeok made K ...

are descendants of

Kim Al-chi Kim Al-chi (; unknown–?), was a historical figure in Korean history. His descendants formed the Gyeongju Kim, Kim royal clan of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. His legendary birth is said to have occurred during the reign of Silla' ...

, but according to the

Silla bongi, all of them worshipped

as their progenitor. In addition, according to

, the Shrine Shingung(神宮) was founded in the birthplace of the progenitor

and every king has been recorded as paying their respects at this shrine. All of these historical records imply that the three lineages of Pak, Seok, and Kim worshipped

as their founding ancestor. When

Seonggol Silla (; Old Korean: 徐羅伐, Yale: Syerapel, RR: ''Seorabeol''; IPA: ) was a Korean kingdom that existed between 57 BCE – 935 CE and was located on the southern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula. Silla, along with Paekje ...

s have died out followed by two consecutive

queen Queen most commonly refers to: * Queen regnant, a female monarch of a kingdom * Queen consort, the wife of a reigning king * Queen (band), a British rock band Queen or QUEEN may also refer to: Monarchy * Queen dowager, the widow of a king * Q ...

s, Kim Chun-Chu from Jingol began to monopolize the throne, which lasts 258 years. However, even during this period, the Kims did not fully occupy the throne. In the later period of Silla, the Pak clan from Jingol succeed in restoring the throne. During the last century of the dynasty, the Pak clan from Jingol regained the ruling house position in 728 years. However, the Pak dynasty was cut off when

Gyeongae of Silla Gyeongae (died 927), personal name Pak Wi-ŭng, was the 55th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. Biography He was the son of King Sindeok by Queen Uiseong, and was the younger brother of King Gyeongmyeong, who preceded him to the thron ...

was forced to commit suicide by King

Kyŏn Hwŏn Kyŏn Hwŏn (; 867 – 27 September 936, ruled from 892 – March 935) was the king and founder of Later Baekje, one of the Later Three Kingdoms of Korea, and reigned from 892 to 935. Some records render his name as Chin Hwŏn (). He was also t ...

Later Baekje Later Baekje (, ) was one of the Later Three Kingdoms of Korea, along with Taebong and Silla. Later Baekje was a Korean dynastic kingdom founded by the disaffected Silla general Kyŏn Hwŏn in 900, whom led the local gentry and populace tha ...

. The reign of the Pak clan lasted only 15 years. After that, Kim Bu became the last king of Silla, but soon surrendered to the

Wang Geon Taejo (; 31 January 877 – 4 July 943), personal name Wang Kŏn (), also known as Taejo Wang Kŏn (), was the founder of the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea. He ruled from 918 to 943, achieving unification of the Later Three Kingdoms in 936. Background ...

Goryeo Goryeo (; ) was a Korean state founded in 918, during a time of national division called the Later Three Kingdoms period, that unified and ruled the Korea, Korean Peninsula until the establishment of Joseon in 1392. Goryeo achieved what has b ...

and Silla finally collapsed in 992 years. During the

Unified Silla Unified Silla, or Late Silla, is the name often applied to the historical period of the Korean kingdom of Silla after its conquest of Goguryeo in 668 AD, which marked the end of the Three Kingdoms period. In the 7th century, a Silla–Tang alli ...

the Miryang Pak Clan, along with

Gimhae Kim clan The Gimhae Kim clan () is a Korean clan, descended from Suro of Geumgwan Gaya. King Suro was the founder of Gaya confederacy, and his descendant, Kim Yu-sin is renowned for leading the Silla armies to unify the Three Kingdoms of Korea. More th ...

became the most prominent of the aristocracy, based on the

bone rank system The bone-rank system () was the system of Aristocracy, aristocratic rank used in the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla. It was used to segregate society, and particularly the layers of the aristocracy, on the basis of their hereditary proximity to ...

. Within the bone rank system, the two clans of Gimhae Kims and Miryang Paks were considered the most Jingol, or "True Bone". As Seonggol, or Divine bones died out through intermarriage, these two clans became the dominant noble houses on the peninsula following the conquest of rival dynasties. After the fall of Silla, it continued as a major noble house of

. During the

Goryeo dynasty Goryeo (; ) was a Korean state founded in 918, during a time of national division called the Later Three Kingdoms period, that unified and ruled the Korea, Korean Peninsula until the establishment of Joseon in 1392. Goryeo achieved what has b ...

, many of the people who passed the highest-level state examination, which was implemented to recruit ranking officials during the Goryeo dynasty, were Parks. The first General to defeat the Mongols in world history was General Park Seo, who commanded the successful defense of the fortress of Guju in 1231 against the forces led by Mongol General . During

Joseon Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom w ...

period, Parks continued to thrive as one of the main

Yangban The ''yangban'' () were part of the traditional ruling class or gentry of dynastic Korea during the Joseon period. The ''yangban'' were mainly composed of highly educated civil officials and military officers—landed or unlanded aristocrats wh ...

households. With the

Gabo Reform The Kabo Reform () describes a series of sweeping reforms suggested to the government of Korea, beginning in 1894 and ending in 1896 during the reign of Gojong of Korea in response to the Donghak Peasant Revolution. Historians debate the degre ...

of 1894, when the caste system was abolished, some peasants adopted the surname of Park, bloating the population of the Park family. Simultaneously with the abolition of the

Gwageo The () or ''kwagŏ'' were the national civil service examinations under the Goryeo (918–1392) and Joseon (1392–1897) periods of Korea. Typically quite demanding, these tests measured candidates' ability of writing composition and knowledge ...

national service examination, the Yangban system came to an end. During the Japanese Occupation Period, three of the ten Korean aristocrats admitted into

Japanese House of Peers The was the upper house of the National Diet#History, Imperial Diet as mandated under the Meiji Constitution, Constitution of the Empire of Japan (in effect from 11 February 1889 to 3 May 1947). Background In 1869, under the new Meiji gover ...

were of the Park Clan. According to ''

Kojiki The , also sometimes read as or , is an early Japanese chronicle of myths, legends, hymns, genealogies, oral traditions, and semi-historical accounts down to 641 concerning the origin of the Japanese archipelago, the , and the Japanese imperia ...

'', ''

Nihon Shoki The or , sometimes translated as ''The Chronicles of Japan'', is the second-oldest book of classical Japanese history. It is more elaborate and detailed than the , the oldest, and has proven to be an important tool for historians and archaeol ...

'' and ''

Harima no Kuni Fudoki Harima may refer to: * Harima Province * Harima, Hyōgo file:131123 Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Archaeology Japan01bs3.jpg, 260px, Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Archaeology is a List of towns in Japan, town located in Kako District, Hyōgo, Kako D ...

'', one of Pak Princes, recorded in various names as , , , , and migrated to

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in 27 BC and Itoi clan (), Miyake clan, Tachibana clan (), Tajima clan (), Itoi clan () and

Tajimamori is a Japanese legendary figure of the Kofun period, also worshipped as the god of sweets. His name is written in kanji as 多遅麻毛理 in the ''Kojiki'', and as 田道間守 in the ''Nihon Shoki''. Legendary narrative Tajimamori's ancestr ...

are recorded as descendants of Amenohiboko.

Notable people of the past

The following is a list of notable people of the past with the Korean family name Park.

Kings

*King

Hyeokgeose of Silla Hyeokgeose (69 BC – 4 AD, r. 57 BC–4 AD), also known by his personal full name as Bak (Park, Pak) Hyeokgeose (), was the founding monarch of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He was the progenitor of all Bak (Park) clans in Ko ...

(57 BC–4 AD) *King

Namhae of Silla Namhae (?–24, r. 4–24 CE) was the second King of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Namhae Chachaung, ''chachaung'' being an early Silla title. Namhae is the only king who is called Chachaung. According to the ...

(4–24) *King

Yuri of Silla Yuri (?–57, r. 24–57) was the third king of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Yuri Isageum. Family Parents *Father: King Namhae of Silla **Grandfather: King Hyeokgeose of Silla **Grandmother: Lady Aryeong ...

(24–57) *King

Pasa of Silla Pasa of Silla (died 112, r. 80–112) was the List of monarchs of Korea, fifth ruler of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Pasa Isageum, ''isageum'' being the royal title in early Silla. As a descendant of Silla's ...

(80–112) *King

Jima of Silla Jima (died 134, r. 112–134) was the sixth ruler of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Jima Isageum, ''isageum'' being the royal title in early Silla. As a descendant of Silla's founder Hyeokgeose, his surname ...

(112–134) *King

Ilseong of Silla Ilseong (died 154, r. 134–154) was the seventh ruler of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Ilseong Isageum, ''isageum'' being the royal title in early Silla. As a descendant of Silla's founder Hyeokgeose, his s ...

(134–154) *King

Adalla of Silla Adalla (died 184, r. 154–184) was the eighth ruler of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Adalla Isageum, ''isageum'' being the royal title in early Silla. As a descendant of Silla's founder Hyeokgeose, his surn ...

