Park Seo Joon, a 31-year-old bachelor and award-winning actor, once shared why he enlisted early. In one interview, he said that he didn't want a 2-year break from his career, and now here he is. He constantly has projects, and he's currently the leading man (again!) in a much-anticipated drama 'Itaewon Class'.
Let us get to know the roles Park Seo Joon previously-and brilliantly-portrayed in various Korean dramas. Not only that but he also had a hosting stint for 3 years in the famous music program 'Music Bank'.
JTBC's 2020 'Itaewon Class' as Park Sae Roy
The drama continues to rank in viewers' ratings since its first broadcast. Park Seo Joon plays Park Sae Roy who suffered traumatic experiences during his younger years. In this series, it shows how a young man comes to rise after being bullied by a powerful family. In his will to get back at those who caused him pain, he works hard and puts up a restaurant with his friends. Their quest is to find justice and take down the person who's responsible for the death of his father.
The drama series broadcasts every Friday and Saturday on JTBC and Netflix.
tVN's 2018 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim' as Lee Young Joon
Inspired by the novel and webtoon of the same title, Park Seo Joon starred in the romantic comedy 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim' in 2018. He played the character of Lee Young Joon, a narcissistic and successful businessman. His love interest is Kim Mi-so (played by Park Min Young) and their team indeed had an oozing chemistry. The said show ranked as one of the highest-rated cable TV shows nationwide.
KBS2 2017 'Fight For My Way' as Go Dong Man
Story of friendship, love and uprising, Go Dong Man, together with 3 of his good friends, lived life with their strong bond and how they survive life as growing adults. A frustrated taekwondo player who lost his career due to his painful past, he switched to being a martial artist to a mere contract employee. His love interest is his longtime friend Choi Ae Ra (played by Kim Ji Won). He gradually got back to being an athlete, but that was where conflicts in his relationship began.
KBS2 2017 'Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth' as Moo Myung/Kim Sun-woo
Park Seo Joon shows how versatile he can be in any plot given to him. In this drama series, he portrays a Hwarang warrior in a chaotic kingdom. He was devastated when his best friend died and so he changed his persona to pursue what his brother started. He travels to Silla and there, he meets five other men and all of them build an unlikely brotherhood. The series talks about love, freedom, peace, and camaraderie.
MBC's 2015 'She Was Pretty' as Ji Sung Joon
'She Was Pretty' is a romantic comedy drama about being true and loving oneself. Park Seo Joon plays the role of a good-looking man with a great career. He had a long time crush with a childhood friend yet he never realized he was with her the whole time. Kim Hye Jin's (Hwang Jung Eum) family was once well-off, but she and her looks changed when their business hit rock bottom. She begins working in the same company as Ji Sung Joon who always supports and defends her despite not being pretty anymore.
MBC's 2015 'Kill Me, Heal Me' as Oh Ri On
In this fantasy drama, Park Seo Joon gives life to the character of Oh Ri On, a novelist and the twin brother of the leading lady Oh Ri Jin (Hwang Jung Eum). His sister, a psychiatrist, chases after her patient Cha Do Hyun (Ji Sung). Oh Ri On, who hides under his pseudonym, wants to reveal the many disorders and the disruptive life of rich people.
