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PARKHYO-SHIN

Sep 1, 1981South Korea

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The breakthrough yearThe year he turned 19, he became known in the music world with his first album, “Things I Can’t Do for You.” That year he also played Hamlet in the musical Rock Hamlet.

In 2002, he released his third album, and its title song “Good Person” was No. 1 on the Music Box chart for four straight weeks. In 2004, he released his fourth album, Soul Tree, and at the end of the year the drama theme “Snow Flower” reached No. 1 on the Jukeon chart. In 2005, “Snow Flower” was No. 1 for Cyworld background music downloads.

In 2007, he released his fifth studio album, The Breeze of Sea, after about three years. In 2009, he released his sixth album, Gift Part.1, and his 10th anniversary concerts sold out.

In December 2010, he enlisted on active duty. In 2012, he was discharged. In 2013, he played Tod in the musical Elisabeth.

In 2014, he released “Wild Flower” and appeared in the musical Mozart!, and in December held his 15th anniversary concert. In 2015, he played the Phantom in the Korean premiere of the musical Phantom.

In 2016, he released his seventh studio album, I am A Dreamer, after six years, and in November began the Phantom encore run. In 2017, he won the Stage of the Year award at the Melon Music Awards. In 2018, he played Gwynplaine in the musical The Man Who Laughs. In 2019, he won Best Actor at the Korea Musical Awards, and in July held his first solo concert in three years.

In 2022, he appeared in the third season of The Man Who Laughs. In 2024, he released the duet “Winter Ahead” with V of BTS, which reached the Billboard global charts. In 2025, he appeared in the Phantom grand finale season.

In 2026, he released the EP “A & E” after about nine years and six months, and in April held his first solo concert in about seven years. In June he appeared in the musical Beethoven.

Park Hyo-shin (born Sep 1, 1981) became known when he debuted with his first album, “Things I Can’t Do for You,” in Jan 2000, the year he turned 19. In 2016, the year he turned 35, he released his seventh studio album after six years, and in 2026, the year he turned 45, the EP “A & E” after about nine years and six months.

Ages are by calendar year (the year minus the birth year), birthdays aside.

Full timeline · 28 records2000 — 2026   ＋
AGE / YEAR

  1. 19 · 2000
  2. 21 · 2002
    Album

    Releases his third album, Time Honored Voice

    The title song was “Good Person,” by Shin Jae-hong and Yoon Sa-ra, the pair who made “Things I Can’t Do for You.”

    Source 03 · Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin returns with his third album · opens in a new tabSource 39 · Wikipedia (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin · opens in a new tab The release date is from Wikipedia and could not be confirmed in news reports. On Sept. 28, Yonhap News Agency introduced him as a singer who had just released this album.
  3. 21 · 2002
  4. 23 · 2004
    Album

    Releases his fourth album, Soul Tree

    It came after two years, and the title song was “Standing There.” The Dong-A Ilbo reports that it sold 200,000 copies within a month and a half of release.

    Source 07 · Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin releases his fourth album · opens in a new tabSource 02 · The Dong-A Ilbo (Korean) · The aesthetics of Park Hyo-shin’s voice · opens in a new tab The 20th is the date of the showcase. Wikipedia gives the same day for the release.
  5. 23 · 2004
  6. 24 · 2005
  7. 26 · 2007
  8. 28 · 2009
  9. 29 · 2010
  10. 31 · 2012
    Military service

    Discharged

    Finished his active duty and was discharged. He said in a broadcast interview that he was the first ordinary soldier in the military’s 60-year history to receive both the Army Chief of Staff’s award and the Defense Minister’s award.

    Source 14 · Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin’s comeback stage, “2012 In October” · opens in a new tabSource 15 · Star News (Korean) · Discharged Park Hyo-shin wins the Defense Minister’s and Army Chief of Staff’s awards · opens in a new tab
  11. 32 · 2013
  12. 33 · 2014
  13. 33 · 2014
  14. 33 · 2014
  15. 34 · 2015
  16. 35 · 2016
  17. 35 · 2016
  18. 36 · 2017
  19. 37 · 2018
    Musical

    Gwynplaine in the musical The Man Who Laughs

    Appeared as Gwynplaine in the Korean-created musical The Man Who Laughs. In December he was named a winner in the musical lead category at the StageTalk Audience Choice Awards.

    Source 25 · Korea Economic TV (Korean) · The Man Who Laughs “Mucance” discount · opens in a new tabSource 26 · Newsculture (Korean) · 2018 SACA final winners · opens in a new tabSource 39 · Wikipedia (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin · opens in a new tab That the show was a box-office success after opening was confirmed through the July 25 article. The opening date follows Wikipedia (July 10) and could not be confirmed in news reports.
  20. 38 · 2019
  21. 38 · 2019
    Concert

    Solo concert “LIVE 2019 LOVERS”

    Held his first solo concert in three years at KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Seoul. Edaily reports that he filled four hours with live singing and playing alone, without guests or dancers.

