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Park Bo-Gum

박보검

  • Name : Park Bo-Gum
  • Nationality : Seoul, South Korea
  • Birth Date : 16 June 1993
  • Height : 1,82m
  • Occupation : actor, model, singer, MC
  • Zodiac Sign : Gemini
  • Chinese year : Water Rooster
  • Hobbies : playing the piano, singing and playing sports (football)
  • Favourite colour : blue
  • Favourite food : korean food, kimchi jjigae

Biography

Park Bo-Gum was born on 16 June 1993 in Seoul, South Korea. He is a South Korean actor, model and presenter. He began his career in the entertainment industry in 2011 and has gained recognition for his roles in dramas such as ‘Hello Monster’ (2015), ‘Reply 1988’ (2015-2016) and ‘Love in the Moonlight’ (2016).

From a young age, he showed musical talent, starting piano lessons at the age of four and becoming a pianist and a member of his church choir. Initially, he wanted to be a composer and singer, but later decided to pursue acting. He studied musical theatre at Myongji University and has continued his studies throughout his career.

CURIOSITIES:

  1. Meaningful Name: His name, Bo Gum (박보검), means ‘precious sword’.his name, Bo Gum (박보검), means ‘precious sword’.
  2. Famous Friends: He is a close friend of V, a member of the group BTS. They have been spotted together at various events and concerts.
  3. Multifaceted Talent: In addition to performing, he has worked as a presenter on the music show ‘Music Bank’ and has released music in Korea and Japan.
  4. Awards and Recognition: He was the youngest artist to be named Actor of the Year by Gallup Korea and has been included in Forbes’ list of South Korea’s most influential celebrities.

Awards

OUTSTANDING AWARDS:

  1. KBS Drama Awards:
    • 2015: Award of Excellence, Actor in a Miniseries for ‘Hello Monster’.
    • 2016: Gran Premio (Daesang) por «Love in the Moonlight».
    • 2016: Mejor Pareja (con Kim Yoo Jung) por «Love in the Moonlight».
    • 2016: Popularity Award.

  2. Baeksang Arts Awards:

    • 2017: Popularity Award, Actor.
    • 2017: Mejor Actor de Televisión por «Love in the Moonlight».

  3. APAN Star Awards:

    • 2016: Award for Excellence, Actor in a Medium-Length Drama for ‘Love in the Moonlight’.

  4. Korea Drama Awards:

    • 2016: Premio a la Excelencia, Actor por «Love in the Moonlight».

  5. Seoul International Drama Awards:

    • 2016: Popularity Award, Actor.

  6. Forbes Korea Power Celebrity:

    • 2017: Listed as one of South Korea’s most influential celebrities.

  7. Golden Cinema Film Festival:

    • 2021: Best Newcomer Actor.

These are just some of the awards he has received. Park Bo Gum is highly appreciated by critics and audiences alike, which is reflected in the number and variety of awards he has received.

Mejores Kdramas

  1. Reply 1988 (2015-2016):

    • This nostalgic drama focuses on a group of friends who grow up together in the same neighbourhood during the 1980s. Park Bo Gum plays Choi Taek, a baduk (a Korean board game) prodigy.

  2. Love in the Moonlight (2016):

    • In this historical drama, Park Bo Gum plays Crown Prince Lee Yeong. The story follows his romance with a young woman who disguises herself as a eunuch to work in the palace.

  3. Encounter (2018-2019):

    • In this romantic drama, Park Bo Gum plays Kim Jin Hyuk, a young man who falls in love with an older, wealthier woman, played by Song Hye Kyo. The series explores class differences and the difficulties of their relationship.

  4. Hello Monster (2015):

    • Also known as ‘I Remember You’, this crime thriller drama features Park Bo Gum as Jung Sun Ho, a lawyer with a dark past. The series follows a team of detectives investigating complex crimes.

  5. Record of Youth (2020):

    • In this drama, Park Bo Gum plays Sa Hye Jun, a model who dreams of becoming an actor. The series follows his struggle to achieve his dreams in the entertainment industry.

  6. Tomorrow Cantabile (2014):

    • This musical drama focuses on classical music students. Park Bo Gum plays Lee Yoon Hoo, a talented cellist.

These dramas are notable not only for their stories and production, but also for Park Bo Gum’s performance, which has been praised for its versatility and charisma.

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