Big-hearted character actor Park Sang Myun opened up on MBN’s Kim Ju Ha’s Day & Night about a painful chapter in his career: a 2010 tabloid rumor that named an anonymous “Actor P” as being under investigation for marijuana use. Even though his name was never printed, suspicion swirled online and the fallout was immediate — he was removed from a Best Supporting Actor nomination for the hugely popular Bread, Love and Dreams (aka King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo) and says he couldn’t get any work for about two years.
“It claimed that ‘Actor P’ was under investigation for marijuana use. The drama mentioned in the rumor was similar to mine. They didn’t even reveal a real name, but the broadcasting station acted as if I was about to be arrested.” — Park Sang Myun
Park says the true identity behind “Actor P” was revealed one to two years later, but by then the damage was done. He told the show he coped by keeping busy with friends and trying not to dwell on it, and eventually moved on.
The story ends on a high note: Park Sang Myun won the Excellence Award at the 2025 KBS Drama Awards for his work in Catch Your Luck — a reminder that persistence pays off.
Quick context for fellow fans
- Park Sang Myun is a veteran supporting actor who’s appeared in many popular Korean dramas and is well-liked for his steady presence on screen.
- Bread, Love and Dreams (King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo) was a 2010 mega-hit that recorded over 50% viewership at its peak — it was a benchmark year for awards and exposure.
- The KBS Drama Awards is an annual network ceremony where actors are recognized for that year’s KBS dramas.
- Park’s recent Excellence Award (2025) came for the daily drama Catch Your Luck, marking a clear comeback after earlier setbacks.
Feeling proud of how he bounced back — same, fan heart. Moments like this make you appreciate the quieter, long careers of supporting actors who keep giving great performances even after rough patches.
Source: Koreaboo