Welcome to the thirty-second article of our weekly series “Boy Crush”! This series will appreciate the men in K-Pop and K-Dramas that we have a crush on based on anything from their style, talent, personality, overall vibe, etc. We will learn more about the most crushable boys in the Korean industry and their incredible achievements. Check out the previous articles featuring the boy crushes that have already been covered here! Readers voted for Park HyungSik in our weekly poll to be featured this week. Before starting this week’s series, you can vote for who you want to see featured in next week’s article. If you would like to see a different idol/actor (not mentioned in the poll) featured in the series, please leave their name in the comments and we will add them to the vote over time. Important notice: the vote only decides who will be featured in the following article. Everyone in the poll will be featured in the series eventually. Suggestions will also be gradually added each week. Back to this week’s feature! Let’s get to know our crush, Park HyungSik! Park HyungSik is one of the Hallyu heartthrobs who almost every K-Drama fan can say they’ve seen on screen. Not only that, but he is one of those Korean actors (and K-Pop idols) who is always creeping up to the top spot of everyone’s bias list. If you’re new to Park HyungSik, here’s some basic information about him. He was born on November 16, 1991, and has been the source of many people’s joy ever since his youth. You can tell from his affectionate and friendly nature that he has received a lot of love in his lifetime, which is still consistently true. Two of the words synonymous with Park HyungSik’s journey are ‘growth’ and ’evolution’. Looking back on his career makes many people sentimental when they think about how far he has come. His original dream wasn’t to be a singer but he had a love for music from a young age. He won several competitions as a vocalist which resulted in him being scouted by K-Pop entertainment companies. His journey to debut wasn’t easy but he stuck it through to pursue his dream and debuted with ZE:A in 2010.
As an artist, his vocal tone is described to be as fresh as his aura and has a sentimental quality that especially suits ballad singing. His mid-low register sounds soft and soothing, too. He is especially gifted at filling songs with emotion using his vocal power. Check out his cover of ‘True Colors’ here.
Park HyungSik gained interest in acting after experiencing its thrill from his experience as a musical actor. He slowly started appearing in minor drama roles thereafter. Since then, he is acknowledged as one of the best and one of the pioneer idol actors to break the stigma about idol acting.
— hyungsik (@kisgnuyh) February 16, 2020
— hyungsik 🐾 (@capsaisikii_) January 19, 2022 To him, acting meant more than a career move. Park HyungSik credits finding himself to acting. He has said that his life as an idol with a busy schedule sometimes made him wonder about who he is but acting helped him enter a phase of self-discovery. His acting has gotten better with each role and he has cemented himself as a K-Drama icon in the hearts of many since then. Let’s take a look at some of his most iconic roles. “What Happens to My Family?” (2014) gave us a role where he could show his heartfelt nature. Not only that but many were impressed with his performance alongside veteran actors.
“Hwarang” (2016) showed Park HyungSik’s strength and his amazing ability to digest his role. He did a splendid job of his character arc, allowing viewers to grow into his own alongside him in the storyline.
“Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” (2017) showed the boyfriend material side of Park HyungSik that many K-Drama fans couldn’t help but fall for. In fact, his role in this drama is the reason that many fans can say that they fell into the world of K-Dramas.
In “Happiness” (2021), Park HyungSik’s power shone through. Not only did his character give viewers chills of the best kind, but many fans praised him for showing an upgraded level of himself as an actor.
His role in “Soundtrack #1” (2022) showed just how emotive and deep his conviction is. Park HyungSik especially received praise for the way that he acts with his eyes. He showed many conflicting emotions sincerely and in an authentic way.
There are several more K-Dramas and movies in his filmography that are binge-worthy. Make sure to check them out! One look at his filmography just goes to show his versatility and golden touch when it comes to acting. His acting prowess can have your heart swelling in every emotion from romantic sentiment to crushing heartbreak and everything in between. If we’re talking visuals, Park HyungSik’s visuals are unmatched. To quote one of his fans, “When I first saw Park HyungSik, I couldn’t believe how a person could be so insanely good-looking. Every time he appeared he just looked flawless. I couldn’t have imagined a better-looking human myself.” His face is comparable to the finest silks with its gentle and glinting charm. His sharp proportions are also give him a sculpture-like beauty that make you want to visit an art gallery dedicated to them. His beauty is often described as being like a pretty vase, as well. Let’s take a moment to appreciate this iconic fashion moment, for one. He also has a puppy-like quality to him. He has a small face and long eyelashes, and his smile is the kind that melts hearts. One of the more unique aspects of his appearance that fans love is his ears. His ears appear a little bit twisted at the top which gives them a cute effect. Many fans affectionately call him their adorable elf because of this. His sweet visuals go hand-in-hand with his sweet personality. He is known for being a well-mannered gentleman and for being considerate of others. His popularity also comes from his pure-hearted and cute slightly foolish antics. His colleagues have often expressed that he is a bright and lovable person with a human vitamin-like quality. To his fans, his warm personality is like the feeling of being wrapped up in a fleece blanket in front of the fire on a cold day. His affectionate disposition means that his fans always feel loved. In fact, he’s a firm believer in frequently using the expression, “I love you.” He is so full of affection that he even chose not to use a stage name so that fans could feel a direct connection with him by using his real name. There are no bounds to his endearing spirit. An interesting fact about him is that he is extremely athletic and his hobbies prove that point. His hobbies include swimming, kendo, fishing, horseriding, and marine sports. His love for water is largely because he feels so comfortable surrounded by it. Lastly, fans always talk about Park HyungSik’s versatility by mentioning that he comes in a set of 6 sides. Honey eyes. Honey Skin. Honey vocals. Honey physical proportions. Honey face. Honey personality. Park HyungSik is the kind of honey that is super sweet but you can’t ever get sick of . We can’t wait to see what he does next! What do you think? Do you have a crush on Park HyungSik? Check out the other celebrities who have been featured in this series here: 34 Male K-Pop Idols And Korean Actors That You Should Have A Boy Crush On KPOP STORIES|Nov 4, 2022 Don’t forget to check out our latest articles below:
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