(154–184) *King Sindeok of Silla (912–917) *King

Gyeongmyeong of Silla Gyeongmyeong (860 – August 924), personal name Pak Sŭn-gyŏng, was the List of monarchs of Korea, 54th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the eldest son of Sindeok of Silla, King Sindeok and Princess Uiseong. He ruled during the L ...

(917–924) *King

(924–927)

Historical people

* Pak An-sin (1369–1447), scholar-official of the Joseon Dynasty *

Bak Gyusu Pak Kyusu (; 1807–1877) was a scholar-bureaucrat, teacher, politician, and a diplomat of the Joseon period. He was known as a pioneer of the enlightenment group. Pak Kyusu was the grandson of Pak Chiwŏn, the great Silhak scholar. He was also ...

(1807–1877), scholar-bureaucrat, teacher, politician, and diplomat of the Joseon Dynasty *

Bak Jiwon (born 1737) Park Ji-won may refer to: * Bak Jiwon (born 1737) (1737–1805), Korean philosopher and novelist in the Joseon Dynasty * Park Ji-weon (1934–2024), South Korean politician and member of the 13th National Assembly of Korea * Park Jie-won (Bak Ji ...

(1737-1805), philosopher and novelist in the late Joseon dynasty *

Bak Jungyang Pak Chungyang (; May 3, 1872 – April 23, 1959) was a Korean bureaucrat and politician in the Japanese colonial government. His art names were Haeak () and Ilso (), and his courtesy name was Wongeun (). He also had the Japanese names , Jūyō ...

(1872-1959), Korean bureaucrat and politician in Japanese-ruled Korea * Pak Sŏ-saeng, civil minister, diplomat and ambassador in the early Joseon Dynasty period *

Bak Yeon Bak Yeon or Park Yeon (; 20 August 1378 – 23 March 1458) was a government official, scholar, writer, astronomer and musician in the Early Joseon Dynasty period, who was a teacher of King Sejong and created Armillary sphere Honcheonui, Water c ...

(1378-1458), government official, scholar, astronomer and musician in the early Joseon period *

Pak Yŏng-gyu Pak Yŏng-gyu () was a Korean general who served Later Baekje. He was the son-in-law of its king, having married Kyŏn Hwŏn's daughter. When Kyŏn Hwŏn escaped to the rival kingdom of Goryeo after being overthrown by his son, Pak also defecte ...

(?-970), Silla general and one of the warlords in the Later Three Kingdoms period *

Bak Jega Pak Chega (; November 5, 1750–1805) was a Korean philosopher. He was of the school of Practical learning (Silhak) in the late Joseon Dynasty. He was a student of Pak Chiwŏn. Background Pak Chega was a famous Silhak scholar in the late ...

(1750–1805), scholar of Silhak in the late Joseon Dynasty * Pak Paeng-nyeon (1417–1456), scholar-official of the Joseon Dynasty *

Park Mun-su Park Mun-su (; October 28, 1691–1756), also known as Bak Munsu, was a Korean government official in the period of King Yeongjo in the Joseon period. He was famous for the lifetime he spent protecting the Korean people from corrupt royal offi ...

(1691-1756), government official in the Joseon dynasty * Park Seo-yang (1885-1940), Korean early modern surgeon, doctor, chemist, and independence activist *

Park Yeon Bak Yeon or Park Yeon (; 20 August 1378 – 23 March 1458) was a government official, scholar, writer, astronomer and musician in the Early Joseon Dynasty period, who was a teacher of King Sejong and created Armillary sphere Honcheonui, Water c ...

(born Jan Jansz Weltevree) (1595–?), Dutch sailor and government official during the Joseon Dynasty

Notable people of recent times

Actors

Park Ah-sung Park Ah-sung is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in dramas. He also appeared in series such as '' Who Are You: School 2015'', '' 4 Legendary Witches'' and ''Reply 1988 ''Reply 1988'' () is a South Korean telev ...

(born 1994), South Korean actor *

Park Bo-gum Park Bo-gum (; born June 16, 1993) is a South Korean actor, singer, and musician. A prominent Korean Wave figure, Park is the youngest artist to be named Gallup Korea's Actor of the Year, Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year and the firs ...

(born 1993), South Korean actor *

Park Byung-eun Park Byung-eun (; born July 14, 1977) is a South Korean actor. Early life and education Park majored in drama at Chung-Ang University. Park was set to debut with 90s South Korean boy group Taesaja in 1997, but gave up due to him feeling that ...

(born 1977), South Korean actor *

Park Chul-min Park Chul-min (; born January 18, 1967) is a South Korean actor. Career Park Chul-min began acting in his high school drama club at Chosun University High School, and though he majored in Business Administration at Chung-Ang University, he ...

(born 1967), South Korean actor *

Park Eun-seok Park Eun-seok (; born February 10, 1984), or Danny Park, is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his work in theatre and is also known for his breakout performance in the 2020 television drama '' The Penthouse: War in Life''. Early life ...

(born 1984), South Korean actor *

Park Geun-hyung Park Geun-hyung (born June 7, 1940) is a South Korean actor. His career in film, television and theater has spanned over five decades. Career He was born in Suseong-ri, Jeongju-eup, Jeongeup-gun, Jeollabuk-do during the Japanese colonial peri ...

(born 1940), South Korean actor *

Park Gun-woo (actor) Park Gun-woo (born Park Gun-tae on February 5, 1996) is a South Korean actor. He began his career as a child actor in TV series A television show, TV program (), or simply a TV show, is the general reference to any content produced for vi ...

(born 1996), South Korean actor *

Park Hae-il Park Hae-il (; born 26 January 1977) is a South Korean actor. He began his acting career in theater, but soon gained the film industry's attention in 2003 with '' Scent of Love'' and '' Memories of Murder''. Park's film career took off, with lea ...

(born 1977), South Korean actor *

Park Hae-jin Park Hae-jin (; born May 1, 1983) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in dramas ''My Love from the Star'' (2013) and '' Doctor Stranger'' (2014), and his leading roles in '' Bad Guys'' (2014), '' Cheese in the Trap ...

(born 1983), South Korean actor *

Park Hae-joon Park Sang-woo (; born on June 14, 1976), better known by his stage name, Park Hae-joon (), is a South Korean actor. He gained widespread recognition for starring in dramas '' The World of the Married'' (2020), '' The 8 Show'' (2024), ''When Li ...

(born 1976), South Korean actor *

Park Hae-soo Park Hae-soo (; born November 21, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He is best known worldwide for portraying Cho Sang-woo in the first season of the Netflix hit series ''Squid Game'' (2021), which earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy A ...

(born 1981), South Korean actor *

Park Hee-soon Park Hee-soon (; born February 13, 1970) is a South Korean actor. He graduated with a Theater degree from Seoul Institute of the Arts, and was a member of the Mokwha Repertory Company from 1990 to 2001. He became active in film beginning 2002, ...

(born 1970), South Korean actor *

Park Ho-san Park Ho-san (; born Park Jung-hwan on October 18, 1972) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his performance in the stage play ''Suck'' (2008), ''In the Heights'' (2015), ''Chuncheon There'' (2009, 2015), ''Waiting for Heroes'' (2013), ...

(born 1972), South Korean actor *

Park Hoon Park Won-hee (; born April 27, 1981), better known by his stage name Park Hoon (), is a South Korean actor. He starred in television series such as ''Descendants of the Sun'' (2016), ''Naked Fireman'' (2017), ''Two Cops'' (2017) and ''Memories ...

(born 1981), South Korean actor *

Park Hyuk-kwon Park Hyuk-kwon (; born July 11, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Park began his acting career in 1993 as a member of the theater troupe Sanulrim. He later became a well-regarded supporting actor in films such as '' Chaw'' (2009) and '' Secret Reu ...

(born 1971), South Korean actor *

Park Hyung-sik Park Hyung-sik (; born November 16, 1991) is a South Korean actor and singer. After three years of training, he debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group ZE:A in 2010. As an actor, he is known for his roles in television series ''The H ...

(born 1991), South Korean actor and singer *

Park Hyung-soo Park Hyung-soo (born December 3, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in dramas such as ''Arthdal Chronicles'', ''The Devil Judge'', Ballerina (2023 film), Ballerina, ''Crash Landing on You'' and ''Happiness (South Korean TV ...

(born 1980), South Korean actor *

Park In-hwan (actor) Park In-hwan (born January 6, 1945) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Web series Variety show Theater Awards and nominations State honors Notes References External links * * * * {{DEFAULT ...

(born 1945), South Korean actor *

Park Jae-jung Park Jae-jung (born June 24, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He played the leading role in the television dramas '' You Are My Destiny'' (2008) and ''Joseon Mystery Detective Jeong Yak-yong'' (2009). Park also appeared in the second season of re ...

(born 1980), South Korean actor *

Park Jeong-min (actor) Park Jeong-min (; born March 24, 1987) is a South Korean actor, writer, and book publisher. Known as a prolific Chungmu-ro actor, he is most acclaimed for starring in the films '' Bleak Night'' (2011), '' Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet'' (2016 ...

