Park Jihoon's Weak Hero Goes Viral

Actors Park Ji-hoon and Choi Hyun-wook have revealed their reunion following the drama 'Weak Hero Class 1'. Choi Hyun-wook posted a photo with Park Ji-hoon on his Instagram story, drawing the attention of fans. In the photo, Park Ji-hoon's face was partially covered by a hat and hoodie, but his expressive eyes captured everyone's gaze.

The two actors previously worked together in the 2022 Wavve original series 'Weak Hero Class 1', where they played Yeon Si-eun and Ahn Su-ho, respectively. The drama, based on the webtoon 'Weak Hero', is an action-coming-of-age story about Yeon Si-eun, a top 1% model student, who fights against violence with his friends. Recently, as Park Ji-hoon gained attention for his role in the movie 'The King and the Clown', 'Weak Hero Class 2' has seen a resurgence in popularity, entering Netflix's trending charts.

Park Ji-hoon began his acting career as a child actor in the 2006 MBC drama 'Jumong', accumulating 20 years of experience. From elementary school, he honed his acting skills through various stage experiences in dramas, musicals, and plays. In 2017, he gained nationwide recognition after debuting with the group Wanna One through Mnet's 'Produce 101 Season 2'.

After his activities with Wanna One, he pursued a solo music career while also solidifying his position as an actor by taking on lead roles in web dramas like 'Love Revolution' and the Wavve original 'Weak Hero Class 1'. 'Weak Hero' was a quiet yet significant turning point for Park Ji-hoon, earning him critical acclaim for his portrayal of a character with depth, rather than relying on idol glamour.

He later expanded his acting spectrum by taking on a dual role in the historical fantasy drama 'Love Song for Illusion' and then portrayed Prince Suyang (Dan Jong Yi Hong Wi) in the movie 'The King and the Clown'. For this role, he underwent a 15kg weight loss and delivered a passionate performance, immersing himself in the character. The film drew over 14.84 million viewers, ranking third in the history of Korean box office releases.