Park Seo Joon solidified his name in the Hallyu world after debuting in 2011. His strong features, stunning visuals, charm and remarkable talent, gained him several fans not just in Asia but worldwide.
With his decade-long career, the South Korean heartthrob went from being a promising rising star to a now sought-after actor in Kdrama land.
As the award-winning star turns 33 on December 16, let's take a look back at Park Seo Joon's transformations with a slew of his notable Kdramas.
Ji Sung Jun in 'She Was Pretty'
One of the first Kdrama that introduced the actor to stardom is the 2015 rom-com series "She Was Pretty."
Park Seo Joon took on the role of Ji Sung Joon, Most Magazine's youngest deputy chief editor and Kim Hye Jin's childhood friend played by the singer-actress Hwang Jung Eum.
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The actor is also joined by the star-studded cast, including Go Joon Hee and Super Junior's Choi Siwon.
Moo Myung in 'Hwarang'
From rom-com, Park Seo Joon proved his diversity as an actor after starring in his breakthrough role in "Hwarang."
The hit KBS series is his first-ever historical Kdrama, where he stunned fans with his dual roles as Moo Myung and Kim Sun Woo.
Interestingly, the Kdrama opened the doors for the actor to meet now good friend Park Hyung Sik and is also a member of the famous clique "Wooga Squad" together with BTS member V, Choi Woo Shik, and Peakboy.
Ko Dong Man' Fight for My Way'
With his oozing charm and being a leading man material, Park Seo Joon landed another rom-com series, "Fight for My Way," sharing undeniable chemistry with the ever-gorgeous Kim Ji Won.
He portrayed the struggling young adult named Ko Dong Man who dreamt of becoming a famous taekwondo player one day but ended up being a contract employee and doing odd jobs.
Due to the significant success of the Kdrama, Park Seo Joon was nominated for the Best Actor for TV category at the Baeksang Arts Awards 2018.
Lee Young Joon in 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim'
Another remarkable Kdrama of Park Seo Joon was the blockbuster hit "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim" with Park Min Young.
He took on the character of a young chaebol Lee Young Joon, the vice president of their family's conglomerate.
In the Kdrama, Young Joon is the self-absorbed boss who does not recognize his employees' effort, especially his secretary Kim Mi So, portrayed by the Hallyu star.
Park Sae Ro Yi' Itaewon Class'
Two years after Park Seo Joon's team up with Park Min Young, the actor returned to the small screen with another mega-hit series, "Itaewon Class."
Donning his iconic bowl cut hairstyle, the A-lister played the ex-convict-turned-businessman Park Sae Ro Yi.
In a previous interview with Philstar.com, the South Korean heartthrob revealed that his character in "Itaewon Class" has a special meaning to him, considering it as his "turning point."
Jang Tae Sang in 'K Project'
Interestingly, after being cast in Marvel's and his two upcoming movies, Park Seo Joon confirmed his appearance in the survival thriller series "K Project."
He will play the role of a wealthy Bukchang native, Jang Tae Sang, alongside "Squid Game" stars Wi Ha Joon and Han So Hee.
