Park Hae Jin made his acting debut in Famous Chil Princesses (2006). It was an awesome beginning to his career as he won a lot of attention because of it.
After his debut in 2006, he has since featured in drama series, movies, and TV shows, including Heaven and Earth (2007) and East of Eden (2008).
However, his breakthrough as an actor was when he starred in Cheese in the Trap (2016).
The said drama series was also made into a movie later in 2018 where Hae Jin was invited to participate again.
This veteran actor has likewise shown up in a couple of Chinese drama series. Among those are Qian Duo Duo Marry Remember (2011) and Another Brilliant Life (2012).
Hae Jin is also famous in China. It is proven by several awards in the Chinese entertainment award he managed to secure such as Best Asia Star Award in 2012 and Actor of the Year in 2016.
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Profile
- Real Name: Park Hae Jin (박해진)
- Stage Name: Park Hae Jin (박해진)
- Nickname: Hae Jin
- Birthday: May 1, 1983
- Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Nationality: South Korean
- Height: 186 cm (6’1”)
- Weight: 73 kg (161 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Religion: –
- Profession: Actor
- Education: Seoul Arts College (Acting), Silla University, Seoul Institute of the Arts, Korea National University of Arts
- Hobby: Collecting Gundam and NIKE sneakers
- Parents: –
- Siblings: –
- Girlfriend: –
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- Twitter: –
- Instagram: @parkhaejin_official
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Facts
- Hae Jin is left-handed.
- His parents got divorced when he was a teenager. After 17 years of being separated from his mother, he decided to move back in with her.
- Hae Jin grew up in a poor family background and needed to change his lawful guardian multiple times.
- He had donated over 1.7 billion won to the unfortunate.
- Since Hae Jin is a man who donates a lot to various local and worldwide causes, netizens give him the title ‘donation angel’ in media outlets.
- He has bronchial issues that make him allergic and that is the reason why he does not drink alcohol or smoke.
- Hae Jin was excluded from military obligations because of depression and social phobia.
- In 2018, he and his fan participated in a mission and established 6,000 trees in China to help lessen fine residue in the air.
- Hae Jin admitted to being a big eater. He said he can eat 50 to 60 plates of sushi.
- Despite the fact that he is quiet, his fellow actors and actresses shared that he is actually funny and likes tossing dad jokes.
- His ideal type is…
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Movies
- Cheese in the Trap (2018), as Yoo Jung
- Snow Is on the Sea (2015), as Lee Sang Woo
- The Rhythm of Chopsticks (2010), as a cameo
Drama Series
- From Now On, Showtime! (MBC | 2022), as Cha Cha Woong
- Genesis (Olleh TV | 2021), as Kang Il Hoon
- We Believe – Hidden Feelings (MBC | 2020), as Narrator 1
- Guide Book of KKondae Intern (MBC | 2020), as Ga Yeol Chan
- Kkondae Intern (MBC | 2020), as Ga Yeol Chan
- Forest (KBS2 | 2020), as Kang San Hyuk
- Shine Go Back (vLive | 2018), as Ji Ho
- Man to Man (JTBC | 2017), as Kim Sul Woo
- First Seven Kisses (Naver TV Cast | 2016), as Park Hae Jin
- Far Away Love (2016), as Shen An
- Cheese in the Trap SP (tvN | 2016), as Yoo Jung
- Cheese in the Trap (tvN | 2016), as Yoo Jung
- Secret Society of Men – Friends (2015), as Zhao Hai Peng
- Bad Guys (OCN | 2014), as Lee Jung Moon
- Love’s Relativity (Viki | 2014), as Li Ang
- Doctor Stranger (SBS | 2014), as Han Jae Joon
- My Love From the Star (SBS | 2013), as Lee Hee Kyung
- Seo Young, My Daughter (KBS2 | 2012), as Lee Sang Woo
- Another Brilliant Life (Hunan TV | 2012), as Liu Da Ming
- Qian Duo Duo Marry Remember (Hunan TV | 2011), as Xu Fei
