Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific measurements such as weight and body statistics are not publicly available in authoritative sources, Park Bo-gum is widely reported to be around 182 cm (about 5 feet 11.5 inches) tall. His lean physique and elegant appearance have contributed to his popularity as a leading man in Korean entertainment.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Park Bo-gum maintains a private personal life. As of the latest updates, he has not publicly announced any romantic relationships. He is known for keeping his dating life out of the public eye, and there are currently no confirmed reports regarding his relationship status.
Park Bo-gum (born June 16, 1993) is a South Korean actor, singer, and musician. A prominent Korean Wave figure, Park is the youngest artist to be named Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year and the first and only actor to ever top Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list. He is also the recipient of several accolades including two Baeksang Arts Awards. Through his performances and public image, he has been called "Nation's Crown Prince", "Nation's Boyfriend", and "Prince of Asia" by several Korean media outlets.
Born in Mok-dong, Yangcheon District, Seoul, South Korea on June 16, 1993, Park is the youngest of three siblings. "Bo-gum" (寶劍) means "precious sword". His mother died when he was in fourth grade. He started learning to play the piano when he was in kindergarten and was a pianist and choir member. He was also a member of the varsity swimming team of Seoul Mokdong Middle School.
He then took a two-year hiatus from acting to focus on his studies, and after graduating from university in 2018, Park returned to the small screen with his first contemporary leading role in the romantic-melodrama Encounter (2018). Filmed partly in Cuba, it became one of the highest-rated Korean dramas in cable television history achieving a ratings high of 10.329% nationwide. A commercial success, Encounter 's broadcasting rights were sold to several countries outside South Korea. Park, praised for his delicate performance, ranked first in actor topicality indices even before the drama premiered and maintained the top spot for nine weeks, resulting to him being dubbed the "Nation's Boyfriend". He ranked 4th in Gallup Korea's annual Television Actor of the Year survey in 2018.
In 2016, at the age of 23, Park became the youngest artist to be named Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year. In 2017, he topped Forbes magazine's Korea Power Celebrity list, making him the first and only actor to do so, and has been consistently included in the list annually. Through his performances and public image, Park has been given several nicknames by Korean media outlets, notably, "Nation's Little Brother", "Nation's Boyfriend", "Nation's Crown Prince", and "Prince of Asia".
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Park Bo-gum is active on several social media platforms. His official Twitter handle is @bogummy. He also engages with fans through various official and fan-managed accounts on Instagram and other platforms. His social media presence is known for its positive and supportive content, reflecting his wholesome public image.
Education
Park Bo-gum demonstrated early musical talent, learning piano from kindergarten and singing in church choirs. He attended Seoul Mokdong Middle School, where he was part of the swimming varsity team. In high school, he sent audition tapes to major entertainment agencies, initially aiming for a singing career, but was encouraged to pursue acting. He graduated from Shinmok High School in 2012 and subsequently enrolled at Myongji University, where he studied Musical Theater from 2014. He participated in his university’s cultural overseas exchange program, traveling to several European countries.
