Park Ji Hoon Talks About His Recent Box Office Hit “The King’s Warden,” Upcoming Projects, And More

Actor and singer Park Ji Hoon has graced the cover of the May issue of the fashion magazines Singles Korea and Singles Japan!

Much like the name of his fan club MAY, Park Ji Hoon has become the dazzling protagonist of May, adorning a total of five covers—four for Singles Korea and one for Singles Japan—making the May issue even more special.

In the accompanying interview, Park Ji Hoon shared his thoughts on the record-breaking achievement of “The King’s Warden,” which currently ranks as the second most-attended Korean film of all time. He expressed his affection for the project and his current state of mind, saying, “I am grateful for all the love I’ve received, but I am trying not to get carried away and stay grounded as usual.”

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Regarding the Wanna One reality show “Wanna One Go: Back to Base,” which reunited the group after seven years, he reflected, “The time I spent as a member of Wanna One remains like a dream to me.”

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When asked why he chose his next project “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,” which is set to premiere on May 11, Park Ji Hoon showed his well-known side as a “military enthusiast” among fans, stating that the military setting was both interesting and appealing.

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He stated that he was further drawn to the project because it is not just a simple military story but one where the world-building expands through “cooking.” However, he revealed that the biggest reason was simply that “the script was incredibly fun,” raising anticipation for the drama.

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Furthermore, reflecting on his experience appearing in several webtoon-based projects such as “Weak Hero Class 1,” “Love Song for Illusion,” “Love Revolution,” and “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,” Park Ji Hoon shared his serious approach and method for character preparation. He said, “I believe there is a difference between what a webtoon can convey and what can be expressed when it is adapted into video format. That is why I try to grasp the core elements of the character and bring those to life rather than trying to perfectly replicate the webtoon.”

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Park Ji Hoon’s full pictorial and interview can be found in the May issue of Singles Korea.

Check out Park Ji Hoon in “Love Song for Illusion” below:

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“The King’s Warden” Overtakes “Extreme Job” To Become Korea’s 2nd Biggest Box Office Hit Of All Time

“The King’s Warden” is officially Korea’s biggest box office hit in over a decade!

On April 11 KST, the Korean Film Council announced that as of that morning, “The King’s Warden” had recorded a total of 16,283,970 moviegoers.

As a result, “The King’s Warden” has now overtaken the beloved 2019 hit “Extreme Job” to become the second most-attended Korean movie of all time.

The only Korean film with a higher number of box-office admissions to date is the 2014 blockbuster “The Admiral: Roaring Currents,” which recorded a total of 17,613,682 moviegoers by the end of its run.

Meanwhile, “The King’s Warden” already became the highest-grossing Korean film of all time last month.

Congratulations to the film’s cast and crew!

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Watch “The King’s Warden” star Park Ji Hoon in “Love Song for Illusion” on Viki below:

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And check out Yoo Hae Jin’s previous film “Big Deal” below:

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IU And Byeon Woo Seok Become Intensely Aware Of Each Other’s Presence At The King’s Birthday Banquet In “Perfect Crown”

MBC’s upcoming drama “Perfect Crown” has shared a glimpse of its first episode!

Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea is a constitutional monarchy, “Perfect Crown” tells the love story of Seong Hui Ju (IU), a chaebol heiress who has everything but is only a commoner in status, and Grand Prince Ian (Byeon Woo Seok), a prince who has nothing despite being the son of the king.

In Episode 1, as the nation’s prominent figures all gather to celebrate the king’s birthday, a face-to-face meeting takes place between chaebol heiress Seong Hui Ju and royal family member Grand Prince Ian.

Seong Hui Ju, the CEO of Castle Beauty, gets to set foot in the king’s birthday banquet for the first time despite the social limitations of being a commoner and of illegitimate birth. Determined to make her presence known through the major event that is the banquet, Seong Hui Ju breaks a royal taboo—that red is not worn in the palace—and chooses a bold red suit, drawing the attention of everyone there, including Grand Prince Ian.

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In the newly released photos, Seong Hui Ju and Grand Prince Ian are shown crossing paths at the king’s birthday banquet. As the banquet’s highlight—the nakhwa performance (Korean traditional fireworks)—gets underway, their eyes begin to meet by chance, raising curiosity about what Seong Hui Ju and Grand Prince Ian might be thinking as they watch the spectacle.

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Just like the beautiful nakhwa display, a variety of events are set to unfold at the king’s birthday banquet—events that will stir Seong Hui Ju and Grand Prince Ian’s hearts.

“Perfect Crown” will premiere on April 10 at 9:40 p.m. KST. Stay tuned!

Until then, watch Byeon Woo Seok in “Lovely Runner”:

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Or watch IU in “Hotel Del Luna” on Viki:

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