(born 1987), South Korean actor, writer, book publisher *

Park Ji-bin Park Ji-bin (; born March 14, 1995) is a South Korean actor. He began his career as a child actor, notably in '' Hello, Brother'' (2005) and ''Boys Over Flowers is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoko Kamio. Th ...

(born 1995), South Korean actor *

Park Ji-hwan Park Ji-hwan (; born September 5, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He initially appeared in ''Yellow Hair'' (1999) and made his feature film debut in ''The City of Violence'' (2006). Since then, Park has performed in numerous movies and television ...

(born 1980), South Korean actor *

Park Jong-hwan (actor) Park Jong-hwan (born 7 September 1982) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his role as Byeon Deuk-jong in the psychological thriller drama '' Hell Is Other People''. Personal life Park studied filmmaking at the Seoul Institute of th ...

(born 1982), South Korean actor *

Park Joong-hoon Park Joong-hoon (born March 22, 1966) is a South Korean actor. Early life and family Park was born and raised in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea. He was classmates with retired basketball legend Hur Jae at Yongsan High School and attended ...

(born 1966), South Korean actor *

Park Jun-gyu Park Jun-gyu (born June 27, 1964) is a South Korean actor. The son of acclaimed veteran actor Park No-sik, Park is best known for playing the role of Ssangkal in '' Rustic Period''. Filmography Film *''Quit Your Life'' (1971) *''Zip Up'' (1972 ...

(born 1964), South Korean actor * Park Jung-woo (actor) (born 1996), South Korean actor *

Park Ki-woong Park Ki-woong (born February 13, 1985) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for the TV series ''The Slingshot'' (2009) and ''Bridal Mask'' (2012), Return (TV series), Return (2018) and Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019) as well as the fi ...

(born 1985), South Korean actor * Park Min-woo (actor) (born 1988), South Korean actor *

Park Myung-hoon Park Myung-hoon (; born May 28, 1975), is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut as a stage actor in the 1999 play ''Class''. He is best known internationally for his role as Geun-sae in the 92nd Academy Awards, Academy Award winning fi ...

(born 1975), South Korean actor *

Park No-sik Park Noh-sik (; February 4, 1930 – April 3, 1995) was a South Korean actor. Park was born in Suncheon, Zenranan-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan From 1910 to 1945, Korea was ruled by the Empire of Japan under the name Chōsen (), the Japane ...

(1930–1995), South Korean actor *

Randall Park Randall Park (born March 23, 1974) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his roles as Agent Jimmy Woo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, FBI Special Agent Edwin Park in the Netflix series '' The Residence'' (2025), Louis Hu ...

(born 1974), American actor and filmmaker *

Park Sang-min (actor) Park Sang-min (born October 9, 1970) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for Im Kwon-taek's ''General's Son'' trilogy and his roles in numerous television dramas such as ''My Lovely Fool'' and ''Giant''. Park has had run-ins with the law: ...

(born 1970), South Korean actor *

Park Sang-nam Park Sang-nam (; born January 29, 1994) is a South Korean actor under Mask Studio. Career On May 15, 2018, Park had signed an exclusive contract with SidusHQ iHQ Inc., doing business as SidusHQ () is one of the leading talent management age ...

(born 1994), South Korean actor *

Park Sang-won Park Sang-won (born April 5, 1959) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in four of the highest-rating Korean dramas of all time, ''Eyes of Dawn'' (1991), '' Sandglass'' (1995), '' First Love'' (1996), and '' You and I'' (1997 ...

(born 1959), South Korean actor *

Park Sang-wook (actor) Park Sang-wook (born January 18, 1976) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series References External links Park Sang-wookat Namoo Actors * * * 1976 births Living people 21st-century South Korean ma ...

(born 1976), South Korean actor *

Park Seo-ham Park Gyeong-bok (; born October 28, 1993), known professionally as Park Seo-ham (), is a South Korean actor, former singer, and rapper. He is a former member of the South Korean boyband KNK. As an actor, he is best known for his role as Jang J ...

(born 1993), South Korean actor and former singer *

Park Seo-joon Park Yong-kyu (; born December 16, 1988), better known by the stage name Park Seo-joon (), is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his starring roles in the television series ''Fight for My Way'' (2017), ''What's Wrong with Secretary Kim'' ...

(born 1988), South Korean actor *

Park Shin-yang Park Shin-yang (; born November 1, 1968) is a South Korean actor. He is known for starring in the films '' The Letter'' (1997), ''A Promise'' (1998), ''Hi! Dharma!'' (2001), '' The Big Swindle'' (2004), and '' Man on the Edge'' (2013), as well a ...

(born 1968), South Korean actor * Park Si-hoo (born 1978), South Korean actor * Park Solomon (born 1999), Uzbekistan-born South Korean actor *

Steve Park (comedian) Stephen Park is an American comedian and actor. He is best known for being a cast member of the sketch comedy television series ''In Living Color'' during the 1991–1992 season. He is also known for the film roles of Sonny in ''Do the Right Thi ...

(born 1951), American actor and comedian *

Park Sung-hoon Park Sung-hoon (; born February 18, 1985) is a South Korean actor. He started his acting career with a small role in the film ''A Frozen Flower'' (2008). He became known through the plays Rooftop Room Cat, The History Boys, and Model Students. ...

(born 1985), South Korean actor *

Park Sung-woo (actor) Park Sung-woo (born June 7, 1988) is a South Korean actor and model. He is best known for his main role in ''I Have Three Boyfriends'', '' Because It's My First Time'' and ''Oh! Dear Half-Basement Goddesses''. Early life and education He was bo ...

(born 1988), South Korean actor and model *

Park Sung-woong Park Sung-woong (; born January 9, 1973) is a South Korean actor. Following his acting debut in ''No. 3'' in 1997, Park has starred in several movies and Korean drama, television series, notably as a gangster in ''New World (2013 film), New Wo ...

(born 1973), South Korean actor *

Park Won-sang Park Won-sang (; born January 20, 1970) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television Web series Theater Ambassadorship *Ambassador for 1st Democratization Movement Memorial Park Joint Memorial Cultural Festival (2022) Refe ...

(born 1970), South Korean actor *

Park Yeong-gyu Park Yeong-gyu (born 28 October 1953) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in '' Attack the Gas Station'', in which he plays the owner of the titular gas station, and '' Break Out'', in which he plays a corrupt politician. F ...

(born 1953), South Korean actor *

Park Yong-ha Park Yong-ha (, August 12, 1977 – June 30, 2010) was a South Korean actor and singer. Career 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 ...

(1977–2010), South Korean actor and singer *

Park Yong-woo Park Yong-woo (; born March 16, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Early life Park Yong-woo's father was an engineering professor and his mother was a music teacher. As a child he was shy and expressed himself poorly. Instead, he nurtured his imag ...

(born 1971), South Korean actor *

Park Yoo-chun Park Yoo-chun (born June 4, 1986), formerly known as Micky Yoochun and better known by the mononym Yoochun, is a Korean-American singer-songwriter and actor. He is a former member of the South Korean boy bands JYJ and TVXQ. He has starred in d ...

(born 1986), Korean-American actor and singer-songwriter *

Park Yoon-jae Park Yoon-jae (; born January 14, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in the television series ''Indomitable Daughters-in-Law'' (2011), ''Your Lady'' (2013), and ''Shining Romance ''Shining Romance'' () is a South Kor ...

(born 1981), South Korean actor * Park Young-woon (born 1990), South Korean actor * Park Yu-hwan (born 1991), South Korean actor

Actresses

Park Ah-in Park Ah-in (; born 12 February 1985) is a South Korean actress. She is an alumna of Chung-Ang University, Department of Theater and Film, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Theater Studies. She made her acting debut in 2006 in the horror f ...

(born 1985), South Korean actress *

Ashley Park (actress) Ashley Jeein Park (born June 6, 1991) is an American actress and musician. She is best known for her portrayal of Mindy Chen on the Netflix comedy series ''Emily in Paris''. She originated the role of Gretchen Wieners in the Broadway musical ''M ...

(born 1991), American actress and musician *

Park Bo-kyung Park Bo-kyung (; born 27 November 1981) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as ''Now, We Are Breaking Up'', '' Beyond Evil'', '' Link: Eat, Love, Kill'', and ''Little Women''. She also appeared in movies '' Hello ...

(born 1981), South Korean actress *

Park Bo-young Park Bo-young (; born February 12, 1990) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading roles in the hit films '' Scandal Makers'' (2008), '' A Werewolf Boy'' (2012) and '' On Your Wedding Day'' (2018), and the television series ' ...

(born 1990), South Korean actress * Park Chae-rim (born 1979), South Korean actress *

Park Eun-bin Park Eun-bin (; born September 4, 1992) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a child model in 1996, and made her small screen debut as a child actor, child actress in 1998's ''White Nights 3.98''. Park received international recog ...

