It’s not easy to play the most hated character in a drama. But Park Myung-hoon mastered the role of “Cho Youngmin” in the Korean version of Money Heist: Korea — Joint Economic Area.
So along with his popularity, there have also been a lot of questions like — Is Park Myung-hoon gay? And is the Money Heist actor married? Well, find out the answers as you scroll down.
Park Myung-hoon talks about Money Heist: Korea
The Korean version of Money Heist is no different from the original series. The film, which premiered on June 24, 2022, follows the same classic story of thieves meeting thieves, following the cleverly orchestrated plan of a genius crime professor (Yoo Ji-tae).
However, their plan is not that easy. Despite robbing the United Korea Mint and taking hostages, the group also needs to execute the Professor’s time-consuming plan to print 4 trillion won and escape.
And this is where Park Myung-hoon’s character “Cho Youngmin” comes in. The director of the United Korea Mint, Cho will do anything to save himself, even putting the hostages in danger, let alone the robbers who don’t want to harm anyone.
Furthermore, Cho has an affair with Yun Misun, one of his employees, and is highly possessive of her. So later when Yun falls in love with a robber, Cho loses his temper and no longer cares about escaping from the building.
Even the actor agrees that his character is a villain. “Young Min is a bad guy. He’s very evil. I think he’s worse than the robbers,” Park explained.
The character Park was played by Enrique Arce under the name “Arturo Román” in the original series.
Joining Park in the first season of Money Heist: Korea are co-stars Kim Yun-jin as “Inspector Seon Woojin”, Park Hae-soo as “Berlin”, Jun Jong-seo as “Tokyo”, Lee Won-jong as “Moscow”, Kim Seung-o as “Captain Cha Moohyuk”, Kim Ji-hoon as “Denver”, Jang Yoon-ju as “Nairobi”, Lee Joobeen as “Yun Misun (Mónica Gaztambide)”, Lee Hyun-woo as “Rio”, Kim Ji-hoon as “Helsinki” and Lee Kyu-ho as “Oslo”.
Did you know: Park’s appearance in the Money Heist remake was first confirmed in March 2021.
Is Park Myung-hoon gay?
No, Park Myung-hoon is not gay.
Well, considering the hate he received for Money Heist: Korea and Parasite, it’s no surprise that the actor’s off-screen life has been affected as well. But frankly, Park’s personality is the complete opposite of what he portrays on screen.
After playing “Geun Se,” the basement-dwelling husband of the Park family’s elderly housekeeper, Park was already on the “villain list.” And when he took on the role of the cunning director of the United Korea Mint in Money Heist: Korea, Park was definitely at the top of that list.
“PARK MYUNG HOON AS CHO YONGMIN (ARTURO ROMAN) IN MONEY HEIST KOREA 👺 I WANT HIM TO DIE. HE’S SO ANNOYING IN PARASITE,” a fan posted.
Is Park Myung-hoon married?
Yes, Park Myung-hoon is a married man. He married his lovely wife back in 2014. Although we don’t have much information about their wedding, we do know that Park sported a black suit, brown bow tie, and gray waistcoat, while his wife looked beautiful in a white wedding dress.
On December 4, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., Park and his wife welcomed their first son, Ha-Jun Park. “I just met Ha-Jun Park, the child God prepared for me. Thank you Ha-Jun-ah for coming to us,” Park expressed his happiness at the time on his IG.
But that’s not the only time Park has showcased his son on IG. In fact, his son is a social media star. From telling the world about his son’s birthday to telling the world about the places and products Ha-Jun likes, Park never holds back.
“My son Park Ha-joon is growing up so fast ♡♡♡ I miss you more because I’m filming in Dangjin ㅜㅜ,” Park posted on his IG on September 13, 2016.
I guess he really missed his son a lot when he was at work.
Park Myung-hoon Net Worth
Park Myung-hoon boasts a net worth of over $2.5 million as of 2022.
As a professional actor, Park has appeared in over 12 films and television shows including The Policeman’s Lineage (2022), On the Line (2021), Deliver Us from Evil (2020), Crash Landing on You (2019), Byeonhyeokui Sarang (2017), Ash Flower (2016), Snowy Road (2015), etc.
However, his path to stardom was not smooth. In fact, he had to major in political science after failing the entrance exam for the theater and film department. Furthermore, his studies were interrupted by his mandatory two-year military service.
But this hiatus turned out to be a blessing for the star. He then took a part-time job as a poster boy for a theater in Daehangno, Seoul’s theater district, and worked hard until he stepped onto the stage in 1999 to perform in a Korean play. And before he knew it, he was working in theater.
The actor has now won several awards including “Best New Actor” awarded by the Korean Film Directors Network and Baeksang Arts Awards, and the historic “Best Ensemble” award presented by the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Park Myung-hoon’s age
Park Myung-hoon was born on May 28, 1975. That means he is 47 years old in 2022.
According to his date of birth, Park is a Gemini.
Does Park Myung-hoon use Instagram?
Yes, find him on Instagram @park_myung_hoon_528.
Interesting Facts: Park Myung-hoon’s original name is “박명훈.”
Related FAQs
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How tall is Park Myung-hoon Kim?
Park is approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall.
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What do we know about Park Myung-hoon’s family?
Park has not spoken much about his family except that his father, Park Gun-il, passed away in April 2022.
According to the actor, his father was suffering from lung cancer and was bedridden at the time. But thanks to director Bong Joon Ho’s concern, he was able to see Parasite before anyone else.
“His eyes were still good back then. But now, he can barely see anything in front of him. I was so grateful that director Bong Joon Ho gave us a preview,” Park recalled.