Yoon Park
A South Korean actor who brings a grounded, everyman charm to both romantic leads and complex character roles on screen.
Born 1987 (age 39)·South Korean actor·Birthday: November 18·Millennials
Biography
Yoon Park represents a specific and relatable brand of Korean actor, one who often plays the best friend, the sincere love interest, or the guy next door with a hidden spine. His career began with minor roles, but his consistent presence and naturalistic style gradually earned him larger parts. He found a significant audience through supporting turns in popular dramas like 'Introverted Boss' and 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty,' where his characters provided emotional ballast and warmth. Yoon has steadily built a filmography defined not by explosive stardom but by reliable, nuanced performances that make the stories around him feel more authentic. He chooses projects that allow him to explore different shades of modern masculinity, from comedic to quietly heroic, cementing his place as a valued player in the Korean entertainment landscape.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Yoon was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Yoon Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Yoon's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Gained widespread recognition for his supporting role as Woo Soo-ji's love interest in the hit drama 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty' (2018).
- Played a leading role in the OCN drama 'Team Bulldog: Off-Duty Investigation' (2020), showcasing his range in an action-comedy format.
- Appeared in the popular series 'Doctor Lawyer' (2022) alongside Shin Sung-rok and Im Soo-hyang.
Did You Know?
He is close friends with fellow actors Park Hyung-sik and Choi Tae-joon, and they are often referred to as a celebrity friend group.
Yoon Park is a licensed bartender.
He served his mandatory military service as an active-duty soldier in the ROK Army.
“I want to be an actor who can make people feel comforted and understood.”
