Actor Kim Ji-hoon successfully completed the "2025 Seoul Drama Awards" drama talk concert.
On the evening of the 4th, Kim Ji-hoon held the "2025 Seoul Drama Awards–drama talk concert: actor Kim Ji-hoon" at the riverside stage in Banpo Hangang Park, Seoul, where he shared various stories about viewers and acting with the audience.
At the talk concert, held as a program of the "2025 Seoul Drama Awards," which marks its 20th anniversary this year, Kim Ji-hoon looked back on his 23-year acting career and revealed behind-the-scenes stories about his signature works. Kim Ji-hoon is scheduled to meet viewers soon in the tvN drama Nice to Not Meet You, which is set to premiere in November.
First, recalling the moment when he left a strong impression by taking on a challenging villain role in the drama The Flower of Evil, he said, "It's a work that let people know there is an actor named Kim Ji-hoon. It was an adventurous choice, but in the end it was truly lucky and a work I'm grateful for."
Kim Ji-hoon mentioned his challenge of playing dual roles as a king and a ghost in the SBS drama The Haunted Palace, which ended in June. At the event, he watched iconic scene videos with fans, eliciting enthusiastic responses such as applause.
This year Kim Ji-hoon made his first foray into Hollywood through the Amazon Prime series Butterfly. He said, "It was a taciturn killer role, and I practiced a lot with an English teacher," describing his efforts. He added that his main criterion for choosing projects is whether he can enjoyably challenge himself, and shared his resolve toward his work.
In the casual "daily TMI" talk corner, he answered small questions honestly — today's TMI, items in his bag, dinner menu recommendations, music he often listens to, dramas he recently binge-watched — showing a different, more human charm from his serious actor persona. He emphasized his own exercise routine and the importance of consistent self-care, which resonated strongly with fans.
Finally, Kim Ji-hoon offered heartfelt encouragement to those going through difficult times: "Everyone faces hard moments at least once in life. A person's emotions are closely connected to the body. If you make regular exercise a life standard, you can build the endurance to get through things based on the body's energy." He then warmed the venue by telling his 23‑year‑younger self, "It's important to live each day enjoyably and meaningfully."
Meanwhile, the "icon of transformation" Kim Ji-hoon, who gave fans meaningful memories through the talk concert, is currently meeting viewers through the Netflix variety show Crime Scene Zero and the drama Genie, Make A Wish, and has various releases ahead, including the dramas Dear X and Nice to Not Meet You.
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