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Park Kyung-lim

Park Kyung-lim (Korean박경림; 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.

Park Kyung-lim was born on March 30, 1979 in Galhyeon-dong, Eunpyeong District, Seoul. Her father, a disabled Vietnam War veteran who served in the Marine Corps, sustained a bullet wound to his arm and had shrapnel in his leg. Despite his disability, he worked in various trades and daily labor. Financial difficulties persisted, and around the time of Park's birth, their unlicensed house in Gupabal, Seoul, was demolished. This event led the family into a period of extreme poverty.

Growing up in poverty, Park found strength in her dream of becoming an MC. This aspiration helped her navigate challenging times. During a 5th-grade picnic, she substituted for an ill host, skillfully entertaining the audience and discovering her talent for hosting. Inspired by her homeroom teacher's advice that becoming an MC would allow her to observe society, she decided to pursue the career.

"I was in charge of emceeing the school's entertainment class, and I was also the school president when I was in the 6th grade. When I was young, I liked the fact that even though I came from a poor family, I could be recognized in other ways and that other people could not ignore me. "I thought I had to become a deep person to become a good MC, so from then on I started studying by clipping newspaper editorials."

During her middle and high school years, Park became known as a student MC and was invited to host festivals at nearby schools. Her relationship with radio began in 1996 when she participated in the KBS Cool FM "Turn Up the Volume Yvonne" summer camp. During a talent show on the bus, she hosted and entertained the passengers, leading a producer to suggest she host on stage during public broadcasts. She shared the stage with popular singers of the time, including Solid, Kim Won-jun, Kim Gun-mo, Shin Seung-hoon, and R.ef.

Park gained prominence as a high school star through MBC Standard FM's 'Starry Night'. In 1996, she participated in the show's summer camp, which was hosted by Lee Moon-sae and written by Go Eun-kyung. Park attracted attention by appearing on an entertainment program wearing a school uniform. Subsequently, she became a regular host on MBC Radio's '2 O'Clock Date' alongside Lee Moon-sae, hosting a 10-minute segment. She was loved by listeners for her unique voice and confident speaking.

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