Park Hae-soo (; born November 21, 1981) is a South Korean actor who is best known worldwide for portraying Cho Sang-woo in ''

Squid Game ''Squid Game'' () is a South Korean survival drama television series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netflix. Its cast includes Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-joon, HoYeon Jung, O Yeong-su, Heo Sung-tae, Anupam Tripathi, and Kim Joo-ryou ...

'' (2021). He is also known for his starring roles in the television series ''

Prison Playbook ''Prison Playbook'' () is a 2017 South Korean television series directed by Shin Won-ho and starring Park Hae-soo and Jung Kyung-ho. The series marks Park Hae-soo's first-ever lead role. It aired from November 22, 2017 to January 18, 2018 on tv ...

'' (2017–2018), and '' Money Heist: Korea'' (2022). He has also appeared in films such as '' By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture'' (2019), ''

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'' (2020), and '' Yaksha: Ruthless Operations'' (2022).

Career

Park made his musical theater debut in 2007 with ''Mister Lobby''. He also appeared in other musicals such as ''Angel Called Desire'' and ''Annapurna''. In 2017, he impressed in his lead role in the drama series ''

'' which earned him Best New Actor at

The Seoul Awards The Seoul Awards () is an awards ceremony hosted by Sports Seoul. It honors outstanding achievements in film and television. It was first established in 2017 and is held annually. Ceremony Categories *Grand Prize *Best Actor *Best Actress *Bes ...

. In 2021, Park gained international fame after playing Cho Sang-woo in the South Korean television series, ''

.'' After the success of ''Squid Game'', Park (alongside his co-stars

Lee Jung-jae Lee Jung-jae (; born December 15, 1972) is a South Korean actor and filmmaker. Considered one of the most successful actors in South Korea, he has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Cri ...

and

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) gained an increase in Instagram followers, receiving over 800,000 followers in a single day. Later that year, Park was cast as Berlin in the Korean remake of Spanish crime drama '' Money Heist''. In July 2022, Park signed with the U.S. talent agency UTA. In Korea, he is contracted with BH Entertainment.

Personal life

On January 14, 2019, Park married his girlfriend at a ceremony held in Seoul. On September 29, 2021, Park's agency announced that his wife had given birth to a son.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Web series

Web shows

Music video appearances

Theater

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Park, Hae-soo 1981 births Living people People from Suwon Dankook University alumni South Korean male film actors South Korean male stage actors South Korean male musical theatre actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male web series actors 21st-century South Korean male actors Best New Actor for Blue Dragon Film Award winners