Park Shin Hye is a South Korean actress, singer, and model under S.A.L.T Entertainment. She was raised in Songpa District in Seoul, South Korea. She debuted in the entertainment industry by appearing in the music video "Flower" by singer Lee Seung Hwan, then underwent formal training in singing, dancing, and acting.

After graduating from Youngpa Girls' High School, Park attended Chung-Ang University while continuing her acting career. She graduated from Chung-Ang University in 2016 with a degree in theatre. She won the Baeksang Arts Awards' "Most Popular Actress" award for the film "Cyrano Agency" (시라노;연애조작단, 2010). She received the "Directors Award" for her performance in "The Judge from Hell" at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards (2024 SBS 연기대상). Park's older brother, Park Shin Won, is a guitarist and composer. She married fellow actor Choi Tae Joon on January 22, 2022. Their first son was born on May 31, 2022.