Park Hee-soon
Park in March 2019
Born	(1970-02-13) February 13, 1970 (age 54) Seoul, South Korea[1]
Education	Seoul Institute of the Arts - Theater
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1990–present
Agent	IOK Company [ko][2]
Spouse	Park Ye-jin ​ (m. 2015)​ [3]
Korean name
Hangul	박희순
Hanja	朴熹詢
Revised Romanization	Bak Hui-sun
McCune–Reischauer	Pak Hŭisun

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

— Park Hee-soon on his acting philosophy, ^[32]

Park costarred in 2017 Korean political thriller film 1987: When the Day Comes directed by Jang Joon-hwan and written by Kim Kyung-chan, alongside Kim Yoon-seok, Ha Jung-woo, Yoo Hae-jin, Kim Tae-ri, and Lee Hee-joon.^[34][35] He acted as Lieutenant Jo Han-kyung and won Best Supporting Actor at 54th Baeksang Arts Awards.^[36] In the same year, Park reunited with director Park Hoon-jung in his 2017 crime-action thriller film V.I.P.. He acted as Ri Dae-bum, a North Korean police officer who secretly crosses the border into the South to track down Kim Kwang-il (played by Lee Jong-suk).^[37][38]

In 2018, Park played the role of Mr. Choi in science fiction action horror film "The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion," which was written and directed by Park Hoon-jung.^[39]

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]

Philanthrophy

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]

Filmography

Film

Feature film performances

Year	Title		Role	Note
	English	Korean
1994	Sado Sade Impotence	우리시대의 사랑	Gu Sun-bok	[50]
	2001 Imagine	2001 이매진	"John Lennon"	Short film[51]
2002	Three	쓰리	Hyun-joo's husband	[52]
	Boss X File	보스 상륙작전	saekki	[53]
2003	So Cute	귀여워		[54]
2004	A Family	가족	Chang-won	[9]
2005	Antarctic Journal	남극일기	Lee Young-min	[13]
	Love Talk	러브토크		[15]
2007	Seven Days	세븐 데이즈	Kim Seong-yeol	[55]
	Hansel and Gretel	헨젤과 그레텔	Deacon Byun	[56]
2008	BA:BO	바보	Sang-soo	[57]
	My Friend and His Wife	나의 친구, 그의 아내	Jae-moon	[58]
2009	The Scam	작전	Hwang Jong-goo	[59]
	Why Did You Come to My House?	우리집에 왜왔니	Kim Byeong-hee	[60]
	A Million	10억	Jang Min-cheol	[61]
2010	A Barefoot Dream	맨발의 꿈	Kim Won-gwang	[62]
2011	The Showdown	혈투	Heon-myeong	[63]
	The Client	의뢰인	Ahn Min-ho	[64]
2012	Gabi	가비	King Gojong	[65]
	The Scent	간기남	Kang Seon-woo	[66]
2013	Burn, Release, Explode, the Invincible	연소, 석방, 폭발, 대적할 이가 없는		Short film[67]
	Behind the Camera	뒷담화:감독이 미쳤어요	Park Hee-soon	[68]
	You Are More Than Beautiful	그녀의 연기	Cheol-soo	Short film[69]
	The Suspect	용의자	Min Se-hoon	[70]
2016	Detour	올레	Soo-tak	[71]
	The Age of Shadows	밀정	Kim Jang-ok	Special appearance[72]
2017	V.I.P.	브이아이피	Ri Dae-bum	[37][38]
	The Fortress	남한산성	Lee Shi-baek	[73][74]
	1987: When the Day Comes	1987	Jo Ban-jang	[75][76]
2018	Snatch Up	머니백	Detective Choi	[77]
	The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion	마녀	Mr. Choi	[78]
	Monstrum	물괴	King Jungjong	[79]
	Revenger	리벤져	Carlos	[80]
	My Dream Class	별리섬		[81]
2019	The Battle: Roar to Victory	봉오동 전투	Captured Independence Soldier	Special appearance[82]
	A Haunting Hitchhike	히치하이크	Hyung-woong	[83]
	Sun-Kissed Family	썬키스 패밀리	Joon-ho	[84]
	Jesters: The Game Changers	광대들: 풍문조작단	King Sejo	[85]
	Bank of Seoul		Seong-jae
2022	The Policeman's Lineage	경관의 피	Hwang In-ho	[86]

Television series

Television series performances

Year	Title		Role	Note	Ref.
	English	Korean
2007	Drama City - "Reservoir"	드라마시티 - 저수지		Television Debut
	Evasive Inquiry Agency	얼렁뚱땅 흥신소	Baek Min-cheol
2013	All About My Romance	내 연애의 모든 것	Song Joon-ha
2015	The Missing Noir M	실종느와르 M	Oh Dae-yeong		[87]
2019	Beautiful World	아름다운 세상	Park Moo-jin		[88]
2022	Trolley	트롤리	Nam Joong-do		[89]

Web series

Web series performances

Year	Title		Role	Notes	Ref.
	English	Korean
2021	My Name	마이 네임	Choi Moo-jin	Netflix original series	[90]
	Dr. Brain	Dr. 브레인	Lee Kang-moo	Apple TV+ original series	[91]
2022	A Model Family	모범가족	Kwang-cheol	Netflix original series	[92][93]
2023	Moving	무빙	Kim Deok-yun	Disney+ original series	[94]
2024	The Bequeathed	선산	Choi Sung-joon	Netflix original series	[95][96]

Music video appearances

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