    Source 28 · CBS NoCut News (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin concert review · opens in a new tabSource 29 · Edaily (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin “LIVE 2019 LOVERS” · opens in a new tab NoCut News covered the July 7 performance. The date of the first performance could not be confirmed.
  22. 41 · 2022
  23. 43 · 2024
  24. 44 · 2025
    Musical

    Phantom grand finale season

    The fifth season, at the Grand Theater of the Sejong Center, marked the 10th anniversary of the Korean premiere. Sports Donga reports that it ranked No. 1 for advance ticket sales across all genres on the Korea Performing Arts Box Office Information System for June.

    Source 33 · MBC Entertainment (Korean) · Phantom grand finale · opens in a new tabSource 34 · Sports Donga (Korean) · Phantom No. 1 in KOPIS for June · opens in a new tab The May 31 opening follows the announcement in the May 30 article.
  25. 45 · 2026
  26. 45 · 2026
  27. 45 · 2026
    Musical

    Ludwig van Beethoven in the musical Beethoven

    Played Ludwig van Beethoven in the production at the Grand Theater of the Sejong Center in Seoul, and gave the last performance on Aug. 11.

    Source 37 · Insight (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin shows his workout · opens in a new tabSource 38 · Sports Kyunghyang (Korean) · The musical Beethoven closes · opens in a new tab The June opening was confirmed through the Aug. 13 article; June 8 is the schedule announced in the April article.

END OF SELECTED RECORDSSelected records, 2000–2026 · not a complete list of work. “Key moment” is an editorial label, not a measure of success.

02 / QUICK ANSWERS

Q & AFrequently asked

How old was Park Hyo-shin when he debuted?
In 2000, the year he turned 19. The Korea Economic Daily and Dong-A Ilbo write that he debuted in Jan 2000 with his first album, “Things I Can’t Do for You.” Wikipedia gives a December 1999 release, by which measure it would be the year he turned 18.
How old was Park Hyo-shin when he became famous?
In 2000, the year he turned 19. The Korea Economic Daily writes that he rose quickly with “Things I Can’t Do for You” that January, and Yonhap News Agency describes the song as the debut song that made him a star.
When did Park Hyo-shin do his military service?
He enlisted on active duty on Dec 21, 2010, the year he turned 29, and was discharged on Sep 24, 2012, the year he turned 31.
When did Park Hyo-shin start in musicals?
In 2000, the year he turned 19, he played Hamlet in Rock Hamlet. He returned to the musical stage in 2013, the year he turned 32, as Tod in Elisabeth.
How old is Park Hyo-shin?
Born in 1981, he turns 45 in 2026 (45 as of Oct 2, 2026).
04 / ABOUT THE ARCHIVE

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COLLECTION467Park Hyo-shin / PARK HYO-SHIN

Music · South Korea
Sep 1, 1981 —

Sources and method40 SOURCES   ＋

Ages are counted from the birth year 1981: the year of the event minus 1981, birthdays aside. “Key moment” labels and the connecting story are AgeTrail's editorial reading.

