10 Best Movies of Park Sung Woong
With a charming and memorable face that is often suited for villainous roles, Park Sung Woong has effectively carved out his niche in the entertainment world. Impressively, his portfolio boasts numerous movies and dramas. Not only as an antagonist, the roles played by him are quite diverse.
His quality as an actor is summarized in the following ten movie titles. Curious about his best works and transformations? Discover the highlights of Park Sung Woong's cinematic journey.
1. New World
Lee Ja Sung is an undercover cop, dedicating eight years to infiltrating Goldmoon International, South Korea's largest crime syndicate. The syndicate's leader dies in an accident, leaving behind two potential successors: Jung Chung, backed by the Northmoon Clan, and Lee Joong Gu, backed by the Jaebum Faction.
Lee Joong Gu (Park Sung Woong) challenges Jung Chung to a high-stakes game, with the winner claiming the leadership. However, their rivalry attracts the attention of Ja Sung's superior, Chairman Kang. Kang aims to introduce additional 'players' with the potential to control the reins of Goldmoon.
2. The Spy Gone North
In 1993, the news came out that North Korea was developing nuclear weapons. This news resulted in the assignment of a former South Korean officer, Park Suk Young. Assigned by the NIS, he infiltrated the highest ranks of North Korea to investigate their nuclear program.
Operating under the codename Black Venus, Park Suk Young undertakes this dangerous mission. His true identity is only known to the NIS president and director of foreign affairs, Choi Hak Sung.
Venturing to Beijing, Suk Young poses as a salesman to attract the attention of North Korea's senior figure, Ri Myung Un. In this narrative, Park Sung Woong plays the role of Han Chang Joo.
3. The Great Battle
In The Great Battle (2018), Park Sung Woong plays the role of Emperor Li Shimin. He was the leader of the Tang Army that started the invasion of Goguryeo in 645 AD.
Against Emperor Li Shimin's army, the Goguryeo army under Yeon Gaesomun's command suffered many defeats. Forced to retreat, Yeon Gaesomun retreated to Pyongyang Palace. Meanwhile, Tang Emperor Li Shimin's troops gathered at Ansi Fortress.
Yang Man Chun, the fortress guard, who was abandoned by his own people on suspicion of treason, gathered forces to confront the Tang troops. Yeon Gaesomun ordered Sa Mool to finish off Yang Man Chun, but in an unexpected turn of events, Sa Mool was actually touched by Man Chun's attitude.
4. The Dude in Me
In The Dude in Me (2019), Park Sung Woong shares the screen with young actor Jin Young. The two reunite, playing a high school student and a member of a criminal organization.
Park Sung Woong plays Pan Soo, a member of a criminal syndicate. On an ordinary day, he is surprised when the body of a high school student named Dong Hyun falls from above and hits him.
The young man fell from above and fell on Pan Soo's body. Instantly Pan Soo fainted and was taken to the hospital. Once awake he found something strange in his body, as well as Dong Hyun. The reason is, the two men have apparently swapped bodies.
5. Love, Lie
Set against the backdrop of the Japanese colonization of Korea in 1943, Love, Lies (2016) elaborately weaves the story of the emotions intertwined between two women and a man. In the midst of the rise of pop music, gisaengs Jung So Yul and Seo Yeon Hee persist in preserving Korean classical music, and aspire to become outstanding singers.
Jung So Yul finds herself entangled in a romantic relationship with Kim Yoon Woo, a pop music producer. However, their bond unravels when Yoon Woo's interest turns to Yeon Hee. Things get even more complicated when Yoon Woo helps Yeon Hee to make her debut as a pop singer.
In this complicated narrative, Park Sung Woong plays Hirata Kiyoshi, a Japanese police chief with a crush on So Yul.
6. Method
The drama Method (2017) presents a movie with an LGBTQ+ theme, telling the intricacies of the bond between veteran actor Jae Ha and idol star Young Woo. Their relationship began when they were cast in a stage play called "Unchain," where they played a gay couple.
Young Woo showed no enthusiasm for the job and this made his relationship with Jae Ha not very good. Slowly, the young man begins to be attracted to Jae Ha's passion.
Jae Ha is famous for his method acting, he acts like his character in everyday life. Young Woo also tries the method and ends up falling in love with Jae Ha.
7. The Fatal Encounter
King Jeongjo, who has only been ruling for a year, faces dangerous court politics. Amidst opposition and looming threats from ambitious political rivals, a loyal servant named Gap Soo becomes his loyal ally.
Surviving multiple assassination attempts, King Jeongjo's life hangs by a thread. Besides Gap Soo, King Jeongjo's trust is also given to Geumwiyoung Commander Hong Kook Young, played by Park Sung Woong.
Notably, an attempt to assassinate King Jeongjo was masterminded by Queen Jungsoon. In an unexpected twist, Gap Soo's background comes to the surface, revealing his past in the murky world of hitmen.
8. Your Name Is Rose / Rosebud
Released in 2019, "Your Name Is Rose," also known as "Rosebud," is inspired by Korean history that spans from 1979 to 2015. The narrative follows Hong Jang Mi, also known as Hong Rose, who dreams of becoming a singer.
Her dreams are turned upside down by an unexpected pregnancy, which makes her give up her status as a young idol. Time passes, and Jang Mi's path intersects with Myung Hwan, played by Park Sung Woong, her ex-boyfriend who now practices as a doctor.
Myung Hwan's encounter with Jang Mi and her daughter, years after their separation, is the beginning of help and a rekindled relationship.
9. A Violent Prosecutor
Byun Jae Wook, a prosecutor characterized by his relentless pursuit of the truth and his fiery personality, looks down on criminals, and doesn't pay much attention to their human rights.
An incident occurs when Jae Wook, interrogating a suspect named Jin Seok, loses control and uses violence. Tragically, Jin Seok was found dead the next day. As a result, Jae Wook was accused of murder, which led to his arrest and ten-year prison sentence.
Behind bars, Jae Wook meets a fellow inmate, Chi Won. In the midst of their interaction, Jae Wook discovers a sinister plot that led to his imprisonment. He asks for Chi Won's help to uncover the trap and seek revenge.
10. Okay! Madam
In the 2020 movie "Okay! Madam," Park Sung Woong stars with iconic actress Uhm Jung Hwa as a couple who have lived together for years and have a child. As the breadwinner, Seok Hwan repairs computers, while his wife Mi Young sells bread at the market.
Their routine takes an unexpected turn when Seok Hwan wins a prize vacation to Hawaii. On the way while on the plane, they are surprised by a terrorist act. Amazingly, Mi Young, who holds an important secret, emerges as an unexpected hero, who saves the passengers.
There are many Park Sung Woong movies that offer interesting stories, but the ten movies in this article have the best ratings among others. Spanning genres from historical battles to LGBTQ+ dramas, these movies offer captivating narratives. Want to dive into Park Sung Woong's cinematic repertoire? Happy watching!