Park Ji-hoon Reflects on 'Produce 101' Journey and New Film Success

Park Ji-hoon reminisced about his audition days on 'Produce 101' Season 2, sharing his mindset and experiences from that time.

On the October 25th episode of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block,' Park Ji-hoon, the star of the film 'The Man Living with the King,' made a guest appearance.

Park Ji-hoon debuted as a member of the group Wanna One after appearing on the audition program 'Produce 101' Season 2. During the show's airing, he earned the nickname 'Wink Boy' for his memorable wink shot. He also became known as the 'Nation's Storage Guy' for his catchy phrase, 'Save you in my heart.'

Reflecting on the competition, Park Ji-hoon said, "Since I was there, I thought I should try to do something." Yoo Jae-suk chimed in, "I wanted to make my presence known too."

Park Ji-hoon shared, "I could feel the camera lens on me. I noticed the red light was on," adding, "I thought, 'Oh? It's done. They got me.' I felt like I was being filmed." Yoo Jae-suk humorously responded with a broadcasting term, "You got your shot," bringing laughter.

'The Man Living with the King' tells the story of King Danjong, the sixth king of Joseon, who was dethroned and exiled to Yeongwol, and the village chief of his exile location. The film explores the hidden story of King Danjong. Park Ji-hoon is receiving praise for his role as the ill-fated King Danjong, with many calling it a career-defining performance. The film has attracted 6.21 million viewers, marking its success.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr