Park Jeong-hak

Park Jeong-hak is a South Korean actor and one of the most trusted veteran faces in Korean drama. For decades he has played generals, fathers, officials and villains with a heavy, believable power. On Oxfea you can see him as Kwon Tae-woong in What a Boss Wants (2026), and many fans know him from the historical hit Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (2016).

Park Jeong-hak is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall and weighs 68 kg, according to his published profile.

Early life

Park Jeong-hak was born on November 14, 1964, in South Korea. He built his craft slowly through theatre, film and television rather than instant fame. His deep voice, strong features and steady presence made him a natural choice for authority figures and men of power.

Career and breakthrough

Park Jeong-hak has worked on screen since the 1990s, with roles in the epic series The Legend (2007) as General Go Woo-cheung and the film Musa: The Warrior (2001). He became a familiar face to drama fans through Bad Guys (2014), Bedevilled (2010) on film, and a long list of supporting parts that gave weight and danger to every story.

Popular roles

In Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (2016), Park Jeong-hak plays Wang Sik-ryeom, a powerful and threatening court figure in the Goryeo palace. He also stood out in Bride of the Century (2014), the daily drama Blessing of the Sea (2019), Café Minamdang (2022) and The Banker (2019). Directors call him when a scene needs real gravity.

Recent work and why fans love him

Park Jeong-hak appeared in the hit film Dark Nuns (2025) and in The Judge Returns (2026), and he plays Kwon Tae-woong in What a Boss Wants (2026). Fans respect his long, honest career and the way he makes even small roles feel important. He is a quiet pillar of Korean drama.