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Park Yong-ha

In this Korean name, the family name is Park.
Park Yong-ha
Park Yong-ha in 2009
Born
박용하

(1977-08-12)August 12, 1977
Seoul, South Korea
DiedJune 30, 2010(2010-06-30) (aged 32)
Seoul, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Musical career
Genres
Years active1994–2010
LabelsPony Canyon (Japan)
Korean name
Hangul
박용하
Hanja
朴容夏
RRBak Yongha
MRPak Yongha

Park Yong-ha (Korean: 박용하, August 12, 1977 – June 30, 2010) was a South Korean actor and singer.

Career

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At seventeen, Park was noted for his acting and musical skills, as well as his good looks which earned him popularity with fans. After his debut in MBC drama Theme Theater (1994), Park appeared in a range of TV dramas and films. In 2002, Park co-starred in Winter Sonata with Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo, which brought him fame in Japan.

Music

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As a singer, Park was the "mysterious" voice behind Just For Yesterday, the hit theme song of SBS drama All In, which starred Lee Byung-hun and Song Hye-kyo.

Park released various Japanese albums in Japan and held successful concerts both in Japan and Korea.

Park sang the theme songs of SBS drama On Air in 2008. The Japanese version of the theme songs was his 6th single album Behind Love. Behind Love, released on July 23, 2008, was ranked as the third top single album on Oricon, Japan's premier daily album chart. His next single album, Say Goodbye, and full-length album, Love, were released in November 2008 and both were ranked on Oricon within top 10.

Film and television

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Park starred in SBS drama On Air as a drama PD, Kyoung-min Lee, in 2008 and on Mnet Japan from July 30, 2008. He and co-star Song Yun-ah visited Japan to promote the series in a showcase attend by 800 VIP guests at Toho Cinema in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo.[1] He also starred in the movie The Scam as an individual investor (small-time investor) Hyun-soo Kang. The Scam was released on February 12, 2009. He was cast in the drama, The Slingshot, acting as the character Kim Shin, which started broadcasting on KBS2 on April 6, 2009.

Death

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Park was found dead by his mother at 5:30 am June 30, 2010 at his home in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, hanging from a camcorder charger cable after an apparent suicide.[2] Prior to his suicide, he was apparently suffering from the pressures of managing his entertainment company and his career, whilst also coping with his father having cancer. He did not leave a suicide note.[3][4]

JYJ's 2011 album In Heaven included a song which was dedicated to Park by his good friend, member Kim Jae-joong.

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
[5] 		KOR
[6]
Kibyol (기별)
  • Released: January 24, 2003 (KOR)
  • Label: IO Music
 — 25[a]
Kibyol (期別) 8 —
Fiction
  • Released: December 15, 2004 (JPN)
  • Label: Pony Canyon
 10 —
Sometime
  • Released: July 20, 2005 (JPN)
  • Label: Pony Canyon
 14 —
Will Be There...
  • Released: February 8, 2006 (JPN)
  • Label: Pony Canyon
 7 —
Love
  • Released: November 26, 2008 (JPN)
  • Label: Pony Canyon
 24 —
Once in a Summer
  • Released: July 29, 2009 (JPN)
  • Label: Pony Canyon
 14 —
Stars
  • Released: June 9, 2010 (JPN)
  • Label: Pony Canyon
 16 —

Compilation albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
[5] 		KOR
[6]
Present
  • Released: June 27, 2007 (JPN)
  • Label: Pony Canyon
 18 —
The Memory
  • Released: October 7, 2010 (KOR)
  • Label: Genie Music
 — 14
Park Yong Ha in 1095’s
  • Released: December 15, 2010 (JPN)
  • Label: Pony Canyon
 14 —
Park Yong Ha in 1107’s
  • Released: December 15, 2010 (JPN)
  • Label: Pony Canyon
 19 —
Song For You
  • Released: June 18, 2014 (JPN)
  • Label: Pony Canyon
 46 —

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
JPN
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"Kajimaseyo" (カジマセヨ) 2004 10 Fiction
"Truth / Hohoemi wo Ageyou" (ほゝえみをあげよう) 2005 7 Non-album singles
"Kimi ga Saikou!" (君が最高!) 2006 6
"Boku no Page wo Mekureba" (僕の頁をめくれば) 2007 12
"Eien" (永遠) 6
"Behind Love ~ Kataomoi" (片思い) 2008 7 Love
"Say Goodbye" 14
"Saiai no Hito" (最愛のひと) 2009 11 Stars
"One Love ~Egao de Afureru You ni~" (笑顔であふれるように) 2010 17

Soundtrack appearances

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Title Year Album
"Only For You" (너 하나만을 위해) 2001 Guardian Angel OST
"Narration" 2002 Loving You OST
"Love Montage" (with Eugene)
"Sarang...geu cheonneukkim" (사랑...그 첫느낌) (with Eugene)
"Hyeogui tema" (혁의 테마)
"Like the First Day" (처음 그 날처럼) 2003 All In OST
"Bad Love" (외사랑) 2008 On Air OST
"Thankful Person" (고마운 사람)
"Money" (with Cho PD) 2009 The Scam OST

Filmography

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Film

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  • The Scam (2009)
  • Although It is Hateful Again 2002 (2002)
  • If It Snows on Christmas (1998)

TV drama

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  • The Slingshot (2009)
  • On Air (2008)
  • Tokyo Wankei (2004)
  • Loving You (2002)
  • Winter Sonata (2002)
  • Sunflower (2000)
  • Famous Woman, Somun (2001)
  • Snowflakes (2001)
  • More Than Love
  • See and See Again (1998)
  • What A Tough Woman (1997)

Awards

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  • 2010: 2010 SKY Perfect TV Awards, Japan, "Grand Prix", "Korean Wave (Han-Ryu)"
  • 2009: 2009 KOFICE (Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange) Awards
  • 2008: 2008 SBS Drama Awards, "Best Actor for Drama Special Section", "Top 10 Stars"
  • 2008: 2008 SKY Perfect TV Awards, Japan, "Grand Prix", "Korean Wave (Han-Ryu)"
  • 2008: 2008 Mnet 20's Choice Awards, "Hot Global Star"
  • 2008: 22nd Japan Gold Disc Awards, "Best Asian Artist"
  • 2007: 21st Japan Gold Disc Awards, "Best Asian Artist"
  • 2006: 20th Japan Gold Disc Awards, "Song of the Year", "Japan-Korea Friendship Year 2005 Special Award"
  • 2005: 19th Japan Gold Disc Awards, "Best New Artist"
  • 2004: 10th Seoul Music Awards, "Han-Ryu Artist"
  • 2002: KBS Drama Awards, "Excellence Award, Actor"
  • 1998: MBC Drama Awards, "Best New Actor"

Notes

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  1. ^ Kibyol charted at number 25 on the monthly Recording Industry Association of Korea album chart.

References

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  1. ^ Lee, Hyo-won (June 16, 2008). "Park Yong-has On Air to Air in Japan". The Korea Times. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
  2. ^ "Actor Park Yong-ha found dead in apparent suicide". Yonhap News Agency. June 30, 2010. Retrieved June 30, 2010.
  3. ^ Williamson, Lucy (September 5, 2011). "South Korea suicide toll doubles over a decade". BBC News. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  4. ^ Yoon, Lina (July 22, 2010). "South Korea's Suicide Problem". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "パク・ヨンハの作品 アルバム". Oricon News (in Japanese). Retrieved August 22, 2025.
  6. ^ a b South Korean chart positions:
  7. ^ "パク・ヨンハの作品 シングル". Oricon News (in Japanese). Retrieved August 22, 2025.
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