Park Min-young: 5 Most Iconic, Popular K-Dramas Of The 'Marry My Husband' Actress

Park-Min-young is a popular name in the South Korean industry. She stepped foot in the entertainment world in 2006 and has since starred in numerous acclaimed shows. With almost 18 years of acting experience, she has gradually climbed the ranks to become one of the best and has achieved a cult status in the Korean drama industry. Often making headlines for her back-to-back hit shows, she's currently in the spotlight for her latest show, 'Marry My Husband,' which has been #1 ever since its premiere. 

While you await more episodes of her latest show to come out on Prime Video, you can binge-watch five of her most popular shows. 

With this drama, Park Min-young ventured into the rom-com genre. She portrays Kim Mi-so, a highly skilled secretary, who has worked for her uptight boss for nine years. Her character is shown to be independent and unfazed, having dedicated herself to her career and aspiring for much bigger things. To pursue those dreams, she decides to resign, which makes her boss spiral and makes him go to great lengths to convince her to stay, leading to them eventually falling in love. The actress has delivered a strong performance, and her on-screen chemistry with her co-star sparked so much that people wanted them to date in reality. She also received the Best Actress Award at the 14th Annual Soompi Awards for her wonderful performance.

Min-young assumes the role of Chae Young-shin, a determined and eccentric internet news reporter who has big dreams and aspirations of becoming a legendary, renowned journalist. But, on her path, she faces obstacles when she discovers her hidden past as the lost child Oh Ji-an. Trying to dig deep, she ends up investigating a decades-old case and present-day murders. She crosses paths with two different people and gradually transforms into an honest reporter willing to report only reality, even if it means going against the orders of media executives. The show's captivating plot, intense action sequences, and addicting romance were the reasons behind its success. For her outstanding performance, Min-young bagged the Excellence Award for Actress in a Mid-length Drama at the 2012 KBS Drama Awards.

The actress takes on the character of Jin Ha-kyung, a 35-year-old general forecaster at the 2nd Division of the Korea Meteorological Administration. Within the confines of the weather service, love is just as unpredictable as the weather. This series portrays the lighthearted love story of the staff there as they undergo a roller of emotions in everyday work life. Despite not gaining as much traction as one would have thought, the show's unique narrative, along with Min-young's death stares and hilarious dialogues, captured the viewers' interest, which also helped it earn a spot in the list of the Global Top 10 most-watched international Netflix TV shows for six weeks straight. 

In her role as Sung Deok-mi, Min-young has taken on the role of a die-hard fan girl, who owns a secret, famous fanpage titled 'The Road to Sian,' and professionally, a chief curator at Cheum Museum of Art, who is often overshadowed for her work under the management of an incompetent boss. Her life takes a turn when she starts off on the wrong foot with her arrogant new boss. Circumstances become such that the two end up pretending to date, leading to true love. Park Min-young's performance, wherein she portrayed a fan girl to what most people could relate to, ended up earning her the Best Female Asian Star Award at the 2019 StarHub Night of Stars.

In her portrayal of Choi Sang-eun, the actress embodies a unique role of a single life helper with more than a decade of work experience. Despite having flawless looks, skills, and charm, she doesn't have a love life of her own and offers expert relationship advice to fellow singles. Her portrayal of a temporary partner for individuals requiring partners at various events like couples' gatherings and reunions truly stands out and it's a brilliant way to showcase a journey of self-discovery. Her performance in a counseling role in the show was so convincing that she could easily make that her real-life profession.

These are only five, but her entire discography is proof that Park Min-young is a legend in the current K-drama industry.