Park Seo-ham
South Korean actor, singer and rapper (born 1993)
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Park Gyeong-bok (Korean: 박경복; born October 28, 1993), known professionally as Park Seo-ham (박서함), is a South Korean actor, 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.
October 28, 1993
- Actor
Park Seo-ham | |
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박서함 | |
Park in March 2022 | |
| Born | Park Gyeong-bok October 28, 1993 Jeongwang-dong, Siheung, South Korea |
| Other name | Park Seung-jun |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Agent | Npio Entertainment |
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in)[1] |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–2021 |
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| Formerly of | KNK |
| Website | npioe.com/post/park-seo-ham |
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 and group departure
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: Transitioning to acting, 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] In 2026, he co-starred in TvN's romantic-comedy Our Universe opposite Bae In-hyuk and Roh Jeong-eui.[10][11]
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.[12] Park completed his military service and was discharged on December 9, 2023.[13]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Semantic Error: The Movie | Jang Jae-young | [14][15] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Children of the 20th Century | young Anthony | [16] | |
| 2019 | Dating Class | Yoon Soo | [17] | |
| 2021 | Dali & Cocky Prince | Himself (as KNK member) | Cameo (episode 7) | [18] |
| 2026 | Our Universe | Park Yoon-seong | [19] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Just One Bite (Season 2) | Joo Woo-kyung | [20] |
| 2020 | One Fine Week 2 | Eden | [21] |
| 2022 | Semantic Error | Jang Jae-young | [22] |
| 2025 | The Murky Stream | Jung Cheon | [23] |
Television show
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APAN Star Awards | 2022 | Best New Actor | Semantic Error | Nominated | [26] |
| Best Couple Award | Park Seo-ham (with Park Jae-chan) Semantic Error |
Won | [27] | ||
| 2023 | Popularity Star Award (Actor) | Park Seo-ham | Nominated | [28] | |
| Global Star Award | Nominated | ||||
| Blue Dragon Series Awards | 2022 | Best New Actor | Semantic Error | Nominated | [29] |
| Popular Star Award | Park Seo-ham | Won | [30] | ||
| Korea Best Brand Awards[a] | 2023 | Best Drama Actor/Artist | Semantic Error | Won | [32] |
| Seoul International Drama Awards | 2022 | Outstanding Korean Actor | Nominated | [33] |
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes | 2022 | Korea Power Celebrity 40 (Rising Star) | Placed | [34] |
Notes
- 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.[31]
