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Park (Korean name)
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Korean name
A Korean name consists of a family name followed by a given name, as used by the Korean people in both North Korea and South Korea. In the Korean language, 'ireum' or 'seong-myeong' usually refers to the family name and given name together...
, founded by King Hyeokgeose. All Parks are descendants of him in principle except naturalized people. According to the legend of King Hyeokgeose's birth, he was born out of a "gourd
Gourd
A gourd is a plant of the family Cucurbitaceae. Gourd is occasionally used to describe crops like cucumbers, squash, luffas, and melons. The term 'gourd' however, can more specifically, refer to the plants of the two Cucurbitaceae genera Lagenaria and Cucurbita or also to their hollow dried out shell...
" so it became his family name.
When written with a Chinese character (Hanja
Hanja
Hanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
), it uses the character 朴.
Founding legend
King Hyeokgeose was the founder of this surname.According to the legend, a white horse led a village chief to the location of a big egg, and he was said to have been hatched from the egg. When the egg shell cracked, there were rays of light that came from it. A big egg resembled "bak," Lagenaria
Lagenaria
Lagenaria is a genus of gourd bearing vines from the family Cucurbitaceae, also known as the "Squash" family. It contains at least seven species, one of which is known as the Calabash . Its species fruit can either be harvested young and used as a vegetable or harvested mature, dried, and used as...
leucantha, a family of gourd widespread in Asia similar to the African Calabash
Calabash
Lagenaria siceraria , bottle gourd, opo squash or long melon is a vine grown for its fruit, which can either be harvested young and used as a vegetable, or harvested mature, dried, and used as a bottle, utensil, or pipe. For this reason, the calabash is widely known as the bottle gourd...
. When he turned thirteen, he became the founding king of the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla
Silla
Silla was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, and one of the longest sustained dynasties in...
in 57 BCE.
Position in society
Park was one of the royal houses of the Korean kingdom of SillaSilla
Silla was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, and one of the longest sustained dynasties in...
. Although it failed to take the position of the ruling house of Silla during the kingdom's middle age, most of its queen consorts were from the house of Park. When Silla was at the verge of falling, Park regained the position of the ruling house. However, King Gyeongae
Gyeongae of Silla
Gyeongae of Silla was the 55th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the son of King Sindeok by Princess Uiseong, and was the younger brother of King Gyeongmyeong, who preceded him to the throne....
was murdured by Gyeon Hwon
Gyeon Hwon
Gyeon Hwon was the king and founder of Hubaekje, one of the Later Three Kingdoms of Korea. Some records render his name as "Jin Hwon" . He was also the progenitor of the Hwanggan Gyeon clan...
in 927 and there were no more kings from the Parks after him.
After the fall of Silla, it became a major noble house of Korea. During the Goryeo dynasty, most of the people who passed the highest-level state examination, which was implemented to recruit ranking officials during the Goryeo Dynasty, were Parks.
Kings
Name Period of reign- King Hyeokgeose of Silla (57 BC - 4 AD)
- King Namhae of SillaNamhae of SillaNamhae of Silla was the second king of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Namhae Chachaung, chachaung being an early Silla title.Namhae is the only king who is called Chachaung...
(4 - 24) - King Yuri of SillaYuri of SillaYuri of Silla was the third king of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Yuri Isageum.- Name :As a descendent of Silla's founder Hyeokgeose, his surname was Park....
(24 - 57) - King Pasa of SillaPasa of SillaPasa Isageum was the fifth ruler of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Pasa Isageum, isageum being the royal title in early Silla...
(80 - 112) - King Jima of SillaJima of SillaJima of Silla was the sixth ruler of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Jima Isageum, isageum being the royal title in early Silla. As a descendent of Silla's founder Hyeokgeose, his surname was Bak.-Background:Jima was the eldest son of the previous king, Pasa...
(112 - 134) - King Ilseong of SillaIlseong of SillaIlseong of Silla was the seventh ruler of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Ilseong Isageum, isageum being the royal title in early Silla. As a descendent of Silla's founder Hyeokgeose, his surname was Bak.-Background:Reports differ as to whether he was the eldest...
(134 - 154) - King Adalla of SillaAdalla of SillaAdalla of Silla was the eighth ruler of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Adalla Isageum, isageum being the royal title in early Silla. As a descendent of Silla's founder Hyeokgeose, his surname was Bak.-Background:He was the eldest son of King Ilseong, his mother...
