Park Ji-hwan

Park Ji-hwan (born September 5, 1980) is a South Korean actor known for his prolific work across film and television. Active since the mid-2000s, he has built a reputation for portraying distinct supporting and character roles in major commercial cinema and streaming drama series.

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Career

Park made his early screen appearances in independent and action films during the late 2000s, including The City of Violence (2006). Over the next decade, he steadily expanded his portfolio, appearing in notable films such as The Yellow Sea, The Tiger (2015), and A Violent Prosecutor (2016).

His breakthrough recognition came with his performance as the character Chang Yi-soo in the action-thriller film The Outlaws (2017). He reprised this popular role in subsequent sequels including The Roundup (2022), The Roundup: No Way Out (2023), and The Roundup: Punishment (2024). His portrayal earned him widespread public recognition, including a People's Award at the 58th Daejong Film Awards in 2022.

Alongside his film career, Park has maintained an active presence in television series, appearing in acclaimed dramas such as Our Blues (2022), Gyeongseong Creature (2023–2024), Queen Woo (2024), and Seoul Busters (2024).

Selected Filmography

Films

The City of Violence (2006) - teen gang boss
The Outlaws (2017) - Chang Yi-soo
The Battle: Roar to Victory (2019) - Shigeru Arayoshi
The Roundup (2022) - Chang Yi-soo
Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022) - Na Dae-Yong
The Roundup: Punishment (2024) - Jang Yi-Soo
Handsome Guys (2024) - Police Substation Head Choi

Television Series

Touch Your Heart (2019) - Lee Doo-Seob
Our Blues (2022) - Jung In-Gwon
My Lovely Boxer (2023) - Kim O-Bok
Gyeongseong Creature (2023–2024) - Gu Gap-Pyeong
Queen Woo (2024) - Moo Gol
Seoul Busters (2024) - Mu Joong-Ryeok

Awards and Recognition

2022 (58th) Daejong Film Awards: People's Award (The Roundup)