(born 1992), South Korean actress *

Park Eun-hye Park Eun-hye (; born February 21, 1977) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for starring in ''Jewel in the Palace'', which led to her popularity in China. She also played the lead role in the Taiwanese drama, ''Silence'', starring Vic ...

(born 1977), South Korean actress *

Grace Park (actress) Grace Park (born March 14, 1974) is an American-Canadian actress and model, known for her roles in the science-fiction series ''Battlestar Galactica'', as Shannon Ng in the Canadian teen soap opera series '' Edgemont'', as Officer Kono Kalakaua ...

(born 1974), American-Canadian actress and model *

Park Gyeong-ree Park Gyeong-ree (; born July 5, 1990), better known mononymously as Gyeongree (; sometimes romanised as Kyungri), is a South Korean singer and actress. She was a member of the South Korean girl group Nine Muses. Early life and education Park ...

(born 1990), South Korean actress and singer *

Park Gyu-young Park Gyu-young (; born July 27, 1993) is a South Korean actress. Previously known in South Korea for her roles in the dramas ''It's Okay to Not Be Okay'' (2020), '' Sweet Home'' (2020), '' Dali & Cocky Prince'' (2021), ''Celebrity'' (2023), '' ...

(born 1993), South Korean actress *

Park Ha-na Park Ha-na (; born July 25, 1985) is a South Korean actress. Park made her entertainment debut in 2003 as a member of the idol group FUNNY. Since then, she has turned to acting and was in the lead role in '' Apgujeong Midnight Sun'' (2014). C ...

(born 1985), South Korean actress *

Park Ha-sun Park Ha-sun (; born October 22, 1987) is a South Korean actress and entertainer. She made her debut in 2005 with the TV series ''Love Needs a Miracle.'' Park rose to fame for her portrayal of Queen Inhyeon in MBC's 2010 historical drama ''Dong ...

(born 1987), South Korean actress *

Park Hae-mi Park Hae-mi (; born January 28, 1964) is a South Korean actress. She is best known as a musical theatre actress, starring in stage productions of '' Mamma Mia!'', '' 42nd Street'', and ''Really Really Like You''. Park rose to mainstream popular ...

(born 1964), South Korean actress *

Park Han-byul Park Han-byul (; born November 17, 1984) is a South Korean actress and model. Career As a student at Anyang Art High School, Park posted photographs of herself on the internet, becoming an online celebrity due to her close physical resemblanc ...

(born 1984), South Korean actress and model *

Park Han-sol Park Han-sol (; born 19 July 1995) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her supporting roles in dramas such as ''Hospital Playlist'', ''Soul Mechanic'' and ''Please Don't Date Him ''Please Don't Date Him'' () is a 2020 South Korean ...

(born 1995), South Korean actress *

Park Hee-jin (actress) Park Hee-jin (; born June 4, 1973) is a South Korean actress, model, comedian, television host, and singer. She is known for her roles in the shows '' Partners for Justice'', '' Sweet Revenge 2'' and ''Melting Me Softly''. She also did roles in ...

(born 1973), South Korean actress, model, comedian, singer *

Park Hee-jung (actress) Park Hee-jung (; born December 10, 1991) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her role as a protagonist in the 2014 film ''Another Promise ''Another Promise'' () is a 2014 South Korean drama film based on the true story ...

(born 1991), South Korean actress and model *

Park Hee-von Park Hee-von (; born May 11, 1983), birth name Park Jae-young, is a South Korean actress, singer and model. Park made her entertainment debut in 2001 as a member of a girl group named M.I.L.K. under SM Entertainment's short-lived subsidiary BM ...

(born 1983), South Korean actress and singer *

Hettienne Park Hettienne Park is an American actress and writer, having played roles in ''Young Adult'' (2011), '' Bride Wars'' (2009), '' Blindspot'' (2018), and '' The Outsider'' (2020), with her most notable role being Beverly Katz on the psychological horro ...

(born 1983), American actress and writer *

Park Hwan-hee Park Hwan-hee (; born October 13, 1990) is a South Korean actress and model. She began to be known for being in the 2016 popular television series ''Descendants of the Sun''. Personal life Park married rapper Bill Stax Shin Dong-yeol (; ...

(born 1990), South Korean actress and model *

Park Hye-su Park Hye-su (; born November 24, 1994), also spelled as Park Hye-soo, is a South Korean actress and singer. She participated in '' K-pop Star 4'' as a contestant. Park rose to fame for her role in '' Hello, My Twenties!''. She took on her first ...

(born 1994), South Korean actress and singer *

Park Hyo-joo Park Hyo-joo (born October 8, 1982) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading role in the period police procedural ''Chosun Police Season 1'' (also known as ''Byeolsungeom''), as well as her supporting roles in the hit film '' ...

(born 1982), South Korean actress *

Park In-young Park In-young (; born 18 March 1982) is a South Korean actress and singer. She debuted in 2009 with the musical ''Boeing Boeing'' (). She graduated from Chung-Ang University. Early life Park In-young was born on 18 March 1982, in Seoul, South ...

(born 1982), South Korean actress and singer * Park Jeong-ja (actress) (born 1942), South Korean actress *

Park Ji-ah (actress, born 1972) Park Ji-ah (; February 25, 1972 – September 30, 2024) was a South Korean actress. She made recurring appearances in Kim Ki-duk's films, having had roles in five of his works from 2002 to 2008. Her performance in ''Breath'' was described as "t ...

(1972–2024), South Korean actress *

Park Ji-ah (actress, born 1977) Park Ji-ah (; born 18 July 1977) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as '' Link: Eat, Love, Kill'', ''Our Blues'' and '' Once Upon a Small Town''. Early life Park Ji-ah started her career in 1998 in theatre p ...

, South Korean actress * Park Ji-hu (born 2003), South Korean actress *

Park Ji-hyun (actress) Park Ji-hyun (; born November 26, 1994) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her role in the television series '' Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung'' (2019) and '' Do You Like Brahms?'' (2020), as well as films such as '' Gon ...

(born 1994), South Korean actress and model *

Park Ji-soo (actress) Park Ji-soo (; born July 22, 1988) is a South Korean actress. Park made her official acting debut as the title character in '' Mai Ratima'', the feature directorial debut of actor-director Yoo Ji-tae Yoo Ji-tae (; born April 13, 1976) is a ...

(born 1988), South Korean actress *

Park Ji-ye Park Ji-ye (; born November 15, 1995) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her role as Hari Koo in Tooniverse's web drama of '' Remember, Hari'' (2018) and ''Hearts and Hari'' (2020) from ''The Haunted House A haunted house is a bui ...

(born 1995), South Korean actres *

Park Ji-yeon (actress, born 1988) Park Ji-yeon (, born May 14, 1988) is a South Korean actress. Park debuted in musical '' Mamma Mia!'' in 2010. Park has appeared in supporting roles in various dramas but is better known for her work as a musical actress. Park's television deb ...

, South Korean actress *

Park Ji-young (actress) Park Ji-young (; born January 25, 1969) is a South Korean actress. She starred in TV series such as ''The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry'' (2010), '' Romance Town'' (2011), '' The Fugitive of Joseon'' (2013), '' Tears of Heaven'' (2014), ''Don' ...

(born 1969), South Korean actress *

Park Jin-hee Park Jin-hee (; born January 8, 1978) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading roles in the television series '' Please Come Back, Soon-ae'' (2006), ''War of Money'' (2007), and ''Giant'' (2010), as well as for the film ''Shad ...

(born 1978), South Korean actress *

Park Jin-joo Park Jin-joo (born December 24, 1988) is a South Korean actress. She starred in television series such as '' Don't Dare to Dream'' (2016) and '' Something About 1%'' (2016), ''Encounter'' (2018–19), and '' Our Beloved Summer'' (2021). Filmog ...

(born 1988), South Korean actress * Park Joo-hee (born 1987), South Korean actress *

Park Joo-mi Park Joo-mi (; born October 5, 1972) is a South Korean actress. Career Park made her entertainment debut as an Asiana Airlines model, then began acting in 1991, starring in television dramas such as ''Beautiful Seoul'' (1999) and ''Feels Good'' ...

(born 1972), South Korean actress *

Park Joon-geum Park Joon-geum (; born 29 July 1962) is a South Korean actress. An alumnus of Kyung Hee University, Department of Dance, she is also a visiting professor in College of Culture and Arts Engineering, Kangwon National University. She made her act ...

(born 1962), South Korean actress *

Park Ju-hyun Park Ju-hyun (; born October 5, 1994) is a South Korean actress. She debuted in the film ''The Dude In Me'' (2019) followed by tvN 's television film ''Drama Stage Season 3'': ''My Wife's Bed''. She gained recognition with her appearance in ...

(born 1994), South Korean actress *

Park Jung-ah Park Jung-ah (; also spelled as Park Jeong-ah, Park JungA; February 24, 1981) is a South Korean singer, actress, entertainer, and radio DJ. Career 2000–2014: Career beginnings, breakthrough success and Jewelry Park graduated from Dongduk Wo ...

