Biography of Park Ki-woong
South Korean actor Park Ki-woong, also known as Park Gi-woong, is distinguished for his television series, ‘The Slingshot’, ‘Bridal Mask’, ‘Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung’, ‘Monster’ and films, ‘My Tutor Friend 2’, ‘Secretly, Greatly’ and ‘The King’s Affection’. The revenge tragedy, ‘Pandora: Beneath the Paradise’ is his television latest series as of 2023.
Early Life and Education
Ki-woong was born on 13 February 1985 in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. He spent his childhood with his sibling Park Ki-seung. He finished schooling at Kyung An High School and enrolled in Daejin University, where he pursued a degree in Visual Communication and Design.
Career
Park Ki-woong debuted in the entertainment industry in 2004 with a K2 music video, ‘Giving You Love’ and set up an acting career in 2005 with a film, ‘Kaidan’ as Lee Dong-ho and in a television series, ‘Chosun Police’ as Choi Jong-gil. He appeared in a few commercials in 2006 and his role as a mill dance guy in a ‘PMP Phone commercial’.
After a set of supporting roles in series and films, the promising South Korean actor Ki-woong appeared in his first lead role as Jong-man in a South Korean romantic comedy film, ‘My Tutor Friend 2’, released on 19 April 2007. It was not a successful movie. It is a sequel to the 2003 movie, ‘My Tutor Friend’, but the characters and plots are unrelated.
In 2008, the aspiring South Korean actor Ki-woong was seen in a television series, ‘Drama City’, a collection of a single-episode short drama. A few other television series in which the talented Ki-woong was cast in the same year include ‘Night After Night’ and ‘Love Marriage’.
The brilliant actor Ki-woong gained his first acting accolades in 2009 with the South Korean television series, ‘The Slingshot’ as Ahn Kyung-tae in the lead role along with other main actors Park Yong-ha, Park Si-yeon, Kim Kang-woo. In the series, he played the role of an autistic genius who changed into the best stock market analyst in the country, earning him critical appreciation and positive reviews from the audience.
Some notable roles of Ki-woong from 2011 to 2013 in South Korean films include, ‘War of the Arrows’, ‘Never Ending Story’ and ‘Secretly, Greatly’. Whereas his popular dramas in this period were, ‘The Musical’, ‘Me Too, Flower!’, ‘Bridal Mask’, ‘Full House Take 2’, ‘Good Doctor’ and ‘Secretly, Greatly’.
In return for the love of his fans, he wrote and released an EP ‘You Are My Baby’ in July 2013. He wrote the lyrics for its title song, featuring South Korean singer-songwriter and record producer Go Youn-ha. He was a cast member in the reality variety show, ‘Beating Hearts’ in September 2013.
In 2014, Ki-woong appeared in the South Korean drama film, ‘Made in China’ by Kim Dong-hoo. He played a lead role in the 2016 series, ‘Monster’, as Doh Geon-woo starring actors Kang Ji-hwan, Sung Yu-ri and Claudia Kim in other prominent roles.
After two years, he was seen in the 2018 South Korean television series, ‘Return’, where he played the role of Kang In-ho. In 2019, he played the Crown Prince Yi Jin role in the South Korean television series, ‘Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung’, starring Shin Se-kyung in the title role as a free-spirited female historian.
The South Korean romantic drama film ‘Cheese in the Trap’ is the latest film of the actor Park Ki-woong, as of 2023. Additionally, ‘Pandora: Beneath the Paradise’, a 2023 South Korean television series, premiered from 11 March to 30 April, starring actors Lee Ji-ah, Lee Sang-yoon, Jang Hee-jin, Bong Tae-gyu and Park Ki-woong in the lead role, is his latest television series. On April 2023, he signed with SidusHQ, which is one of the leading talent management agencies in South Korea.
Achievements
One of the most talented South Korean actors, Ki-woong, has individually been acknowledged for his excellent contribution to the Korean wave. Some of his notable achievements are:
- Ki-woong became the honorary ambassador of his hometown Andong in 2008.
- In 2021, Ki-woong won the National Assembly’s Culture, Sports, and Tourism Committee Award.
- Ki-woong won the special K-Art award through his portrait painting, ‘Igo’, in 2021.
Military Life
The South Korean actor Park Ki-woong, popular for his latest television drama, ‘Pandora: Beneath the Paradise’ was enlisted for his mandatory military service on 8 May 2014. He was assigned as a policeman for 21 months after undergoing basic training.
Personal Life
The 38-year-old South Korean actor Park Ki-woong as of 2023, is single and not dating anyone yet. Not much information is available about the personal life of Ki-woong.
Net Worth and Lifestyle
Based on reports, there is a significant growth in the net worth of the ‘Cheese in the Trap’ actor. The estimated net worth of the successful actor Ki-woong is around $5 million US dollars. Information about his lifestyle has not been revealed to the public.
Awards
- Gwanak Contemporary Art Competition (2021)
Face of Flame (2021) - Hallyu Culture Awards Ceremony (2021)
Special Achievement Award (2021) - Newsis Hallyu Expo Hallyu Culture Grand Prize (2021)
K-Art Award 2021 - KBS Drama Awards (2012)
Best Supporting Actor – ‘Bridal Mask’ (2012) - SBS Drama Awards (2018)
Best Character – Return’ (2018)
Interesting Facts About Park Ki-woong
- Park Ki-woong is also a celebrity painter and exhibited 20 portrait works.
- Ki-woong appeared in several commercials.
- Park Ki-woong’s talent agency’s name is SidusHQ.
- Ki-woong speaks Chinese.
- Ki-woong has a sister named Park Semi.
- K2 music video ‘Giving You Love’ in 2004 is Ki-woong’s entertainment career debut.
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