Park Min-young

Park Min-young (; born March 4, 1986), also known as Rachel Park, is a South Korean actress. She rose to fame in the historical coming-of-age drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal and has since starred in television series City Hunter (2011), Glory Jane (2011), Healer (2014–2015), Remember (2015–2016), What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018), Her Private Life (2019), Forecasting Love and Weather (2022), and Marry My Husband (2024).

Early life and education During her time in high school, Park studied abroad in the United States as an international exchange student.

In February 2013, Park graduated from Dongguk University in Seoul with a degree in Theatre.

Career 2005–2009: Early career Park made her entertainment debut in a SK Telecom commercial in 2005. She launched her acting career a year later in the hit sitcom High Kick! (2006). She continued to appear in television dramas, in roles such as the only daughter of a notorious gangster in I Am Sam (2007) and a gumiho (nine-tailed fox in Korean mythology) in an episode of horror-themed drama Hometown of Legends (2008). She played a villainous princess in the period drama Ja Myung Go (2009) and a girl caught between two marathon runners in Running, Gu (2010).

In 2008, Park was featured in BigBang's hit song Haru Haru where she played the girlfriend of G-Dragon.

2010–2011: Breakthrough

Park's breakthrough came with the 2010 drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal, a coming-of-age drama in which her character, an intelligent and resourceful young woman, disguises herself as a boy in order to enter the most prestigious learning institution in Joseon. This was followed in 2011 by another success with City Hunter, based on the titular Japanese manga. Park starred opposite Lee Min-ho in a story about a vigilante out for revenge and justice, and the secret service agent he falls for. Park's success on the small screen resulted in increased advertising offers for the actress.

Later that year, she made her big screen debut in the horror film The Cat, about a woman who becomes consumed by fear after she adopts a cat found at the site of a mysterious death. Park next appeared in the melodrama Glory Jane, in the role of a nurse's aide who becomes involved with a former baseball player (played by Chun Jung-myung).

2012–present: Leading roles Park starred in another manga screen adaptation in 2012; in Dr. Jin, a neurosurgeon (played by Song Seung-heon) travels back in time to 1860. Park played dual roles as the protagonist's girlfriend in the present-day (a comatose doctor), and her doppelgänger in the Joseon era (a sheltered noblewoman).

In May 2013, Park Min Young ended her contract with the previous management company King Kong Entertainment and was a free agent for six months. In November 2013, Park signed with new management agency Culture Depot.

She next played an idealistic intern in the legal drama A New Leaf (2014), who clashes with her brilliant but cynical lawyer boss until he becomes an amnesiac (played by Kim Myung-min). This was followed by a role as a tabloid reporter in Healer, a series written by Song Ji-na that also starred Ji Chang-wook and Yoo Ji-tae. Healer was popular in China and resulted in increased recognition for Park.

Park next starred as a lawyer in the Korean drama Remember on SBS from late 2015 to early 2016, and played a Queen in the historical drama, Queen for Seven Days, which aired in 2017. In September 2017, It was confirmed that Park will be a fixed cast member in Netflix's variety show Busted!. In November 2017, it was reported that Park Min Young's contract with her agency Culture Depot expired. In December 2017, Park signed with new management agency Namoo Actors.

In 2018, Park was cast in her first romantic comedy drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim alongside Park Seo-joon. The series was a ratings success, leading to increased popularity for Park. In October, Park held her first fan meeting since her debut 12 years ago titled My Day.

In 2019, Park starred in her second romantic comedy drama Her Private Life alongside Kim Jae-wook. Park played Seong Deok-mi who works as a curator at an art museum but spends her time outside of work as a passionate fangirl of idol groups.

In 2020, she starred in the JTBC romance drama When the Weather Is Fine alongside Seo Kang-joon.

On December 29, 2021, Namoo Actors announced that Park's contract had expired after she decided not to renew it. A day later, Hook Entertainment announced that Park has signed an exclusive contract.

In 2022, Park starred in the JTBC romance drama Forecasting Love and Weather alongside Song Kang, playing Jin Ha-kyung – a general forecaster at Korea Meteorological Administration.

In January 2025, Park departed from Hook Entertainment after her contract expired and joined Dareum Entertainment.

Park then starred in TV Chosun's crime-comedy series Confidence Queen, the Korean remake of , where she played a genius con artist. It was the first so-called first Korean Amazon Original Drama which streams exclusively on Prime Video globally and Coupang Play in South Korea on September 6, 2025. She is starring in TvN's Siren's Kiss based on the 1999 Japanese television series by Hisashi Nozawa, in which she will play a high-profile art auctioneer who becomes the center of a criminal investigation.

