Park Kyung-lim
Park Kyung-lim | |
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Park Kyung-lim in December 2016. | |
| Born | March 30, 1979 |
| Alma mater | Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment Dongduk Women's University School of Film & Acting of New York Film Academy |
| Employer | We Dream Company |
| Spouse | Park Jung-hoon (2007) |
| Children | 1 |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Medium | Stand-up, Television |
| Genres | Observational, Sketch, Wit, Parody, Slapstick, Dramatic, Sitcom |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 박경림 |
| Hanja | 朴京林 |
| RR | Bak Gyeongrim |
| MR | Pak Kyŏngnim |
Park Kyung-lim (Korean: 박경림; born March 30, 1979) is a South Korean businesswoman and entertainer, known for her work as a comedian, host, radio DJ, and actress. In 2001, at age 22, she became the youngest entertainer to receive a Grand Prize ("Daesang"), which she won at the MBC Entertainment Awards. The following year, in 2002, her album "Park Gote Project," a collaboration with Park Soo-hong, earned her the Golden Disk Special Award and New Female Artist Award at Mnet Music Awards.
Park regularly hosts various events in South Korea. Her work includes leading press conferences for films and dramas, as well as hosting fan meetings, concerts, and talk shows. Reports indicate she hosts approximately 100 events annually, and she has earned the moniker "Queen of Event Hosting."
As a philanthropist, Park has been an ambassador for Save the Children since 2006. Her contributions were recognized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of South Korea with an award for happiness sharing in 2012 and a presidential commendation in 2024.