2017–2020: Beginnings In 2017, Park signed an exclusive contract with Next Trend (Santa Music). Prior to this, she had appeared in music videos for Mot's "Cloudy in Seoul" and Moon Scent's "Hands." Park later appeared as a model in cosmetic advertisements. At the end of 2017, Next Trend announced that Park had been cast as a kindergarten teacher in the
tvN Drama Stage production
Not Played. The story revolves around a woman in her mid-60s who has spent her life taking care of childcare and household chores, but discovers a hidden talent for billiards when she starts working as a cleaner at a billiards hall.
Not Played is one of the ten short drama series in 2018
tvN Drama Stage, written by O'PEN writer Kang Min-soo. The drama was aired on
tvN in January 2018. In 2018, Park took on supporting roles in TV dramas such as
Queen of Mystery Season 2 and
The Third Charm. This was followed by another supporting role in
Black Dog: Being A Teacher (2019–2020), but she had not yet achieved widespread recognition.
2021–present: Career breakthrough Park's background in theater studies at Far East University proved advantageous during her audition for
Drive My Car, She was already familiar with the play
Uncle Vanya, which is central to the film. Park made her film debut in
film Drive My Car after being cast through a rigorous audition process. Director
Ryusuke Hamaguchi noted, "The Gafuku couple and the Yuna couple have a mirrored relationship that reflects one another." Regarding the casting, he further explained, "During the audition, Park Yu-rim shared an anecdote about not feeling lonely or bored when she had seaweed soup alone with her boyfriend on her birthday. Her genuine humanity naturally stood out to me, and I instantly thought of her for the role." followed by the
2021 Cannes Film Festival and the
79th Golden Globe Awards. She was also invited to the
94th Academy Award.
Drive My Car went on to win
Best International Feature Film Award at the
94th Academy Awards. Her performance in the film managed to earn her domestic and international recognition in the first half of 2022. In March 2022, Park signed an exclusive contract with
BH Entertainment. On April 26, 2022,
Netflix Korea announced the confirmation of the production of Lee Chung-hyun's film
Ballerina. Park portrays the character of Min-hee, a ballerina whose death leads Ok-ju (
Jeon Jong-seo) to seek revenge. Additionally, Park made a memorable appearance in a cameo role as Kang Ji-hye, a wedding hall employee, in the second episode titled "Falling Wedding Dress" of ENA Channel's
Extraordinary Attorney Woo. In 2023, Park took on her first leading role in television in the JTBC drama
Miraculous Brothers. The drama revolves around the story of Yook Dong-ju (played by
Jung Woo) an aspiring writer facing financial difficulties, who aspires to become the renowned poet Yoon Dong-ju. Alongside him is Kang San (played by
Bae Hyun-sung), a boy with mysterious abilities. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth that surpasses the boundaries of time, creating miracles along the way. Park played the role of Park Hyun-soo, a homicide detective with sharp insight. Park received favorable reviews from viewers for her immersive acting skills. With a deep understanding of her character, Park brought a sense of realism to her performance, showcasing quiet charisma and serving as a pivotal figure in the mystery within the drama. == Filmography ==