Who is Park Si-yeon? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

South Korean Celebrities Born In March

Also Known As: Park Mi-seon

Age: 45 Years, 45 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Park Sang-hun (m. 2011–2016)

children: Park Cha-hee, Park Ra-hee

Actresses South Korean Women

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

City: Busan, South Korea

Notable Alumni: Long Island University

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education: Long Island University

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Is Park Si-yeon active on social media?

Yes, Park Si-yeon is active on social media platforms like Instagram where she shares updates with her fans.
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What are some of Park Si-yeon's most popular movies or dramas?

Some of Park Si-yeon's popular movies and dramas include "The Scent," "My Girl," and "The Innocent Man."
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Has Park Si-yeon participated in any variety shows?

Yes, Park Si-yeon has appeared in various variety shows such as "Running Man" and "Law of the Jungle."
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What are some interesting facts about Park Si-yeon?

Park Si-yeon is known for her fluency in English and has a degree in Business Administration from Kyung Hee University.

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Childhood & Early Life

She was born Park Mi-seon on March 29, 1979, in Busan, South Korea. As a kid, she was very shy and only had a few friends.

During a Lunar New Year, when she was asked to sing in front of her father, she started crying out of fear. She was then sent to a singing school in an attempt to elevate her confidence.

After gaining confidence, Park started singing in front of music lovers and even won the top prize in a children’s music contest, which was aired on KBS in 1990.

She always wanted to become an actress, but her parents were not supportive of her dreams so she ended up graduating in Journalism from Long Island University.

She was still pursuing her studies when she decided to participate in the Miss Seoul beauty pageant. She came third, and this success encouraged her to participate in the Miss Korea pageant.

In 2000, she participated in the Miss Korea beauty pageant and managed to turn many heads. By participating in beauty contests, she became more confident and started to thinking about pursuing a career in acting.

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Early Acting Career

Her parents were not fully supportive of her decision to become an actress, but Park kept exploring acting opportunities. As a result of her endeavors, she was finally signed by a Chinese agency and started auditioning for various Chinese television shows.

In 2004, she appeared in three CCTV (China Central Television) dramas, namely ‘Feng Qiu Huang’ ‘Han Xue Bao Ma’ and ‘Lotus Lantern’.

She also signed an advertising contract with a cosmetic company, ‘Enpranai’.

Acting Career

She made her mainstream acting debut in 2005 with the Korean television drama ‘My Girl.’ Though the show was a hit, but Park’s acting skills were criticized and her inclusion in the series was also questioned.

However, the criticism didn’t stop her from trying her luck in various other TV series and films, and she continued appearing in minor roles. Some of the series that she was seen in during this phase of her career are ‘Please Come Back, Soon-ae’, ‘Yeon Gaesomun’ and ‘Hyena.’

In 2006, she made her film debut in a comedy-horror-musical titled ‘The Fox Family.’ She came up with a better performance in the film, and then appeared in many other movies, such as ‘Zig-Zag Love’ (2007), and ‘A Love’ (2007).

She next appeared in the 2008 TV drama ‘La Dolce Vita’ in a challenging role. The same year, she starred in a spy parody film titled ‘Dachimawa Lee’. In the film, she played the role of an agent.

In 2009, she appeared as Seo Kyung-ah in ‘The Slingshot.’ The series, aired on KBS2, was successful in terms of ratings. She also appeared in ‘Drama Special’, which was aired on KBS2. In the series, she played a character named Yoo-hee.

She then starred in another movie ‘Marine Boy’ in 2009. She also worked in a variety show called ‘Family Outing’ in which celebrities were forced to handle various aspects of rural life.

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In 2010, she played an extremely cheerful and caring woman in MBC network’s ‘Coffee House’.

After two years, Park made a comeback with the 2012 movie, ‘The Scent.’ She played an adorable woman who is the sole witness of a double murder. Despite negative reviews from critics, the movie performed well at the box office.

She also starred in KBS2’s melodrama, ‘The Innocent Man’, where she appeared as a woman who betrays her lover. Her role received a positive response from critics as well as the audience.

She returned to television in 2014 with ‘The Greatest Marriage’ where she portrayed the character of a successful anchor who is also a struggling single mother.

In 2015, she starred in an action movie titled ‘The Last Knights.’ It was also Park’s Hollywood debut and she starred alongside actors, such as Clive Owen, Ahn Sung-ki, and Morgan Freeman.

In 2016, she starred in a series titled ‘Fantastic’ in which she played an unhappy wife of a congressman. The series was aired on JTBC network.

In 2017, she was seen in ‘Guesthouse Daughters’. The show, aired on KBS, was taken off-air after a few episodes.

Other Works

In 2010, she was chosen as the creative director for a US-based Korean fashion company, ‘Moeim Style.’ She also worked for the company’s brand, ‘TOUCH.’

Park was amongst the eight actors and actresses who recorded a charity song without any professional support. The track was titled ‘Winter Story’, and was released on December 5, 2011.

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Awards & Achievements

In 2000, Park won the third place in ‘Miss Seoul Beauty Pageant.’

At the 2006 SBS Drama Awards, she won the ‘New Star Award’ for ‘My Girl.’

She bagged the prestigious ‘Best New Actress’ award for ‘The Fox Family’ at the 43rd Baeksang Arts Awards in 2007.

She also won the ‘Best New Actress’ award for ‘A Love’ at the 27th Korean Association of Film Critics’ Awards in 2007.

Personal Life

She first became popular in 2004 as the girlfriend of singer-actor Eric Mun. Eric and Park broke up in 2007.

She got married to Park Sang-hun at the Seoul Hyatt Hotel on November 19, 2011. She has two daughters from this marriage.

In 2013, she was found guilty for taking propofol, an illegal substance. She was sentenced to eight months in prison by Seoul Central District Court, and also got suspended for two years. Park filed for a divorce in 2016.

Facts About Park Si-yeon

Park Si-yeon is known for her love of cooking and often shares her favorite recipes and cooking tips on social media.

In addition to her acting career, Park Si-yeon is a dedicated philanthropist and has been involved in various charitable activities to help those in need.

Park Si-yeon is a talented artist and enjoys painting in her spare time. She often incorporates her artwork into her home décor.

Despite her glamorous image on screen, Park Si-yeon is known for her down-to-earth personality and friendly demeanor towards fans and colleagues.

Park Si-yeon is a fitness enthusiast and regularly practices yoga and Pilates to maintain her physical and mental well-being.

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Is Park Si-yeon active on social media?

What are some of Park Si-yeon's most popular movies or dramas?

Has Park Si-yeon participated in any variety shows?

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