Public image Park Min-young has been widely regarded as one of South Korea's most beloved and respected actresses. In the media, Park has been synonymous as the "Queen of Rom-coms."

Park rose to prominence as a fashion icon following her role as Kim Mi-so in What's Wrong with Secretary Kim back in 2018, where her polished office looks sparked fashion trends among women in their 20s and 30s.

Other activities Philanthropy On March 7, 2022, Park donated million to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to help the victims of the Uljin forest fire 2022, that started in Uljin and has spread to Samcheok, Gangwon.

On February 8, 2024, Park donated million to the Seoul Asan Medical Center Cancer Center to help cancer patients.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role 2011 The Cat So-yeon

Television series Year Title Role Notes 2006–07 High Kick! Kang Yoo-mi 2011 City Hunter Kim Na-na Glory Jane Yoon Jae-in 2012 Dr. Jin Yoo Mi-na / Hong Young-rae Love in Contract Choi Sang-eun 2023–24 Castle in the Time Xu Zhen Chinese drama 2024 Marry My Husband Kang Ji-won Braveness of the Ming Xie Yu Fei Chinese drama 2025 Confidence Queen Yoon Yi-rang 2026 Siren's Kiss Han Seol-ah

Hosting Year Title Notes 2014 2014 KBS Drama Awards with Kim Sang-kyung and Seo In-guk 2019 33rd Golden Disc Awards With Lee Seung-gi Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2025 Perfect Glow Host Web shows Year Title Role Notes 2018–21 Busted! Cast member Season 1–3 2008 "Haru Haru" BigBang 2009 "Love Story" Gavy NJ

Accolades Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / work Result APAN Star Awards 2018 Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries What's Wrong with Secretary Kim K-Star Popular Actress Award Asia Artist Awards 2017 Best Celebrity Award Queen for Seven Days 2019 Asia Celebrity Award, Actress Park Min-young Best Artist Award, Actress 2022 Hot Trend Award – Actress 2024 Best Actress of the Year (Daesang) Best Artist Award, Actress Asia Drama Conference 2018 Special Recognition Award What's Wrong with Secretary Kim Asia Model Awards 2008 Model Award Park Min-young 2015 Asia Special Award, Actress Baeksang Arts Awards 2008 Best New Actress (TV) I Am Sam 2011 Best Actress (TV) Sungkyunkwan Scandal Cosmo Beauty Awards 2018 Annual Shining Beauty Idol Park Min-young DramaFever Awards 2016 Best Couple Park Min-young Healer iQiYi Taiwan Entertainment Awards 2019 Most Beautiful Award What's Wrong with Secretary Kim KBS Drama Awards 2007 Best New Actress I Am Sam 2008 Excellence Award, Actress in a Special/One Act Drama Hometown of Legends: Gumiho 2010 Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal Netizen's Award Best Couple Award Park Min-young Sungkyunkwan Scandal 2011 Top Excellence Actress Glory Jane Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama 2014 Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama Healer Best Couple Award Park Min-young Healer 2017 Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama Queen for Seven Days KCA Consumer Day Awards 2018 Best Drama Actress What's Wrong with Secretary Kim Korea Drama Awards 2011 Best Actress Sungkyunkwan Scandal & City Hunter MBC Entertainment Awards 2007 Best New Actress in Comedy/Sitcom High Kick! MBC Drama Awards 2014 Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries A New Leaf SBS Drama Awards 2011 Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special City Hunter Popularity Award Best Couple Award Park Min-young City Hunter 2016 Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Genre Drama Remember Seoul International Drama Awards 2011 Outstanding Korean Actress Sungkyunkwan Scandal Soompi Awards 2018 Actress of the year Queen for Seven Days Best Kiss Award Park Min-young Queen for Seven Days 2019 Best Actress of the Year What's Wrong with Secretary Kim Best Couple Park Min-young What's Wrong with Secretary Kim StarHub Night of Stars 2019 Best Female Asian Star Her Private Life Top Chinese Music Awards 2012 Fashion Artist Award Park Min-young tvN Joy Festival 2018 Female Character of the Year What's Wrong with Secretary Kim Thursday Icon Visionary Awards 2026 2026 Visionary Park Min-young

State honors + Name of the organization, year given, and name of honor Organization Year Honor National Tax Service 2021 Presidential Commendation

Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Rank Forbes 2012 Korea Power Celebrity 23rd