Age, Biography, and Wiki
Park Ji-hoon, born on May 29, 1999, is a South Korean singer and actor known for his versatility in both music and acting. He was initially active as a child actor and advertisement model, showcasing his talent from a young age. Park Ji-hoon's career skyrocketed after participating in the popular reality show "Produce 101," which led to his inclusion in the boy band Wanna One.
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| Date of Birth | 29 May 1999 |
| Age | 26 Years |
| Birth Place | Masan, South Korea |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | South Korea |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about his height and weight are not widely available, Park Ji-hoon is known for his fit physique, often seen in his acting roles and public appearances.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Park Ji-hoon is not publicly known to be in a relationship. His focus has been on his career as a singer and actor, maintaining a private personal life.
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Net Worth
Park Ji-hoon is active on social media platforms, particularly Instagram, where he engages with his fans and shares updates about his projects. His Instagram handle is @0529.jihoon.ig.
Early Career
Park began his career as a child actor, appearing in various dramas and musicals. Notable roles include appearances in "Jumong," "The King and I," and musicals like "Peter Pan" and "The Harmonium in My Memory". His early start in the entertainment industry laid the foundation for his future success.
Park began his solo career by releasing an EP, O'Clock, following the end of Wanna One's activities as a group. He also resumed his acting career and known for his roles in Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (2019), Love Revolution (2020), At a Distance, Spring Is Green (2021), and Weak Hero Class 1 (2022). Park has remained active in variety and reality television shows and has also ventured into being a Radio DJ. He has also been the advertisement model for several brands across skincare, cosmetics, and food.
Less active in the entertainment industry in his teen years, Park began training to become an idol singer under SM Entertainment and Fantagio. Due to a knee injury, he did not make it to the final line up of Fantagio's boy group Astro and subsequently transferred to Maroo Entertainment.
On March 26, Park released his debut EP as a soloist, O'Clock, with the lead single "L.O.V.E". Park Jihoon took his first-ever solo music show win with his debut album "L.O.V.E" on KBS Music Bank on April 5, 2019. The same month, Park was cast in JTBC's historical drama Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency, which was aired on September 16. Park received praise for his great acting skills and got many positive reviews for his first drama since the start of his career as a soloist. Park Jihoon, topping the list, ranked No. 1 in drama cast hot topic for 8 consecutive weeks (Good Data – Drama Actors Category and Racoi ranking) on his Flower Crew drama airing (2 months).
Park returned with his third EP, The W, with the title track "Wing", on May 26. Park Jihoon made several appearances on radio shows for his 'The W' promotion including Cool FM KBS Radio Show, SBS Cultwo Radio Show, Noon Hope Radio Show and Sung Woon Late Night Radio Show.
Park Jihoon took his first lead role in the Kakao M's web drama Love Revolution, an adaptation of the popular webtoon of the same name. The drama aired from September 1 to December 27, 2020. The first episode of Love Revolution surpassed a million views in one day on KakaoTV and was No. 1 on the Top 10 weekly videos. The first five episodes have also achieved the million milestone. Park's popularity rose with viewers and critics praising his acting skills. The song "Midnight" was recorded and released by Park Jihoon as part of the drama's soundtrack.
The role has been called a "rediscovery of Park Ji-hoon" as the idol singer's cute and bubbly image was nowhere to be found in his performance. When asked about the casting of Park, creative director Han Jun-hee revealed that shortcake (the production company) CEO Lee Myung-jin originally suggested the idol actor for the role after being amazed with his performance in At a Distance, Spring Is Green. After reviewing his older work and interviews, he was convinced and the suggestion was passed along to director Yu Su-min.
In March 2019, the seaweed snack brand Masita revealed Park as the new ambassador for their new "0% MSG" recipe that came in five different flavors. The same month, Park and fellow former Wanna One member Bae Jin-young were selected as the new advertising models for youth make-up brand, I'M MEME. In May, it was announced that Park had been selected as the new exclusive model for pizza specialty brand, Pizza E-Tang. He would promote their new pizza flavor, Shinsegae Pizza 2. He would also film his first solo commercial. The promotion was a success with the pizza consistently selling out. On May 3, Yuyu Nature selected Park as an exclusive model for their flagship health supplement, Formoline L112.
Education
Park Ji-hoon pursued his education in the arts, graduating from the School of Performing Arts Seoul in 2018 with a degree in broadcasting arts. He also received acceptance to the Theater Department at Chung-Ang University but has not completed his studies there.
Although he comes from Gyeongsang Province, Park has lived in Seoul since he was seven years old. He graduated from National Middle School of Traditional Arts, where he majored in musical theatre. Park majored in broadcasting arts at School of Performing Arts Seoul and graduated in January 2018. Park was accepted into Chung-Ang University's Department of Theater for 2018.
