Park Seo-ham

In this Korean name, the family name is Park.
Park Seo-ham
박서함
Park Seo-ham in March 2022
Born
Park Gyeong-bok

(1993-10-28) October 28, 1993 (age 31)
Jeongwang-dong, Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Other namesPark Seung-jun
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active2016 (2016)–present
AgentNpio Entertainment [ko]
Height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2016 (2016)–2021 (2021)
Labels
Formerly ofKNK
Websitewww.npioe.com/post/park-seo-ham/

Park Gyeong-bok (Korean: 박경복; born October 28, 1993), known professionally as Park Seo-ham (박서함), is a South Korean actor, former singer, and rapper. He is a former member of the South Korean boyband KNK. As an actor, he is best known for his role as Jang Jae-young in the web novel-adapted BL drama series Semantic Error.

Career

Pre-debut

Along with fellow KNK member Inseong, he used to train under Big Hit Entertainment, now known as Big Hit Music where he trained with the members of the boy group BTS.[2] When he moved to JYP Entertainment, he became an actor trainee after he won second place at the company's 10th Open Audition on February 19, 2013.[3]

Before debuting with KNK, he was a backup dancer for the live performances of Bestie's "Zzang Christmas" as well as "I Need You".[4]

2016–2021: Debut with KNK

Park made his official debut as one of the five members of KNK on March 3, 2016, with the name Park Seung-jun (박승준).[5] In 2018, he changed his name to Park Seo-ham. This is his third name following the change of Park Gyeong-bok to Park Seung-jun.[6]

On September 30, 2021, it was announced that he has decided to leave KNK and 220 Entertainment after long discussions with the members regarding the future of his career.[7]

2022–present: Semantic Error and Npio Entertainment

On January 12, 2022, Park confirmed as the lead actor in the live series adaption of Semantic Error, based from a popular South Korean BL web novel of the same name. He starred as Jang Jae-young, alongside DKZ member Park Jae-chan as his character's love interest Chu Sang-woo.[8]

On March 7, 2022, Npio Entertainment announced they signed an exclusive contract with Park ahead of his military enlistment.[9]

Personal life

Military service

On March 4, 2022, Sports Chosun released an interview with Park where they revealed that he would fulfill his mandatory military service as a social worker on March 10.[10] Park completed his military service and was discharged on December 9, 2023.[11]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Ref.
2022 Semantic Error: The Movie Jang Jae-young [12][13]

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Children of the 20th Century young Anthony [14]
2021 Dali & Cocky Prince Himself (as KNK member) Cameo (episode 7) [15]

Web series

Year Title Role Ref.
2019 Just One Bite (Season 2) Joo Woo-kyung [16]
Dating Class Yoon Soo [17]
2020 One Fine Week 2 Eden [18]
2022 Semantic Error Jang Jae-young [19]

Television show

Year Title Notes Ref.
2017 Idol Acting Competition Cast member/contestant [20]
2017–2018 Mix Nine Contestant [21]

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 Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2022 Best New Actor Semantic Error Nominated [22]
Best Couple Award Park Seo-ham and Park Jae-chan (Semantic Error) Won [23]
2023 Popularity Star Award (Actor) Park Seo-ham Nominated [24]
Global Star Award Nominated
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2022 Best New Actor Park Seo-ham and Park Jae-chan (Semantic Error) Nominated [25]
Popular Star Award Park Seo-ham Won [26]
Korea Best Brand Awards[a] 2023 Best Drama Actor/Artist Semantic Error Won [28]
Seoul International Drama Awards 2022 Outstanding Korean Actor Nominated [29]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Forbes 2022 Korea Power Celebrity 40 – Rising Star Placed [30]

Notes

  1. ^ Hosted by The JoongAng and Forbes Korea, the Korea Best Brand Awards bases its winners on the best brands selected by the market and consumers.[27]

References

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  2. ^ "방탄소년단 진 "아미는 우주 최고"..물구나무 서서 샤워도 하는 '美의 남신'". 다음연예 (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 14, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  3. ^ "[SBS Star] Park Seo Ham Shares How Surprised He Was About JIN's Good Looks When He First Saw Him". SBS NEWS. March 18, 2022. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
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  13. ^ "[종합] '시맨틱 에러' 감독판 김수정 감독 "미공개 분량 한 씬 추가, 편집 구성도 변화"". www.sportsw.kr (in Korean). July 8, 2022. Archived from the original on July 9, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
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  15. ^ Cheon, Yoon-hye (October 12, 2021). "'달리와 감자탕' 박규영, 미술관 전시 오프닝 파티 개최..함연지-크나큰-엘리스 카메오". Herald POP (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 9, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
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  21. ^ "[리뷰IS] '믹스나인' 크나큰, 두각 보이기 시작 ..제2의 뉴이스트되나". isplus.live.joins.com (in Korean). December 25, 2017. Archived from the original on February 2, 2018. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  22. ^ Kang, Bo-ra (August 31, 2022). "이준호·김수현·한소희→박서함·박지후, 에이판 스타 어워즈 후보". 싱글리스트 (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
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  26. ^ Jo Ji-young (July 19, 2022). "정해인X한효주X강다니엘X박재찬X박서함X이용진, 핫대세 입증한 인기스타상[청룡시리즈어워즈]" [Jung Hae-in X Han Hyo-joo X Kang Daniel X Park Jae-chan X Park Seo-ham X Lee Yong-jin, Popular Star Award [Blue Dragon Series Awards]] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on July 19, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2022 – via Naver.
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