Profile | Who is Park Shin-hye, Korean actress known for hit drama series The Heirs and Pinocchio, Netflix thriller The Call – and new mother of a baby boy with husband Choi Tae-joon?
- Korean star Park Shin-hye was a child actress and ever present on our screens until, having married actor Choi Tae-joon, she took a break in 2022 to give birth
- Park, 33, is a versatile actress, having appeared in romances, thrillers, comedies and horror productions, yet, growing up in Gwangju, she eyed a police career
While we patiently await her return to our screens, let’s take a look at Korean actress Park Shin-hye’s sparkling career to date – and what it is about her that has made her such a big draw for viewers time and again.
Born in Gwangju in southwest South Korea in 1990, Park began her screen career early, appearing as the child version of Choi Ji-woo’s lead character in the 2003 drama Stairway to Heaven, and she’s been acting ever since.
Park, now 33 years old, initially harboured dreams of becoming a police officer when she was young, an ambition inspired by a burglary at the family home while she was in elementary school.
However, the young Park had many interests, among them singing, dancing and playing the piano and guitar, and it was acting that she eventually settled on – although she has from time to time displayed her other talents on screen.
Why we love her
Whereas many popular young actresses command legions of fans thanks to a special aura that sets them apart from the rest of us, Park’s appeal has always been her relatability. Her girl-next-door quality is only amplified by her cute looks and photogenic dimples.