Park Hye-ryun
South Korean screenwriter
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Park Hye-ryun (Korean: 박혜련) is a South Korean screenwriter. She is known for her writing of the popular Korean television dramas Dream High (2011), I Can Hear Your Voice (2013), Pinocchio (2014-2015), While You Were Sleeping (2017), and Start-Up (2020).[2][3]
She is a member of Korea Television and Radio Writers Association (KTRWA).[4] In 2017 it was reported that she was affiliated with C.A.M.P Entertainment.[5]
Career
Park Hye-ryun debuted as writer in MBC's 'Theme Game'.[6] Park Hye-ryun made a name for herself by writing sitcom scripts for 'New Nonstop', 'Nonstop 3', and 'Nonstop 5', collaborating with Director Kim Min-sik.[7][8][9]
She further showcased her talent as a writer and scriptwriter in projects such as 'Not Alone', 'Kimchi Cheese Smile', and 'Get Karl! Oh Soo-jung'. She wrote the screenplay for the movie Hellcats (2008).[10]
However, it was KBS 2TV's 'Dream High' in 2011 that brought her public recognition.[11]
The relationship between writer Park Hye-ryeon and Lee Jong-seok was established during drama SBS' 'I Can Hear Your Voice' in 2013. In this series, Park Hye-ryun blended fantasy and courtroom drama to create a story revolving around a boy with mind-reading abilities and a lawyer.[12] She was praised for the flawless story development, tight dialogue and setting, and surprising twists and turns in each episode.[13] She received the presidential citation for the '2013 Korea Content Grand Prize' for drama I Can Hear Your Voice.[14]
On September 30, 2013, IHQ announced that they recently signed a drama production contract with Park Hye-ryun.[15] Later, Lee Jong-seok reunited in with Park Hye-ryun in SBS's 'Pinocchio', released two years later. Portraying the character of Choi Dal-po, he left a lasting impression on the audience.[11]
Park Hye-ryun and Lee Jong-seok collaborated once again. In November 2016, iHQ announced that Park Hye-ryun would be making her comeback with the drama 'While You Were Sleeping' (working title), and Lee Jong-seok's casting was confirmed for the project. Female lead Suzy. She returned with a new narrative featuring a woman and a prosecutor who possessed the ability to foresee the future.[11][16]
Filmography
Film
Television
| Title | Broadcaster and timeslot | Broadcast period | Episodes | Average rating✝ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Korean | ||||
| Nonstop 5 | 논스톱5 | MBC, Monday-Friday 18:50 | October 4, 2004 - October 21, 2005 | 257 | N/a |
| Not Alone | 혼자가 아니야 | SBS, Monday 20:50 | October 11, 2004 - February 21, 2005 | 18 | N/a |
| Stranger than Paradise | 천국보다 낯선 | SBS, Monday-Tuesday 21:55 | July 31 - September 19, 2006 | 16 | 3.6% |
| Get Karl! Oh Soo-jung | 칼잡이 오수정 | SBS, Saturday-Sunday 21:45 | July 28 - September 16, 2007 | 16 | 13.3% |
| Kimchi Cheese Smile | 김치 치즈 스마일 | MBC, Monday-Friday 20:20 | July 23, 2007 - January 18, 2008 | 121 | 7.8% |
| Dream High | 드림하이 | KBS2, Monday-Tuesday 21:55 | January 3 - February 28, 2011 | 16 | 15.7% |
| I Can Hear Your Voice | 너의 목소리가 들려 | SBS, Wednesday-Thursday 21:55 | June 5 - August 1, 2013 | 18 | 18.8% |
| Pinocchio | 피노키오 | SBS, Wednesday-Thursday 21:55 | November 12, 2014 – January 15, 2015 | 20 | 10.6% |
| Page Turner | 페이지 터너 | KBS2, Saturday 22:35 | March 26 - April 9, 2016 | 3 | 4.0% |
| While You Were Sleeping | 당신이 잠든 사이에 | SBS, Wednesday-Thursday 22:00 | September 27 - November 16, 2017 | 32 | 8.3% |
| Start-Up | 스타트업 | tvN, Saturday-Sunday 21:40 | October 17 – December 6, 2020 | 16 | 4.6% |
| Castaway Diva | 무인도의 디바 | tvN, Saturday-Sunday 21:20 | October 28 – December 3, 2023 | 12 | 6.7% |
- ^✝ From AGB Nielsen nationwide ratings
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBC Broadcasting Entertainment Awards | 2002 | Best Writer | Nonstop 3 | Won | [18] |
| 4th Korea Drama Awards | 2011 | Best Writer | Dream High | Nominated | |
| 6th Korea Drama Awards | 2013 | Best Writer | I Can Hear Your Voice | Nominated |
State honors
Notes
- Honors are given at the Korean Content Awards (대한민국 콘텐츠 대상) arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The 2022 Korea Content Awards Ceremony , which started in 2009 and celebrated its 14th this year, aims to inspire pride in the content industry and develop the Korean cultural content industry by discovering and awarding contributors and excellent content that have contributed to the development of the content industry in 2022. It is a place to promote. The winners (works) of honor, which are recommended through the website of the Korea Creative Content Agency (www.kocca.kr) and announced through careful examination by experts and three-step verification, play a leading role in shining the Korean content industry in the world.
