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Park Gyu-young

Park Gyu-young is a South Korean actress known for her roles in television series including *It’s Okay to Not Be Okay*, *Sweet Home*, *Celebrity*, and *Squid Game*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Park Gyu-young is a South Korean actress known for her roles in television series including *It’s Okay to Not Be Okay*, *Sweet Home*, *Celebrity*, and *Squid Game*. She began her entertainment career after being scouted by JYP Entertainment in 2015 and made her screen debut in a music video in 2016. Born in Busan, she later studied at Yonsei University.

Early life and education

Park Gyu-young was born in Busan on 27 July 1993. She attended Busan Foreign Language High School and later studied at Yonsei University, where she graduated in 2020.

Career beginnings

In 2015, Park was discovered by JYP Entertainment after appearing on the cover of a college magazine. She began training as an actor and made her entertainment debut in Jo Kwon’s music video “Crosswalk” in 2016.

Acting career

Park first took supporting roles in television dramas, including *Solomon’s Perjury*, *Rain or Shine*, and *The Third Charm*. She gained wider recognition through her role as Nam Ju-ri in *It’s Okay to Not Be Okay* (2020) and later appeared in *Sweet Home*, *Dali & Cocky Prince*, and *Celebrity* (2023). She also appears as Kang No-eul in the second and third seasons of *Squid Game*.

Other work

In addition to television, Park has appeared in feature films such as *Love+Sling* and *Wretches*. She is also listed in sources as a model and has worked across different genres.

Key facts

  • Park Gyu-young was scouted by JYP Entertainment in 2015 after appearing on the cover of a college magazine.
  • Her acting debut was in Jo Kwon’s 2016 music video “Crosswalk.”
  • She gained wider recognition through supporting roles in dramas such as *Solomon’s Perjury*, *Rain or Shine*, and *The Third Charm*.
  • She played Nam Ju-ri in *It’s Okay to Not Be Okay* (2020) and appears as Kang No-eul in *Squid Game*.
  • She has also appeared in films including *Love+Sling* and *Wretches*.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Park Gyu-young?
Park Gyu-young is a South Korean actress known for television roles in *It’s Okay to Not Be Okay*, *Sweet Home*, *Celebrity*, and *Squid Game*.
When was Park Gyu-young born?
She was born on 27 July 1993.
Where is Park Gyu-young from?
She was born in Busan, South Korea.
How did Park Gyu-young start her career?
She was scouted by JYP Entertainment in 2015 and debuted in Jo Kwon’s music video “Crosswalk” in 2016.
What is Park Gyu-young best known for?
She is best known for her roles in *It’s Okay to Not Be Okay*, *Sweet Home*, *Celebrity*, and *Squid Game*.
What agency has Park Gyu-young been associated with?
Sources indicate she left JYP Entertainment in 2019 and joined Saram Entertainment.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Gyu-young
    Supports: Birth date, career debut, early scouting, and recent role in Mantis.
  2. Wikipedia (Polish) — https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Gyu-young
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, major roles, and Squid Game casting.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9180058/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and key acting credits.
  4. MyDramaList — https://mydramalist.com/people/15836-park-kyu-young
    Supports: Training/scouting by JYP, education, agency change, and award note.
  5. AsianWiki — https://asianwiki.com/Park_Gyu-Young
    Supports: Birth date and filmography entries.