Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 21/11/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Suwon, Gyeonggi, South Korea |
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Bio/Wiki
| Park Hae-soo is a South Korean actor best known worldwide for portraying Cho Sang-woo in the first season of Netflix's Squid Game (2021), which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. | |
| He started his career in theater in 2007 and achieved his breakthrough with the critically acclaimed drama Prison Playbook (2017-2018), one of the highest-rated Korean dramas on cable television. | |
| Park has become known for his frequent collaborations with Netflix, appearing in multiple high-profile projects including Time to Hunt (2020), Yaksha: Ruthless Operations (2022), Narco-Saints (2022), Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area (2022), and The Great Flood (2025). |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 181 cm |
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| Weight | 81 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bundang Jungang High School, Buljeong-ro, Gyeonggi, South Korea |
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| College/University | Dankook University, Yongin, South Korea |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's in Theatre and Film |
Personal Life
| Religion | Protestant Christian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 14/01/2019 |
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| Children | He has a son (born 2021) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Park Hae-soo is a South Korean actor recognized for his work in TV dramas and films. | |
| 2. He has experience in theater plays and musicals. | |
| 3. In 2019, Park Hae-soo married a non-celebrity woman, and they share a son. | |
| 4. His roles in 'Prison Playbook' and 'Squid Game' brought him substantial fame. | |
| 5. Park Hae-soo has acted in movies such as 'By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture', 'Time to Hunt', and 'Yacha'. | |
| 6. Squid Game became the most-watched Netflix series ever, pulling in over 1.65 billion hours of viewing in its first 28 days. | |
| 7. He appeared as a special guest in Seong Gi-hun's hallucination in Squid Game Season 2 alongside Jung Ho-yeon. | |
| 8. Park Hae-soo studied Theatre at Dankook University and initially made his mark on the musical stage before transitioning to screen acting. | |
| 9. He has performed in numerous stage classics including Frankenstein, Macbeth, and Oedipus. | |
| 10. Park Hae-soo has acted in films such as By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture (2019), Time to Hunt (2020), and Yaksha: Ruthless Operations (2022). | |
| 11. He is managed by BH Entertainment, which also represents other prominent K-drama stars including Kim Go Eun, Park Bo Young, and Lee Byung Hun. | |
| 12. Park has become close friends with fellow actor Lee Byung Hun through their shared agency. |