Park Ji-hoon Celebrates Milestone as 'The Man Who Lives with the King' Hits 10 Million Viewers

Park Ji-hoon, now a '10 million actor', expressed his gratitude.

Recently, Park Ji-hoon shared a photo on his Instagram story.

In the photo, Park Ji-hoon stands alongside the cast of 'The Man Who Lives with the King' next to a large ancient tree, with the caption "I love you."

The background features a traditional Korean house with a thatched roof and a mountain ridge. Kim Min, dressed in dark green, stands beside Yoo Hae-jin, who is wearing a hat and has his hands clasped. In the center, Park Ji-hoon, wearing a light pink robe, looks directly at the camera. On the right, Jeon Mi-do, in a beige hanbok, stands with her hands neatly clasped. All four are lined up on the dirt ground, giving the impression of greeting an audience.

'The Man Who Lives with the King', starring Park Ji-hoon, is a film set in 1457 Cheongnyeongpo, depicting the story of a village chief who voluntarily exiles himself for the village's prosperity and a young dethroned king in exile. The film surpassed 10 million viewers on March 6 at 6:32 PM, becoming the first film of 2026 to achieve this milestone. It is the 34th film in South Korea to reach this mark.

Born in 1999, Park Ji-hoon gained fame as the 'Wink Boy' on Mnet's audition program 'Produce 101' Season 2 in 2017. He was affectionately called 'National Producer's Boy' and popularized the catchphrase "Save you in my heart," debuting with the group Wanna One.

Park Ji-hoon has since pursued a solo music career and acting, notably delivering a powerful performance in the 'Weak Hero' series. In 'The Man Who Lives with the King', he received praise for his portrayal of the deposed king Danjong.

By Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia Reporter syjj426@tenasia.co.kr