Park Wan-kyu
South Korean singer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Park Wan-kyu (Korean: 박완규; born December 1, 1973) is a South Korean singer. He was a lead vocalist of the band Boohwal, and left them to release his first solo album, with the title track "Love of a Thousands Years (천 년의 사랑)" that became his signature song in 1999[1][2] but returned to the group in 2019 after 22 years.
Park Wan-kyu | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 1, 1973 Pyeongtaek, South Korea |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Park Wan-kyu | |
| Hangul | 박완규 |
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| Hanja | 朴完奎 |
| Revised Romanization | Bak Wangyu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Pak Wan'gyu |
He has recorded many soundtracks for Korean dramas, and had his first substantial acting role in one in 2013.[3][4]
Music career
Boohwal
In 1997, as Boohwal's vocalist he recorded their 5th album, Discovery of Fire with them, singing their title song "Lonely Night,"[1][5][6] and reunited with them in 2011 for their collaboration project with the song "Secret."[1] When discussing Boohwal's several vocalists, the band's leader Kim Tae-won said he sang with an authentic soulfulness which made his vocals both sad and beautiful.[7] In 2019 he rejoined Boohwal.
Television
He appeared as a contestant on I Am a Singer and in the concert special "Survival – I am a Singer" at the Expo 2012 in Yeosu.[8][9]
Drama soundtracks and acting
He has performed a number of OSTs for K-dramas, including "Always" for Goddess of Marriage in 2013, in which he also acted, playing the part of a legendary rocker on hiatus in the citrus plantations of Jejudo, living as his own boss as a free spirit, with his wife.[3][4] Others include 2014's "Wind Breeze" for Empress Ki,[10] and a rock ballad "Stop Time" in April 2016 for The Royal Gambler.[11][12]
Personal life
In September 2011, in an appearance on tvN's show Love Song he talked about his divorce, and expressed an apology to his ex-wife and children.[9]
Discography
Studio album
Soundtracks
| Year | Title[12] | TV Series |
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| 2000 | "Tired of Waiting for You" | Look Back in Anger |
| 2001 | "Alone" | Cowboy Bebop |
| 2002 | "In Another Time" | Fun Movie |
| "Help Me Love" | Glass Slippers | |
| 2003 | "Love Is" | I Run |
| 2004 | "Judgment Day" | Human Market |
| 2007 | "Where You Live" | A Happy Woman |
| 2008 | "Fate" | Hong Gil-dong |
| "Lifetime" | The Kingdom of the Winds | |
| 2009 | "The Center of the World" | Strike Love |
| 2011 | "One Day of Love" | The Princess' Man |
| 2012 | "Parting Ways" | God of War |
| "Here I Stand" | 2012 Tving OSL | |
| 2013 | "A Day" | Hur Jun, The Original Story |
| "Always" | Goddess of Marriage | |
| 2014 | "The Wind" | Empress Ki |
| 2016 | "Time Stops" | The Royal Gambler |
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2013 | Goddess of Marriage | Jung Dae-hyun | SBS | Supporting role |
| 2014 | Modern Farmer | President of Rock Club | Cameo |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2012 | Korea Broadcasting Prizes | Singer | himself | Won | [13] |
References
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