Basic Information:
Name: Park Bo-gum (박보검)
Date of Birth: June 16, 1993
Nationality: South Korean
Profession: Actor, Singer
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Biography:
Park Bo-gum is a prominent South Korean actor and singer, celebrated for his versatility, charming personality, and dedication to his craft. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Park Bo-gum's path to stardom began in his teens. Initially, he dreamed of becoming a singer-songwriter. He sent a video of himself singing and playing the piano to various agencies, and was invited to sign with Sidus HQ as an actor. He made his acting debut in 2011 with a supporting role in the film "Blind." His breakthrough role came in 2015 with the popular television series "Reply 1988," where he captured hearts with his portrayal of Choi Taek, a genius Baduk player. This role catapulted him to national fame. He further solidified his status as a leading actor with roles in critically acclaimed dramas like "Love in the Moonlight" (2016) and "Encounter" (2018), and "Record of Youth" (2020). Park Bo-gum is also known for his strong Christian faith and positive influence. He enlisted in the Navy as a cultural promotion soldier in August 2020 and was discharged in April 2022.
Career Timeline:
2011: Acting debut in the film "Blind."
2012: Appeared in the drama "Hero".
2014: Gained recognition in "Wonderful Days" and "Naeil's Cantabile."
2015: Breakthrough role in "Reply 1988."
2016: Starred in the hit drama "Love in the Moonlight."
2018: Lead role in the drama "Encounter."
2020: Starred in "Record of Youth" and enlisted in the military.
2022: Discharged from military service.
Achievements:
Awards & Recognition:
Baeksang Arts Awards: Most Popular Actor (TV) for "Love in the Moonlight" (2017)
KBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actor for "Love in the Moonlight" (2016)
Asia Artist Awards: Best Artist Award (2016)
Numerous other awards for popularity, acting excellence, and style.
Philanthropic Work:
Park Bo-gum is known for his charitable contributions and involvement in various social causes, though specific project details are often kept private. He has participated in campaigns to support children's education and has been involved in donations to disaster relief efforts.
Key Quotes / Catchphrases:
"Let's live diligently every day."
I just try to stay focused and show the goodness in me to people.
I am grateful for all the moments that I have, and I'm moving forward one step at a time to the future.
Do what you love, love what you do
