Kim Ji-hoon mentioned "watching music broadcasts" as a way to maintain trendiness as an actor.
On the afternoon of the 11th, an interview was held for actor Kim Ji-hoon after the ending of SBS's Friday-Saturday drama "The Haunted Palace" (written by Yoon Soo-jung / directed by Yoon Sung-sik) at a cafe in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, Seoul.
Kim Ji-hoon deeply embodied the complex aspects of the character "King Lee Jeong," who is a righteous monarch, a loving father, and a man devoted to one woman, captivating viewers. In particular, Kim Ji-hoon appeared in a historical drama for the first time in 16 years since "Chuno" in 2009 with "The Haunted Palace" and passionately performed his first royal role since his debut.
On this day, regarding his return to historical dramas after a long time, Kim Ji-hoon said, "I also played a king in the past in 'Chuno.' I felt that the nature of kings has changed a lot. I thought about how to tune my tone when preparing. Since I was trying to adjust to the tone of traditional historical dramas, I felt it wasn't very trendy. So, I realized there is definitely a flow in historical acting and pronunciation, and I think I found a natural tone that viewers today would find appealing."
He continued, "I felt the difference between historical dramas of the past and present. I thought about having a solemn and serious appearance as a king, but as I read the script, I found the character to be multidimensional. A king who keeps his beliefs, a man who loves his queen, and a father who wants to protect his child, as well as a person who is overwhelmed with fear by ghosts. I could only express such aspects. I intended to show different aspects, hoping to portray him as a human being, and I believe people saw it that way, so I was satisfied."
When asked about his efforts to maintain trendiness, Kim Ji-hoon, who mentioned "recent historical dramas" and "trendiness," remarked, "It seems to have become a lifestyle for me. I don't think I'm making a special effort; it feels more natural now that I've grown older. People my age are doing things they didn't before. For example, I keep up with music broadcasts."
Kim Ji-hoon explained, "I think music broadcasts are the epitome of trendiness. In today's era, K-pop holds special significance, and the creators pour all their meanings into it. It's an opportunity to follow the music trends in the U.S. and see styles, hair, and makeup trends all at once. Following that is part of my daily life. I try to constantly self-observe regarding what kind of music has come out, what styles are trending, and what brands idols with high styling expenses wear."
He added, "Am I in tune with the flow of the times? Many people seem to lose their sensitivity as they age. But I think maintaining a keen sensitivity without losing it makes you a sophisticated person in sync with the times, and I am working toward that."
Previously, Kim Ji-hoon appeared in the web entertainment program "Favorite's Favorite," hosted by Subin of the group TOMORROW X TOGETHER, revealing his identity as a K-pop enthusiast.
When asked if there were any standout idols recently, Kim Ji-hoon responded, "I recently watched ENHYPEN's comeback stage. I did a challenge, but I realized I was far off from what they did. It's the same dance, but I thought idols are incredible. I also saw that BTS has all completed their military service, so I'm looking forward to their future activities."
Meanwhile, the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "The Haunted Palace," in which Kim Ji-hoon appeared, ended on the 7th.
[Photo] SBS 'The Haunted Palace,' provided by the agency, SNS.
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