Park Ji-hoon
{{Short description|South Korean singer and actor (born 1999)}}
{{About|the singer and actor|the member of Treasure|Jihoon}}
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| birth_place = Masan, South Korea
| education = Chung-Ang University
| alma_mater = School of Performing Arts Seoul – Broadcasting Arts
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|actor}}
| years_active = 2006–present
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| years_active = 2017–present
| past_member_of = Wanna One
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Park Ji-hoon ({{korean|박지훈}}; born May 29, 1999) is a South Korean singer and actor. He was initially active as a child actor and advertisement model. Park rose to fame in early 2017 as the second-place winner of the second season of the reality competition series Produce 101. He is a former member of the show's resulting boy group Wanna One and has since been active as a solo artist and an actor.
Park began his solo career by releasing an EP, O'Clock, following the end of Wanna One's activities as a group. He also resumed his acting career and known for his roles in Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (2019), Love Revolution (2020), At a Distance, Spring Is Green (2021), and Weak Hero Class 1 (2022). Park has remained active in variety and reality television shows and has also ventured into being a Radio DJ. He has also been the advertisement model for several brands across skincare, cosmetics, and food.
Early life and education
Park Ji-hoon was born on May 29, 1999, in Masan Province in South Korea.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈 :: 네이버 인물검색|url=https://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch&sm=tab_ppn&query=%EB%B0%95%EC%A7%80%ED%9B%88&os=6019483&ie=utf8&key=PeopleService|website=people.search.naver.com|access-date=September 5, 2019|archive-date=August 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200824190218/https://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch&sm=tab_ppn&query=%EB%B0%95%EC%A7%80%ED%9B%88&os=6019483&ie=utf8&key=PeopleService|url-status=dead}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per WP:KO/RS#UR|date=August 2024}}{{Cite news|last=Park|first=So-hyeon|script-title=ko:[엑's 토크] '한끼줍쇼'PD "솔직한 강다니엘·박지훈, 규동형제와 케미 굿"|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0000764312|work=Xportsnews|via=Naver|date=August 14, 2017|access-date=August 15, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402081036/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000764312|url-status=live}} Although he comes from Gyeongsang Province, Park has lived in Seoul since he was seven years old.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:'프레젠트' 워너원, 애교부터 신곡까지...너무 짧은 30분 (종합)|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000762013|language=ko|last=Park|first=So-hyeon|date=August 8, 2017|access-date=August 15, 2017|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141144/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000762013|url-status=live}} He graduated from National Middle School of Traditional Arts, where he majored in musical theatre.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:'아이돌룸' 박지훈, 얼굴도 국악도 천재? 즉석 '따르릉' 장구 반주|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111271113|language=ko|last=Shim|first=Eon-kyoung|date=December 3, 2019|access-date=December 12, 2020|archive-date=February 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216182711/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111271113|url-status=live}} Park majored in broadcasting arts at School of Performing Arts Seoul{{Cite news|script-title=ko:박지훈, 과거 '매점배 댄스배틀' 화제 "수줍음 뒤 박력 폭발"|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=004&oid=023&aid=0003284402|language=ko|access-date=August 15, 2017|archive-date=December 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213073049/http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=004&oid=023&aid=0003284402|url-status=live}} and graduated in January 2018.{{cite web|title=Korean celebrities graduate high school|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3044383|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|last=Hong|first=Yu-kyoung|date=February 9, 2018|access-date=December 28, 2020|archive-date=February 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180208212206/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3044383|url-status=live}} Park was accepted into Chung-Ang University's Department of Theater for 2018.{{cite web|script-title=ko:워너원 박지훈, 중앙대 수시합격...박우진은 수능 응시 안해|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20171110120000005?input=1195m|publisher=Yonhap News|language=ko|last=Park|first=Su-yun|date=November 10, 2018|access-date=December 28, 2020|archive-date=February 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216182718/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20171110120000005?input=1195m|url-status=live}}
Career
=Career beginnings=