- Hot Blood (KBS2 | 2009), as Ha Ryu
- East of Eden (MBC | 2008), as Shin Myung Hun
- Heaven and Earth (KBS | 2007), as Jung Mu Young
- Famous Chil Princesses (KBS2 | 2006), as Yeon Ha Nam
TV Shows
- Park Hae Jin’s Random Box (Naver V LIVE’s Corn TV | 2021), as the main host
- Where Is My Home (MBC | 2019), as a guest
- Busted (Netflix | 2018), as a guest
- Let’s Eat Dinner Together (JTBC | 2016), as a guest
- Abnormal Summit: Season 2 (JTBC | 2016), as a guest
- Little Big Hero (tvN | 2013), as a documentary narrator
- Family Outing: Season 1 (SBS | 2008), as a regular member
- Live Talk Show Taxi (tvN | 2007), as a guest
- Happy Together: Season 3 (KBS2 | 2007), as a guest
- Happy Camp (Hunan TV | 1997), as a guest
Music Video Appearances
- Love… It’s Painful (2007) – The Way
- #Like (2016) – Fiestar
Awards
- 2020 Newsis K-EXPO – Seoul Mayor Award – Park Hae Jin
- 2020 KBS 119 Award – Special Service Award – Park Hae Jin
- 2020 MBC Drama Award – Grand Prize (Daesang) – Kkondae Intern
- 2020 KBS Drama Award – Best Couple Award – Forest
- 2018 Korea Hallyu Award – Popular Culture Award – Park Hae Jin
- 2018 APAN Star Award – Global Star Award – Park Hae Jin
- 2018 Asia Artist Award – Asia Eco Creator – Park Hae Jin
- 2017 Asia Artist Award – Best Artist Award and Actor – Man to Man
- 2016 Korean Cable TV Awards – Best Actor – Cheese in the Trap
- 2016 Asia Artist Award – Best Artist Award and Actor – Park Hae Jin
- 2016 Asia Model Award – Asia Star Award – Park Hae Jin
- 2016 LETV Entertainment Award – Actor of the Year – Far Away Love
- 2015 Korea Drama Award – KDA Award – Bad Guys
- 2015 Korea Lifestyle Award – Entertainer Award – Park Hae Jin
- 2014 Asia Model Award – Asia Special Award – Park Hae Jin
- 2014 Civil Public Welfare Award – Civil Public Welfare Award – Park Hae Jin
- 2014 Style Icon Award – Top 10 Style Icons – Park Hae Jin
- 2014 Style Icon Award – K-Style Award – Park Hae Jin
- 2012 LETV Film & Drama Award – Best Asia Star Award – Qian Duo Duo Marry Remember
- 2009 Asia Model Award – Popular Star Award – Park Hae Jin
- 2008 MBC Drama Award – Best New Actor – East of Eden
- 2007 Baeksang Arts Award – Best New Actor (Television) – Famous Chil Princesses
- 2007 KBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Daily Drama – Heaven and Earth
- 2007 KBS Drama Award – Best Couple Award – Heaven and Earth
- 2006 KBS Drama Award – Best New Actor – Famous Chil Princesses
Nominations
- 2021 Seoul International Drama Award – Outstanding Korean Actor – Kkondae Intern
- 2020 MBC Drama Award – Top Excellence Award and Actor in a Wednesday – Thursday Miniseries – Kkondae Intern
- 2020 MBC Drama Award – Best Couple Award – Kkondae Intern
- 2020 KBS Drama Award – Netizen Award and Actor – Forest
- 2020 KBS Drama Award – Top Excellence Award and Actor – Forest
- 2020 KBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Miniseries – Forest
- 2016 APAN Star Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Miniseries – Cheese in the Trap
- 2016 KBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor – Cheese in the Trap
- 2015 KBS Drama Award – Top Excellence Award and Actor – Bad Guys
- 2014 SBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Drama Special – My Love from the Star
- 2014 APAN Star Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Miniseries – My Love from the Star
- 2014 KBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor – My Love from the Star
- 2012 KBS Drama Award – Best Supporting Actor – Seo Young, My Daughter
- 2009 KBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Mid-Length Drama – Hot Blood
Park Hae Jin is considered a veteran actor in South Korea with a lot of highly acclaimed awards. So, it is a small wonder that he is appointed as an icon and chosen as a role model by many.