  1. The Korea Economic Daily (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin and Jin Ju in the musical Rock Hamlet ↗Mar. 30, 2000. Rose quickly after releasing “Things I Can’t Do for You” that January; Hamlet in Rock Hamlet (Apr. 3–11, Jangchung Gymnasium)
  2. The Dong-A Ilbo (Korean) · The aesthetics of Park Hyo-shin’s voice ↗June 10, 2004. Debuted in Jan. 2000 with “Things I Can’t Do for You”; 650,000 copies of his first album; 200,000 copies of the fourth album within a month and a half of release
  3. Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin returns with his third album ↗Sept. 28, 2002. Describes “Things I Can’t Do for You” as the debut song that made him a star; third album title song “Good Person”
  4. Sports Chosun (Korean) · 1 billion won for four Park Hyo-shin albums ↗Nov. 28, 2005. Says he debuted in 2000 with “Things I Can’t Do for You” and rose to stardom
  5. Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · “Good Person” reaches the top for the first time ↗Oct. 10, 2002. First No. 1 on the Music Box chart dated the 12th
  6. Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · “Good Person” No. 1 for a fourth week ↗Oct. 30, 2002. No. 1 for a fourth week on the chart dated Nov. 2
  7. Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin releases his fourth album ↗Apr. 21, 2004. Fourth album Soul Tree after two years; showcase on the 20th
  8. Herald Business (Korean) · The original “Snow Flower” is popular too ↗Nov. 30, 2004. Theme song of the KBS2 drama I’m Sorry, I Love You
  9. Herald Muse (Korean) · “Snow Flower” No. 1 on Jukeon ↗Dec. 23, 2004. Jukeon announcement on the 22nd; entered at No. 3 on the 14th and reached No. 1 in two weeks
  10. Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · “Snow Flower” No. 1 in mini-homepage background music ↗Nov. 7, 2005. Cyworld announcement on the 7th; 540,000 downloads
  11. OSEN (Korean) · Fifth album after a three-year gap ↗Feb. 1, 2007. Went on sale Jan. 29; 50,000 advance orders
  12. Sports Chosun (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin concert fully sold out ↗Sept. 18, 2009. Sixth album Gift Part.1 released on the 15th; 10th anniversary concerts at the Fencing Gymnasium on Oct. 17 and 18 sold out
  13. Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin and Outsider enlist on the 21st ↗Dec. 21, 2010. Enlisted on active duty at the 102nd replacement battalion in Chuncheon
  14. Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin’s comeback stage, “2012 In October” ↗Sept. 26, 2012. Discharged on the 24th
  15. Star News (Korean) · Discharged Park Hyo-shin wins the Defense Minister’s and Army Chief of Staff’s awards ↗Sept. 27, 2012. He said in a broadcast interview that he was the first ordinary soldier to do so
  16. The Dong-A Ilbo (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin’s popularity soars in Elisabeth ↗Aug. 16, 2013. Opened on the 26th of last month; role of Tod
  17. Star News (Korean) · “Wild Flower” tops nine music charts ↗Mar. 31, 2014. Released on the 28th; his first song in four years since his sixth album
  18. Newsen (Korean) · Music that moves the heart ↗Apr. 30, 2014. First place on a terrestrial music show without any TV appearances
  19. KBS (Korean) · Highly anticipated musicals open one after another ↗June 20, 2014. Mozart! opened on the 11th; Park Hyo-shin joined as Mozart
  20. TV Daily (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin concert sold out ↗Dec. 15, 2014. 15th anniversary concert “Happy Together” in Seoul, Dec. 12–14
  21. The Dong-A Ilbo (Korean) · The musical Phantom opens ↗Apr. 30, 2015. Korean premiere on the 28th; role of the Phantom
  22. The Korea Economic Daily (Korean) · Seventh album “I am A Dreamer” tops the charts ↗Oct. 3, 2016. First studio album in six years; 12 songs released at midnight on the 3rd
  23. Edaily (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin’s price up 2.5 times ↗Dec. 6, 2016. Phantom encore run opened on the 26th of last month; all 30 Park Hyo-shin performances sold out
  24. Newsen (Korean) · 2017 Melon Music Awards Stage of the Year ↗Dec. 3, 2017. Gocheok Sky Dome on Dec. 2
  25. Korea Economic TV (Korean) · The Man Who Laughs “Mucance” discount ↗July 25, 2018. A box-office success since opening; Park Hyo-shin in the cast
  26. Newsculture (Korean) · 2018 SACA final winners ↗Dec. 31, 2018. Musical lead role: Jung Sun-ah and Park Hyo-shin
  27. Maeil Business Newspaper (Korean) · Korea Musical Awards Best Actor ↗Jan. 15, 2019. Photo of the trophy for Best Actor at the 3rd Korea Musical Awards
  28. CBS NoCut News (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin concert review ↗July 8, 2019. Performance at KSPO DOME on the 7th
  29. Edaily (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin “LIVE 2019 LOVERS” ↗Aug. 29, 2019. First solo concert in three years; a four-hour show
  30. MBC Entertainment (Korean) · The Man Who Laughs season ends ↗Aug. 23, 2022. Third season began June 10; last performance on the 22nd
  31. JTBC (Korean) · V re-enters the UK Official Chart ↗Dec. 28, 2024. “Winter Ahead,” released on the 29th of last month
  32. News1 (Korean) · BTS re-enters Billboard ↗Dec. 25, 2024. No. 94 on Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) and No. 171 on the Global 200 dated Dec. 28
  33. MBC Entertainment (Korean) · Phantom grand finale ↗May 30, 2025. Opening announced for May 31 at Sejong Center; 10th anniversary of the Korean premiere
  34. Sports Donga (Korean) · Phantom No. 1 in KOPIS for June ↗July 10, 2025. No. 1 in advance ticket sales across all genres on KOPIS for June
  35. Star News (Korean) · First solo concert in seven years ↗Apr. 4, 2026. EP “A & E” released on the 3rd, after about nine years and six months
  36. Star News (Korean) · “LIVE A & E 2026” wraps up ↗Apr. 13, 2026. Incheon Munhak Stadium on the 4th, 5th and 11th, 90,000 seats in all
  37. Insight (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin shows his workout ↗Apr. 18, 2026. Announced the musical Beethoven for June 8 to Aug. 11
  38. Sports Kyunghyang (Korean) · The musical Beethoven closes ↗Aug. 13, 2026. Opened in June; last performance on Aug. 11
  39. Wikipedia (Korean) · Park Hyo-shin ↗Baseline for dates not confirmed in news reports. Date of birth, and an account of a December 1999 release
  40. The Public (Korean) · DC Trend No. 1 male musical actor ↗Sept. 5, 2025. Birthday on Sept. 1

Fact-checked: 2026.10.02 · An independent archive, not affiliated with the person or their agency.