Park Hae-soo
Park Hae-soo South Korea’s Rising Star
Park Hae-soo is recognized as one of South Korea’s most talented and popular actors. With projects such as “Squid Game” and “Prison Playbook”, Park Hae-soo has made a big impact internationally and has established an important place in his career.
Early Life and Education
Park Hae-soo was born on November 21, 1981 in Suwon, South Korea. With the support of his family, he became interested in theater at a young age and joined the theater club at Bundang Jungang High School. He later enrolled in the Theater and Film department of Dankook University, where he studied art. During his college years, he earned a living by working at sushi and barbecue restaurants.
Beginning of Career
Park Hae-soo began his career on stage in 2007. He first attracted attention with his theater and musical performances. In 2012, he made his screen debut with a small role in the television series “God of War”. Afterwards, he became more well-known by participating in projects such as “Six Flying Dragons”.
Park Hae-soo’s Rise
The biggest break in Park Hae-soo’s career came with his leading role in the TV series “Prison Playbook”, which aired in 2017-2018. This series made him a nationally and internationally recognized actor. In 2021, he gained worldwide fame by portraying the character Cho Sang-woo in Netflix’s series “Squid Game”. This performance earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award.
Personal Life
Park Hae-soo got married in a private ceremony in 2019. He and his wife had a child together. In her personal life, besides her acting career, she is also involved in dance and music. He also actively interacts with his fans on social media.
Park Hae-soo Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Pirates | Hwang Joong-geun | Bit part |
| 2015 | Minority Opinion | Goo Hwan’s assistant | |
| 2016 | Master | President Jin’s bodyguard | |
| 2019 | By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture | Lee Chan-woo | |
| 2020 | Time to Hunt | Han | |
| 2022 | Yaksha: Ruthless Operations | Kang Ji-hoon | |
| 2023 | Phantom | Takahara Kaito | |
| 2025 | Lobby | Golf Course CEO | |
| TBA | The Great Flood | Hee-jo | |
| Tristes Tropiques |
Park Hae-soo TV Series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | God of War | Kim Yun-hu |
| 2013 | Me and Mom and Dad and Grandma and Anna | Father |
| 2015–2016 | Six Flying Dragons | Yi Ji-ran |
| 2016–2017 | The Legend of the Blue Sea | Hong Dong-pyo |
| 2017 | The Liar and His Lover | Bass player |
| 2017–2018 | Prison Playbook | Kim Je-hyuk |
| 2018 | Memories of the Alhambra | Agent A |
| 2019 | Persona | Baek Jeong-u |
| 2021 | Racket Boys | Lee Jae-joon |
| Squid Game | Cho Sang-woo | |
| Chimera | Cha Jae-hwan | |
| 2022 | Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area | Berlin |
| Narco-Saints | Choi Chang-ho | |
| 2025 | Karma | The Witness |
| TBA | Butterfly | |
| The Price of Confession | Baek Dong-hun |
Award Career
Park Hae-soo has proven his acting talent by winning many awards and nominations throughout his career. In 2018, he was nominated for the Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Actor for his performance in the drama “Prison Playbook”. This drama received critical and audience acclaim and marked an important milestone in Hae-soo’s career. This award shows that his talents are appreciated by a wide audience.
In 2021, he made a big international debut with his character Cho Sang-woo in the drama “Squid Game”. For this role, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. The worldwide popularity of “Squid Game” also had a positive impact on Hae-soo’s career. The Emmy nomination made him recognized not only in South Korea but also internationally.
Furthermore, Park Hae-soo won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Korean Drama Awards in 2022. This award proved once again that he is consistently involved in quality projects and that each of his performances attracts attention. These achievements in Hae-soo’s career also show his potential to win more awards in the future.
