Park Wan-kyu (Korean: 박완규; born December 1, 1973) is a South Korean singer. He was a lead vocalist of the band Boohwal, and left them to release his first solo album, with the title track "Love of a Thousands Years (천 년의 사랑)" that became his signature song in 1999[1][2] but returned to the group in 2019 after 22 years.
Park Wan-kyu | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 1, 1973 Pyeongtaek, South Korea |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Park Wan-kyu | |
| Hangul | 박완규 |
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| Hanja | 朴完奎 |
| Revised Romanization | Pak Wan-kyu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Bak Wan-gyu |
He has recorded many soundtracks for Korean dramas, and had his first substantial acting role in one in 2013.[3][4]
Music career
editBoohwal
editIn 1997, as Boohwal's vocalist he recorded their 5th album, Discovery of Fire with them, singing their title song "Lonely Night,"[1][5][6] and reunited with them in 2011 for their collaboration project with the song "Secret."[1] When discussing Boohwal's several vocalists, the band's leader Kim Tae-won said he sang with an authentic soulfulness which made his vocals both sad and beautiful.[7] In 2019 he rejoined Boohwal.
Television
editHe appeared as a contestant on I Am a Singer and in the concert special "Survival – I am a Singer" at the Expo 2012 in Yeosu.[8][9]
Drama soundtracks and acting
editHe has performed a number of OSTs for K-dramas, including "Always" for Goddess of Marriage in 2013, in which he also acted, playing the part of a legendary rocker on hiatus in the citrus plantations of Jejudo, living as his own boss as a free spirit, with his wife.[3][4] Others include 2014's "Wind Breeze" for Empress Ki,[10] and a rock ballad "Stop Time" in April 2016 for The Royal Gambler.[11][12]
Personal life
editIn September 2011, in an appearance on tvN's show Love Song he talked about his divorce, and expressed an apology to his ex-wife and children.[9]
Discography
editStudio album
editSoundtracks
edit| Year | Title[12] | TV Series |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | "Tired of Waiting for You" | Look Back in Anger |
| 2001 | "Alone" | Cowboy Bebop |
| 2002 | "In Another Time" | Fun Movie |
| "Help Me Love" | Glass Slippers | |
| 2003 | "Love Is" | I Run |
| 2004 | "Judgment Day" | Human Market |
| 2007 | "Where You Live" | A Happy Woman |
| 2008 | "Fate" | Hong Gil-dong |
| "Lifetime" | The Kingdom of the Winds | |
| 2009 | "The Center of the World" | Strike Love |
| 2011 | "One Day of Love" | The Princess' Man |
| 2012 | "Parting Ways" | God of War |
| "Here I Stand" | 2012 Tving OSL | |
| 2013 | "A Day" | Hur Jun, The Original Story |
| "Always" | Goddess of Marriage | |
| 2014 | "The Wind" | Empress Ki |
| 2016 | "Time Stops" | The Royal Gambler |
Filmography
editTelevision series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Goddess of Marriage | Jung Dae-hyun | SBS | Supporting role |
| 2014 | Modern Farmer | President of Rock Club | Cameo |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Korea Broadcasting Prizes | Singer | himself | Won | [13] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Seo, Jung-min (September 7, 2011). 박완규 "잘나가는 가수 많은데 왜 절?" (in Korean). The Hankyoreh. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ a b 1집 천년지애 (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ a b Choi, Boran (July 7, 2013). '결혼의 여신' 박완규, 제가 알던 박완규 맞나요? (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ a b Jin, Hye-Rin (August 23, 2013). 그 누구도 아닌 그냥 박완규 (in Korean). The Dong-a Ilbo. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ 박완규, 부활 배신하고 시나위 갈뻔했다?…김태원 링거 투혼 (in Korean). The Dong-a Ilbo. December 26, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ 정동하 탈퇴, 부활 어떤 밴드? 이승철 박완규 최고보컬 배출 (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. January 3, 2014. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ Kwon, Seok-Jeong (September 27, 2013). 올댓보컬, 김태원이 직접 말하는 부활의 보컬리스트들 (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
- ^ "Yeosu Expo to host special 'I am a Singer' music concert". Yonhap. June 2, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ a b Lee, Kyung Nam (September 22, 2011). "Park Wan Kyu Talks Hard Times and Makes Big Announcement". MWave. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ 박완규, '기황후' 다섯 번째 OST '바람결' 공개 (in Korean). YTN. January 27, 2014. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ Hwang, Hye-Jin (April 7, 2016). 박완규 '대박' OST 첫번째 주자 합류, 카리스마 록발라드 (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ "'가수상' 박완규 "방송 부적격인물 용기있게 섭외 감사"(한국방송대상)". Newsen (in Korean). September 3, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2016.