(Following Interview ④) Singer and actor Park Ji-hoon, who passionately performed in the 'Weak Hero' series, cleverly responded to a hypothetical duel with Wanna One member Hwang Min-hyun.
Park Ji-hoon conducted the interview on the morning of the 28th in Samcheong-dong, Jongno District, Seoul. At this event, he met with domestic reporters to discuss the recently released Netflix original series 'Weak Hero Class 2' (abbreviated as Weak Hero 2).
'Weak Hero 2' is a drama portraying the harsh survival story and glorious growth of the model student Yeon Si-eun (Park Ji-hoon), who transferred to Eunjang High School after facing trauma for failing to protect a friend from violence. It is the sequel to 'Weak Hero Class 1,' which was released in 2022, and Park Ji-hoon once again took on the role of Yeon Si-eun following Season 1.
Park Ji-hoon, who drew attention as 'Wink Boy' and 'Storage Guy' from 'Produce 101 Season 2,' debuted in the project group Wanna One. The 'Weak Hero' series showcased his transformation. Park Ji-hoon expressed his attachment to the character Yeon Si-eun, stating, "I thought it was a character that resembled me the most. Since my childhood as a child actor, the only thing I could rely on was my parents. I spent a lot of time alone and had few friends. Reflecting on those aspects allowed me to express a lonely side. My past was quite similar. The synchronization rate was similar for that character. Other than action, the emotional times of being alone seem to resonate the most with Yeon Si-eun."
Hwang Min-hyun, who also worked with Wanna One, appeared in the Tving original 'Study Group.' Both Hwang Min-hyun and Park Ji-hoon appeared in the same academy action project. If the two were to compete, who would win? Park Ji-hoon chuckled, saying, "If it's a character duel, I think there would be physical differences and fighting styles. I would cast my vote for Yeon Si-eun."
He noted, "Because based on 'Weak Hero 2,' I think the fighting style and endurance have improved significantly. Since he is a friend who uses objects to employ unconventional tactics, I think he could aim for a stronger punch in that regard. It's about recognizing the opponent's weaknesses too. By leveraging the alliance, he could exploit those weaknesses, inducing them with information, or consider variables other than fighting. Thinking along those lines, Yeon Si-eun seems more favorable beyond just fighting," he laughed.
'Weak Hero 2' was released as an 8-episode series on Netflix on the 25th.
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