(born 1981), South Korean actress, singer, entertainer *

Park Jung-soo (actress) Park Jung-soo (; born July 11, 1952), also known as Park Jung-su, is a South Korean actress. Park made her acting debut in 1972 and became best known for starring in television dramas, notably ''Love and Farewell'' (1993), ''Way of Living: Woman ...

(born 1952), South Korean actress * Park Jung-yeon (born 1997), South Korean actress and model *

Park Kyung-hye Park Kyung-hye (; born on 5 January 1993) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 2011 in films, since then, she has appeared in number of films and television series. She got recognition for her supporting roles in '' Guardian: ...

(born 1993), South Korean actress *

Linda Park Linda Park (born July 9, 1978) is a South Korean-born American actress. She is best known for playing communications officer Hoshi Sato in the science-fiction series ''Star Trek: Enterprise.'' Early life Park was born in South Korea and raised ...

(born 1978), South Korean-born American actress *

Park Min-ha (actress) Park Min-ha (; born July 2, 2007) is a South Korean actress. Park began her career as a child actress in 2011 and has appeared in such productions as the South Korean disaster film ''Flu'' (2013), the Korean drama television series '' King of Am ...

(born 2007), South Korean actress *

Park Min-ji Park Min-ji (; born July 22, 1989) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Film Television series References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Park, Min-ji 1989 births Actresses from Seoul Living people People from Nowon District Sou ...

(born 1989), South Korean actress *

Park Min-jung Park Min-jung (; born 12 March 1982) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as '' The Smile Has Left Your Eyes'', '' Mad Dog'', '' The Tale of Nokdu'' and '' Nobody Knows''. She also appeared in movies '' The Wrath' ...

(born 1982), South Korean actress *

Park Min-young Park Min-young (; born March 4, 1986), also known as Rachel Park, is a South Korean actress. She rose to fame in the Sageuk, historical coming-of-age drama ''Sungkyunkwan Scandal ''(2010) and has since starred in television series ''City Hunter ...

(born 1986), South Korean actress * Park Ri-won (born 1998), South Korean actress *

Romi Park Due to technical issues, Park's name is often written as due to the '' Hyōgaiji'' status of (which is the kan'on reading of the kanji). She has also been referred by 朴路美 and 朴王路美. is a Japanese actress and singer of Korean d ...

(born 1972), Japanese actress and singer *

Park Se-wan Park Se-wan (; born September 24, 1994) is a South Korean actress. Career In 2016, Park made her television acting debut in KBS2's short drama special '' The Red Teacher''. She started gaining more attention in 2017 with her supporting roles i ...

(born 1994), South Korean actress *

Park Se-young Park Se-young (; born July 30, 1988) is a South Korean actress. She rose to fame in 2012 with supporting roles in the television dramas ''Faith'' and ''School 2013''. Park has since played leading roles in '' A Tale Of Two Sisters'' (2013) and ...

(born 1988), South Korean actress *

Park Seo-kyung Park Seo-kyung (; born on October 18, 2009) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 2019 television series ''Possessed''. She is known for her role in historical drama ''The Red Sleeve'' as Hong Dan, and later as Royal Noble Con ...

(born 2009), South Korean actress *

Park Seo-yeon Park Seo-yeon (; born on 5 March 2002) is a South Korean actress. Formerly a child actress, she made her acting debut in 2011, since then, she has appeared in number of films and television series. She is known for her various roles as child ac ...

(born 2002), South Korean actress *

Park Shin-hye Park Shin-hye (, born February 18, 1990) is a South Korean actress. She gained recognition as a child in Korean drama, television series ''Stairway to Heaven (2003 TV series), Stairway to Heaven'' (2003) and ''Tree of Heaven (TV series), Tree o ...

(born 1990), South Korean actress *

Park Si-eun (actress) Park Si-eun () is a Korean name consisting of the surname Park A park is an area of natural, semi-natural or planted space set aside for human enjoyment and recreation or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. Urban parks are ...

(born 1980), South Korean actress *

Park Si-yeon Park Si-yeon (; born March 29, 1979), birth name Park Mi-seon, is a South Korean actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She joined the Miss Korea 2000 and used that as a springboard to an acting career, she made her acting debut in China in 20 ...

(born 1979), South Korean actress and beauty pageant titleholder *

Park So-dam Park So-dam (; born September 8, 1991) is a South Korean actress. She gained recognition through her appearances in the film ''The Priests (film), The Priests'' (2015) and Korean drama, television series ''Cinderella with Four Knights'' (2016), ...

(born 1991), South Korean actress *

Park So-hyun Park So-hyun (; born February 11, 1971) is a South Korean actress. She has a syndicated talk radio show ''Love Game'', aired via the SBS Power FM since 1999. She also participated in variety show We Got Married. On September 20, 2016, Park So- ...

(born 1971), South Korean actress *

Park So-yi Park So-yi (; born March 12, 2012) is a South Korean child actress. She debuted through the television series ''Mistress'' (2018) and is best known for her roles in the films ''Deliver Us from Evil'' (2020) and ''Pawn'' (2020), and the televisio ...

(born 2012), South Korean actress *

Park Sol-mi Park Sol-mi (; born January 3, 1978), birth name Park Hye-jeong, is a South Korean actress. Acting career Park had a minor role in the 1996 series '' Papa'', then made her official debut in MBC's amateur talent contest in 1998.Park Soo Ae (born 1979), South Korean actress *

Park Soo-jin Park Soo-jin (; born November 27, 1985) is a South Korean actress, singer and model. She was a member of K-pop girl group Sugar from 2001 to 2006, then she transitioned to acting in 2007. Park has also hosted ''Tasty Road'' from 2010 to 2016, a ...

(born 1985), South Korean actress, singer, model *

Park Sun-young (actress) Park Sun-young (; born August 21, 1976) is a South Korean actress. Career Park is best known for her roles in the film ''Show Show Show'' (2003), and the television series ''Truth'' (also known as ''Honesty'', 2000), '' Oh Feel Young'' (2004), ...

(born 1976), South Korean actress *

Park Sung-yeon Park Sung-yeon (born 24 June 1975) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as '' Love Alarm'', '' Mine'', ''Abyss Abyss may refer to: Religion * Abyss (religion), a bottomless pit, or a passage to the underworl ...

(born 1975), South Korean actress *

Sydney Park (actress) Sydney Park (born October 31, 1997) is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for her roles as Cyndie in AMC's '' The Walking Dead'', Gabby Phillips in ''Instant Mom'', Caitlin Park-Lewis in '' Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectioni ...

(born 1997), American actress and comedian *

Park Won-sook Park Won-sook (; born January 19, 1949) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Film Variety show Music video Theater Books Awards References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Park, Won-so ...

(born 1949), South Korean actress *

Park Ye-jin Park Ye-jin (; born April 1, 1981) is a South Korean actress. Career 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 Hap ...

(born 1981), South Korean actress * Park Ye-young (born 1989), South Korean actress * Park You-na (born 1997), South Korean actress *

Park Yu-rim Park Yu-rim (, born February 6, 1993) is a South Korean actress and model. Park began to make her name known through her film debut role Yuna in Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film '' Drive My Car''. Previously, Park played supporting roles in television d ...

(born 1993), South Korean actress and model

Athletes

Angela Park Angela Park (, born August 25, 1988) is a Brazilian Americans, Brazilian-American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour. She holds dual citizenship in Brazil and the United States. Childhood and personal life Park was born in Foz do ...

(born 1988), Brazilian-American professional golfer * Park Byung-geon (born 1982), South Korean footballer *

Chan Ho Park Chan Ho Park (; ; born June 30, 1973) is a South Korean former professional baseball pitcher. Park was the first South Korean-born player in MLB history, and the first South Korean player to be named an MLB All-Star. He played for the Los A ...

(born 1973), South Korean baseball player *

Piao Cheng Piao Cheng (; ; born 21 August 1989) is a Chinese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder, most notably for Beijing Guoan, as well as for the China national team. Club career Piao Cheng started his football career with secon ...

(born 1989), Korean-Chinese football player * Park Chu-young (born 1985), South Korean footballer * Park Dong-keun (born 1941), South Korean Grandmaster of taekwondo *

Park Hang-seo Park Hang-seo (; born 1 October 1957) is a South Korean Association football, football manager and former player. He was most recently the manager of the Vietnam national football team, and is considered one of the most successful managers in ...

(born 1957), South Korean football manager * Hoy Park (born 1996), South Korean baseball player *

Inbee Park Inbee Park (, or ; born 12 July 1988) is a South Korean professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour and the LPGA of Japan Tour. She has been the number one ranked player in the Women's World Golf Rankings for four separate runs: April 201 ...

(born 1988), South Korean professional golfer *

Jane Park Jane Park (born December 15, 1986) is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. Before turning professional, Park reached the finals of the 2003 U.S. Women's Amateur and 2004 U.S. Girls' Junior, and won the 2004 U.S. Women's Ama ...

