Park Yong Ha

Profile

 * Name: 박용하 / Park Yong Ha
 * Profession: Actor and singer
 * Birthdate: 1977-Aug-12
 * Death: 2010-Jun-30 (suicide)
 * Birthplace: South Korea
 * Height: 178cm
 * Weight: 67kg
 * Star sign: Leo
 * Blood type: B

About Park Yong Ha
Park Yong Ha had debuted fifteen years ago in youth shows like KBS's 1995 Love Blossoms in the Classroom and 1996's Start. He shot to fame with 2002's Winter Sonata, which made him a household name and a “Hallyu star.” He used that fame as a springboard to pursue a singing career in Japan, where he enjoyed quite a lot of popularity. He had two recent successful drama hits with 2008's On Air, and with 2009's Story of a Man.

Most recently, Park Yong Ha was cast alongside Yoon Eun Hye in the high-profile drama remake of Hong Kong film Tian Mi Mi, tentatively titled Love Song.

He was was discovered dead at his home in Nonhyun-dong, Seoul, on the morning of June 30, 2010. He was 32. Many friends and colleagues were in shock with the news, specially actress Park Si Yeon who was his co-actress in Story of a Man.

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TV Shows

 * A Man's Story (KBS2, 2009)
 * On Air (SBS, 2008)
 * After Love (CS, 2005)
 * Tokyo Wankei (Fuji TV, 2004, cameo)
 * Loving You (KBS2, 2002)
 * Winter Sonata (KBS2, 2002)
 * Well Known Woman (SBS, 2001)
 * Drama City Gampo Rain Song: The Water Shrimp's River Hill (KBS, 2000)
 * More Than Love (MBC, 2000)
 * Snowflakes (KBS2, 2000)
 * Sunday Best Happy Birthday (KBS, 1999)
 * Did You Ever Love? (KBS2, 1999)
 * See and See Again (MBC, 1998)
 * The Song of Hope (MBC, 1997)

TV Show Theme Songs

 * Bad Love - On Air OST (2008)
 * Thanks to All - On Air OST (2008)

Movies

 * The Scam (2009)
 * Love Me Once Again (2002)
 * If It Snows at Christmas (1998)
 * Island of Women (1998)

Recognitions

 * 2008 SBS Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Special Drama - Actor (On Air)
 * 2008 SBS Drama Awards: Top Ten Stars Award (On Air)
 * 2002 KBS Drama Awards: Best Actor Bronze

Trivia

 * Education: Chungang University (Theatre major)
 * Hobbies: Bass guitar, musical performance and singing