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Park Gi Pyo
Born (1989-06-19) June 19, 1989 (age 35)
Seoul, South Korea
Citizenship South Korea
Alma materKyung Hee University
East China Normal University
Shanghai University
Occupation(s)Actor, Businessman
Years active2000–present
TitleCEO of Safetyzone Korea
CEO of Seongyeon Group
Korean name
Hangul
박기표
Hanja
朴起杓
Revised RomanizationBak Gipyo
McCune–ReischauerPak Kip'yo

Park Gi Pyo (Korean박기표; born June 19, 1989) is a South Korean actor, TV personality, and businessman. He is the CEO of Safetyzone Korea, a pioneer in Korea's street fashion industry. He appeared on Season 5 of the cable TV show I Am a Pet in 2008 and featured in an Apple IPhone 1 commercial in 2009, simultaneously pursuing a career as an advertising model and entertainer. He is currently the CEO of Safetyzone Korea, where he manages various business ventures, including management and entertainment services.

Business Career

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CEO of Safetyzone Korea

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He is leading Korea's first original streetwear brand, established in 1986. As the second-generation leader, he has revitalized the brand and redefined it with a modern sensibility, gaining significant popularity among the MZ generation (Millennials and Gen Z).[1]

Overseas Business

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In 2018, a business agreement was established between Seongyeon Group Co., Ltd. and Coltorti Boutique, operated by IKONIC Srl, a multi-brand company owned by Italy's Maurizio Coltorti. Coltorti Boutique later changed its name to Residenza 725.

Vice Chairman of the Itaewon Global Village Festival

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He is responsible for managing sponsorships, accident prevention, and fire safety, and has collaborated with embassies from various countries.

Activities as a Fashion Icon

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Park Gi Pyo, as the second-generation manager of the brand Safetyzone, which was established in 1986, has revitalized the brand and redefined it with a modern sensibility, achieving significant popularity among the MZ generation. He has established himself as a symbol of freedom and a fashion icon. Currently, the company established as Seongyeon Group in 2018 has changed its name to Safetyzone Korea.[2][3]

Entertainment Career

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  • Variety Show: I Am a Pet Season 5: Raising a Pet Guy (2008) – Marked his TV debut and garnered public attention.[4]
  • Drama Series: Phoenix 2020 (2020) – Portrayed as the son of singer Mi Ryung Jin, gaining renewed attention.[5]
  • TV Commercial : Apple IPhone 1 Commercial Model: In 2009, he served as a model for the Apple iPhone 1 commercial, establishing himself as a leader in fashion.
  • Music: DJ Activities – Performed at the Cotton Club, Shanghai. He is taking music lessons from singer Johan Kim while also pursuing a career as a DJ. He is expanding his influence through his activities in fashion, music and various other fields.
  • Entertainment: Park Gi Pyo is exploring the fusion of fashion and entertainment through his interactions with renowned Japanese actress Yuna Ogura, with the aim of strengthening collaboration between the entertainment industries of South Korea and Japan.

References

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  1. ^ "90년대를 풍미한 안전지대(安全地帶)를 아십니까?". fpost.co.kr. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  2. ^ "안전지대 , 2020 대한민국 파워브랜드 대상 수상 영예". 디스커버리뉴스(DISCOVERYNEWS) (in Korean). 2020-07-06. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  3. ^ 패션비즈 (2021-05-13). "박기표 대표, 월드슈퍼모델 협회 부회장으로 활동". fashionbiz.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  4. ^ "´나는펫´ 한세주, 소속사 두고 연예활동 돌입". 데일리안 (in Korean). 2008-12-02. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  5. ^ "안전지대 박기표 대표, SBS드라마 불새2020 출연 아침 방송서 눈도장 찍다". 충청일보 (in Korean). 2021-02-10. Retrieved 2024-08-22.