(born 1986), American professional golfer *

Park Ji-Sung Park Ji-sung (; born 30 March 1981) is a South Korean former professional association football, footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in the South Korean capital Seoul, Park is regarded as one of the greatest and most successful Asian pe ...

(born 1981), South Korean footballer *

Park Jong-il Park Jong-il (; born 1972) is a South Korean ski mountaineer and mountaineer. Selected results * 2009: ** 3rd: Asian Championship, relay (mixed teams), together with Gwak Mi-hee ** 6th: Asian Championship, vertical race * 2010 ** 2nd: Gangwo ...

(born 1972), South Korean ski mountaineer *

Park Jong-soo __NOTOC__ Park Jong-soo (1941 – 27 November 2021) was a South Korean Grandmaster (martial arts), master of taekwondo and one of the twelve original masters of taekwondo of the Korea Taekwondo Association, Korea Taekwon-Do Association.Choi, H. ...

(1941–2021), South Korean master of taekwondo * Park Joo Bong (born 1964), South Korean badminton player *

Park Joo-ho Park Joo-ho (; or ; born 16 January 1987) is a South Korean former football player who usually played defender. A versatile player, he primarily played left-back but also in the midfield as a defensive or wide midfielder. Early life Park at ...

(born 1987), South Korean footballer *

Marvin Park Marvin Olawale Akinlabi Park (; ; born 3 July 2000), known as Marvin Park or simply Marvin, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for La Liga club Las Palmas. Mainly a right back, he can also play as a right winger. Club career Real ...

(born 2000), Spanish footballer *

Park Sang-young Park Sang-young ( or ; born 16 October 1995) is a South Korean right-handed épée fencer, three-time team Asian champion, 2021 team Olympic bronze medalist, and 2016 individual Olympic champion. Early life Park was introduced to fencing in ...

(born 1995), South Korean épée fencer *

Pak Se-ri Pak Se-ri or Se-ri Pak (, ; born 28 September 1977) is a South Korean former professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour from 1998 to 2016. She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2007. Career Born in Taejon, she attended in ...

(born 1977), South Korean golfer *

Park Seung-hi Park Seung-hi (; born 28 March 1992) is a former South Korean short track and long track speed skater. She is the 2010 Overall World Champion. She won two gold medals and three bronze medals at 2010 Winter Olympics and 2014 Winter Olympics. H ...

(born 1992), South Korean short track speed skater *

Piao Shihao Piao Shihao (; ; born 9 July 1991 in Wangqing County, Yanbian) is a Chinese footballer of Korean descent who currently plays as a defensive midfielder or defender for Yanbian Longding. Club career Piao Shihao started his professional footba ...

(born 1991), Korean-Chinese football player *

Park Sung-hyun (golfer) Park Sung-hyun (born 21 September 1993), also known as Sung Hyun Park, is a South Korean professional golfer playing on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour. She has won two LPGA majors championships, the 2017 U.S. Women's Open and the 2018 Women's PGA C ...

(born 1993), South Korean golfer * Park Tae-Hwan (born 1989), South Korean swimmer

Comedians

Park Kyung-lim Park Kyung-lim (; born March 30, 1979) is a South Korean entertainer, host, comedian, radio DJ, and businesswoman. In 2001, she achieved several milestones, including winning the Baeksang Arts Awards TV Category Female Entertainment Award, the K ...

(1979), South Korean entertainer

Directors

* Annabel Park (born 1968), Korean American documentary filmmaker and activist *

Park Chan-wook Park Chan-wook (; born 23 August 1963) is a Koreans, South Korean film director, screenwriter, Film producer, producer, and former film critic. He is considered one of the most prominent filmmakers of Cinema of South Korea, South Korean cinema a ...

(born 1963), South Korean director *

Park Hee-gon Park Hee-gon (; 1969 – 30 April 2025) was a South Korean film director and screenwriter. He died on 30 April 2025, at the age of 56. Filmography *''R. U. Ready?'' (2002) – producer-director *''Insadong Scandal'' (2009) – director, scre ...

(1969–2025), South Korean film director and screenwriter *

Park Kwang-su Park Kwang-su (born January 22, 1955) is a South Korean filmmaker. He was born in Sokcho, Gangwon Province and grew up in Busan. Park joined the Yallasung Film Group as a student of Fine Arts at Seoul National University. Upon graduation, he fo ...

(born 1955), South Korean filmmaker *

Park Nam-ok Park Nam-ok (; February 24, 1923 – April 8, 2017) was a Korean film director. Park was considered to be the first Korean woman to direct a domestic film in her country. She is best known for her first film, ''The Widow'' (Mimang-in), released i ...

(1923–2017), South Korean director *

Sunghoo Park Sunghoo Park (, ) is a South Korean anime director and animator based in Japan. He is best known for directing the anime television series '' The God of High School'' and the first season of ''Jujutsu Kaisen''. Biography Park decided to ente ...

, South Korean anime director

Literary figures

* Park Chong-hwa (1901–1981), Korean poet and novelist * Park Hyoung-su (born 1972), South Korean writer * Park In-hwan (author) (1926–1956), Korean poet and author * Pak Jaesam (1933 –1997), South Korean poet *

Linda Sue Park Linda Sue Park (born March 25, 1960) is a Korean-American author who published her first novel, ''Seesaw Girl'', in 1999. She has written six children's novels and five picture books. Park's work achieved prominence when she received the prestig ...

(born 1960), Korean-American author *

Park Nam-su A park is an area of natural, semi-natural or planted space set aside for human enjoyment and recreation or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. Urban parks are green spaces set aside for recreation inside towns and cities. N ...

(1918–1994), South Korean poet * Park Taesun (1942–2019), South Korean writer * Park Taewon (1909–1986), South Korean writer *

Park Wan-suh Park Wan-suh (; October 20, 1931January 22, 2011) was a South Korean writer. Life Park Wan-suh (also Park Wan-seo, Park Wan-so, Park Wansuh, Park Kee-pah, Pak Wan-so, Pak Wanso) was born in 1931 in Gaepung-gun in what is now North Hwanghae Prov ...

(1931–2011), South Korean writer * Park Yeonghan (1947–2006), South Korean writer * Park Yong-rae (1925–1980), South Korean poet * Park Ynhui (1930–2017), South Korean poet and writer

Politicians

Park Chung Hee Park Chung Hee (; ; November14, 1917October26, 1979) was a South Korean politician and army officer who served as the third president of South Korea from 1962 after he seized power in the May 16 coup of 1961 until Assassination of Park Chung ...

(1917-1979), South Korean politician *

Park Geun-hye Park Geun-hye (; ; born 2 February 1952) is a South Korean politician who served as the 11th president of South Korea from 2013 until Impeachment of Park Geun-hye, she was removed from office in 2017. Park was the first and to date only woman ...

(born 1952), South Korean politician *

Park Jie-won Park Jie-won (; born 5 June 1942) is a South Korean politician who served as Director of the National Intelligence Service. He was the chief presidential secretary to President Kim Dae-jung, and served as the Minister of Ministry of Culture ...

(born 1942), South Korean politician * Jihyun Park (born 1968), British-North Korean politician *

Pak Song-chol Pak Song-chol or Park Sung-chul (; 2 September 1913 – 28 October 2008) was a North Korean politician who served as Premier of North Korea from 1976 to 1977. He succeeded Kim Il. He also served as foreign minister from 1959 to 1970. Biog ...

(1913–2008), North Korean politician *

Park Won-soon Park Won-soon (; February 11, 1955 or March 26, 1956July 9, 2020) was a South Korean politician, activist, and lawyer. He was the longest-serving mayor of Seoul, from 2011 until his death in July 2020. A member of the Democratic Party of Kore ...

(1956–2020), South Korean politician, activist and lawyer

Singers

Park Bom Park Bom (born March 24, 1984), also known Mononymous person, mononymously as Bom, is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group 2NE1, which became one of the most popular South Korean girl groups worldw ...

(born 1984), South Korean singer *

Park Bo-ram Park Bo-ram (; March 1, 1994 – April 11, 2024) was a South Korean singer. She took part in Mnet's '' SuperStar K2'' and finished in eighth place. Park made her debut with release digital single "Beautiful" featuring Zico on August 7, 2014 ...

(1994–2024), South Korean singer * Anderson .Paak (born Brandon Paak Anderson, 1986), American musician *

Chanyeol Park Chan-yeol (; born November 27, 1992), better known mononymously as Chanyeol, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, actor and model. He is a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo, its sub-group Exo-K and sub ...

(born Park Chan-yeol, 1992), South Korean rapper, member of boy band Exo *

Jun Jin Park Choong-jae (; born August 19, 1980), known professionally as Jun Jin, is a South Korean singer, actor and entertainer, known as a member and rapper of six-member boy band Shinhwa. He debuted as a dancer and rapper in Shinhwa in 1998 but sta ...

(born Park Choong-jae, 1980), South Korean singer, member of boy band Shinhwa *

Park Cho-a Park Cho-a (; born March 6, 1990), known mononymously as Choa (stylized as ChoA), is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a former member of the girl group AOA. Early life Choa was born on March 6, 1990, in Incheon, South Korea. She ...

