Jihoon (지훈) is a South Korean singer and a member of the K-pop boy group TREASURE under YG Entertainment. He is also a member of its sub-unit “T5”.
Jihoon (TREASURE) Profile
| Stage Name | Jihoon (지훈) |
| Birth Name | Park Ji Hoon (박지훈) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Birthday | March 14, 2000 |
| Active Years | 2017–present |
| Age | 24 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Height | 178 cm (5’10”) |
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | B |
| MBTI | ENTJ |
Jihoon (TREASURE) Facts:
Early Life
– Jihoon hails from Nam-gu, Busan, South Korea.
– He dropped out of Hanlim Art School but obtained a high school diploma through the GED test.
Personal Life
– He has an older brother.
– Haruto’s first impression of him was that he looks handsome and has a puppy face but his face and body have a big contrast. (Teen Vogue)
– Jihoon was voted as the “most promising entertainment star” and is known for speaking good Japanese.
– The members agree that he is the best at encouraging them. (TREASURE Studio S1)
– He previously wore clear braces.
– He endured the difficult times as a trainee because he thought of those times as inevitable situations towards becoming a cool artist. (Indian Interview)
– His hobbies include observing various objects and scenes like animals and paintings.
– His English name is Jun, and he goes by nicknames like Hoonie, Jyoon, and Muscle Man.
– He would rather do dance practice without eating rather than without sleeping. (MUPLY RandomQ)
– He practices Pilates with Junkyu.
– He thinks their greatest charm is the teamwork. (Vibe)
– He identifies as a Buddhist.
– He is known for his chemistry with Junkyu.
– He chose YG Entertainment because his role model is affiliated with it. (CNBC International TV)
– His special talents include holding his breath for over a minute.
– Despite being soft-hearted and kind, he isn’t afraid to remind others to focus on their work.
– He can be brutally honest. (Arena Homme+)
– YG Entertainment was his dream company.
– He dropped out of Hanlim Arts School as an applied music major. (IDDP TREASURE)
– His childhood dream was to become a pilot.
– If there is this one thing he wants people to remember TREASURE, it would be energy. (allkpop)
– Considered the “father figure” in the group, he was roommates with Yoonbin before Yoonbin left Treasure.
– He is most likely to prank the other members. (Seventeen Superlatives)
– His long leap record is 235 cm. (Idol Einstein)
– His shoe size is 280 mm.
– His father was a career soldier. (W Korea)
– He often uses the Busan dialect in daily life.
– He can do the impression of the school principal from “Crayon Shin-chan”. (KstarNextDoor)
– His Line character is Romi, and his fandom name is Aiurs/Hoonies.
– He has a hobby of riding skateboards. (My Idol Diaries)
– He is energetic and known for his cooking skills.
– His favorite stage from Japan tour was encore stage. (Membership Magazine)
– He is friends with Choi Bomin of Golden Child and Sunwoo of THE BOYZ.
– According to Jeongwoo, Jihoon and Yoshi take the longest time to get ready. (Teen Vogue)
Career
– In 2017, Jihoon made an appearance on the fifth episode of the survival show Stray Kids, a collaboration between JYP Entertainment and Mnet. He represented YG as a trainee in the JYP vs YG battle.
– He appeared in a Stray Kids episode during the JYP vs YG battle.
– Starting YG training in 2016, Jihoon was formerly associated with Nataraja Academy.
– He was the 5th member revealed for MAGNUM.
– He performed “Song Goes Off” in his introduction video.
– He trained for four years as of July 2020.
– Jihoon appeared on ‘Kings of Masked Singer’.
– Jihoon hosted SBS ‘Inkigayo’.
– On June 14, 2023, Jihoon was confirmed as the third member of TREASURE’s sub-unit, T5.
Likes & Dislikes
– He is a fan of surfing.
– To relieve stress, he likes going to the Han River to take pictures of flowers.
– He likes the sky.
– Pink hair is his preferred look.
– He’s also a fan of anime.
– His favourite colour is red.
Food Preference
– He dislikes Hawaiian pizza.
– He favours melon and watermelon as his favourite fruits.
– His favourite ice cream flavour is mint chocolate.
– He doesn’t like rice noodles.
Controversy
– He faced trouble on June 6, 2023, by sharing a Japanese song on Weverse, which upset Korean fans as it was Memorial Day. This day honours those who sacrificed their lives in battles against Japan. He recommended a song by RADWIMPS, a Japanese band, sparking criticism for insensitivity. He later deleted the post, but neither he nor YG Entertainment addressed the issue.
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon
Jihoon Photos
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