Park debuted as a child actor, participating in musicals like Peter Pan (2007–2009), 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.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:"박지훈 잘 컸네" '프로듀스101 1위 박지훈, 10년 전 사극서 '거세 연기'로 주목받은 과거 화제|url=http://www.mhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=49714|website=Munhwa|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Na-kyoung|date=April 18, 2017|access-date=May 30, 2017|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327101624/http://www.mhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=49714|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201709112337050410 |last=Hwang |first=Hye-jin |date=September 12, 2017 |script-title=ko:[어제TV]박지훈 거세연기까지, 워너원 멤버들도 몰랐던 반전(오빠생각) |trans-title= |language=ko |publisher=Newsen Media |access-date=May 26, 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250526042136/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201709112337050410 |archive-date=May 26, 2025}} Park also appeared in SS501's reality show SS501 SOS (2006), although his face was blurred out through the episodes.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:공연의 모든 것 – 플레이DB|url=http://www.playdb.co.kr/artistdb/detail.asp?ManNo=19515|website=playdb.co.kr|language=ko|access-date=May 30, 2017|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090320/http://www.playdb.co.kr/artistdb/detail.asp?ManNo=19515|url-status=live}} In 2007, he appeared in KM Idol War with Big Bang.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:'프로듀스 101' 박지훈, 과거 빅뱅과 인연?...눈물 대결서 승리|url=https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?&year=2017&no=381111|website=Maeil Broadcasting Network|language=ko|date=June 7, 2017|access-date=August 15, 2017|archive-date=February 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216182642/https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?year=2017&no=381111|url-status=live}} During his childhood, he continued to be active in musical theatre, television broadcasts, and film, and also worked as an advertisement model.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:'거세당하는 연기'도 소화했던 '프듀 101' 연습생|url=https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/21481892#home|website=Joongang|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Hee-joo|date=April 17, 2017|access-date=May 30, 2017|archive-date=January 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108225233/https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/21481892#home|url-status=live}}
Less active in the entertainment industry in his teen years, Park began training to become an idol singer under SM Entertainment and Fantagio. Due to a knee injury, he did not make it to the final line up of Fantagio's boy group Astro and subsequently transferred to Maroo Entertainment.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:'프듀 101 윙크남' 박지훈이 거쳐간 소속사 클래스|url=http://www.insight.co.kr/newsRead.php?ArtNo=100391|website=Insight|language=ko|last=Hong|first=Ji-hyeon|date=October 4, 2017|access-date=May 30, 2017|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402204617/https://www.insight.co.kr/newsRead.php?ArtNo=100391|url-status=live}}
=2017–2018: ''Produce 101'' and Wanna One=
{{Main|Produce 101 Season 2|Wanna One}}
In 2017, Park represented Maroo Entertainment in the second season of Produce 101. He experienced a sudden rise in popularity after going viral as "wink boy ({{small|ko:}} 윙크남)", after the introductory "It's Me (Pick Me)" stage on M Countdown, even before the show had started airing.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:[단독] '프듀101 시즌2' 윙크남, 김종국-하석진 후배...19살 훈남|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000951010|language=ko|access-date=May 30, 2017|archive-date=August 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816194142/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000951010|url-status=live}} Consequently, Park's participation in the survival show received extensive media attention to the extent that his self-made aegyo catchphrase "save you in my heart ({{small|ko:}} 내 마음 속에 저장)" trended on social media and was used by various companies for marketing purposes.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:'프듀2' 박지훈 데뷔 전부터 '시청자 마음 속에 유행어 저장'|url=https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/023/0003282068|language=ko|access-date=May 30, 2017|archive-date=October 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027040101/https://m.news.naver.com/read.nhn?mode=LSD|url-status=dead}}
The phrase was later crowned as the best catchphrase of 2017 by KOCCA.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:박지훈 "내 마음 속에 저장", 2017 상반기 최고 유행어 선정|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=057&aid=0001167539|language=ko|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826234747/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=057&aid=0001167539|url-status=live}} Furthermore, Park received offers from various companies to become their advertisement model while the show was still being aired,{{Cite news|script-title=ko:데뷔 전부터 완판남...'프듀2' 박지훈, 뜨거운 파급력|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/213/0000970099|work=TV Report|publisher=Naver|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Ye-na|date=June 14, 2017|access-date=June 14, 2017|archive-date=January 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107160907/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/213/0000970099|url-status=live}} and it was later revealed that Park had signed an exclusive contract with Maroo Entertainment before the show had started.