Portrait of South Korean actor Park Seo-ham

Park Seo-ham

BIOGRAPHY

Park Seo-ham has worked under three names, and the third one is the one on the poster. He was born Park Gyeong-bok, debuted in the boy band KNK as Park Seung-jun, and switched to Park Seo-ham in 2018. Four years later that name sat next to Park Jae-chan’s on Semantic Error, the Watcha series that took Korean BL into the mainstream at home.

He was born on 28 October 1993 in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province. Before KNK he trained at Big Hit Entertainment, and in February 2013 he placed second at JYP Entertainment’s 10th Open Audition, which made him an actor trainee there. He also danced as a backup performer for Bestie’s “Zzang Christmas” and “I Need You” stages. KNK debuted as a five member group on 3 March 2016, and in September 2021 he left both the group and 220 Entertainment to concentrate on acting.

The acting credits had started early and small. He was young Anthony in Children of the 20th Century (2017), Yoon Soo in Dating Class (2019), Joo Woo-kyung in the second season of Just One Bite (2019) and Eden in One Fine Week 2 (2020). In January 2022 he was confirmed as Jang Jae-young, the design student of Semantic Error, opposite Park Jae-chan as Choo Sang-woo. The eight episodes premiered on 16 February 2022, and a theatrical cut, Semantic Error: The Movie, followed the same year. In March 2022 he signed an exclusive contract with Npio Entertainment.

The later list moves into period drama and romantic comedy. He played Jung Cheon in The Murky Stream (2025), and in 2026 he joined tvN’s Our Universe as Park Yoon-seong, opposite Bae In-hyuk and Roh Jeong-eui, and made a special appearance as Song Min-kyu in See You at Work Tomorrow! The singing never fully stopped either: in 2025 he recorded “My Valentine” with Lee Si-woo for the Show Musical Dream High soundtrack.

A detail I enjoy: Jae-young’s whole grudge starts when Sang-woo deletes names from a group project, and one missing name costs Jae-young his study abroad plan. Casting a man who has signed his work with three different names as the guy furious about a missing one is a quiet little joke the series never has to explain.

My tip: watch Semantic Error first, all eight short episodes, then jump to The Murky Stream. Same actor, a hoodie swapped for a period costume, and the stubborn streak travels with him.

PROFILE DETAILS

Native Name
박서함
Real Name
Park Gyeong-bok
Nickname
Seo-ham
Born
(Age 33)
Birthplace
Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Gender
Male
Profession
Nationality
Debut
2016 · KNK, debut as a member of the boy band on 3 March 2016
Agency / Label
Npio Entertainment (since 2022); formerly KNK under 220 Entertainment
Years Active
2016-present
Languages
Korean

FILMOGRAPHY: TV SERIES (1)

TRIVIA

  • He took part in the survival show Mix Nine (2017 to 2018) and in Idol Acting Competition (2017).
  • In episode 7 of Dali & Cocky Prince (2021) he made a cameo as himself, as a KNK member.
  • At the 2022 Blue Dragon Series Awards he won the Popular Star Award.
  • Forbes Korea placed him on its 2022 Korea Power Celebrity 40 list as a Rising Star.
  • Semantic Error brought him the Best Drama Actor/Artist prize at the 2023 Korea Best Brand Awards.
  • His 2025 soundtrack song “My Valentine” is Part 6 of the Show Musical Dream High OST.

NOTABLE AWARDS

APAN Star Awards 2022, Best Couple Award with Park Jae-chan (Semantic Error); Blue Dragon Series Awards 2022, Popular Star Award; Korea Best Brand Awards 2023, Best Drama Actor/Artist (Semantic Error)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is Park Seo-ham?

A South Korean actor and singer, born Park Gyeong-bok on 28 October 1993 in Siheung, and a former member of the boy band KNK.

Who does Park Seo-ham play in Semantic Error?

Jang Jae-young, a design student, the lead role opposite Park Jae-chan’s Choo Sang-woo.

Was Park Seo-ham in a K-pop group?

Yes. He debuted with KNK on 3 March 2016 under the name Park Seung-jun and left the group in September 2021.

What was Park Seo-ham's earlier stage name?

Park Seung-jun. He changed it to Park Seo-ham in 2018.

Is there a Semantic Error movie with Park Seo-ham?

Yes. Semantic Error: The Movie, the theatrical version of the series, was released in 2022 with him again as Jang Jae-young.

Which agency is Park Seo-ham with?

Npio Entertainment, which signed him to an exclusive contract in March 2022.

Who does Park Seo-ham play in Our Universe?

Park Yoon-seong, in the 2026 tvN romantic comedy with Bae In-hyuk and Roh Jeong-eui.

Who does Park Seo-ham play in The Murky Stream?

Jung Cheon, in the 2025 series.

Where can I watch Semantic Error with Park Seo-ham?

The series premiered on Watcha on 16 February 2022 and ran for eight episodes.

Did Park Seo-ham and Park Jae-chan win an award together?

Yes. They won the Best Couple Award at the 2022 APAN Star Awards for Semantic Error.

Where did Park Seo-ham train before his debut?

At Big Hit Entertainment, and then at JYP Entertainment as an actor trainee after placing second in its 10th Open Audition in 2013.

Is Park Seo-ham in Dating Class?

Yes, as Yoon Soo, in the 2019 series.

Who does Park Seo-ham play in See You at Work Tomorrow!?

Song Min-kyu, a special appearance in the 2026 series.

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