Park Ji-hoon: "Grateful for 'Wangsa Nam' Success... Is It the Eyes Acting? I'm Just Thankful to My Parents" [Photo Gallery]

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Actor and singer Park Ji-hoon shared his thoughts on the box office success of the film "The King and I," which has surpassed 16 million viewers.

Park Ji-hoon elegantly graced the covers of both the May issue of fashion magazine Singles and Singles Japan. In the photo shoot released on the 16th, he flawlessly executed a hanbok styling reinterpreted in a Hyundai style, completing a unique atmosphere with his signature deep gaze and diverse expressions.

In an exclusive interview released alongside photo spreads, Park Ji-hoon shared his thoughts on the record-breaking achievement of ranking second in the all-time box office chart for Korean films. "I did not expect to receive such overwhelming love," he said, adding, "When selecting a project, I prioritize what emotions I can convey to the audience and what lingering impression I can leave behind."

He further stated, "The film 'A Man Living with the King' was special because I cried a lot during filming and poured all my energy into it. It was also a meaningful work because I had the opportunity to work with them. I am deeply grateful that it has received so much love," expressing his affection for the project. When asked about his well-received eye acting, he cheerfully replied, "I am simply grateful to my parents."

Regarding the backstage video that had dominated social media algorithms, he also expressed his sincere gratitude to fans, saying, "It's great that I can show fans what they want to see, but I truly enjoy the process of interacting with them on the spot. I believe this kind of interaction is my strength. So, rather than worrying about how I would appear, I approached the situation with the mindset of giving as much as possible to those who took the time to come."

Regarding Wanna One's activities after reuniting for the first time in seven years, he stated, "I missed the members so much and decided to participate because I wanted to show the fans a good side of us again," openly sharing his true feelings about the Wanna One members.

The behind-the-scenes of the reality show "Wanna One Go: Back to Base" was also revealed. He said, "I was worried that the chemistry from back then wouldn't come out after such a long time, but it turned out to be an unnecessary concern," adding, "As soon as I met the members, we were filming while laughing so hard our stomachs hurt," mentioning their unchanged teamwork.

Finally, Park Ji-hoon said, "Without the unwavering support of my fans, I would not be who I am today," and added, "Moving forward, I want to hone the unique qualities that only Park Ji-hoon can offer and showcase my own distinct color."

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