Park Yoo-chun, better known as Yoochun, is a renowned South Korean singer-songwriter and actor.
He rose to prominence as a member of TVXQ and later JYJ before establishing a successful acting career. His notable dramas include Sungkyunkwan Scandal, Rooftop Prince, I Miss You, Three Days, and A Girl Who Sees Smells.
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| Name: | Park Yoo-chun |
| Born: | June 4, 1986 (age 40 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality: | South Korean |
| Ethnicity: | Korean |
| Height: | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Park |
| Siblings: | Park Yu-hwan |
| Relationship: | Hwang Ha-na (2017-2018) |
| Occupation: | Singer-songwriter, Actor |
| Net Worth: | $1 million |
Early life and education
Park Yoo-chun was born on June 4, 1986, in Seoul, South Korea. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Park. His ethnicity is Korean. He has a younger brother, Park Yu-hwan, who is also an actor. His religion is Christianity.
His family moved to the United States when he was eight, and he attended Holmes Middle School, Rocky Run Middle School, and Chantilly High School in Virginia before returning to South Korea and continuing his education at Hanam High School. He later attended Kyung Hee Cyber University.
Career
Park Yoo-chun began his entertainment career as a member of TVXQ, making his Korean debut in 2003 before the group expanded its activities into Japan. He later became a founding member of JYJ after departing TVXQ.
His acting career began in 2009 through the Japanese film Dance Subaru, followed by his breakthrough television role in Sungkyunkwan Scandal in 2010. He subsequently starred in Miss Ripley, Rooftop Prince, I Miss You, Three Days, and A Girl Who Sees Smells. His film career gained further attention through Haemoo, earning him several Best New Actor honors.
He later appeared in Lucid Dream and On the Edge. His official Japanese activities resumed in 2024, including the mini-album Where I Walk, followed by Metro Love in 2025. His official profile states that he planned to resume acting activities in 2026.
Awards and nominations
- Blue Dragon Film Awards — Best New Actor: Winner for Haemoo
- Grand Bell Awards — Best New Actor: Winner for Haemoo
- Korean Association of Film Critics Awards — Best New Actor: Winner for Haemoo
- Baeksang Arts Awards — Best New Actor (Film): Winner for Haemoo
- SBS Drama Awards — Best Actor (Mini Series): Winner for A Girl Who Sees Smells
Personal life
Park Yoo-chun is currently single and has not married. He was previously engaged to Hwang Ha-na in 2017, but their engagement ended in 2018. No reliable public source confirms that he has children.
Park Yoo-chun is 40 years old and has continued to maintain a relatively private personal life. His height is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in).
Net worth
Park Yoo-chun has a net worth of $1 million. He accumulated his wealth from music, songwriting, acting, album releases, concerts, television dramas, films, and entertainment activities. His major career work includes TVXQ, JYJ, Sungkyunkwan Scandal, Rooftop Prince, I Miss You, Haemoo, Lucid Dream, and his later Japanese solo releases.
Filmography
- Sungkyunkwan Scandal
- Rooftop Prince
- I Miss You
- Haemoo
- Lucid Dream