Park Hae Jin

Park Hae Jin is a South Korean actor. He rose to prominence by starring in various drama series such as My Love from the Star (2013) and Doctor Stranger (2014), Cheese in the Trap (2016), Man to Man (2017), and The Killing Vote (2023).

Career

Park Hae Jin made his acting debut in Famous Chil Princesses (2006). It was an awesome beginning to his career as he won a lot of attention because of it.

After his debut in 2006, he has since featured in drama series, movies, and TV shows, including Heaven and Earth (2007) and East of Eden (2008).

However, his breakthrough as an actor was when he starred in Cheese in the Trap (2016).

The said drama series was also made into a movie later in 2018 where Hae Jin was invited to participate again.

This veteran actor has likewise shown up in a couple of Chinese drama series. Among those are Qian Duo Duo Marry Remember (2011) and Another Brilliant Life (2012).

Hae Jin is also famous in China. It is proven by several awards in the Chinese entertainment award he managed to secure such as Best Asia Star Award in 2012 and Actor of the Year in 2016.

Profile

Real Name: Park Hae Jin (박해진)
Stage Name: Park Hae Jin (박해진)
Nickname: Hae Jin
Birthday: May 1, 1983
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: –
Profession: Actor
Education: Seoul Arts College (Acting), Silla University, Seoul Institute of the Arts, Korea National University of Arts
Hobbies: Collecting Gundam and NIKE sneakers
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Instagram: @parkhaejin_official
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 186 cm (6’1”)
Weight: 73 kg (161 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements: –
Shoe Size: –

Family

Father: –
Mother: –
Brother: –
Sister: –

Girlfriend & Dating History

Park Shin Hye

In early 2016, an online South Korean media outlet reported a news of Park Hye Jin dating Park Shin Hye.

The actor was quick to deny the report fiercely, saying it was “weird and unexpected” as well as “malicious” and “hurtful.”

His agency also announced that they would take a legal action against the spread of false report.

Net Worth

He is estimated to have accumulated $1 million to $5 million of net worth, according to multiple sources. He earns his income mainly from working as an actor who has starred in a number of movies and drama series.

Charity

According to Mountain Movement, Hae Jin has been donating a total of $1.5 million (₩1.7 billion) to various local and global charities since 2011.

He has been a regular donor to the Hae Sim Won child welfare facility since 2015.

In 2016, he started a campaign of planting trees to reduce fine dust in Chine. In total, he and his fans donated more than 6,500 trees as well as planted 6,000 trees in 2018 in Western China.

Controversies

Rumored to Be a Former Worker in a Host Bar

In 2017, a picture where Park Hae Jin allegedly captured with three men wearing “Gucci” belt circulatedo on the internet.

One of the men was rumored to be Ko Young Tae, who’s speculated to be the romantic partner of Choi Sun Sil, an adviser and close friend of impeached South Korea’s president Park Geun Hye.

The public began speculating that the actor might have a connection to Ko Young Tae, who’s a former worker at an illegal host bar and theorized that he might also have done the same.

The scandal brought his career to a nosedive at the time even though he has denied the rumors multiple times.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether he has undergone any cosmetic surgery.

Facts

Hae Jin is left-handed.
His parents got divorced when he was a teenager. After 17 years of being separated from his mother, he decided to move back in with her.
Hae Jin grew up in a poor family background and needed to change his lawful guardian multiple times.
He had donated over 1.7 billion won to the unfortunate.
Since Hae Jin is a man who donates a lot to various local and worldwide causes, netizens give him the title ‘donation angel’ in media outlets.
He has bronchial issues that make him allergic and that is the reason why he does not drink alcohol or smoke.
Hae Jin was excluded from military obligations because of depression and social phobia.
In 2018, he and his fan participated in a mission and established 6,000 trees in China to help lessen fine residue in the air.
Hae Jin admitted to being a big eater. He said he can eat 50 to 60 plates of sushi.
Despite the fact that he is quiet, his fellow actors and actresses shared that he is actually funny and likes tossing dad jokes.
His ideal type is a woman who’s similar to him and comfortable like a friend rather than a passionate love.”

Movies

Cheese in the Trap (2018), as Yoo Jung
Snow Is on the Sea (2015), as Lee Sang Woo
The Rhythm of Chopsticks (2010), as a cameo

Drama Series

The Killing Vote (SBS | 2023), as Kim Mu Chan
From Now On, Showtime! (MBC | 2022), as Cha Cha Woong
Genesis (Olleh TV | 2021), as Kang Il Hoon
We Believe – Hidden Feelings (MBC | 2020), as Narrator 1
Guide Book of KKondae Intern (MBC | 2020), as Ga Yeol Chan
Kkondae Intern (MBC | 2020), as Ga Yeol Chan
Forest (KBS2 | 2020), as Kang San Hyuk
Shine Go Back (vLive | 2018), as Ji Ho
Man to Man (JTBC | 2017), as Kim Sul Woo
First Seven Kisses (Naver TV Cast | 2016), as Park Hae Jin
Far Away Love (2016), as Shen An
Cheese in the Trap SP (tvN | 2016), as Yoo Jung
Cheese in the Trap (tvN | 2016), as Yoo Jung
Secret Society of Men – Friends (2015), as Zhao Hai Peng
Bad Guys (OCN | 2014), as Lee Jung Moon
Love’s Relativity (Viki | 2014), as Li Ang
Doctor Stranger (SBS | 2014), as Han Jae Joon
My Love From the Star (SBS | 2013), as Lee Hee Kyung
Seo Young, My Daughter (KBS2 | 2012), as Lee Sang Woo
Another Brilliant Life (Hunan TV | 2012), as Liu Da Ming
Qian Duo Duo Marry Remember (Hunan TV | 2011), as Xu Fei
Hot Blood (KBS2 | 2009), as Ha Ryu
East of Eden (MBC | 2008), as Shin Myung Hun
Heaven and Earth (KBS | 2007), as Jung Mu Young
Famous Chil Princesses (KBS2 | 2006), as Yeon Ha Nam

TV Shows

Park Hae Jin’s Random Box (Naver V LIVE’s Corn TV | 2021), as the main host
Where Is My Home (MBC | 2019), as a guest
Busted (Netflix | 2018), as a guest
Let’s Eat Dinner Together (JTBC | 2016), as a guest
Abnormal Summit: Season 2 (JTBC | 2016), as a guest
Little Big Hero (tvN | 2013), as a documentary narrator
Family Outing: Season 1 (SBS | 2008), as a regular member
Live Talk Show Taxi (tvN | 2007), as a guest
Happy Together: Season 3 (KBS2 | 2007), as a guest
Happy Camp (Hunan TV | 1997), as a guest

Music Video Appearances

Love… It’s Painful (2007) – The Way
#Like (2016) – Fiestar

Awards

2020 Newsis K-EXPO – Seoul Mayor Award – Park Hae Jin
2020 KBS 119 Award – Special Service Award – Park Hae Jin
2020 MBC Drama Award – Grand Prize (Daesang) – Kkondae Intern
2020 KBS Drama Award – Best Couple Award – Forest
2018 Korea Hallyu Award – Popular Culture Award – Park Hae Jin
2018 APAN Star Award – Global Star Award – Park Hae Jin
2018 Asia Artist Award – Asia Eco Creator – Park Hae Jin
2017 Asia Artist Award – Best Artist Award and Actor – Man to Man
2016 Korean Cable TV Awards – Best Actor – Cheese in the Trap
2016 Asia Artist Award – Best Artist Award and Actor – Park Hae Jin
2016 Asia Model Award – Asia Star Award – Park Hae Jin
2016 LETV Entertainment Award – Actor of the Year – Far Away Love
2015 Korea Drama Award – KDA Award – Bad Guys
2015 Korea Lifestyle Award – Entertainer Award – Park Hae Jin
2014 Asia Model Award – Asia Special Award – Park Hae Jin
2014 Civil Public Welfare Award – Civil Public Welfare Award – Park Hae Jin
2014 Style Icon Award – Top 10 Style Icons – Park Hae Jin
2014 Style Icon Award – K-Style Award – Park Hae Jin
2012 LETV Film & Drama Award – Best Asia Star Award – Qian Duo Duo Marry Remember
2009 Asia Model Award – Popular Star Award – Park Hae Jin
2008 MBC Drama Award – Best New Actor – East of Eden
2007 Baeksang Arts Award – Best New Actor (Television) – Famous Chil Princesses
2007 KBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Daily Drama – Heaven and Earth
2007 KBS Drama Award – Best Couple Award – Heaven and Earth
2006 KBS Drama Award – Best New Actor – Famous Chil Princesses

