Then And Now: Park Eun-Bin’s Extraordinary Beauty Evolution
The exceptional actress has been serving looks even before she became ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’!
At 29 years old, Park Eun-bin has spent most of her life in front of a camera. From debuting as a model at 5, appearing in her first drama at 7, to headlining critically acclaimed dramas at present, the South Korean star has built an impressive body of work spanning her decades-long career.
As a child star, she was often cast as the young version of leads in dramas and films before growing into her own, taking on supporting roles, and landing lead roles herself.
The actress hasn’t taken a hiatus since stepping into the limelight, and there’s just no stopping her now that the clamor for her ongoing drama—Extraordinary Attorney Woo—has reached fever pitch across the globe. The high-rating drama has created so much buzz in and out of South Korea as it currently sits on Netflix’s Global Top 10 chart for non-English TV series.
As the country’s first lawyer with autistic spectrum disorder, Woo Young-woo, Park Eun-bin flexes exceptional talent and visuals on-screen—two things she’s always been recognized for in her long-standing career. Here, we take a look back at the actress’ life on camera for a peek into the evolution of her extraordinary beauty on-screen. (Minor spoilers ahead if you haven’t seen these titles yet!)
Park Eun-bin Evolution
Park Eun-bin Evolution
Modeling Debut
How cute is Park Eun-bin in her first job as a model? (She’s pictured here with fellow actor Yoo Seung-ho!) In a variety show, she revealed that her parents let her debut at an early age because they knew she was different from other kids. She just wanted to be in front of a camera!
Photo Credit: KPOPPOST
Acting Debut
Two years later, the budding young star made her first on-screen appearance in ‘White Nights 3.98.’ In one of her early headshots as a young actress, you can already see the long hair she’ll be sporting for years to come.
Photo Credit: Park Eun Bin
Empress Myeongseong
Fast forward to 2001, Park Eun-bin played the young Empress Sunmyeong in the historical drama about South Korea’s ‘The Great Empress’—traditional daeng’gi meori (long hair in a single braid) and all. It’s the first of her many sageuk appearances throughout her career!
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Glass Slippers
She also starred in ‘Glass Slippers,’ playing the young version of the drama’s main villain named Seung-hee. Despite the glare, we still think she’s super adorable with the half pony and the big bow.
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My Lovely Patzzi
The actress also briefly appeared in the 2002 drama ‘My Love Patzzi,’ playing the young version of the lead Eun Hee-won. We just can’t with that dimple!
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Hong Kong Express
By 2005, the 13-year-old Park Eun-bin already has about 20 credits to her name. Here, the she poses behind-the-scenes while shooting ‘Hong Kong Express.’ The lovely side part and the hairpin are just too lovely for words.
Photo Credit: @parkeunbinintl
Resurrection
She also appeared in ‘Resurrection’ as the young Seo Eun-ha—one of the leads in the 2005 K-Drama. She’s definitely the perfect haksaeng in those braided pigtails!
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Seoul 1945
In 2006, Park Eun-bin starred in ‘Seoul 1945’ as the young Moon Suk-kyung in the period drama. The hat, the curls, the bangs? We’re living for this ’40s style!
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The Legend
Already 15 at the time, she’s showing more and more of the Park Eun-bin everyone loves today with her blunt bangs as the teenage Seo Ki-ha in the 2007 historical fantasy drama, ‘The Legend.’
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Lobbyist
In the same year, she also appeared on ‘Lobbyist’ as the young Yoo Moon-young with those unforgettable bangs!
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The Iron Empress
At 17, Park Eun-bin clearly skipped those awkward years when she starred in 2009’s ‘The Iron Empress’ as the young Empress Heonjeong. Well into her teens at this point, we start to see cleaner eyebrows and lined eyes on her on-screen. A beauty truly fit for royalty, yes?
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Queen Seon-deok
Still fresh-faced as ever, she stars in another sageuk—the super popular ‘Queen Seondeok’ in 2009.
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Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp
Park Eun-bin’s first film as a teen was this 2010 slasher sequel to ‘Death Bell.’ Those blunt bangs still remind us of her younger years, but the layered cut gives it a age-appropriate upgrade!
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Dream High
She also made a brief appearance in the final episode of the beloved series ‘Dream High’ in 2011. As Go Hye-sung, she stole the screen with her gorgeous side part and layered haircut.
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Gyebaek
In the same year, she also played the young Queen Eun-go in ‘Gyebaek’ where she effortlessly pulled off traditional Korean hairstyles for royals.
