Early Career Life
As a kid, Park Min-young grew up with an older sister in a modest family. So why she become an actor? Well, her journey for entertainment industry is actually unexpectedly happen. In the beginning, when she studied abroad in the United States, changed her mind. She was a high school exchange student, mastering English and called Rachel (So she is Rachel Park as well).
Park Min-young Birthday | Born March 4, 1986 |
Place of birth | Seoul, South Korea |
Height | 164cm |
Blood type | O |
Hobbies | Horse riding, cooking, dancing, driving |
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She then interest in acting after being exposed to international media, including K-dramas. After come back to Korea, as expected, she studied at Dongguk University, majoring in Theatre and Film. Since then she graduated in February 2013.
While still being a student, she participant in 2005 with an SK Telecom commercial. Her acting career actually kicked off in 2006 with the hit High Kick! Acting the role Kang Yoo-mi, a quirky high school girl. Initially nervous about starting in a comedy rather than her dream of romantic dramas, this role opened doors for her. After that she keep trying different series like I Am Sam (2007) as a gangster’s daughter and Hometown of Legends (2008) as a gumiho. Before her breakthrough in Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010), which launched her into Hallyu stardom.

Top Park Min-young Dramas
- Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010) – Her breakout as Kim Yoon-hee, a cross-dressing scholar, won her global fans.
- What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018) – A rom-com classic as the perfect secretary Kim Mi-so, opposite Park Seo-joon. (Editor Pick, must watch romantic KDrama 🙂
- Marry My Husband (2024) – A revenge-driven role as Kang Ji-won, earning rave reviews and high ratings.
Other hits include City Hunter (2011), Healer (2014-2015), and Her Private Life (2019). Check our full “Best Park Min-young Dramas Ranked” list!


Park Min-young Net Worth in 2025
Estimated at $10-$15 million, Park Min-young’s wealth stems from her prolific acting career. Lucrative endorsement deals with brands like Tod’s and Sooryehan, and her YouTube channel.
Rumour said her per-episode pay exceeds USD$50,000. Meaning that Park is the top-tier dramas actor. The international streaming platform like Netflix, viki boost her values and also tvN. Park also known for generosity. She just donated 100 million won to wildfire victims in 2022 through Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association.