Park Hae-jin
Introduction '''Park Hae-jin''' (Korean : 박해진 ; 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'' (2016), ''Man to Man'' (2017), ''Forest'' (2020), ''Kkondae Intern'' (2020), ''From Now On, Showtime!'' (2022), and The Killing Vote (2023)
Career ===2006–2011: Beginnings===Park began his acting career in KBS weekend drama ''Famous Chil Princesses'', for which he won the Best New Actor award at the 43rd Baeksang Arts Awards. He then starred in two highly successful TV projects - KBS daily drama ''Heaven & Earth'' with Han Hyo-joo, and MBC anniversary drama ''East of Eden''. In 2009, Park joined the cast of SBS reality variety show ''Family Outing'', which gave him more exposure. He then got his first lead role in the KBS youth drama ''Hot Blood''.===2012–2015: Rising popularity and East Asian success===In 2011, Park starred in first Chinese drama ''Qian Duo Duo Marry Remember'' (), which aired on Hunan TV. The drama earned 1.5 billion views in two weeks and its broadcast rights were sold to Japan. Park won the 'Asia Star Award' at the 2012 LeTV Awards, making him the first Korean actor to receive the award. Park also starred in two other dramas ''Another Brilliant Life'' and ''Love Relativity''. Due to his rising popularity, a cinema screen by Lotte Cinema in China was named after him.He then returned to the small screen back in Korea, starring in ''Seoyoung, My Daughter'' (2012). The drama became the highest-rated Korean drama of 2013 with a peak rating of 47.6%, and Park gained more recognition with the public. This was followed by supporting roles in fantasy romance series ''My Love From the Star'' (2013) and medical drama ''Doctor Stranger'' (2014). Both dramas became successful in China, launching Park into stardom as a Hallyu star.In late 2014, Park starred in OCN's crime thriller ''Bad Guys''. He received the KDA Award at the 2015 Korea Drama Awards for his performance. In 2015, Park made his film debut as lead actor in the romance film ''Snow is on the Sea'' opposite Lee Young-ah.===2016–present: Breakthrough in Korea===In 2016, Park played the leading role in tvN's ''Cheese in the Trap'', adapted from the webtoon of the same name. The drama gained success in China, and topped Weibo's Korean-Japanese TV drama chart with over 1.9 billion views. Park experienced a rise in popularity and received increased endorsement offers. He also received the Best Actor award at the 2016 Korean Cable TV Awards. Following the success of ''Cheese in the Trap'', Park was confirmed to reprise his role as Yoo Jung in the film adaptation of the webtoon, which was released in 2018.The same year, he starred in Chinese drama ''Far Away Love'', playing a successful businessman who owns an upscale restaurant and falls in love with a destitute woman. He was awarded the ‘Male Actor of the Year’ award at LeTV Entertainment Awards held in Beijing, China. Park's overseas success led to him being featured on Chinese postage stamps, making him the first Korean to be on Chinese stamps that are released as both regular issue and limited edition. On November 2, 2016, it was announced that Park would star in a web drama titled ''7 First Kisses'' for Lotte Duty Free.In 2017, Park's wax figure was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. The same year, he starred in JTBC's spy-action drama ''Man to Man''. The drama drew attention in China and was heavily featured on local media despite the country's ban on Korean cultural content and celebrities.In 2017, Park was cast in the romance thriller ''Four Men,'' which was set to air in 2018 but faced multiple delays and production was later cancelled due to contractual breach.In 2020, Park starred in the romantic comedy drama ''Forest'' as a special emergency rescue team worker. The same year, he was cast in the revenge workplace drama ''Kkondae Intern''.In 2021, Park was cast in the romantic comedy drama ''From Now On, Showtime!'' as a popular magician who has the secret ability to see and communicate with ghosts. The drama premiered in April 2022.In 2022, Park releases a second photobook, ''Only you Park Hae-jin'', which will be published in late January 2022, and will be the release of the photobook in two years. Later, in June 2022, Park decided not to renew his contract with the original agency. In July 2022, Park signed a contract with Artist Company. In 2023, he was cast as the main lead in the crime drama The Killing Vote alongside Lim Ji-yeon and Park Sung-woong.
Personal life Park Hae-jin's parents were divorced when he was young and he moved back in with his mother after 17 years of separation.Park is known to be a collector of shoes, particularly sneakers. He has admitted to owning more than 2200 pairs of footwear.
Other activities ===Ambassador roles===Commissioner Jung Moon-ho)  Year  Title  Campaign organiser Ref.2007Ambassador for Non-smoking and Non-drinking Campaign2008Ambassador for Financial Savings Korean Science and Arts Education Department 2012Culture Fund Promotion Ambassador Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries Promotional Ambassador for Youth Smoking Prevention Campaign2014 Promotional Ambassador for “Mu Qin Shui Jia" (大地之爱·母亲水窖)Beijing Hua Bo Hospital 2018Honorary FirefighterNational Emergency Management Agency2019 Honorary Firefighter Promoted To Fire MarshallNational Emergency Management Agency ===Philanthropy===Park's consistent donations to various charities for the past few years which earned him the title “donation angel” in the entertainment industry. Mountain Movement confirmed Park has donated a total of 1.7 billion won (S$1.5 million) in various local and international charities since 2011.In 2014, he was given the Civil Public Welfare Award in China. In 2015, Park became the 8th Korean celebrity to join the Honor Society by Community Chest of Korea. He was also the first recipient of the Haengbok Nanuminsang (행복나눔인상, “Happiness Sharer’s Award”), given by the Minister of Health and Welfare.Since 2015, Park has donated to the Hae Sim Won child welfare facility and has continued to do so regularly.In 2017, Park began a campaign to reduce fine dust by planting trees in China where he and his fans donated 6520 trees. In April 2018, Park planted 6000 more trees together with his fans to help the battle against desertification in Western China.
