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My Take
Park Ji-hoon is one of those rare idols who makes the jump from reality-show underdog to genuine solo career look almost effortless — but anyone who watched him on Produce 101 Season 2 knows exactly how much work sits behind that effortlessness. He finished second, joined Wanna One, and then when the group disbanded he didn't just coast on the goodwill; he rebuilt his identity from scratch as a solo artist, leaning into a softer, more romantic image that suited him surprisingly well. His acting side has grown steadily too, and you can tell he takes both crafts seriously rather than treating one as a fallback for the other. For a guy born in 1999, the creative range he's shown before turning 25 is genuinely impressive — I'm curious to see which direction he commits to most as he matures.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Park Ji-hoon
- Name (Japanese)
- パク・ジフン
- Reading
- ぱく・じふん
- Born
- May 29, 1999 (age 27)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
- Origin
- Masan, South Korea
- Occupation
- singer / actor
2. Background
- University
- Chung-Ang University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Ji-hoon born?
Born May 29, 1999 (age 27).
Where is Park Ji-hoon from?
Park Ji-hoon is from Masan, South Korea.
What does Park Ji-hoon do?
Park Ji-hoon works as singer, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.