Park's fame came when she played the younger version of the character Han Jung-suh in the popular Korean drama Stairway to Heaven. She also starred in a drama series called Tree of Heaven which aired on SBS, starring her former co-star in Stairway to Heaven, Lee Wan.
[3] The show had decent ratings, and the reviews and criticism were mixed, but mostly positive. Many critics keyed in on her portrayal of the character Hana's pain of loving her step brother Yoon-suh (Lee Wan) as brilliantly done. She was also praised for speaking her lines in fluent Japanese despite the fact she does not speak the language herself. It should also be noted that due to the age difference between her and Wan, romantic scenes such as kissing on the lips could not occur, where had it been an older actress, such scenes may have occurred.
Tree of Heaven started with borderline mediocre ratings, as do many new Korean dramas, but went on to finish very respectably, and gained a fan base in Korea, which further helped Park's credibility and young career in acting. The series was also aired in Japan giving Park more exposure abroad.[4][5] Since then, Park has done many commercials (CF) and modeled for a number of Asian companies.
Through her roles and their requirements, Park has displayed an instinctive talent for dancing and martial arts. She has also released a digital single, "Prayer", a song she sang in the drama Tree of Heaven. However, the track was not released in the official OST.Park made her big screen debut in the movieEvil Twin, a summer horror flick where she had 2 roles: one as the main character, and the other as the ghost of the main character's sister, who haunts the other sister after her death. Park was extremely happy to act in this movie, because she had always wanted to act in a period setting drama or movie. In January 2007, Park starred as one of the four main characters in Goong S, a spin-off (not the sequel) to the wildly successful Goong. The series did not match the success of its original, and received borderline ratings. However, the drama was the most re-watched and replayed series in the first half of 2007, gaining fame after the first run.
2009–2012Edit
Park later gained more popularity through idol drama series You're Beautiful with Jang Keun-suk. The drama increased her popularity worldwide and she also sang the songs Lovely Day (song) and 'Without Words' for the You're Beautiful original soundtrack. In 2010 she starred in the low-budget romantic comedy film Cyrano Agency which revolved around a dating agency that helps its customers win the hearts of the people they desire. The film was a sleeper hit becoming a critical and commercial success attracting 2.7 million admissions nationwide becoming the 8th best selling film of the year.[6] Her 2011 drama Heartstrings began airing on June 29, 2011. Jung Yong-hwa, a co-star from You're Beautiful, played the male lead opposite her.In 2012, Park was featured in the first three episodes of the show Music and Lyrics with Yoon Gun (윤건) of Korean R&B duo Brown Eyes (브라운아이즈). Music and Lyrics is a reality/romance show that collaborates a top actress and an amazing songwriter to write a one-of-a-kind song in 30 days.[7] Their efforts produced the song "I Think of You" which has never been officially released.Park joined the cast of the KBS drama special season 3, Don’t Worry, I’m a Ghost which was broadcast on July 15. She plays the ghost "Kim Yeon-hwa" who was murdered in a robbery. Yeon-hwa haunted Moon-Ki who was involved in a car accident and lost his memories.[8] Her portrayal of Yeon-hwa won her the "Best One-Act Special Actress" Award at the 2012 KBS Drama Awards.On October 31, 2012, It was announced that Park would star in the third installment of tvN's "flower boy" series called Flower Boys Next Door, along with actor Yoon Shi Yoon.[9]The drama series aired from January 7 to the 25th of February 2013.
2013 - presentEdit
Park starred in Miracle in Cell No. 7 along with veteran Korean actors, such as Ryu Seung-ryong, Oh Dal-su, and Jung Jin-young. On March 15, 2013, 52 days after the movie's release, ticket sales reached 12.32 million, making it the third highest grossing Korean film of all time then.[10][11][12] She also starred in actor and singer So Ji-sub's music video for his album named "Six o’clock… Playground.[13]To celebrate her 10th anniversary as an actress, Park hold the '2013 Park Shin Hye Asia Tour: Kiss Of Angel' and tour to four country in Asia. Park is the first female Actress to tour Asia. She is the first actress to embark on such journey. She proved her potentials as she has impressed many viewers and fans with her eloquent speaking, singing, and dancing at various events [14]Park starred in The Heirs opposite Lee Min-ho, premiering on October 9, 2013. The Heirsclimbs until it reached 25.6 percent as one of the top winners among the weekday dramas in 2013.[15] She contributed a song on the OST named "Story" for the mega hit drama. In addition, The SBS drama The Heirspublication right sold to 13 countries abroad.The Heirs achieved the accomplishment of being sold to abroad with the highest price among the Korean dramas broadcast in 2013. Highest price sold to Japan.[16] The Heirs has an accumulated view of one billion views on Youku.com, a Chinese video watching website.[17]Park is the first Korean female actress who has amassed more than five million Weibo followers, proving her popularity in China.[18]She was also recognized as "Popular Foreign Actress Award" at the Chinese Anhui TV Drama Awards for drama The Heirs.[19] She sang her Story OST from her drama Heirs at Anhui TV Drama Awards.[20]Park plays the role of the Queen in the 2014 historical film, The Royal Tailor, with Go Soo,Han Suk-kyu, and Yoo Yeon-seok.[21] The Royal Tailor is going through a post-production process at the moment and scheduled to be released on January 2015. On September 4, 2014, Park confirmed to play the heroine of SBS’ new television seriesPinocchio. Park won the final confirmation from the broadcaster to play Choi In-ha, the heroine, of the romantic drama alongside actor Lee Jong-suk. The drama portrays the pas
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