Park Gyeong-bok (Korean: 박경복; born October 28, 1993), known professionally as Park Seo-ham (박서함), is a South Korean actor, former singer, and rapper. He is a former member of the South Korean boyband KNK. As an actor, he is best known for his role as Jang Jae-young in the web novel-adapted BL drama series Semantic Error.
Along with fellow KNK member Inseong, he used to train under Big Hit Entertainment, now known as Big Hit Music where he trained with the members of the boy group BTS.[2] When he moved to JYP Entertainment, he became an actor trainee after he won second place at the company's 10th Open Audition on February 19, 2013.[3]
Before debuting with KNK, he was a backup dancer for the live performances of Bestie's "Zzang Christmas" as well as "I Need You".[4]
Park made his official debut as one of the five members of KNK on March 3, 2016, with the name Park Seung-jun (박승준).[5] In 2018, he changed his name to Park Seo-ham. This is his third name following the change of Park Gyeong-bok to Park Seung-jun.[6]
On September 30, 2021, it was announced that he has decided to leave KNK and 220 Entertainment after long discussions with the members regarding the future of his career.[7]
2022–present: Semantic Error and Npio Entertainment[edit]
On January 12, 2022, Park confirmed as the lead actor in the live series adaption of Semantic Error, based from a popular South Korean BL web novel of the same name. He starred as Jang Jae-young, alongside DKZ member Park Jae-chan as his character's love interest Chu Sang-woo.[8]
On March 7, 2022, Npio Entertainment announced they signed an exclusive contract with Park ahead of his military enlistment.[9]
On March 4, 2022, Sports Chosun released an interview with Park where they revealed that he would fulfill his mandatory military service as a social worker on March 10.[10] Park completed his military service and was discharged on December 9, 2023.[11]
^"'시맨틱 에러' 박서함, 오늘 입대". sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). March 10, 2022. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
^Jang, Seul-gi (December 11, 2023). "[라온신문] 배우 박서함, 청량함→시크함 새 프로필 공개" [[Raon Newspaper] Actor Park Seo-ham, refreshing → chic new profile revealed]. Raon Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved December 11, 2023.
^Yoo, Jeong-min (November 23, 2023). "'아이돌챔프', '2023 에이판 스타 어워즈' 인기상 투표 오픈" ['Idol Champ', '2023 Apan Star Awards' Popularity Award Voting Open]. iMBC 연예 (in Korean). Retrieved November 23, 2023.
^Moon Ji-yeon (July 6, 2022). "제1회 청룡시리즈어워즈 후보 공개..'오징어 게임'·'SNL코리아' 최다노미" [The 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards nominees revealed.. Most Nominees for "Squid Game" and "SNL Korea"] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jo Ji-young (July 19, 2022). "정해인X한효주X강다니엘X박재찬X박서함X이용진, 핫대세 입증한 인기스타상[청룡시리즈어워즈]" [Jung Hae-in X Han Hyo-joo X Kang Daniel X Park Jae-chan X Park Seo-ham X Lee Yong-jin, Popular Star Award [Blue Dragon Series Awards]] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on July 19, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2022 – via Naver.
^"2023 소비자 선정 최고의 브랜드 대상" [2023 Consumer Choice Best Brand Grand Prize]. 중앙시사매거진 (in Korean). January 23, 2023. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
^Shin, Yoon-ae (January 23, 2023). "[2023 소비자 선정 최고의 브랜드 대상] 박서함" [[2023 Best Brand Award by Consumers] Park Seo-ham]. 중앙시사매거진 (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
^Lee, Jae-hoon (April 23, 2022). "[2022 코리아 파워 셀러브리티 40] 라이징 스타" [[2022 Korea Power Celebrity 40] Rising Star] (in Korean). Forbes Korea. Archived from the original on April 28, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2022 – via The JoongAng Daily.
