Beloved K-drama actor Park Ki-woong is currently in mourning following the tragic and sudden passing of his father. According to official reports from his agency, the actor's father died in an accident on June 7.
According to the report, the family held the wake at Hanyang University Hospital Funeral Hall in Seoul. A police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death delayed the funeral, initially scheduled earlier, by two days.
Fans were shocked by the heartbreaking news. Park, who has always kept a low profile when it comes to his private life, was seen attending the wake as chief mourner, joined by close friends and family The funeral was held on June 11 at Andong Memorial Park, his father's hometown.
While details of the accident remain scarce, sources close to the family described Park Ki-woong as "deeply shaken," and asked the public to respect the actor's privacy during this difficult time.
A Career of Range, Passion, and Depth
For longtime fans of K-dramas, Park Ki-woong is no stranger. The 1985-born actor from Andong rose to fame with standout roles in dramas like Bridal Mask, Monster, and Return. His performance as the tragic and complex Kimura Shunji in Bridal Mask (2012) still resonates with many drama fans more than a decade later.
He's known for his ability to portray villains, heartthrobs, and deeply wounded characters, often within the same drama arc. More recently, Park starred in the 2023 hit Pandora: Beneath the Paradise, and in 2024 took a surprising turn as a warm-hearted baker in Thirty Anyway, a healing drama about second chances and unexpected love.
What sets Park Ki-woong apart is his ability to wear many hats. Aside from acting, he is a trained visual artist, having held art exhibitions and even won awards for his paintings. He also released a mini-album back in 2008 and briefly explored the world of reality television and service training in Beating Hearts.
His quiet charisma and creative depth have made him a favorite not only in dramas but also in the art and music communities.