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:마루기획 측 "박지훈, '프듀2' 출연 전부터 전속계약"(공식입장)|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201706141248544110|work=Newsen|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Ye-eun|date=June 14, 2017|access-date=January 17, 2021|archive-date=September 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926183630/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201706141248544110|url-status=live}} He finished second, which made him a member of the project boy group Wanna One under YMC Entertainment. Wanna One disbanded on December 31, 2018, and officially completed activities after their sold out 4-day final concert series 'Therefore' that ran from January 24 to 27 at Gocheok Sky Dome.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:워너원 측 "12월31일 계약종료, 1월 콘서트로 마무리"(공식입장 전문)|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000032980|website=Naver|language=ko|access-date=January 18, 2019|archive-date=October 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008190633/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000032980|url-status=live}}
=2019: Solo debut, first Asian tour, and return to acting=
On March 26, Park released his debut EP as a soloist, O'Clock, with the lead single "L.O.V.E".{{cite web|title=Park Ji-hoon drops first solo album, 'O'Clock'|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201903261908545611886_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|website=Kpop Herald|date=March 26, 2019|access-date=March 27, 2019|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327183757/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201903261908545611886_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Ex-Wanna One member Park Ji-hoon swings open solo career|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20190326010200315?section=culture/k-pop|work=Yonhap News Agency|date=March 26, 2019|access-date=February 16, 2022|archive-date=February 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216182634/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20190326010200315?section=culture%2Fk-pop|url-status=live}} Park Jihoon took his first-ever solo music show win with his debut album "L.O.V.E" on KBS Music Bank on April 5, 2019.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'뮤직뱅크' 박지훈, 첫 1위 "동물 잠옷 입고 안무 영상 올릴 것"[★밤TView]|trans-title='Music Bank' Park Ji-hoon, 1st place "I will upload a choreography video wearing animal pajamas"|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/108/0002773766|work=Star News|publisher=Naver|language=ko|author=Kang Min-kyung|date=April 5, 2019|access-date=January 11, 2021|archive-date=February 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216182643/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/108/0002773766|url-status=live}} The same month, Park was cast in JTBC's historical drama Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency,{{cite web|title=Park Ji-hoon to appear in JTBC drama|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2019/03/688_266050.html|website=The Korea Times|date=March 26, 2019|access-date=March 27, 2019|archive-date=March 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328123716/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2019/03/688_266050.html|url-status=live}} which was aired on September 16.{{cite web|title=K-pop sweetheart Park Ji-hoon makes small screen debut in 'Flower Crew'|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2019/09/688_275934.html|website=The Korea Times|date=September 22, 2019|access-date=September 23, 2019|archive-date=September 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924044655/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2019/09/688_275934.html|url-status=live}} Park received praise for his great acting skills and got many positive reviews for his first drama since the start of his career as a soloist.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'꽃파당' 박지훈 연기 '호평 일색'...알고보니 아역 배우 출신|url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/201910234975H|website=The Korea Economic Daily|last=Lee|first=Mi-kyung|date=October 23, 2019|access-date=March 30, 2022}} Park Jihoon, topping the list, ranked No. 1 in drama cast hot topic for 8 consecutive weeks (Good Data – Drama Actors Category and Racoi ranking) on his Flower Crew drama airing (2 months).{{cite tweet|author=🐰Park Jihoon Supporters🐰|user=PJHsupporters|number=1194085793846960129|date=November 11, 2019|title=Hot topic Week 1 of November 2019 Drama cast hot topic No.1 #박지훈 🏆 A Perfect All Kill of 8 weeks from @Park_Jihoon_twt 🙇♀️ Thank you so much for all your hardwork ❤️ #꽃파당 #parkjihoon #FlowerCrewJoseonMarriageAgency|language=en|access-date=January 11, 2021}}{{Unreliable source?|date=January 2022}}
On December 4, Park released his second EP, 360, and its lead single of the same name.{{cite web|title=Park Ji-hoon to drop '360' on Dec. 4|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3070483|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=December 4, 2019|access-date=December 5, 2019|archive-date=December 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205014026/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3070483|url-status=live}}
=2020: ''Love Revolution,'' first studio album, and first solo concert=