Filmography === Film === Year Title Korean Title Role	 Notes  2010 ''The Rhythm of Chopsticks''젓가락 Cameo 2015 ''Snow is on the Sea'' 설해 Lee Sang-woo 2018 ''Cheese in the Trap''치즈인더트랩 Yoo Jung=== Television series === Year Title  OriginalTitle Role	 Notes  2006 ''Famous Chil Princesses'' 소문난 칠공주 Yeon Ha-nam 2007 ''Heaven & Earth'' 하늘만큼 땅만큼 Jung Moo-young 2008 ''East of Eden'' 에덴의 동쪽 Shin Myung-hoon 2009 ''Hot Blood''  열혈장사꾼 Ha Ryu 2011 ''Qian Duo Duo Marry Remember'' 钱多多嫁人记 Xu Fei Chinese drama  2012 ''Another Kind of Splendid Life'' 另一种灿烂生活 Liu Da Ming ''Seoyoung, My Daughter'' 내 딸 서영이 Lee Sang-woo 2013 ''Love's Relativity'' 恋爱相对论 Li Ang Chinese drama  2013–2014 ''My Love from the Star'' 별에서 온 그대 Lee Hwi-kyung 2014 ''Doctor Stranger'' 닥터 이방인 Han Jae-joon / Lee Sung-hoon ''Bad Guys'' 나쁜 녀석들 Lee Jung-moon 2016 ''Cheese in the Trap''  치즈인더트랩 Yoo Jung ''Far Away Love'' 遠得要命的愛情 Shen An Chinese drama  2017 ''Man to Man'' 맨투맨 Kim Seol-woo 2020 ''Forest'' 포레스트 Kang San-hyuk''Kkondae Intern'' 꼰대인턴Ka Yeol-Chan 2022 ''From Now On, Showtime!'' 지금부터 쇼타임 Cha Cha-woong 2023 ''The Killing Vote'' 국민사형투표 Kim Moo-chan=== Web series === Year Title  Original Title Role	 Notes  2016 ''7 First Kisses''첫키스만 일곱번째Park Hae-jin  Ep. 2–3 2021 ''Genesis''복제인간Kang Il-hoon/ Chen/ Baek Dong-jin/ Michael    === Television shows === Year Title Role	 Notes  2009–2010 ''Family Outing'' Cast member  2013 ''Little Big Hero'' NarratorDocumentary  2021 ''Park Hae Jin Random’s Box'' Host === Music video appearances === Year Artist Title 2007 The Way "Love... It's Painful" (사랑 아프다) 2016 Fiestar "#Like"
Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result  APAN Star Awards 2014Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries  ''My Love from the Star''   2016''Cheese in the Trap'' 2018Global Star Award Park Hae-jin Asia Artist Awards 2016 Best Artist Award, Actor   2017 Best Artist Award, Actor ''Man to Man''  2018Asia Eco Creator Park Hae-jin Asia Model Awards    2009 Popular Star Award   2014 Asia Special Award     2016 Asia Star Award    Baeksang Arts Awards 2007 Best New Actor – Television  ''Famous Chil Princesses''   Civil Public Welfare Awards 2014 Civil Public Welfare Award Park Hae-jin   KBS Drama Awards 2006 Best New Actor ''Famous Chil Princesses''  Best Couple Award  Park Hae-jin with Lee Tae-ran ''Famous Chil Princesses''  2007 Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily Drama''Heaven & Earth''   Best Couple Award  Park Hae-jin with Han Hyo-joo''Heaven & Earth''   2009 Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama ''Hot Blood''  2012 Best Supporting Actor''My Daughter Seo-young'' 2020 Top Excellence Award, Actor	 ''Forest''    Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries   Netizen Award, Actor   Best Couple Award  Park Hae-jin with Jo Bo-ah ''Forest''   KBS 119 Awards 2020 Special Service Award Park Hae-jin   Korean Cable TV Awards  2016 Best Actor ''Cheese in the Trap''   Korea Drama Awards 2014 Excellence Award, Actor ''My Love from the Star''  2015 Top Excellence Award, Actor''Bad Guys''  KDA Award   2016 Excellence Award, Actor''Cheese in the Trap''  Korea Hallyu Awards  2018 Popular Culture Award Park Hae-jin  Korea Lifestyle Awards	 2015Entertainer Award   MBC Drama Awards 2008 Best New Actor ''East of Eden''  2020  '''Grand Prize (Daesang)'''''Kkondae Intern''  Top Excellence, Actor in a Wednesday-Thursday Miniseries  Best Couple Award Park Hae-jin with Kim Eung-soo''Kkondae Intern''   2022 Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries	 ''From Now On, Showtime!'' Best Couple Award Park Hae-jin with Jin Ki-joo''From Now On, Showtime!'' LeTV Entertainment Awards 2016 Actor of the Year ''Far Away Love''   LETV Film & Drama Awards  2012 Best Asia Star Award ''Qian Duo Duo Marry Remember''    Newsis K-EXPO 2020 Seoul Mayor Award Park Hae-jin   SBS Drama Awards 2014 Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama Special ''My Love from the Star''  2023Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Action Drama	 ''The Killing Vote''  Seoul International Drama Awards 2021Outstanding Korean Actor	 ''Kkondae Intern''  Style Icon Awards 2014 Top 10 Style Icons Park Hae-jin   K-Style Award
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