A New Wave of Talent: Discovering the Rising Stars of South Korea
DRAMAS
The main reason (the only reason) to watch The Musical is for Park Ki Woong. The drama isn't terrible.. but I'm not urging you to put it on your must watched list. I did watch this because he was in it and because of Gu Hye Sun. The drama itself isn't all that impressive however it's a nice and short melodrama if you're in the mood for that.. and if you're itching for some Park Ki Woong and hopefully by now you are. Ki Woong did do an amazing job with Jin, I honestly felt that if a good actor wasn't playing the part the character would have possibly fell a little flat. I think Ki Woong saved this role and in my opinion the entire drama.
Park Ki Woong's most successful drama is defiantly Bridal Mask. If you haven't heard of Bridal Mask just a quick overview-- It's an epic historical that takes place during the Japanese imperialism. It's very good and action packed drama that I'd recommend to anyone. The best part of the drama for me however would have to be Kimura Shunji. Shunji is without a doubt my favorite character in all of Korean dramas or probably anything. He starts out as an innocent school teacher, someone who could have had a normal life if it wasn't for the events that happened to him. Ki Woong so amazingly pulls off the character that doesn't want to be bad but has no choice. Everyone's who's watched the drama remembers that bloodcurdling scream, “GAKSITAL~~~~” His expressions told you everything. You could see when he was just in a fit of revenge-seeking rage and you could tell when he didn't want to do it anymore. He showed such a beautiful range of emotions in just this one drama I was truly blown away by his performance. While I was already on the prowl for Ki Woong after his drama I was hooked on him completely.
While Park Ki Woong may have shared an on screen kiss with No Min Woo in Full House Take 2 his true bromance lies with his Bridal Mask co-star Joo Won. The two are adorable and clearly remained close even after the drama as Ki Woong even made a cameo in Joo Won's drama Good Doctor. While I think it should have been a much longer cameo I was more than happy for the mini on screen reunion. Are you getting hooked? To see just how cute the two are together check out this small clip of Ki Woong surprising Joo Won. His reaction is so sweet.
I'm still not 100% convinced that the brilliant actor who played Shunji is the brilliant actor who played Gang Whee but all my sources say he is, so I'm forced to believe it. Just kidding. I am fully aware that Park Ki Woong took on both these roles. Full House Take 2 is the supposed 'sequel' to Full House but it is more just of a same concept it doesn't connect to the original Full House at all. Maybe you're not into the epic or historical thing, that's fine. You can still get a good helping of Park Ki Woong playing a cute perky blonde idol in Full House Take2. He plays the part so well and so funny I'm glad that the person in charge of casting chose him instead of an actual idol.
MOVIES
Movies are a great way to try out an actor if you don't want to commit 16 to 20 hours to them for a full out drama. Ki Woong's first movie was My Tutor Friend 2. His role in this film is different compared to the types of role's he's been doing in dramas. He plays more of the immature but popular young guy. He does some kind of mean but yet playful things in this movie and it's a really fun and light watch. I would suggest picking this for a movie night. 
DRAMA SPECIALS
Got even just an hour to spare for Park Ki Woong yet? You can enjoy his adorableness and talent in the short drama special The Scary One, The Ghost and I. I'll be completely honest the character Yong Soo doesn't have a lot of depth, obviously there is only an hour to get the entire story in. He's more of a side-kick in this but even that he does it well. One thing I appreciate about Park Ki Woong is even though he has done a lot and it's been years since his debut he still doesn't have to be the main lead he can pull of an awesome second who I always end up loving more than the intended main lead.
UPCOMING
Swine Escape is an upcoming drama special staring our Park Ki Woong. Even though I can't give you a review or personal input on it I have faith in Park Ki Woong that he'll be doing as well as ever. I suggest you look out for this after it airs on October 31st.
MUSIC
In addition to the gift of amazing acting he gives to his fans in all his works Park Ki Woong released a small album as a gift for his fans titles “You Are My Baby”
I as a fan much appreciate the gift and if you're interested you can check out the tracks below.
Before Ki Woong released his own EP. He was even featured in a few music videos. They are defiantly work checking out. (The last one is especially beautiful.)
SKY PMP PHONE CF
Park Ki Woong has done quite a few CFs but there is only one worth mentioning. The one that supposedly made him famous was his SKY Phone commercial. If you get nothing else from this stalker guide I'd be satisfied if everyone reading it at least gets a kick out of the rice grinder dance.
Thank you for checking out my Stalker Guide to Park Ki Woong. It is my first article and constructive criticism is welcome. I hope you can become a fan or even a stalker of his too now!
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