(154 - 184) - King Sindeok of SillaSindeok of SillaSindeok of Silla was the 53rd ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was born to the Pak clan, and was the son of Daeachan Pak Ye-gyeom. He was chosen to succeed the childless King Hyogong, because he was a descendant of King Adalla Sindeok of Silla (died 917) (r. 912–917) was the 53rd ruler...
(912 - 917) - King Gyeongmyeong of SillaGyeongmyeong of SillaGyeongmyeong of Silla was the 54th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the eldest son of King Sindeok and Princess Uiseong...
(917 - 924) - King Gyeongae of SillaGyeongae of SillaGyeongae of Silla was the 55th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the son of King Sindeok by Princess Uiseong, and was the younger brother of King Gyeongmyeong, who preceded him to the throne....
(924 - 927)
Actors
- Park Min-Young
- Park Han-Byul
- Park Eun-HyePark Eun-hyePark Eun-hye is a South Korean actress. She starred in the famous drama, Dae Jang Geum in 2003, as Jang-Geum's best friend, Lee Yeon-seng.In Dae Jang Geum, Park's character eventually wins the favor of the king and becomes pregnant with his child...
- Park Shin-YangPark Shin-yangPark Shin-yang , is a South Korean actor, who became famous as a cast member in the well-loved Korean television series, Lovers in Paris, joined by Kim Jung Eun and Lee Dong-gun. Park Shin-yang portrays Han Ki Joo, President of GD Motors...
- Park Si-Yeon
- Grace ParkGrace Park (actress)Grace Park is an American-born Canadian actress. She gained recognition as Sharon Valerii on Battlestar Galactica, as well as Shannon Ng in the Canadian television series teen soap Edgemont...
- Soo AeSoo AePark Soo-ae , known simply as Soo Ae, is a South Korean actress.- Career :Soo Ae nearly became a member of a pop idol group. Fresh out of high school, a record agent approached the young stunner on the street in the trendy Apgujeong area. She spent six months in grueling practice, but in the end...
- Park Shin-Hye
- Linda Park
- Park Bo-YoungPark Bo-youngPark Bo-young is South Korean actress. She came into the spotlight through her role in the film Speedy Scandal .-Movies:*Unidentified Video *Speedy Scandal *Our School E.T....
- Park Eun-BinPark Eun-BinPark Eun-Bin is South Korean actress. She debuted at the age of 7 and appeared in the TV drama White Night 3.98 the following year.-Movies:*Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp *How to Keep My Love...
- Park Yong-HaPark Yong-haPark Yong-ha was a Korean actor and singer. He committed suicide at the age of 32.-Career:At seventeen, Park was noted for his acting and musical skills, as well as his good looks which earned him popularity with fans. After his debut in MBC drama Theme Theater , Park appeared a range of TV dramas...
- Park Hae-IlPark Hae-ilPark Hae-il is a South Korean actor.-Career:Park Hae-il began appearing in theatre productions ever since childhood, and he first established himself on stage rather than on the screen. In 2000 he was awarded the Best New Actor award in the theatre category of the Baeksang Art Awards for his role...
Athletes
- Jane ParkJane ParkJane Park is an American professional golfer who plays on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour. Before turning professional, Park reached the finals of the 2003 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship and 2004 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship, and won the 2004 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship....
American golfer of Korean descent - Park Ji-SungPark Ji-SungPark Ji-Sung is a South Korean footballer who plays as a midfielder for English club Manchester United. He was also the captain of the South Korean national team until his retirement from international football...
South Korean footballer - Park Joo-YoungPark Chu-YoungPark Chu-Young is a South Korean footballer who plays for Arsenal in the Premier League and is the current captain for the South Korea national team.-Youth career:...
- South Korean footballer - Park Chan-HoChan-ho ParkChan Ho Park is a South Korean professional baseball pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles of Korea Baseball Organization. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, and Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League...
- South Korean baseball player - Pak Se-RiSe Ri PakPak Se Ri is a South Korean professional golfer, playing on the LPGA Tour. She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in November 2007.-Career overview:...
- South Korean golfer - Park Tae-HwanPark Tae-hwanPark Tae-hwan is a South Korean swimmer. He is a member of the South Korean national swimming team, based in Taereung, Seoul. He won a gold medal in the 400 meter freestyle and a silver in the 200 meter freestyle events at the 2008 Summer Olympics...
