Park Sung Hoon is one of the most versatile actors in Korea, and he is known for his charismatic presence on screen, has graced us with a wide spectrum of memorable and differentroles throughout his career. From charming leading men to cunning antagonists, he has showcased his ability to embody a wide range of characters with depth and nuance. 

Whether you find yourself swooning over his heartwarming performances or seething with anger at his villainous acts, there's no denying the impact he leaves on viewers. In this listicle, we delve into various Park Sung Hoon roles that will either make you fall head over heels in love or have you boiling with rage. So, buckle up and prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions as we explore the best of Park Sung Hoon's acting repertoire!

Na Pil Seung in "Review Notebook of My Embarrassing Days"

Starting with his role in the drama special, which you will surely love, Na Pil Seung is the security officer assigned to watch over the teachers to prevent them from leaking exam material. He perfectly portrays the swoon-worthy male protagonist, a gentleman despite being well aware of all the embarrassing situations Do Do Hye (Jeon So Min), a math teacher, has experienced back from their college days. Despite the drama special being an hour long, you will never get enough of Na Pil Seung's honey-dripping stares and dreamy looks.  

Tak Soo Ho in "Justice"

Jung Jin Group's Vice Chairman, Tak Soo Ho, was efficiently portrayed by Park Sung Hoon, and will definitely get you to hate him again. Probably one of the most vile people in the drama and even among his other roles, Vice Chairman Tak is utterly devoid of morals and is willing to step on others to live his life. He gets worse when it is revealed that he has been kidnapping young actresses in training and keeps them locked away till he finds a new victim. With his perfect acting for the wicked role, you will find yourself waiting for his downfall and for justice to finally get him.

Seo In Woo in "Psychopath Diary"

If you can't get enough of evil Park Sung Hoon in the earlier drama, his portrayal as Seo In Woo will make you experience hatred towards his character. Seo In Woo is the director and son of the chairman of Daehan Securities, where Yook Dong Sik (Yoon Shi Yoon) works as an analyst. Dong Sik has unintentionally picked up a diary belonging to a serial killer and eventually mistakenly believes he is a psychopath after suffering from retrograde amnesia. However, Seo In Woo is the real owner of the psychopath diary wherein he has logged all of his murders as a serial killer. 

Seo Gong Myung in "Into the Ring"

Park Sung Hoon takes a new role with Seo Gong Myung, a highly efficient civil servant known for his cold demeanor, his "by the book personality", and his lack of flexibility that earned him the nickname "Great Lucifer". He eventually crosses paths with Goo Se Ra (Nana), dubbed the "Queen of Civil Complaints". Despite their differences in background and approach, newly demoted Gong Myung and newbie Se Ra team up to combat corruption. Enjoy watching the nonchalant Gong Myung transition into showing his sincerity and loyalty and wholeheartedly supporting Se Ra. With his amazing chemistry with Nana, they win the Best Couple Award from the 2020 KBS Drama Awards.

Go Tae Hoon in "Hee Soo"

Park Sung Hoon comes back for a KBS Drama Special for "Hee Soo". He takes the role of Go Tae Hoon, the husband of Hwang Joo Eun (Jeon So Min), and the father to their 6-year-old daughter named Hee Soo (Kim Yun Seul). They enjoy happy times together even if Joo Eun and Tae Hoon juggle their work and family life. But their lives face a tragic turn when Hee Soo dies in a car accident. Overwhelmed by grief, they find solace and hope in a virtual reality (VR) program where they are able to reunite with Hee Soo. However, Tae Hoon is hiding a deep secret from Joo Eun, which can affect their relationship. With his amazing acting, Park Sung Hoon won Best Actor in Drama Special/TV Cinema during the 2021 KBS Drama Awards. 

Jeon Jae Joon in "The Glory"
Park Sung Hoon's great acting gets further recognition with his portrayal of Jeon Jae Joon in the hit drama series, "The Glory". He is the colour blind heir of a country club, and was part of the group of students that constantly abused Moon Dong Eun (Song Hye Kyo) back when they were in high school. His evil actions, alongside multitudes of school violence they have perpetrated towards Dong Eun has resulted to her quitting school and eventually plan to take revenge on the people who abused her. It will eventually be revealed that Jae Joon has shocking ties with Park Yeon Jin (Lim Ji Yeon) aside from being the ones who constantly bullied Dong Eun.

Yoon Eun Sung in "Queen of Tears"

In one of his most recent roles, it is inevitable to hate his role as Yoon Eun Sung, especially with his great portrayal of such a despicable character. Eun Sung is Hong Hae In's (Kim Ji Won) university acquaintance. Having previously worked as a Wall Street analyst and M&A specialist, he comes back to South Korea with a reputation as a renowned investor. However, behind his exterior is a cunning man who wants to take over the possessions of others by hook or crook. He also continues to be interested in Hae in despite her being already married to Baek Hyun Woo (Kim Soo Hyun), and he is willing to do anything - even if it meant he has to paint him as the bad guy. 

Whether you find yourself falling in love with his endearing protagonists or despising his despicable antagonists, there's no denying the talent and versatility of Park Sung Hoon as an actor. Love them or hate them, his performances will leave a lasting impact that you won't soon forget!