Park Eun-Bin Talks ‘Spooky In Love,’ KCON And How She Chooses Her Roles

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentPark Eun-Bin Talks ‘Spooky In Love,’ KCON And How She Chooses Her RolesByRegina Kim,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Regina Kim covers Korean and Asian American entertainment.Follow AuthorAug 24, 2026, 04:48pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryIn an exclusive sit-down interview, Korean actress Park Eun-bin expressed awe at the fervent fan reception at this year's KCON LA, where she served as a K-culture messenger, highlighting her global reach since starring in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo.' A veteran actor known for taking on diverse and demanding roles, Park discussed her approach to choosing projects. She also shared behind-the-scenes details about her latest K-drama, 'Spooky in Love'--including insights into some of the more challenging scenes, her chaebol heiress character Cheon Yeo-ri, and her co-star Yang Se-jong's comedic zeal--and talked about how the series helped her learn more about herself.Show More Park Eun-bin appears onstage at KCON LA's M Countdown on August 15, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena.CJ ENMSouth Korean actress Park Eun-bin had heard of KCON before, but when CJ ENM—the entertainment conglomerate behind the world’s largest annual K-pop and K-culture festival—invited her to attend this year’s event, she wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Although she was scheduled to appear on the second day of KCON, she stopped by a day earlier to scope out the festival. “The energy was really, really incredible,” Park says in Korean, pausing mid-sentence to emphasize the fervor of the attendees. We’re chatting on the second day of KCON LA, which was held from August 14-16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. Earlier that day, Park appeared at the festival’s “K-Story Zone,” where, as one of KCON LA 2026’s “messengers of K-culture,” s...