Profile and Interesting Facts about Park Bo Gum, Handsome Actor who Plays a Steward in the Movie Wonderland

Kapanlagi.com - Park Bo Gum is an actor and singer from South Korea who was born on June 16, 1993, in Seoul. He started his career in 2011 through the film 'Blind'. Since then, his career has been on the rise, and he even became an MC on the show Music Bank with Irene from Red Velvet.

Aside from his acting career, this man, who is dubbed as the Nation's Boyfriend, is also actively involved in activities at his church and has been playing the piano since he was young. His interest in music led him to dream of becoming a singer when he was in high school. However, Park Bo Gum ultimately decided to focus on his acting career.

1. Park Bo Gum Profile

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Full Name: Park Bo Gum

Nickname: Bogum

Date of Birth: June 16, 1993

Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Height: 182 cm

Blood Type: O

Twitter: @bogummy | #ParkBoGum

Instagram: @bogummy

2. Losing His Mother Since Childhood

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Since 4th grade of elementary school, Park Bo Gum has been permanently separated from his mother. Since he was young, he has been raised by his father and older siblings. This fact was revealed during the show Youth Over Flowers. With uncontrollable tears, Park Bo Gum shared that he doesn't have any memories in the form of photos with his family.

3. Youngest Child

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Bo Gum is the youngest of three siblings. He has two older siblings who are much older. He and his older sister are 10 years apart, while with his older brother, the age difference is 9 years.

However, this age difference does not make Park Bo Gum grow up to be a shy person. On the contrary, it helps him adapt well to older people.

4. Trapped in Debt Problems

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A charming actor with a distinctive smile apparently also has a bitter life experience before entering the entertainment world. When he was still a teenager, Park Bo Gum and his family almost went bankrupt due to being trapped in a lot of debt. However, now all those problems have been overcome thanks to his dedication and hard work in the entertainment industry.

5. Meaning of His Name

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Park Bo Gum is a name that is rarely found in Korea. The name, which means "precious sword," was given by the church where he worships.

6. Humble Personality

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Park Bo Gum displays an extraordinary humble nature. Despite being called the 'most handsome crown prince in history' by the MC on Entertainment Weekly, his reaction to the praise was shock and firm denial.

However, when the MC pointed out their facial resemblance, Park Bo Gum enthusiastically agreed and even humbly admitted, "He's even better than me."

7. Able to Play Various Roles

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The roles played by Park Bo Gum are always diverse and successfully captivate his fans. Bo Gum always chooses roles that are different from what he has played before, so there is never a character that is the same or similar. His ability to deliver the script with natural acting is one of the main attractions of Park Bo Gum.

8. Swimming Expert

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Not only skilled in acting, Park Bo Gum is also proficient in swimming. He acquired this skill from his experience as a member of the swimming team during his school days. When vacationing in Cebu, Philippines, his co-star in the drama 'Love in the Moonlight', Han Soo Yeon, even expressed admiration for his swimming skills.

9. Proficient in Playing Musical Instruments

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Park Bo Gum's natural talent in the entertainment industry has been evident since his childhood. At the age of five, the South Korean man began honing his piano playing skills and often showcased his talent to agencies there.

Every day, his musical abilities continued to develop, and eventually, when he entered his teenage years, Park Bo Gum joined as a vocal trainee at Sidus HQ. However, he was later advised to try acting as he was considered to have great potential in that field.

10. Graduate of a Famous University in South Korea

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Despite being busy as an idol artist, this 30-year-old man still maintains his commitment to education. He successfully graduated from Myongji University, a leading university in South Korea.

Park Bo Gum chose the musical theater department due to his interest that has existed since childhood. Completing his education was not an easy task for this handsome figure, considering he had to manage his time between college and his career in the entertainment industry. Nevertheless, Bo Gum consistently attended every class without ever being absent.

11. Netizens are also curious about this topic

Why is Park Bo Gum famous?

Park Bo Gum is known as an actor who has many friends from famous public figures, including V from BTS, Song Joong Ki, Park Seo Joon, and all the members of the Ssangmundong Squad in Reply 1988.

What happened to Park Bo Gum?

Before his military service, we last saw Park Bo Gum in the Korean drama Record of Youth (2020) and the film Seobok (2021). After a nearly three-year absence, Park Bo Gum will make a comeback with two new Korean dramas released this year. One of them is Good Boy, where he will act alongside Kim So Hyun.

Did Park Bo Gum change agencies?

"We have signed a management contract with Park Bo Gum, a famous actor from South Korea who has received much love and trust from various circles," said an exclusive statement from THEBLACKLABEL as reported by Soompi.

Does Park Bo Gum not have parents?

This actor and singer has experienced a youth full of suffering. At the age of 15, he was used as collateral by his father who owed 300 million won to a loan company, while his mother passed away when he was still in the fourth grade of elementary school.

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