Park Bo-gum (Hangul: 박보검; born 16 June 1993) is a South Korean actor and singer. He gained recognition for his diverse range of roles in film and television, notably, a psychopathic lawyer in Hello Monster (2015), a genius Go player in Reply 1988 (2015–2016), a Joseon Crown Prince in Love in the Moonlight (2016), a free-spirited man who falls for an older woman in Encounter (2018), and a model who overcomes various hardships to become a successful actor in Record of Youth (2020). He is the youn
Did you know that Park Bo-gum originally wanted to be a singer-songwriter and even sent demo videos to major entertainment agencies before being scouted as an actor?
Park Bo-gum's breakthrough came with his role as Choi Taek in the critically acclaimed drama Reply 1988, establishing him as a rising star. However, it was his charismatic portrayal of Crown Prince Lee Yeong in Love in the Moonlight that cemented his status as a top Hallyu actor, garnering immense popularity and numerous awards.
Park Bo-gum is celebrated for his versatile acting range and genuine, kind-hearted public persona, establishing him as a 'Nation's Man of Good Influence' and a leading figure in the Hallyu wave.
Also known as: P. Bo-gum