(born 1990), South Korean singer *

Park Cho-rong Park Cho-rong (; born March 3, 1991), better known mononymously as Chorong, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actress. She is best known as the leader of the South Korean girl group Apink. Early life Park Cho-rong was born in Cheongju, ...

(born 1991), South Korean singer, member of South Korean girl group Apink *

Ivy (South Korean singer) Park Eun-hye (; born November 7, 1982), better known by the stage name Ivy (), is a South Korean singer and musical actress. Career 2005: Debut A former JYP Entertainment, JYPE trainee, Ivy first appeared in Lee Soo Young's music video " ...

(born Park Eun-hye, 1982), South Korean singer *

Michelle Steel Michelle Eunjoo Steel ( Park, born June 21, 1955) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for California's 45th congressional district from 2023 to 2025, previously representing the 48th congressional district from 20 ...

(born Park Eun-joo, born 1955), South Korean-born American politician * Park Gil-ra (1965-1986), South Korean singer *

Park Gyu-ri Park Gyu-ri (; born May 21, 1988), better known by the mononym Gyuri, is a South Korean singer, actress, and radio personality. She is a member of South Korean girl group Kara (South Korean band), Kara. Life and career 1988–2002: Early life ...

(born 1988), South Korean singer, member of girl group Kara *

Hwayobi Park Hwayobi (February 11, 1982), more commonly known as Hwayobi, is a South Korean R&B singer-songwriter. Profile Hwayobi is regarded South Korea's “Queen of R&B”. Hwayobi won awards for Best Female R&B artist and Best Female Ballad Sing ...

(born Park Hwayobi, 1982), South Korean R&B singer-songwriter *

Hynn Park Hye-won (; born January 15, 1998), also known by the stage name Hynn (; stylised in all caps), is a South Korean singer and songwriter. She was a contestant in Superstar K 2016, where she finished in the top 3. On December 28, 2018, she mad ...

(born Park Hye-won, 1998), South Korean singer-songwriter *

Narsha Park Hyo-jin (; born December 28, 1981), better known by her stage name Narsha, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Brown Eyed Girls. Her stage name, Narsha, is derived from the te ...

(born Park Hyo-jin, 1981), South Korean singer, member of girl group Brown Eyed Girls *

Park Hyo-shin Park Hyo-shin (; born September 1, 1981) is a South Korean singer and musical theatre actor. Following his debut as a singer in 1999, Park released numerous hit songs in the 2000s, including "Good Person" (2002), "Snow Flower" (2004) and "Me ...

(born 1981), South Korean singer and musical theater actor *

Jay Park Jay Park (born April 25, 1987), Korean name Park Jae-beom (), is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and dancer based in South Korea. He is a member of the Seattle-based breakdancing, b-boy crew Art of Movement (AOM), and founder and former ...

(born Park Jae-beom, 1987), American rapper * Park Jae-chan (born 2001), South Korean singer, member of boy band DKZ *

Jae Park Park Jae-hyung (; born September 15, 1992), known professionally as eaJ (), is an Argentine-born South Korean singer, songwriter, and former member of the South Korean rock band Day6. He gained early recognition by competing in the first seaso ...

(born Park Jae-hyung, 1992), Argentine-born American musician *

Psy Park Jae-sang (; born December 31, 1977), better known by his stage name Psy ( ; ), is a South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter, known domestically for his humorous music videos and stage performances and internationally for his hit singl ...

(born Park Jae-sang, 1977), South Korean singer and producer * Park Jeong-woo (born 2004), South Korean singer, member of boy band Treasure *

Park Ji-hoon Park Ji-hoon (; born May 29, 1999) is a South Korean singer and actor. He was initially active as a child actor and advertisement model. Park rose to fame in early 2017 as the second-place winner of the second season of the reality competitio ...

(born 1999), South Korean singer and actor *

Jamie (singer) Park Ji-min (; born July 5, 1997), professionally known as Jamie or Jamie Park, and formerly Jimin Park, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and television host. She is best known as the winner of the first season of ''K-pop Star'' and as a f ...

(born Park Ji-min, 1997), South Korean singer *

Jimin Park Ji-min (; born October 13, 1995), known mononymously as Jimin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and dancer. In 2013, he made his debut as a member of the South Korean boy band BTS, under the record label Big Hit Entertainment. Jim ...

(born Park Ji-min, 1995), South Korean singer and dancer, member of boy band BTS *

Jinjin Park Jin-woo (; born March 15, 1996), better known by his stage name Jinjin (), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter and dancer. He is the leader of South Korean boy group Astro and former member of its sub unit Jinjin & Rocky with ex- ...

(born Park Jin-woo, 1996), South Korean rapper, member of boy band Astro *

Jinyoung (entertainer, born 1994) Park Jin-young (; born September 22, 1994), known mononymously as Jinyoung, and formerly as Jr. and Junior, is a South Korean singer, actor, and songwriter. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Got7 and boy band duo JJ Project. He made h ...

, South Korean singer, member of boy band Got7 *

Park Jin-young Park Jin-young (; born December 13, 1971), also known by his stage names J. Y. Park and The Asiansoul or the initials JYP, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, record executive, and reality television show judge. Park rose to s ...

(born 1971), South Korean singer-songwriter and businessman *

Jihyo Park Ji-hyo (; born Park Ji-soo, February 1, 1997), known mononymously as Jihyo, is a South Korean singer. She is the leader and vocalist of the South Korean girl group Twice, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015. Jihyo released her debut exten ...

(born Park Ji-hyo, 1997), South Korean singer, member of girl group Twice *

Jisung Park Ji-sung (; born February 5, 2002), also known mononymously as Jisung is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. He began his career as a child actor, model and dancer, as part of the Nam Hyun-Joon and Kids dance cre ...

(born Park Ji-sung, 2002), South Korean and actor, member of boy band NCT Dream *

Park Ji-yeon Park Ji-yeon (; born June 7, 1993), known mononymously as Jiyeon, is a South Korean singer, actress, model, host and entertainer. She debuted as a member of girl group T-ara in July 2009. Apart from her group's activities, she has also starre ...

(born 1993), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group T-ara *

Gummy (singer) Park Ji-yeon (; born April 8, 1981), better known by her stage name Gummy (), is a South Korean singer. She debuted in 2003 with the album ''Like Them'' and has since become known for her soundtrack appearances. Career 2003–2009: Debut and ...

(born Park Ji-yeon, 1981), South Korean singer *

Park Ji-yoon Park Ji-yoon (; born January 3, 1982) is a South Korean singer, actress, and model. As a teen model, she gained wide exposure after starring in a Haitai biscuit commercial in 1994, and held a minor role in the television drama ''Dinosaur Teach ...

(born 1982), South Korean singer and actress *

Kahi Park Ji-young (; born December 25, 1980), professionally known as Kahi, is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actress known for her work as a former leader of South Korean girl group After School. As of June 2012, Kahi graduated from After Sc ...

(born Park Ji-young, 1980), South Korean singer *

Joon Park Joon Park (born July 20, 1969), Korean name Park Joon-hyung (), is a South Korean-born American singer, rapper, actor and entertainer. As a singer, he is best known as the leader and rapper of the Korean pop group g.o.d. Early life Park was ...

(born Park Joon-hyung, 1969), South Korean-born American singer, member of boy band g.o.d *

Bizzy Park Jun-young (; born February 29, 1980), better known as Bizzy (), is a New Zealand based South Korean rapper and member of the hip-hop trio MFBTY. He is an affiliate of YDG's Yucka Squad and also the hip-hop crew The Movement. He became mor ...

(born Park Jun-young, 1980), South Korean rapper, member of hip hop trio MFBTY *

(born 1981), South Korean singer and actress *

Park Jeong-hwa Park Jeong-hwa (; born May 8, 1995), also known mononymously as Jeonghwa, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group EXID. Biography Park Jeong-hwa was born on May 8, 1995, in Anyang, Gyeonggi, South ...

(born 1995), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group Exid *

Lena Park Park Jung-hyun (; born March 23, 1976), also known as Lena Park (), is an American-born South Korean singer who debuted in 1998 with the album, '' Piece.'' She is also widely known in South Korea as her nickname "national fairy" due to her pet ...

(born Park Junghyun, 1976), American-born South Korean singer *

Park Jung-min (singer) Park Jung-Min (; born: April 3, 1987)"Park Jung Min Official website"
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(born 1987), South Korean singer, member of boy band SS501 *

Leeteuk Park Jeong-su (; born July 1, 1983), known professionally as Leeteuk (; ), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, presenter, radio personality, and actor. He debuted as the leader of the boy band Super Junior in November 2005 and since then ha ...

(born Park Jeong-su, 1983), South Korean singer and actor, member of boy band Super Junior *

Park Kyung Park Kyung (; born July 8, 1992), also known as just Kyung, is a South Korean rapper and record producer. He is a member of the group Block B. Career Pre-debut Park Kyung started his rapping career by promoting underground along with Zico ...