- South Korean swimmer - Pak/Matthew David Feldbush - Tae Kwon Do champion
- Pak/Cary Lee Feldbush - Tae Kwon Do champion
- Pak/Joshua Gardner - Tae Kwon Do champion
- Pak/Immanuel Gardner - Tae Kwon Do champion and Iraq War Veteran
- Pak/Christian Jacob Klepach - Tae Kwon Do champion
- Pak/Julian David Klepach - Tae Kwon Do champion
- Pak/Anna Marie Klepach - Tae Kwon Do champion
Directors
- Annabel ParkAnnabel ParkAnnabel Park is a documentary filmmaker, political activist and community volunteer.- Early years :Born in 1968 in Seoul, South Korea, Annabel immigrated to the United States with her family when she was nine years old, and was raised in Texas and Maryland...
, American documentary filmmaker and activist - Park Chan-WookPark Chan-wookPark Chan-wook is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, producer, and former film critic. One of the most acclaimed and popular filmmakers in his native country, Park is most known for his films Joint Security Area, Thirst and what has become known as The Vengeance Trilogy, consisting of...
, South Korean director
Singers
- Park BomPark BomPark Bom , is a South Korean idol singer, Born in Seoul, South Korea, she eventually moved to the United States where she learned English. She is the main vocalist of girl group 2NE1, where her stage name became solely "Bom"...
- member of 2NE12NE1Both the song and the group became popular online: Fire topped Mnet's online chart and 2NE1 became a popular search term. The group was awarded three Cyworld Digital Music Awards; "Lollipop" and "Fire" both won "Song of the Month" and the group won "Rookie of the Month" for May 2009... - Park SandaraSandara ParkPark Sandara , better known as Dara , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, television host and model. She is best known as being a member and the Director of Communications of the Korean girl group 2NE1. However, she first gained major popularity on ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest during her stay in...
- member of 2NE12NE1Both the song and the group became popular online: Fire topped Mnet's online chart and 2NE1 became a popular search term. The group was awarded three Cyworld Digital Music Awards; "Lollipop" and "Fire" both won "Song of the Month" and the group won "Rookie of the Month" for May 2009... - CheondoongMBLAQMBLAQ is a South Korean quintet boy band created by Korean entertainer Rain under J.Tune Camp. The group consists of Seung Ho , G.O , Joon , Cheondoong/Thunder , and Mir...
- member of MBLAQMBLAQMBLAQ is a South Korean quintet boy band created by Korean entertainer Rain under J.Tune Camp. The group consists of Seung Ho , G.O , Joon , Cheondoong/Thunder , and Mir... - Park Jung MinPark Jung MinPark Jung Min was born on 3 April 1987. He is a South Korean entertainer and member of boyband SS501. He made his musical debut in Grease and was the first SS501 members to debut as a solo artist with mini album Not Alone....
- member of SS501 - GyuriPark GyuriPark Gyu-ri is a South Korean idol singer, known for being the leader of girl group Kara, formed by DSP Entertainment in 2007.-Biography:...
- member of KaraKara (band)Kara is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media . The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media (DSP). The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara... - MickyMicky (singer)Park Yoochun , better known by his stage names, Micky, Micky Yoochun and , is a Korean singer-songwriter, composer, and occasional actor. He was a member of South Korean boy band TVXQ, known as Dong Bang Shin Ki in South Korea and Tohoshinki in Japan...
- member of TVXQTVXQTVXQ, an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi , is a South Korean pop group formed in 2003 under SM Entertainment. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Ki , often abbreviated by international fans as DBSK; they were later introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone... - Teddy1TYM1TYM is a four-member Korean hip hop group. The four members are: Oh Jin Hwan , Park Hong Jun , Song Baek Kyoung , and Im Taebin . Leader Teddy and lead vocalist Danny originated from the United States and moved to South Korea when they were accepted under YG...
- member of 1TYM1TYM1TYM is a four-member Korean hip hop group. The four members are: Oh Jin Hwan , Park Hong Jun , Song Baek Kyoung , and Im Taebin . Leader Teddy and lead vocalist Danny originated from the United States and moved to South Korea when they were accepted under YG... - LeeteukLeeteukPark Jung-su , better known by his stage name Leeteuk , is a South Korean idol singer, presenter, and occasional actor. He is the leader of the super boy band Super Junior. To prevent confusion with famous Korean veteran actress Park Jeong-su, he decided to use the name 'Leeteuk'...
