Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Park Ji-hoon plays an Army chef on TV, but hopes to become a real-life Marine in 2027

Faced with mandatory military service next year, "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier" singer-actor Park Ji-hoon — fresh off back-to-back television, movie and music projects — discusses hopes to become a Marine while reminiscing about filming the show.

2026-06-04

From K-pop idol to sought-after actor: Park Ji-hoon is everywhere right now — and for good reason

From K-pop idol to sought-after actor, Park Ji-hoon is carrying his momentum into streaming. The 26-year-old singer and actor has been one of the most talked-about stars in the industry after “The King’s Warden” passed 16.8 million admissions.

2026-05-21