Park returned with his third EP, The W, with the title track "Wing", on May 26.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'컴백' 박지훈 "두 개의 자아 담은 'Wing', 절제된 다크함 표현"|url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202005267118H|website=The Korea Economic Daily|language=ko|date=May 26, 2020|access-date=June 3, 2020|archive-date=June 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603173708/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202005267118H|url-status=live}} Park Jihoon made several appearances on radio shows for his 'The W' promotion including Cool FM KBS Radio Show,{{Cite web|title=Park Jihoon KBS Cool FM Radio Show|url=https://aqstream.com/kbscf/KBS-Cool-FM-Stream-2|website=aqstrem.com|language=ko|access-date=May 28, 2020|archive-date=December 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202200527/https://aqstream.com/kbscf/KBS-Cool-FM-Stream-2|url-status=live}} SBS Cultwo Radio Show,{{Cite web|title=Park Jihoon SBS Cultwo Radio Show|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CA4flS7lq9E/|website=Instagram|url-access=registration|language=ko|access-date=June 1, 2020|archive-date=December 26, 2021|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/0529.mays.ig/2321744510299057988_2321744508134695575}}{{cbignore}} Noon Hope Radio Show{{Cite web|script-title=ko:"허벅지 자신있어"...'정희' 박지훈, 여전히 빛나는 22세 '윙귕이' 매력 [종합]|url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/06/02/2020060202627.html|website=Chosun|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Su-hyun|date=June 2, 2020|access-date=January 17, 2022|archive-date=January 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117113324/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/06/02/2020060202627.html|url-status=live}} and Sung Woon Late Night Radio Show.
Park Jihoon took his first lead role in the Kakao M's web drama Love Revolution, an adaptation of the popular webtoon of the same name. The drama aired from September 1 to December 27, 2020.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'연애혁명' 박지훈-이루비-영훈, '찐친' 케미 물씬~! 촬영 현장 비하인드 공개|url=https://www.entermedia.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=18686|website=Entermedia|language=ko|last=Jeong|first=Mi-sun|date=August 27, 2020|access-date=January 17, 2022|archive-date=January 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118182650/https://www.entermedia.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=18686|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈 종영소감 "'연애혁명' 순수한 고등학생 일상 오랜만에 경험해"|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2020/12/1325024/|website=Star Today|language=ko|last=Kim|first=So-yeon|date=December 28, 2020|access-date=January 17, 2022|archive-date=January 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118182817/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2020/12/1325024/|url-status=live}} The first episode of Love Revolution surpassed a million views in one day on KakaoTV and was No. 1 on the Top 10 weekly videos. The first five episodes have also achieved the million milestone. Park's popularity rose with viewers and critics praising his acting skills.{{cite web|script-title=ko:카카오TV ㅣ 24시간이 모자라 ②|trans-title=Kakao TV ㅣ 24 hours are not enough ②|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/465/0000004409|website=Naver|publisher=Naver Corporation|language=ko|author=Kwon Gu-hyun|date=September 18, 2020|access-date=January 11, 2021|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101061649/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/465/0000004409|url-status=live}} The song "Midnight" was recorded and released by Park Jihoon as part of the drama's soundtrack.{{cite web|script-title=ko:[단독]박지훈, '연애혁명' OST 참여..'미드나잇' 11월 발매 '열일행보'|trans-title=[Exclusive] Park Ji-hoon, 'Love Revolution' OST Participation... 'Midnight' released in November|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/112/0003354242|website=Naver|publisher=Naver Corporation|language=ko|author=Park Seo-hyun|date=October 15, 2020|access-date=January 11, 2021|archive-date=January 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111052410/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/112/0003354242|url-status=live}}
On November 4, Park released his first studio album, Message, with the title track "Gotcha".{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈, 첫 정규 'MESSAGE'로 11월 4일 컴백|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=23897366|website=isplus.live.joins.com/|language=ko|access-date=October 19, 2020|archive-date=October 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023194910/http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?Total_Id=23897366|url-status=live}}
Park Jihoon held his first ever online solo concert titled "Message" on December 13.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈, 첫 온라인 콘서트 'MESSAGE' 개최|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/438/0000031460|language=ko|access-date=November 26, 2020|archive-date=November 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127000010/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/438/0000031460|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈, 첫 온라인 콘서트 'MESSAGE' 성공적 마무리..메이 위한 선물|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004325670|language=ko|access-date=December 14, 2020|archive-date=December 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213230840/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004325670|url-status=live}}