- leader of Super JuniorSuper JuniorSuper Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band... - LunaLuna (singer)Park Sunyoung , better known mononymously as Luna , born on August 12, 1993, is a South Korean singer, dancer and model. She is most famous as being part of quintet pop girl band f, under the label of SM Entertainment in South Korea and Avex Trax in Japan.-Personal life:Luna was born as Park...
- member of f(x)F(x) (band)f is a five member South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2009. The name is a play on the mathematical notation for function, and when input with different 'x', there can be many different outcomes. f strives to be the kind of girl group that can change and adapt to many situations.... - Ye-EunWonder GirlsWonder Girls is a South Korean girl group. Its producer and manager is singer-songwriter Park Jin-Young and the Wonder Girls is signed to his talent agency, JYP Entertainment. Each of the five original members were selected through auditions...
- member of Wonder GirlsWonder GirlsWonder Girls is a South Korean girl group. Its producer and manager is singer-songwriter Park Jin-Young and the Wonder Girls is signed to his talent agency, JYP Entertainment. Each of the five original members were selected through auditions... - JiyeonPark Ji-YeonPark Ji-yeon , better known as simply Jiyeon, is a South Korean idol, singer, model and actress. She is best known as a member of girl group T-ara.-1993–2008: Childhood and youth:...
- member of T-araT-araT-ara is a South Korean girl group formed by Core Contents Media in 2009. Before their debut, there was a high level of interest in the group as they were called "Super Rookies" and had been training for three years prior to debut.... - SoyeonT-araT-ara is a South Korean girl group formed by Core Contents Media in 2009. Before their debut, there was a high level of interest in the group as they were called "Super Rookies" and had been training for three years prior to debut....
- member of T-araT-araT-ara is a South Korean girl group formed by Core Contents Media in 2009. Before their debut, there was a high level of interest in the group as they were called "Super Rookies" and had been training for three years prior to debut.... - HyominT-araT-ara is a South Korean girl group formed by Core Contents Media in 2009. Before their debut, there was a high level of interest in the group as they were called "Super Rookies" and had been training for three years prior to debut....
- member of T-araT-araT-ara is a South Korean girl group formed by Core Contents Media in 2009. Before their debut, there was a high level of interest in the group as they were called "Super Rookies" and had been training for three years prior to debut.... - IvyIvy (singer)Ivy is a South Korean singer, model and occasional actress.- 2005: Debut :A former JYPE trainee, Ivy first appeared in Lee Soo Young's music video "Holding onto the Flowers" in 2001. She officially debuted as a singer in 2005 with the single "What Happened Tonight"...
- Jay ParkJay ParkPark Jaebeom , also known as Jay Park, is an American recording artist, dancer, rapper, music producer, b-boy, songwriter, composer and actor...
- Jun JinJun JinJun Jin was born Park Choong Jae on 19 August 1980. is a South Korean entertainer, known as a member and rapper of six-member boy band Shinhwa. He debuted as a dancer and rapper in Shinhwa in 1998 but started singing small parts in 2002; the release of Shinhwa's 5th album...
- member of ShinhwaShinhwaShinhwa is a popular South Korean boy band and hip hop group. The group has six members , and debuted on March 24, 1998. It has enjoyed massive success alongside the likes of Sechs Kies, g.o.d., Turbo , Fin. K.L., H.O.T. and S.E.S... - ShionShion (singer), better known as Shion , is a Korean Japanese R&B singer, who has been active since mid 2000s. Originally from the underground club scene, she has achieved widespread success in the mainstream J-pop scene since 2008.-Early life:...
