Park Ji-hoon

Quick Facts: Who was Park Ji-hoon?

Subject:

Park Ji-hoon

Known for:

South Korean singer and actor known for Wanna One, Weak Hero, and historical dramas.

Born:

1999-05-29

Century / Era:

1999s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Park Ji-hoon (Korean: 박지훈; born May 29, 1999) is a South Korean singer and actor. He started his career in the entertainment industry as a commercial model and child actor in 2006. In 2017, he rose to fame by placing second in the second season of the reality competition series Produce 101 and becoming a member of the show's resulting boy group Wanna One (2017–2019, 2021–2022). As a solo recording artist, Park has released the EP O'Clock with the lead single "L.O.V.E" in 2019, followed by his debut studio album Message in 2020. As an actor, he is known for his leading roles in the first and second seasons of television series Weak Hero (2022–2025) and the historical film The King's Warden (2026).

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Park Ji-hoon was born on May 29, 1999, in Masan Province in South Korea. Originally from Gyeongsang Province, Park has lived in Seoul since he was seven years old. He graduated from National Middle School of Traditional Arts, where he majored in musical theater. Park majored in broadcasting arts at School of Performing Arts Seoul and graduated in January 2018. Park was accepted into Chung-Ang University's Department of Theater for 2018.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Park debuted as a child actor, participating in musicals like Peter Pan (2007–2010), The Harmonium in My Memory (2010), and Radio Star (2010–2011), and small stints in television dramas Jumong (2006–2007), The King and I (2007–2008), Kimchi Cheese Smile (2007–2008), Iljimae (2008), and more. Park also appeared in SS501's reality show SS501 SOS (2006), although his face was blurred out through the episodes. In 2007, he appeared in KM Idol War with Big Bang. During his childhood, he continued to be active in musical theatre, television broadcasts, and film, and also worked as an advertisement model. Park was less active in the entertainment industry in his teen years.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1999 (1999-05-29): Birth of Park Ji-hoon — South Korean singer and actor known for Wanna One, Weak Hero, and historical dramas.
2. 2006: 2006 Milestone — He started his career in the entertainment industry as a commercial model and child actor in 2006.
3. 2007: 2007 Milestone — Park debuted as a child actor, participating in musicals like Peter Pan (2007–2010), The Harmonium in My Memory (2010), and Radio Star (2010–2011), and small stints in television dramas Jumong (2006–2007), The King and I (2007–2008), Kimchi Cheese Smile (2007–2008), Iljimae (2008), and more.
4. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017, he rose to fame by placing second in the second season of the reality competition series Produce 101 and becoming a member of the show's resulting boy group Wanna One (2017–2019, 2021–2022).
5. 2018: 2018 Milestone — Park majored in broadcasting arts at School of Performing Arts Seoul and graduated in January 2018.
6. 2019: 2019 Milestone — E" in 2019, followed by his debut studio album Message in 2020.
7. 2022: 2022 Milestone — As an actor, he is known for his leading roles in the first and second seasons of television series Weak Hero (2022–2025) and the historical film The King's Warden (2026).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Ji-hoon

True or False: “Park Ji-hoon's initial rise to fame in 2017 was primarily due to his participation in a survival reality show.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He gained significant popularity after placing second in the second season of Produce 101.

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