=2021–2022: Continued acting and singing activities, and ''Weak Hero: Class One''=
Park starred in the lead role of the KBS college drama At a Distance, Spring is Green which aired from June 14 thru July 2021.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'멀리서 보면 푸른 봄' 박지훈-이신영-강민아 주연 캐스팅(공식입장)|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000391385|website=Naver|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Myeong-mi|access-date=November 23, 2022|archive-date=November 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123080146/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000391385|url-status=live}}
On August 12, Park released his fourth EP My Collection, with the title track "Gallery".{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[공식] 박지훈, '멀푸봄' 마치고 8월12일 가수 컴백...흑발 변신 눈길|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/312/0000491321|language=ko|access-date=July 26, 2021|archive-date=July 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725231940/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/312/0000491321|url-status=live}}
On October 28, Park released his fifth EP Hot&Cold, with the title track "Serious".{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[공식] 박지훈, 28일 '핫앤콜드' 발매확정...2개월만 초고속 컴백|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/076/0003788940|language=ko|access-date=October 14, 2021|archive-date=October 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211014000906/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/076/0003788940|url-status=live}}
In August 2022, it was announced that Park would be making a comeback with his sixth EP The Answer with the title track "Nitro" on October 12, 2022.{{cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈, 컴백 타이틀곡은 'NITRO'..다채로운 트랙리스트 공개|url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2022092708225176986|website=Star News|language=ko|last=Kim|first=No-eul|date=September 27, 2022|access-date=October 1, 2022|archive-date=September 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927002653/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2022092708225176986|url-status=live}} On September 30, he pre-released a b-side called "Moon & Back".{{cite web|script-title=ko:내달 컴백 앞둔 박지훈, 수록곡 '문앤백' 선공개|url=https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20220930_0002032869|website=Newsis|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Hyun-suk|date=September 30, 2022|access-date=October 1, 2022|archive-date=October 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001091606/https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20220930_0002032869|url-status=live}}
On October 9 and 10, Park held a two-day concert called '[CLUE]' at the YES24 Live Hall.{{cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈, 9·10일 데뷔 첫 대면 콘서트 'CLUE' 개최|trans-title=Park Ji-hoon, the first face-to-face concert 'CLUE' to be held on the 9th and 10th|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0003094579|via=Naver|publisher=MT Star News|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Soo-jin|date=October 8, 2022|access-date=October 8, 2022|archive-date=October 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008160513/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0003094579|url-status=live}}
Park starred in the lead role of the wavve k-drama Weak Hero Class 1 which premiered on November 18.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈, 웨이브 오리지널 '약한영웅' 주연 발탁...첫 학원 액션물(공식입장)|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000542946|website=Naver|language=ko|access-date=November 21, 2022|archive-date=November 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121210130/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000542946|url-status=live}} Before its premiere, the first three episodes of the drama were screened at the 27th Busan International Film Festival where it sold out in two minutes, leading to additional screenings.{{Cite web|title=[SC초점] TV는 송중기, OTT는 박지훈...'재벌집'·'약한 영웅' 시작부터 대박|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003941457|website=Naver|language=ko|last=Jeong|first=Bit|access-date=November 21, 2022|archive-date=November 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121210131/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003941457|url-status=live}} The drama became an overnight hit immediately becoming wavve's #1 drama in paid subscribers within the first day. Weak Hero was a critical as well as a commercial success garnering a 9.9 rating overseas and glowing reviews from critics. It also ranked #1 on the OTT integrated search and recommendation site Kinolights.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'약한영웅' 열풍 시작...유료 가입자 견인 1위, OTT 1위, 해외 채널 평점 9.9|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003941496|website=Naver|language=ko|last=Jeong|first=Bit|access-date=November 21, 2022|archive-date=November 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121210128/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003941496|url-status=live}} Park received overwhelming praise from both critics and online communities for his portrayal of Yeon Si-eun, with some of his highlight scenes going viral on various social media sites such as Tik-Tok and Twitter.
