Park Seo-joon

 

Ah, the magnetic charm of Park Seo-joon, a name that resonates not just in South Korea but across the cinematic landscape. He's graced our screens with captivating performances, cementing his position as a Korean drama icon. In celebration of his appearance in The Marvels, we’re taking a look at some of his most prominent roles.
 
A Seoul native and an alumnus of the prestigious Seoul Institute, Park Seo-joon’s passion for acting is paralleled by his dedication to his craft.  With a repertoire spanning diverse roles, he's not just an actor – he's an experience.
 
 

10. Perfect Game (2011)

 
Perfect Game takes us back to 2011, when Park Seo-joon was just starting to make his mark. Set against the backdrop of a nail-biting baseball rivalry, Seo-joon’s role in this movie showcases his versatility as an actor. He’s magnetic in a smaller role, bringing a fresh vibrancy to the story and highlighting his potential to become the leading man he is today. As you immerse yourself in the tensions and triumphs of Perfect Game, you’ll see plenty of evidence that Park Seo-joon was destined for stardom.
 
 
 

9. Dream (2023)

 

Tomatometer: 38%
Audience Score: 73%

 

Dream follows a team of unhoused men who come together to compete in the Homeless World Cup. Seo-joon stars as Yoon Hong Dae, a disgraced coach who’s forced to work with the team. It’s a stellar portrayal of a man balancing aspirations and realities.

 

 

8. The Divine Fury (2019)

Park Seo-joon in The Divine Fury

Tomatometer: 44%
Audience Score: 90%

 
Step into a realm where marital arts meets the supernatural with The Divine Fury. Park Seo-joon portrays Yong-hoo, a mixed martial arts champion who gains divine powers to fight evil. His dynamic portrayal of a martial arts champion in a world intertwined with dark forces is a testament to his commitment and depth. The movie pulsates with energy and suspense, and it will leave you spellbound.
 
 
 
 

7. Chronicles of Evil (2015)

 

Tomatometer: 71%

 
In this gripping thriller, Park Seo-joon is Detective Cha Dong-jae, a rookie who suspects that a veteran detective knows more about a murder than he’s letting on. We learn early on that the senior detective committed the murder – but it’s the increasing complexity of the cover-up that has us wondering about each character’s true motivations. It’s urban drama at its best.
 
 

6. The Beauty Inside (2015)

 

Tomatometer: 70%
Audience Score: 84%

 
This romantic drama explores the question: Is love truly blind? The plot follows Woo-jin, a man who wakes up every day in a different body, and the woman who loves him no matter who he appears to be that day. Seo-joon is one of the many faces of Woo-jin. If you like your romances mixed with a little magic, this is the movie for you.
 
 

5. Be With You (2018)

 

Tomatometer: 80%
Audience Score: 75%

 
What if someone you love came back to life?  That’s the question at the center of this heartfelt love to timeless love. The layered narrative intertwines the past and present as a husband, his late wife and their young son process their temporary reunion. Park Seo-joon appears as an adult version of their son.
 
 
 

4. Parasite (2019)

Park Seo-joon in Parasite
 

Tomatometer: 99%
Audience Score: 90%

 
It’s no exaggeration to say that Bong Joon-Ho’s Oscar-winning Parasite is a masterclass in filmmaking. The darkly comic thriller explores class discrimination through the intertwined lives of two families from starkly different backgrounds. Park Seo-joon is memorable in his brief appearance as a family friend who kicks off the story.
 
 
 
 

3. Concrete Utopia (2023)

Concrete Utopia
 
 

Tomatometer: 100%
Audience Score: 79%

 
Seoul has been hit by a devastating earthquake, and survivors must band together to rebuild in the post-apocalyptic rubble. As more and more people squeeze into one of the few remaining apartment buildings, the original residents suspect the real threat to their survival may come from the people around them, not the elements. Park Seo-joon has a leading role as one of the leaders who emerges. 
 
 
 

2. Midnight Runners (2017)

Park Seo-joon in Midnight Runners
 

Tomatometer: 100%
Audience Score: 79%

 
Midnight Runners elevates the buddy cop genre, as two police academy cadets (Park Seo-joon and Kang Ha-neul) embark on a rogue mission to rescue a kidnapped girl. Humor seamlessly intertwines with intense action sequences and thoughtful social commentary in this exhilarating roller coaster ride of a movie.
 
 

1. The Marvels (2023)

Park Seo-joon in The Marvels

 

Tomatometer: 62%
Audience Score: 85%

Carol Danvers reclaimed her life from the Kree and helped save the universe as Captain Marvel. In her newest adventure, a wormhole’s instability intertwines her with two other Marvels. Can they learn to work together quickly enough to save reality? Park Seo-joon has a brief but pivotal role as a royal ally of Carol’s.

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TV Appearances

 

Park Seo-joon isn't just a movie star -- he's a regular presence in some of the biggest K-Dramas out there. Here are the highlights.

 

A Witch's Love

This romantic drama tells the story of a 39-year-old woman (Uhm Jung-hwa) who falls in love with a younger man (Park Seo-jeon). Park Seo-joon plays the charming and confident love interest of the protagonist, who sees beyond her age and helps her recover her youthful spirit.

 

She Was Pretty

Park Seo-joon in She Was Pretty

This delightful romcom follows two childhood friends who meet again after many years to find that they’ve effectively switched places: The beautiful rich girl has lost her money and her looks, and the average-looking boy has grown into a handsome fashion magazine editor. Park Seo-joon plays the male lead.

 

Kiss Me, Heal Me

 

A psychiatric resident secretly treats the heir to a business dynasty, a young man who suffers from dissociative identity disorder. Delving into the patient’s traumatic past, the psychiatrist begins to confront her own history. Park Seo-joon plays the psychiatrist’s brother, providing coming relief and emotional depth to a gripping drama.

 

Hwarang

Park Seo-joon in Hwarang

Set during the Silla era, this historical drama follows an elite group of young warriors who discover love, friendship and passion along their journeys. Park Seo-joon stars as a man who was born into the lower class and rises as an elite warrior.

 

Itaewon Class

Itaewon Class

This intriguing drama follows the life of an ex-convict who decides to open a pub as a way of taking a stand against a food industry giant he blames for his father’s death. But if he’s going to stand on his own, he’s going to need help from friends. Park Seo-joon leads the cast as Park Sae-ro-yi, the young man on a journey of retribution and redemption.

 

What's Wrong With Secretary Kim

 

Park Seo-joon stars as Lee Young-joon, a business executive who is rocked to the core when his secretary Kim Mi-so (Park Min-young) announces that she’ll be leaving her position. Lee Young-joon’s campaign to keep around her leads to them growing closer as they both sort through their past traumatic experiences.  

 

The Final Word

 
Park Seo-joon is a versatile performer whose roles range from the utterly romantic to the thrillingly heroic. Whether he’s entrancing audiences in The Marvels or inspiring viewers in Itaewon Class, Par Seo-joon has proven that he can tackle any role with finesse and depth, consistently delivering performances that resonate with authenticity and emotional richness.
 
His ability to play such a wide range of characters and emotions has earned Park Seo-joon a special place in the hearts of audiences worldwide. With his appearance in The Marvels, he’s poised to enchant and engage an even wider audience.