Park Ji-hoon: "I will definitely enlist in the Marine Corps in 2027... Even if I fail, I'll still go. It doesn't matter if I get rejected." [Interview ③]

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Park Ji-hoon (27), a member of the project group Wanna One and a "million-viewer actor," once again expressed his strong determination to enlist in the Marine Corps.

Park Ji-hoon recently conducted an interview with StarNews at a café in Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. This meeting was arranged as he visits viewers through the OTT TVING original and tvN Monday-Tuesday drama "The Legend of the Army Cook" (hereinafter "The Army Cook").

In the drama, Park Ji-hoon plays Kang Seong-jae, portraying his transformation from a private to the "legendary army cook."

Given his transformation into a "soldier," discussions about his actual enlistment have frequently arisen. Whenever this topic comes up, Park Ji-hoon has unhesitatingly revealed his intention to voluntarily enlist in the Marine Corps, drawing significant attention. He has confessed on various variety shows, as well as at the press conference for "The Army Cook," that "I am a military enthusiast. I have long had a dream of joining the Marine Corps reconnaissance unit. That is why I want to go to a very tough place, a difficult place, and that desire has not changed. I have never considered becoming a cook or a military band member."

During the interview, Park Ji-hoon stated once again, "After filming 'The Army Cook,' I realized it must be difficult to wake up earlier than others and work later than others. I understand the hardships of being a cook, but my goal is to apply to a difficult place."

When asked for his reason, he replied, "I just feel like I should try it even if it's tough, just once. And it might sound strange to say it's 'unique,' but anyway, I want to go to a special place. I also like things like falling from high places. If you call it fun, that's true, but I think if you try difficult things, you can learn something and come out with more."

Park Ji-hoon's sincerity toward the Marine Corps is so great that, due to age restrictions, he has already planned to enlist next year. Park Ji-hoon said, "The exact (enlistment) date has not been set yet, but to be honest, I must go next year. I really want to join the Marine Corps. Even if someone tells me not to go, I will go next year. I don't want to delay anymore."

Even when asked, "You might fail to get into the Marine Corps, but is it okay if you get rejected?" Park Ji-hoon replied, "Of course, but even if I fail, I will definitely apply to the Marine Corps reconnaissance unit. Please write this in the article." His unwavering sincerity brought laughter.

Meanwhile, "The Army Cook" consists of a total of 12 episodes. The ninth episode will be released simultaneously on TVING and tvN at 8:50 p.m. on the 8th.

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