Park Bo‑gum — Full Biography | Nazaara Box

🧬 Early Life & Education

• Born: June 16, 1993, in Mok‑dong, Yangcheon District, Seoul; youngest of three siblings
• His name "Bo‑gum" (寶劍) means "precious sword"
• Lost his mother in fourth grade; father's details less public
• Began piano lessons at age 5, joined church choir, and swam competitively
• Initially aimed to be singer-songwriter; sent singing/piano video to agencies in high school → pivoted to acting
• Graduated from Shinmok High School (2012); earned a BA in Musical Theater from Myongji University (2018) and an MA in New Media Music from Sangmyung University

🎬 Acting Career

2011–2015: Debut & Rise

• Debuted in film Blind (2011) under Sidus HQ
• Noticed in dramas: Hello Monster (2015), Reply 1988 (2015–16) playing a genius Go player
• 2016 breakout role as Crown Prince in Love in the Moonlight—a ratings smash dubbed "Moonlight Syndrome"

2018–2022: International Stardom & Military

• Led Encounter (2018–19) opposite Song Hye‑kyo; ranked among highest-rated cable dramas
• Record of Youth (2020) explored ambition in entertainment; praised by Teen Vogue
• Released Japanese album Blue Bird (2020); also debuted musical Let Me Fly (2023)
• Enlisted in Navy's Military Band (Aug 2020–Feb 2022)

2022–Present: Comebacks & New Roles

• Returned in When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025) with IU; praised for depth and emotive performance
• Leading role in Good Boy (2025), a new action‑comedy police drama airing on JTBC and Amazon Prime
• Hosting The Seasons: Park Bo-gum's Cantabile (March–present), becoming the first actor to front the series

🎶 Music & Versatility

• Piano skills featured throughout his life and career
• Released Japanese album (Blue Bird, 2020); began music TV talk show hosting
• Combined musical theater roots with acting versatility in roles that blend emotions and artistic depth

🏆 Honors & Public Image

• Youngest Gallup Korea Television Actor of the Year (2016); first Korean actor to top Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list
• Earned affectionate nicknames: "Nation's Crown Prince," "Nation's Boyfriend," "Nation's Son‑in‑Law"
• Fan-made phrase: "Park Bo‑gum is love."

👤 Personal Profile

• Height: ~182 cm; Blood type O; Zodiac: Gemini
• Hobbies: Piano, singing, swimming, football; originally aspired to be a composer
• Philanthropy: Active, including orphanage volunteering since 2013 and discreet charity work

📺 Selected Filmography & Shows