Nominations

2021 Seoul International Drama Award – Outstanding Korean Actor – Kkondae Intern
2020 MBC Drama Award – Top Excellence Award and Actor in a Wednesday – Thursday Miniseries – Kkondae Intern
2020 MBC Drama Award – Best Couple Award – Kkondae Intern
2020 KBS Drama Award – Netizen Award and Actor – Forest
2020 KBS Drama Award – Top Excellence Award and Actor – Forest
2020 KBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Miniseries – Forest
2016 APAN Star Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Miniseries – Cheese in the Trap
2016 KBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor – Cheese in the Trap
2015 KBS Drama Award – Top Excellence Award and Actor – Bad Guys
2014 SBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Drama Special – My Love from the Star
2014 APAN Star Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Miniseries – My Love from the Star
2014 KBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor – My Love from the Star
2012 KBS Drama Award – Best Supporting Actor – Seo Young, My Daughter
2009 KBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Mid-Length Drama – Hot Blood

Quotes

“I was told that I actually have a lot of female hormones. My thighs are sturdy and my hips are narrow. When I do gain weight, I don’t gain weight on my stomach like other men do but on my love handles like girls do.”

“I started [collecting sneakers] initially as an emotional comfort. When I was young, my family’s financial situation wasn’t good. So when I started working and could afford to buy one by one, I started to collect them.”

“The job of an actor requires more patience and seriousness than I thought. I always have to be careful not to lose myself because it’s a job that hides me as I play someone else, so I always have to be vigilant, so that I don’t lose myself. The rest is constant hard work and endless effort.”

“Every day is a new day, and there are more things that we need to understand. Time and age have made me a joyful person who understands the meaning of life.”

“I am an ordinary person who always wants to live my life quietly with my beautiful wife and children. I still feel the career of an actor is as magical as a dream.”

FAQs

Who is Park Hae Jin?

He is a South Korean actor.

Who is Park Hae Jin’s real name?

His real name is Park Hae Jin (박해진).

What makes Park Hae Jin famous?

He became famous by starring in various drama series such as My Love from the Star (2013) and Doctor Stranger (2014), Cheese in the Trap (2016), Man to Man (2017), and The Killing Vote (2023).

Where is Park Hae Jin from?

He was born in Busan, South Korea.

How old is Park Hae Jin?

He was born in 1983, and he is 41 years old as of 2024.

When does Park Hae Jin celebrate his birthday?

He celebrates on the 1st of every May.

How tall is Park Hae Jin?

His height is 6’1″ or 186 cm.

Who are Park Hae Jin’s parents?

He did not reveal the names of his father and mother.

Is Park Hae Jin married?

He is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether he is in a relationship or not.

Who is Park Hae Jin’s ex-girlfriend?

His ex-girlfriend is not known, but he was once rumored to date Park Shin Hye.

How rich is Park Hae Jin?

His net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.

What is Park Hae Jin’s nationality?

His nationality is South Korean.

Park Hae Jin is considered a veteran actor in South Korea with a lot of highly acclaimed awards. So, it is a small wonder that he is appointed as an icon and chosen as a role model by many.