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Park Jihoon (ex. Wanna One) Profile, Bio, and Facts 

Park Jihoon

PARK JIHOON (박지훈) is a South Korean singer and actor under Maroo Entertainment. He debuted as a soloist on March 26th, 2019 with EP “O’Clock”. He is a former member of WANNA ONE.

PARK JIHOON Profile

Stage Name PARK JIHOON (박지훈)
Birth Name Park Jihoon (박지훈)
Occupation Singer, Actor
Birthday May 29th, 1999
Active Years 2017–present
Age 25 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Height 173 cm (5’8”)
Weight 61 Kg (134 lbs)
Nationality Korean
Blood Type AB

PARK JIHOON Facts:

Early Life

– Park Jihoon was born in Masan, South Korea.
– He has been living in Seoul since he was seven years old.
– He completed his middle school education at the National Middle School of Traditional Arts, where he specialized in musical theatre.

Personal Life

– He has an older brother.
– He attended SOPA (School of Performing Arts) and graduated alongside NCT‘s Mark, Weki Meki‘s Doyeon, and Golden Child‘s Donghyun.
– Jihoon is also known as ‘Wink Boy’ and is famous for creating aegyo gestures like the ‘heart unlock.’
– He majored in broadcasting arts at the School of Performing Arts Seoul, and graduated in January 2018.
– In 2018, he was accepted into Chung-Ang University’s Department of Theater.
– He is close friends with members of Astro, ONF’s Laun, and Mark from NCT.
– He is a dog lover and has a dog named Max.
– When Wanna One moved into their dorm, Kuanlin wanted to have Jihoon as his roommate.
– He was roommates with Jaehwan, Woojin, Kuanlin, and Minhyun during Wanna One’s reality show “Wanna One Go.”
– His role model is BTS‘s V.
– His catchphrase “Nae Maeum Soge Jeojang” (“Save You in My Heart”) was voted by netizens as the Best Internet Catchphrase of 2017.
– After Wanna One disbanded, he focused on his solo music and acting career.
– Park Jihoon’s ideal type is someone younger than him, shorter than him, who speaks with a Satoori (dialect), and who is fully faithful to him.
– His fanclub is known as MAY.
– Park Ji-hoon developed his dream of becoming a singer while in the second year of middle school, driven by his passion for dancing.
– His interest in dancing continued, and during his first year of high school, he participated in a dance battle at his alma mater.
– He is influenced by Usher. (Vogue Korea)
– His exercise goal typically involves completing four sets of exercises each day.

Career

– Park Jihoon initially debuted as a child actor and took part in musicals like “Peter Pan” from 2007 to 2009.
– He was the Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper, and Visual in WANNA ONE.
– He began training to become an idol singer under SM Entertainment and later joined Fantagio. However, due to a knee injury, he did not make it to the final lineup of Fantagio’s boy group Astro and subsequently switched to Maroo Entertainment.
– In 2017, he participated in the second season of Produce 101, finishing second overall and debuting in the project boy group Wanna One under YMC Entertainment.
– His lowest ranking on Produce 101 was 3rd place.
– After Wanna One’s disbanded on December 31, 2018, signed with Maroo Entertainment to start his solo career.
– He held his first online solo concert titled “Message” on December 13, 2020.

Dramas

– Park Jihoon has appeared in various Korean dramas, including “Jumong,” “Kimchi Cheese Smile,” “The King and I,” “Iljimae” (guest appearance in episode 11), “Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency,” “Love Revolution,” “At a Distance, Spring Is Green,” “Remarriage and Desires” (guest appearance), and “Weak Hero Class 1.”

Likes & Dislikes

– He enjoys popping and beatboxing.
– He has a strong dislike for broccoli.
– He enjoys watching videos, practicing aegyo, and playing video games. (Hongkira radio show in 2017)
– Jihoon has a fondness for wearing pink clothing, even pink underwear. (“Wanna One Go” episode 1)
– His favorite drink include  iced americano.

Major works

– His most popular songs include; “Blank Effect”, “GOTCHA”, and “NITRO”.

Awards

– He has won several awards including; Entertainer Award, Asia Star Award, Best New Actor Award, Bonsang Award, and Best Idol Actor Award.

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: 0529.jihoon.ig
Youtube: PARK JIHOON Official
Twitter: Park_Jihoon_twt
TikTok: 0529.jihoon

Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer

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