Park Yong-ha
Encyclopedia
Park Yong-ha was a Korean
actor
and singer. He committed suicide
at the age of 32.
with Bae Yong Joon
and Choi Ji-woo
, which brought him fame in Japan.
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Park released various Japanese albums in Japan and held successful concerts both in Japan and Korea.
Park sang the theme songs of SBS drama On Air in 2008. The Japanese version of the theme songs was his 6th single album Behind Love. Behind Love, released on July 23, 2008, was ranked as the third top single album on Oricon, Japan's premier daily album chart. His next single album, Say Goodbye, and full-length album, Love, were released in November 2008 and both were ranked on Oricon within top 10.
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, Seoul
, hanging from a camcorder charger cable after committing suicide
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South Korea
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and singer. He committed suicide
Suicide in South Korea
Suicide in South Korea occurs at the highest suicide rate among the 30 OECD countries, having recently surpassed Japan's rate. The toll of suicide deaths in South Korea has doubled in the last decade....
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 (1994), Park appeared a range of TV dramas and films. In 2002, Park co-starred in Winter SonataWinter Sonata
Winter Sonata is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by KBS in 2002. It is the second part of the Endless Love installment directed by Yoon Seok-Ho...
with Bae Yong Joon
Bae Yong Joon
Bae Yong-joon , is a South Korean actor best known for his roles in numerous television dramas and one of the first kkonminam icons. He is known as Yon-sama to his Japanese fans.- Early and private life :...
and Choi Ji-woo
Choi Ji-woo
Choi Ji-woo is a South Korean actress.- Career :Choi was first discovered when she won a talent audition organized by MBC in 1994, and made her debut in the 1995's War and Love, after which she adopted the stage name Choi Ji-woo....
, which brought him fame in Japan.
Music
As a singer, Park was the "mysterious" voice behind Just For Yesterday, the hit theme song of SBS drama All In, which starred Lee Byung Hun and Song Hye KyoSong Hye Kyo
Song Hye-kyo is a South Korean model and actress. She gained popularity through television dramas such as Autumn in My Heart , All In , Full House , and The World That They Live In ..-Career:...
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Park released various Japanese albums in Japan and held successful concerts both in Japan and Korea.
Park sang the theme songs of SBS drama On Air in 2008. The Japanese version of the theme songs was his 6th single album Behind Love. Behind Love, released on July 23, 2008, was ranked as the third top single album on Oricon, Japan's premier daily album chart. His next single album, Say Goodbye, and full-length album, Love, were released in November 2008 and both were ranked on Oricon within top 10.
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Film and television
Park starred in SBS drama On Air as a drama PD, Kyoung-min Lee, in 2008. He also starred in the movie The Scam as an individual investor(small time investor) Hyun-soo Kang. The Scam was released on February 12, 2009. He was cast in the drama,The Slingshot, acting as the character Kim Shin, which started broadcasting on KBS2 on April 6, 2009.Death
Park was found dead by his mother at 5:30 am June 30, 2010 at his home in Nonhyeon-dongNonhyeon-dong
Nonhyeon-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It borders Apgujeong and Sinsa-dong on the north, Samseong-dong on the northeast, and Yeoksam-dong to the south.-External links: *...
, Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, hanging from a camcorder charger cable after committing suicide
Suicide in South Korea
Suicide in South Korea occurs at the highest suicide rate among the 30 OECD countries, having recently surpassed Japan's rate. The toll of suicide deaths in South Korea has doubled in the last decade....
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Discography
- Dear Love
- I Love You So Much
- Just For Yesterday
- Park Yong Ha I Miss You Very Much
Albums
- 2004 期別 (kibyol) #7
- 2004 フィクション (Fiction) #9
- 2005 サムタイム (Sometime) #13
- 2006 Will Be There #7
- 2007 プレゼント (Present)#18
- 2008 Love #24
- 2009 Once in a Summer #14
- 2010 Stars #16
Singles
- 2003 처음 그날처럼 (Like the First Day)
- 2004 カジマセヨ (Kajimaseyo) #10
- 2005 Truth/ほほえみをあげよう (Hohoemiwoageyou) #7
- 2006 君が最高！ (Kimigasaikou) #6
- 2007 僕の頁をめくれば (Bokunopagewomekureba) #12
- 2007 永遠 (Lien) #6
- 2008 Behind love〜片思い #7
- 2008 Say Goodbye #14
- 2009 '最愛のひと (Saiai no hito) #11
- 2010 'One Love #17
Film
- The ScamThe Scam (2009 film)The Scam is 2009 South Korean film which stars Park Yong-ha and Kim Min-jeong is the first stock market film in Korean movie history and also the last work of Park Yong-ha before he committed suicide one year later.-Plot:...
(2009) - Although It is Hateful Again 2002 (2002)
- If It Snows on Christmas (1998)
TV drama
- The Slingshot (2009)
- On AirOn Air (TV series)On Air was a popular South Korean drama series airing on SBS about the controversial lives behind TV productions. Various celebrities were given cameos in the episodes.-Synopsis:This drama is about the behind the scene in TV drama productions...
(2008) - Tokyo Wankei (2004)
- Loving You (2002)
- KBS Winter SonataWinter SonataWinter Sonata is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by KBS in 2002. It is the second part of the Endless Love installment directed by Yoon Seok-Ho...
(2002) - Sunflower (2000)
- 소문난 여자 Somun (2001)
- KBS Snowflakes (2001)
- More Than Love
- What A Tough Woman (1997)
Awards
- 2009: 2009 KOFICE (Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange) Awards
- 2008: 2008 SBS Drama Awards, "Best Actor for Drama Special Section", "Top 10 Stars"
- 2008: 2008 SKY Perfect TV Awards, Japan, "Grand Prix", "Korean Wave (Han-Ryu)"
- 2008: 2008 Mnet 20's Choice AwardsMnet 20's Choice AwardsThe Mnet 20's Choice Awards is a major music awards show that is held annually in South Korea.-2011:*Hot Drama Actor: Cha Seung Won*Hot Drama Actress: Gong Hyo Jin*Hot Style Icon: Gong Hyo Jin*Hot Korean Wave Star: KARA...
, "Hot Global Star" - 2008: 22nd Japan Gold Disc Awards, "Best Asian Artist"
- 2007: 21st Japan Gold Disc Awards, "Best Asian Artist"
- 2006: 20th Japan Gold Disc Awards, "Song of the Year", "Japan-Korea Friendship Year 2005 Special Award"