The role has been called a "rediscovery of Park Ji-hoon" as the idol singer's cute and bubbly image was nowhere to be found in his performance.{{Cite web|title=[SC초점] TV는 송중기, OTT는 박지훈...'재벌집'·'약한 영웅' 시작부터 대박|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003941457|website=Naver|language=ko|last=정빛|access-date=November 21, 2022|archive-date=November 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121210131/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003941457|url-status=live}} When asked about the casting of Park, creative director Han Jun-hee revealed that shortcake (the production company) CEO Lee Myung-jin originally suggested the idol actor for the role after being amazed with his performance in At a Distance, Spring Is Green. After reviewing his older work and interviews, he was convinced and the suggestion was passed along to director Yu Su-min.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:올해의 재발견, 단연 박지훈? 아이돌 출신이 어떻게 저런 눈빛을 [Oh!쎈 레터]|url=https://m.joynews24.com/v/1544195|website=Naver|language=ko|last=Choi|first=Na-young|access-date=December 11, 2022|archive-date=December 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211081615/https://m.joynews24.com/v/1544195|url-status=live}}
On December 9, it was announced that Park would star alongside veteran actress Kim Jung-nan in his first movie, Audrey. It was expected for release in 2024.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[단독] 박지훈, '약한영웅' 다음은 영화 '오드리'...'재벌집' 김정난 모자 호흡|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004755020|website=Naver|language=ko|last=Yeon|first=Hwi-seon|access-date=December 11, 2022|archive-date=December 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211060206/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004755020|url-status=live}}
=2023–present: ''Blank or Black'' and new beginnings=
On March 23, 2023, it was announced that Park would be making a comeback with his seventh EP Blank or Black with the title track "Blank Effect" on April 12.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈, 4월 12일 컴백 확정 [공식]|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20230324/118497662/1|website=sports.donga.com|language=ko|date=March 24, 2023|access-date=March 26, 2023|archive-date=March 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326194001/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20230324/118497662/1|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title='12일 컴백' 박지훈, 타이틀곡 'Blank Effect' MV 첫 티저..美친 연기|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003624323|website=Herald Pop|language=ko|date=April 7, 2023|access-date=May 23, 2023|archive-date=February 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209133637/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003624323|url-status=live}}
In January 2024, Park's leading drama, "Love Song for Illusion", was released with Park portraying dual roles.
On August 5, 2024, Park signed an exclusive contract with YY Entertainment for his future activities.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈, YY엔터와 전속계약 "새로움이 주는 기대감 크다"(공식)|trans-title=Park Ji-hoon, exclusive contract with YY Entertainment, "There is great anticipation from the newness" (official)|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003712741|via=Naver|publisher=Herald Pop|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Mi-ji|date=August 5, 2024|access-date=August 6, 2024}}
Discography
{{For|Park's work with Wanna One|Wanna One discography}}
=Studio albums=
=Extended plays=
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=Singles=
==As lead artist==
==Other releases==
=Music videos=
Filmography
=Film=
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| Audrey | Kang Ki-hoon | style="text-align:center" | {{cite web|script-title=ko:[공식] '약한영웅' 박지훈, '재벌집' 김정난과 母子로 만난다...영화 '오드리' 출연|trans-title=[Official] 'Weak hero' Park Ji-hoon meets 'chaebol house' Kim Jeong-nan as mother... Appearance in the movie 'Audrey|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003948725|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Chosun|language=ko|author=Jeong Bit|date=December 9, 2022|access-date=December 9, 2022|archive-date=December 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209134827/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003948725|url-status=live}} |
=Television series=
=Television shows=
=Radio shows=
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| Park Ji-hoon's Stay Night | DJ | 2021–October 18, 2022 | style="text-align:center" | {{cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈, '스테이션 제트' 마지막 방송...심야 채운 달콤 보이스|trans-title=Park Ji-hoon, the last broadcast of 'Station Jet'... A sweet voice filled late at night|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003658178|via=Naver|publisher=MyDaily|language=ko|last=Myung|first=Hee-sook|date=October 18, 2022|access-date=October 18, 2022|archive-date=October 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018095109/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003658178|url-status=live}} |
Theatre
- Peter Pan (2007–2009)
- The Harmonium in My Memory (2010)
- Radio Star (2010–2011)
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (2014)
Other ventures
=Endorsements and promotions=
