Park Seo-ham

South Korean actor (born 1993) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Park Seo-ham

Park Gyeong-bok (Korean: 박경복; born October 28, 1993), known professionally as Park Seo-ham (박서함), is a South Korean actor, former 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.

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Park Seo-ham
박서함
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Park Seo-ham in March 2022
Born
Park Gyeong-bok

(1993-10-28) October 28, 1993 (age 31)
Jeongwang-dong, Siheung, South Korea
Other namesPark Seung-jun
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2016 (2016)–present
AgentNpio Entertainment [ko]
Height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2016 (2016)–2021 (2021)
Labels
Formerly ofKNK
Websitewww.npioe.com/post/park-seo-ham/
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Career

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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]

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.[10] Park completed his military service and was discharged on December 9, 2023.[11]

Filmography

Film

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Year Title Role Ref.
2022 Semantic Error: The Movie Jang Jae-young [12][13]
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Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Children of the 20th Century young Anthony [14]
2021 Dali & Cocky Prince Himself (as KNK member) Cameo (episode 7) [15]
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Web series

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2019 Just One Bite (Season 2) Joo Woo-kyung [16]
Dating Class Yoon Soo [17]
2020 One Fine Week 2 Eden [18]
2022 Semantic Error Jang Jae-young [19]
2025 The Murky Stream Jung Cheon [20]
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Television show

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2017 Idol Acting Competition Cast member/contestant [21]
2017–2018 Mix Nine Contestant [22]
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Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2022 Best New Actor Semantic Error Nominated [23]
Best Couple Award Park Seo-ham and Park Jae-chan (Semantic Error) Won [24]
2023 Popularity Star Award (Actor) Park Seo-ham Nominated [25]
Global Star Award Nominated
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2022 Best New Actor Park Seo-ham and Park Jae-chan (Semantic Error) Nominated [26]
Popular Star Award Park Seo-ham Won [27]
Korea Best Brand Awards[a] 2023 Best Drama Actor/Artist Semantic Error Won [29]
Seoul International Drama Awards 2022 Outstanding Korean Actor Nominated [30]
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Listicles

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Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Forbes 2022 Korea Power Celebrity 40 (Rising Star) Placed [31]
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Notes

  1. 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.[28]

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