(born 1992), South Korean rapper, member of boy band Block B *

(born 1990), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group Nine Muses *

Rocky (singer) Park Min-hyuk (; born February 25, 1999), known by his stage name Rocky (라키), is a South Korean rapper and singer. He was a member of the South Korean boy group Astro and its duo subunit Jinjin & Rocky with leader Jinjin. As an actor, he ...

(born Park Min-hyuk, 1999), South Korean rapper, member of boy band Astro *

Meenoi Park Min-young (; born April 9, 1997), known professionally as Meenoi (), is a South Korean singer. She released her debut studio album ''In My Room'' in 2021. In 2022, she released single "Ghosting" with Woo Won-jae which was nominated for Best ...

(born Park Min-young, 1997), South Korean singer *

Park Myung-soo Park Myung-soo (; born September 27, 1970) is a South Korean comedian, MC, singer, and songwriter who debuted on television in 1993, appearing on MBC. He co-hosted the top-rated comic variety programme ''Infinite Challenge'' and also hosted ...

(born 1970), South Korean singer and comedian *

Rosé (singer) Roseanne Park (born 11 February 1997), known mononymously as Rosé (), is a New Zealand and South Korean singer and songwriter. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Rosé moved to Seoul, South Korea and signed wi ...

(born Park Chae-young, 1997), Korean-New Zealand singer, member of girl group Blackpink *

Sandara Park Sandara Park (; born November 12, 1984), known mononymously as Dara (), is a South Korean singer, actress and television presenter. She rose to fame in the Philippines as a contestant on the ABS-CBN original talent show ''Star Circle Quest'' i ...

(born 1984), South Korean singer and actress *

Thunder (singer) Park Sang-hyun (; born October 7, 1990), known by his stage name Thunder (), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, actor and model. He is a former member of South Korean boy band MBLAQ. On December 16, 2014, it was announced that he had depa ...

(born Park Sang-hyun, 1990), South Korean singer *

Park Si-eun (entertainer) Park Si-eun (; born August 1, 2001) is a South Korean singer and actress. After debuting as a child actress in 2014, she starred in several television series and films, winning the award for Best Young Actress at the 2018 SBS Drama Awards for ...

(born 2001), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group STAYC *

Shion (singer) , better known as Shion (, meaning "lyrics-sound"), is a Japanese-born Korean R&B singer, who has been active since mid-2000s. Originally from the underground club scene, she has achieved widespread success in the mainstream J-pop scene since 2 ...

(born Park Yu-hyangn), Japanese-born Korean singer *

Park So-jin Park So-jin (born May 21, 1986), better known mononymously as Sojin, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as the leader of South Korean girl group Girl's Day. Early life and education Park So-jin was born on May 21, 1986, ...

(born 1986), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group Girl's Day * Park Soo-young (entertainer) (born 1992), South Korean singer and actress *

Joy (singer) Park Soo-young (; born September 3, 1996), better known by her stage name Joy, is a South Korean singer, actress, and host. She debuted as a member of South Korean girl group Red Velvet (group), Red Velvet in August 2014. In 2017, Joy debuted as ...

(born Park Soo-young, 1996), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group Red Velvet *

Park Subin Park Su-bin (; born February 12, 1994), better known as Subin or Dalsooobin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and television host. She made her debut in 2011 as a member of the South Korean girl group Dal Shabet. She made her solo debut in 2 ...

(born 1994), South Korean singer, member of girl group Dal Shabet *

Sun Park Sun Park (; born 3 January 1981) is a Korean-Australian singer, actress, entertainer and former member of the children's entertainment group Hi-5 as well as the television series of the same name from 2006 to 2008. Career Park appeared i ...

(born 1981), Korean Australian singer and entertainer *

Luna (South Korean singer) Park Sun-young (; born August 12, 1993), known professionally as Luna (), is a South Korean singer, dancer, musical actress and television host. She debuted as a member of the girl group f(x) (group), f(x) in September 2009. In May 2016, Luna r ...

(born Park Sun-young, 1993), South Korean singer and musical actress, member of girl group f(x) * Sunghoon (born Park Sung-hoon, 2002), South Korean singer, member of boy band Enhypen *

Teddy Park Teddy Park (born Park Hong-jun on September 14, 1978) is a Korean Americans, Korean–American Rapping, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Park moved to the United States with his family as a young child. Wh ...

(born Park Hong-jun, 1978), Korean–American rapper and record producer *

Park Woo-jin Park Woo-jin (, born November 2, 1999), also known mononymously as Woojin, is a South Korean rapper, singer and songwriter. He placed sixth in the second season of '' Produce 101'', becoming a member of the project group Wanna One. He is a mem ...

(born 1999), South Korean singer, member of boy band AB6IX *

Park Ye-eun Park Ye-eun (; born May 26, 1989), professionally known as Yeeun, Yenny, or Ha:tfelt, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and composer known for her work as a former member of South Korean girl group Wonder Girls. In July 2014, she made her d ...

(born 1989), South Korean singer *

(born 1986), Korean-American singer-songwriter and actor *

Zior Park Park Ji-won (; born October 11, 1994), better known by his stage name Zior Park (), is a South Korean rapper and music video director. Life and career Early life and career beginnings Zior Park was born Park Ji-won on October 11, 1994. He grad ...

(born 1994), South Korean rapper

Other

* Davidior (born David Park, 1983), American musician *

Pony (make-up artist) Park Hye-min (born 1990), known professionally as Pony or Pony Park, is a South Korean make-up artist, blogger, and Beauty YouTuber. Pony is credited with popularizing Korean beauty trends worldwide. She was listed in ''Forbes'' 30 Under 30 As ...

(born Park Hye-min, 1990), South Korean make-up artist and Youtuber *

Park Junghwan Park Junghwan (born 11 January 1993) is a South Korean professional Go player of 9-dan rank. Biography Early career Park became a professional Go player in 2006. He won the Fujitsu Cup in 2011. Park defeated Lee Chang-ho to advance to the f ...

(born 1993), South Korean professional Go player * Park Kun-bae (born 1948), South Korean former president of the Boy Scouts of Korea * Sae Eun Park (born 1989), South Korean ballet dancer * Soo Sunny Park, Korean-American artist * Suji Park (born 1985), Korean-New Zealand ceramic sculptor and artist *

Park Tae-joon Park Tae-joon (; October 24, 1927 – December 13, 2011) was a South Korean business tycoon and politician who briefly served as the prime minister of South Korea in 2000. His most renowned accomplishment includes founding of POSCO and growing ...

(1927–2011), South Korean businessman *

Yeonmi Park Yeonmi Park (; born October 4, 1993) is a North Korean defector, author, and American conservative activist, described as "one of the most famous North Korean defectors in the world". She fled from North Korea to China in 2007 at age 13 before m ...

(born 1993), North Korean defector and activist *

Youngsook Park Youngsook Park is a leading futurist from South Korea She serves as Chair of United Nations Millennium Project, Millennium Project Korea Node. She also represents several global futures research organizations such as TechCastGlobal, and Davinci ...

(born 1955), South Korean futurist

Fictional characters

*Adam Park, a character on ''

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ''Mighty Power Rangers'' (''MMPR'') is an American superhero television series that premiered on August 28, 1993, on the Fox Kids programming block. It is the first entry of the ''Power Rangers'' franchise, and became a 1990s popular culture, ...

'' *Park, a character on ''

Hey Arnold! ''Hey Arnold!'' is an American animated sitcom created by Craig Bartlett for Nickelodeon. It originally aired from October 7, 1996, to June 8, 2004. The show centers on fourth grader Arnold Shortman, who lives with his grandparents in an inner ...

'' *

, a character in the DC Flash series *Sun Park, a character on '' American Dragon: Jake Long'' *Glory Park, a book character from the novel ''Every Anxious Wave'' *Soojin Park, a book character from the novel ''Amina's Voice'' *Chloe Park, a character on ''

We Bare Bears ''We Bare Bears'' is an American animated series created by Daniel Chong for Cartoon Network. The show follows three bear brothers, named Grizz, Panda and Ice Bear, and their awkward attempts at integrating with the human world in the San Franci ...

'' *Jake Park, a character from the action-horror video game ''

Dead by Daylight ''Dead by Daylight'' is an online asymmetric multiplayer survival horror video game developed and published by Canadian studio Behaviour Interactive. It is a one-versus-four game in which one player takes on the role of a Killer and the other f ...

'' *Willow Park, a character in

The Owl House ''The Owl House'' is an American animated fantasy television series created by Dana Terrace that aired on Disney Channel from January 10, 2020, to April 8, 2023. The series features the voices of Sarah-Nicole Robles, Wendie Malick, Alex Hi ...

*Min-Gi Park, a character from

Infinity Train ''Infinity Train'' is an American animated television series created by Owen Dennis. , four seasons totalling forty episodes have aired, plus an additional series of ten short webisodes. The series is set on a gigantic, mysterious and seemingl ...

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