In April 2018, Park was appointed for his first ever solo endorsement deal as a model for April Skin. He would endorse their Milk Booster Fast Shampoo as well as a collection of hair-dyes.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:워너원 박지훈, 화장품 브랜드 '에이프릴스킨' 모델 발탁|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/008/0004044088|website=Naver|language=ko|access-date=January 13, 2021|archive-date=January 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114124957/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/008/0004044088|url-status=live}} A special event was held where customers would receive an exclusive bromide when purchasing April Skin hair products over 15,000 won.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에이프릴스킨 모델 '워너원 박지훈' 브로마이드 이벤트 '품절 대란'|url=https://m.anewsa.com/article_sub3.php?number=1314457|website=anewsa.com|language=ko|date=May 8, 2018|access-date=January 13, 2021|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115012106/https://m.anewsa.com/article_sub3.php?number=1314457&type=&mobile=|url-status=live}} Park along with fellow Wanna One member Ong Seong-wu was selected as a model for CLAVIS and their line of sports bracelets on April 20.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:워너원 '박지훈X옹성우', 또 이번엔 무슨 광고 찍었을까|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/022/0003265999|website=Naver|language=ko|access-date=January 13, 2021|archive-date=February 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216182644/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/022/0003265999|url-status=live}}
In March 2019, the seaweed snack brand Masita revealed Park as the new ambassador for their new "0% MSG" recipe that came in five different flavors.{{Cite web|title=Masita reveals Park Ji-hoon as new presenter|url=https://www.nationthailand.com/Corporate/30365429|website=nationthailand.com|language=En|date=March 8, 2019|access-date=January 13, 2021|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116103900/https://www.nationthailand.com/Corporate/30365429|url-status=live}} The same month, Park and fellow former Wanna One member Bae Jin-young were selected as the new advertising models for youth make-up brand, I'M MEME.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈X배진영, 화장품 브랜드 동반 모델 발탁...워너원 시너지|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/477/0000163291|website=Naver|language=Ko|access-date=January 13, 2021|archive-date=January 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114122920/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/477/0000163291|url-status=live}} In May, it was announced that Park had been selected as the new exclusive model for pizza specialty brand, Pizza E-Tang.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈, '긍정 이미지'로 피자 광고 발탁|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000608857|language=ko|access-date=January 13, 2021|archive-date=January 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116062911/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000608857|url-status=live}} He would promote their new pizza flavor, Shinsegae Pizza 2. He would also film his first solo commercial. The promotion was a success with the pizza consistently selling out.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:피자에땅, '신세개피자2' 품절 대란..."단짠단짠 세 가지 맛을 한 판에|url=https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/016/0001541020?sid=001|language=Ko|access-date=January 13, 2021|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113083526/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/016/0001541020?sid=001|url-status=live}} On May 3, Yuyu Nature selected Park as an exclusive model for their flagship health supplement, Formoline L112.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈, 건강기능식품 전속 모델 발탁...떠오르는 광고계 샛별|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/477/0000181315|language=Ko|access-date=January 15, 2021|archive-date=November 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114185031/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/477/0000181315|url-status=live}}
In June 2020, Park had his first apparel collaboration with contemporary fashion brand [LE] MOHO. The collection was named "[LA] POMME de Universe" in which Park participated in the design. To emphasize Park's mysteriousness, the collection's image was of infinity in the universe and also featured a green apple to reflect the refreshing image of a young man in his twenties. A portion of the sales of this project was donated to charities and organizations participating in the fight against COVID-19.{{citation needed|date=December 2024}} In October, Park collaborated with Tous on the 'Toss Love Me' perfume that was made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the brand's founding. 'Toss Love Me' became a bestseller and sold out at the Olive Young Myeong-dong Store where it was carried domestically.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:스페인 파인 주얼리 토스(TOUS), 박지훈과 함께한 토스 러브미, 베이비토스 향수 화보 공개|url=http://m.sommeliertimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=17348|language=Ko|date=October 2020|access-date=January 17, 2021|archive-date=January 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122013521/http://m.sommeliertimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=17348|url-status=live}}
On August 18, 2021, it was announced that Park had been selected as an exclusive model for the Korean skincare and cosmetics brand, It's Skin. He would model for them both domestically and overseas in Japan and Southeast Asia.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박지훈, 잇츠스킨 일본·동남아시아 전속 모델 발탁|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002981485|website=Naver|language=ko|last=Moon|first=Wan-sik|access-date=December 11, 2022|archive-date=December 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211073548/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002981485|url-status=live}}
Awards and nominations
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