Kings of the Park dynasty
| # | Name | Period of reign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyeokgeose of Silla | 57 BC - 4 AD |
| 2 | Namhae of Silla Namhae of Silla Namhae of Silla was the second king of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Namhae Chachaung, chachaung being an early Silla title.Namhae is the only king who is called Chachaung... |
4 - 24 |
| 3 | Yuri of Silla Yuri of Silla Yuri of Silla was the third king of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Yuri Isageum.- Name :As a descendent of Silla's founder Hyeokgeose, his surname was Park.... |
24 - 57 |
| 4 | Pasa of Silla Pasa of Silla Pasa Isageum was the fifth ruler of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Pasa Isageum, isageum being the royal title in early Silla... |
80 - 112 |
| 5 | Jima of Silla Jima of Silla Jima of Silla was the sixth ruler of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Jima Isageum, isageum being the royal title in early Silla. As a descendent of Silla's founder Hyeokgeose, his surname was Bak.-Background:Jima was the eldest son of the previous king, Pasa... |
112 - 134 |
| 6 | Ilseong of Silla Ilseong of Silla Ilseong of Silla was the seventh ruler of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Ilseong Isageum, isageum being the royal title in early Silla. As a descendent of Silla's founder Hyeokgeose, his surname was Bak.-Background:Reports differ as to whether he was the eldest... |
134 - 154 |
| 7 | Adalla of Silla Adalla of Silla Adalla of Silla was the eighth ruler of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Adalla Isageum, isageum being the royal title in early Silla. As a descendent of Silla's founder Hyeokgeose, his surname was Bak.-Background:He was the eldest son of King Ilseong, his mother... |
154 - 184 |
| 8 | Sindeok of Silla Sindeok of Silla Sindeok of Silla was the 53rd ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was born to the Pak clan, and was the son of Daeachan Pak Ye-gyeom. He was chosen to succeed the childless King Hyogong, because he was a descendant of King Adalla Sindeok of Silla (died 917) (r. 912–917) was the 53rd ruler... |
912 - 917 |
| 9 | Gyeongmyeong of Silla Gyeongmyeong of Silla Gyeongmyeong of Silla was the 54th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the eldest son of King Sindeok and Princess Uiseong... |
917 - 924 |
| 10 | Gyeongae of Silla Gyeongae of Silla Gyeongae of Silla was the 55th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the son of King Sindeok by Princess Uiseong, and was the younger brother of King Gyeongmyeong, who preceded him to the throne.... |
924 - 927 |
Clans
After fall of SillaSilla
Silla was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, and one of the longest sustained dynasties in...
, it was divided into several clans. According to the last census in 2000 http://kosis.nso.go.kr/cgi-bin/sws_999.cgi, there are 161 Park clans in South Korea.
| Clan name (Region) | Clan progenitor | Percentage (%) (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Miryang Miryang Miryang, often spelled Milyang, is a city in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea. Neighboring cities include Changnyeong to the west, Cheongdo to the north, Ulsan to the east, and Yangsan, Gimhae, and Changwon to the south. The city bird is the Korean magpie, the city tree is the pine, and the... (Miryang Miryang Miryang, often spelled Milyang, is a city in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea. Neighboring cities include Changnyeong to the west, Cheongdo to the north, Ulsan to the east, and Yangsan, Gimhae, and Changwon to the south. The city bird is the Korean magpie, the city tree is the pine, and the... ) |
Grand Prince Eun-Chim of Milseong Miryang Miryang, often spelled Milyang, is a city in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea. Neighboring cities include Changnyeong to the west, Cheongdo to the north, Ulsan to the east, and Yangsan, Gimhae, and Changwon to the south. The city bird is the Korean magpie, the city tree is the pine, and the... |
77.8 |
| Bannam (Naju Naju Naju is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.The capital of South Jeolla was located at Naju until it was moved to Gwangju in 1895. The name Jeolla actually originates from the first character of Jeonju and the first character of Naju . Dongshin University is situated in Naju... ) |
Lord Hojang | 3.6 |
| Juksan (Andong Andong Andong is a city in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, South Korea. It is the largest city in the northern part of the province with a population of 167,821 in October 2010. The Nakdong River flows through the city... ) |
Grand Prince Eun-Rip of Juksan | 1.4 |
| Yeonghae (Yeongdeok) | Park Je-Sang | 0.7 |
| Chungju Chungju Chungju is a city in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. Namsan is a mountain located on the outskirts of the city.The city is famous for the annual martial arts festival held in October. Also of note, UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon grew up here.... (Chungju Chungju Chungju is a city in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. Namsan is a mountain located on the outskirts of the city.The city is famous for the annual martial arts festival held in October. Also of note, UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon grew up here.... ) |
Park Sang | 0.6 |
| Myeoncheon (Dangjin) | Park Sul-Hee | 0.1 |
See also
- Korean nameKorean nameA Korean name consists of a family name followed by a given name, as used by the Korean people in both North Korea and South Korea. In the Korean language, 'ireum' or 'seong-myeong' usually refers to the family name and given name together...
- SillaSillaSilla was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, and one of the longest sustained dynasties in...
- Royal HouseRoyal HouseA royal house or royal dynasty consists of at least one, but usually more monarchs who are related to one another, as well as their non-reigning descendants and spouses. Monarchs of the same realm who are not related to one another are usually deemed to belong to different houses, and each house is...
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