Park Bo-gum bloomin' from actor to singer

South Korean actor Park Bo-gum will make his debut as a singer in Japan this month, with the release of his single Bloomin'

Park Bo-gum, who is touring Asia for fan meets, is working on a new movie where he plays a cloned human.
Park Bo-gum, who is touring Asia for fan meets, is working on a new movie where he plays a cloned human. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
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Park Bo-gum may be one of the hottest young actors now, but the 25-year-old South Korean is not one to let fame get to his head.

In an interview with The Straits Times last Friday, Park humbly shook his head when this reporter noted that he was popular and successful and even expressed thanks at the remarks.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 11, 2019, with the headline Park Bo-gum bloomin' from actor to singer. Subscribe