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Operation Proposal
The year 2012 marked Park Eun-bin’s foray into lead roles with Ham Yi-seul of ‘Operation Proposal.’ We approve of Yi-seul’s schoolgirl style from the highlights to the high half ponytail and the bedazzled bow!
Photo Credit: Asiachan
Hur Jun, The Original Story
The actress dons a hanbok and a traditional ko meori in 2013’s ‘Hur Jun, The Original Story’ where she plays the daughter of the titular character.
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Secretly, Greatly
The same year, Park Eun-bin also made a cameo in the Kim Soo-hyun starrer ‘Secretly, Greatly’ as the latter’s neighborhood crush. Who can blame him when your neighbors with this beauty?
Photo Credit: @euntael
Secret Door
Already a staple in sageuk dramas, her appearance in 2014’s ‘Secret Door’ as Lady Hyegyeong reveals the actress’ undeniable beauty. That binyeo (a Korean traditional hairpin) and those lips! We’d love to add her lip color to our collection, too!
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Choco Bank
In 2016, Park Eun-bin took on the role of Ha Cho-co in ‘Choco Bank.’ A woman about to make her entrepreneur dreams come true, she looks ready to take on the world with those bright eyes, that gorgeous smile, the blunt bangs, and those bouncy waves.
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Entertainers
Not one to be too busy to film, she also made a brief cameo in ‘Entertainers’ flaunting flawless wispy bangs and a gorgeous copper hair color.
Photo Credit: SBS Drama
Hello, My Twenties!
Marking a very different look for Park Eun-bin since her debut, 2016’s ‘Age of Youth’ saw her turn as Song Ji-won—a quirky journalism major with choppy bangs and a layered bob (not unlike her current character Woo Young-woo).
Photo Credit: Asiachan
Father, I'll Take Care Of You
In between filming seasons of ‘Hello, My Twenties!’ she also starred in this family drama as Oh Dong-hee. We know what you’re thinking: If only we can always get our bangs and our lob look like this every day, we’d get this haircut, too!
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Hello, My Twenties 2
In the second season of Hello, My Twenties!, Song Ji-won comes back with even quirkier style: baby hair bangs, curls, headbands, the works!
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Judge vs. Judge
If you thought ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ was the first time Park Eun-bin set foot in a courtroom, her character as hot-tempered judge in this drama will beg to differ—and we see that the long hair and air bangs of her childhood make a comeback!
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Ghost Detective
In 2018, she starred as Jung Yeo-wool in the thriller-mystery drama ‘Ghost Detective’ where we just envy her perfectly permed long hair and curly bangs!
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Hot Stove League
Park Eun-bin also starred in this award-winning 2019 drama as the operations manager to a baseball team. As Lee Se-young, we see her cut her long hair short once again, but amps it up with a natural perm and air bangs.
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Do You Like The Brahms?
Who doesn’t know Chae Song-ah and her sleek long black hair and bangs from the 2020 drama ‘Do You Like Brahms?’ The actress’ turn as a violinist is still fresh in our minds!
Photo Credit: Hancinema
The King's Affection
(1/2) Last year, Park Eun-bin stole everyone’s hearts as Crown Prince Lee Hwi and Dam-yi in ‘The King’s Affection’ where she played both the male and female twin in the manhwa-based series. Here she transforms as Lee Hwi in traditional Joseon garb for males…
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The King's Affection
(2/2) And as the beautiful Dam-yi with her daeng’gi meori, those perfect eyebrows, and just-bitten lips!
Photo Credit: @eunbining0904
The Witch: Part 2. The Other One
From the small screen to the big screen, Park Eun-bin joined the cast of the sequel to ‘The Witch: Part 1: The Subversion’ as Kyung-hee who’s ready to fight with her no-nonsense style.
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Extraordinary Attorney Woo
(1/4) Easily one of 2022’s most beloved K-Drama characters, the actress’ portrayal of Woo Young-woo is already super iconic—not to mention her ever-pristine blunt bangs and black bob.
Photo Credit: @eunbining0904
Extraordinary Attorney Woo
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Extraordinary Attorney Woo
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Extraordinary Attorney Woo
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Rataplan
As one of South Korea most prominent actresses, Park Eun-bin has become the face of so many brands including Rataplan. “The essence of clean beauty,” they said? She says yes!
Photo Credit: @eunbining0904
Singles
Modeling for Swiss luxury watchmaker Tissot, Park Eun-bin goes nearly nude for her makeup in her shoot with ‘Singles.’
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Harper's Bazaar
We love a girl who can pull off a good red lipstick, and this shot from one of her sessions with ‘Harper’s Bazaar’ just proves how well she does it.
Photo Credit: @eunbining0904
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