During her time in high school, Park studied abroad in the United States as an international exchange student.[4]
In February 2013, Park graduated from Dongguk University in Seoul with a degree in Theatre.[5]
Career
2005–2009: Early career
Park made her entertainment debut in a SK Telecom commercial in 2005.[6] She launched her acting career a year later in the hit sitcomHigh Kick! (2006).[7] She continued to appear in television dramas, in roles such as the only daughter of a notorious gangster in I Am Sam (2007)[8] and a gumiho (nine-tailed fox in Korean mythology) in an episode of horror-themed drama Hometown of Legends (2008).[9] She played a villainous princess in the period dramaJa Myung Go (2009)[10] and a girl caught between two marathon runners in Running, Gu (2010).[11]
Park's breakthrough came with the 2010 drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal, a coming-of-age drama in which her character, an intelligent and resourceful young woman, disguises herself as a boy in order to enter the most prestigious learning institution in Joseon.[13][14][15] This was followed in 2011 by another success with City Hunter, based on the titular Japanese manga. Park starred opposite Lee Min-ho in a story about a vigilante out for revenge and justice, and the secret service agent he falls for.[16][17][18] Park's success on the small screen resulted in increased advertising offers for the actress.[19]
Later that year, she made her big screen debut in the horror filmThe Cat, about a woman who becomes consumed by fear after she adopts a cat found at the site of a mysterious death.[20] Park next appeared in the melodramaGlory Jane, in the role of a nurse's aide who becomes involved with a former baseball player (played by Chun Jung-myung).[21]
In May 2013, Park Min Young ended her contract with the previous management company King Kong Entertainment and was a free agent for six months. In November 2013, Park signed with new management agency Culture Depot.[24][unreliable source?]
She next played an idealistic intern in the legal dramaA New Leaf (2014), who clashes with her brilliant but cynical lawyer boss until he becomes an amnesiac (played by Kim Myung-min).[25][26] This was followed by a role as a tabloid reporter in Healer, a series written by Song Ji-na that also starred Ji Chang-wook and Yoo Ji-tae.[27][28]Healer was popular in China and resulted in increased recognition for Park.[29]
Park next starred as a lawyer in the Korean drama Remember on SBS from late 2015 to early 2016,[30] and played a Queen in the historical drama, Queen for Seven Days, which aired in 2017.[31] In September 2017, It was confirmed that Park will be a fixed cast member in Netflix's variety show Busted!.[32] In November 2017, it was reported that Park Min Young's contract with her agency Culture Depot expired.[33] In December 2017, Park signed with new management agency Namoo Actors.[34]
Park in 2018
In 2018, Park was cast in her first romantic comedy drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim alongside Park Seo-joon.[35][36] The series was a ratings success, leading to increased popularity for Park.[37] In October, Park held her first fan meeting since her debut 12 years ago titled My Day.[38][39]
In 2019, Park starred in her second romantic comedy drama Her Private Life alongside Kim Jae-wook. Park played Seong Deok-mi who works as a curator at an art museum but spends her time outside of work as a passionate fangirl of idol groups.[40]
On December 29, 2021, Namoo Actors announced that Park's contract has expired after she decided not to renew it.[42] A day later, Hook Entertainment announced that Park has signed an exclusive contract.[43]
In January 2024, Park appears as the female lead for the fantasy, revenge melodrama Marry My Husband alongside Na In-woo (as Yoo Ji-hyuk), where she portrays Kang Ji-won, a woman who works for U&K Food as an assistant manager and spends her days burdened by an incompetent husband, neglectful in-laws, and a hard work life, and becomes a cancer patient at a young age. She gets her revenge with the assistance of Yoo Ji-hyuk.[45]
Other activities
Philanthropy
On March 7, 2022, Park donated ₩100 million to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to help the victims of the Uljin forest fire 2022, that started in Uljin and has spread to Samcheok, Gangwon.[46]
On February 8, 2024, Park donated ₩100 million to the Seoul Asan Medical Center Cancer Center to help cancer patients.[47]
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^Moon Ji-yeon (December 29, 2021). [단독] 박민영, 나무엑터스와 결별..FA 시장 나왔다 [[Exclusive] Park Min-young breaks up with Namoo Actors... FA market] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on December 29, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021 – via Naver.
^Yoo Jeong-min (December 30, 2021). 박민영, 후크 엔터와 전속계약...윤여정·이승기와 한솥밥 [공식] [Park Min-young signed an exclusive contract with Hook Entertainment... Yeo-jeong Yoon, Seung-gi Lee, and Rice in One Pot [Official]] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on December 30, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021 – via Naver.
^Hong, Se-young (November 23, 2023). '전 남친 구설' 박민영 37kg까지 체중감량...작품에 올인 (내 남편과 결혼해줘) [Park Min-young loses up to 37kg after 'ex-boyfriend gossip'...All in on the work (Marry My Husband)] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Archived from the original on November 23, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2023 – via Naver.
^Lee Mi-ji (March 6, 2022). [팝업★]김연아·박민영·송혜교·신민아 등 산불 피해에 1억원 기부..선행ing(종합) [[Popup★] Kim Yuna, Park Min-young, Song Hye-kyo, Shin Min-ah, etc. donated 100 million won to the forest fire damage..] (in Korean). Herald POP. Archived from the original on March 7, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jin, Hyang-hee (February 8, 2024). '말기암' 환자 연기한 박민영, 암 센터에 1억 기부 [Park Min-young, who played a 'terminal cancer' patient, donates 100 million won to a cancer center] (in Korean). MK Sports. Retrieved September 27, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lee, Seung-han (February 5, 2011). "Park Min-young's Song Picks". 10Asia. Archived from the original on December 25, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
^Kang Ae-ran (May 3, 2022). 박민영, '싱글라이프 헬퍼'로 고경표·김재영과 로맨스 호흡 [Park Min-young and Go Kyung-pyo and Kim Jae-young in 'Single Life Helper' romance] (in Korean). Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2022 – via Naver.
^"韓国を代表する"ロコクイーン"パク・ミニョン＆「山河令」チャン・ジャーハン 共演 「時間の都市～ロマンスはいつも予想外～」 LaLa TVで12月日本初放送！" ["City of Time ~Romance is always unexpected~" co-starring South Korea's leading "Loco Queen" Park Min-young and "Sanharei" Jang Ja-han will be broadcast for the first time in Japan on LaLa TV in December!]. LaLa TV (in Japanese). October 16, 2023. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
^Kim, Chae-yeon (October 25, 2023). 박민영·나인우·이이경·송하윤, tvN '내 남편과 결혼해줘'로 뭉친다 [공식] [Park Min-young, Na In-woo, Lee Yi-kyung, and Song Ha-yoon to unite for tvN's 'Marry My Husband' [Official]] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023 – via Naver.
^"张翰九年老剧韩国播出 积压剧海外找出路" [Zhang Han's nine-year-old drama was broadcast in Korea and the backlog of dramas is looking for a way out overseas]. Sina Finance (in Chinese). Zhang Youfa. September 23, 2024.
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