Park Ji-hoon, This Time as a 'Boxer'... Solidifying His Status as an Action Star with His Next Project 'Promoter'

Actor Park Ji-hoon is once again aiming for a strong acting transformation by choosing a boxing drama as his next project.

According to broadcasting and entertainment industry insiders on the 20th, Park Ji-hoon has received a positive proposal to star in tvN's new drama 〈Promoter〉 and is currently reviewing it favorably. Discussions are ongoing with the goal of scheduling it for next year on tvN.

〈Promoter〉 is a collaboration between director Lee Jong-seok, who directed the films 〈Negotiation〉 and 〈It's a Fairytale but Rated R〉, and writer Ryu Kyung-sun, known for the popular webtoon 〈Long Live the King〉. It deals with the intense world of growth and competition set against the backdrop of the boxing world.

Continuing the Momentum of 'Weak Hero'... A Leap to Action Star

Park Ji-hoon is set to play the role of a 'genius boxer who overcomes limits through constant effort.' Having received critical acclaim from both the public and critics for his intense yet precise action in 〈Weak Hero Class 1·2〉, fans are already looking forward to the high-level boxing action he will showcase in this new project.

To fully embody the character, Park Ji-hoon is reportedly dedicating himself to boxing training, preparing a physique and movements close to that of a real boxer.

Active Across Screen, OTT, and Home Theater... An Unprecedented 'Busy' Path

Recently, Park Ji-hoon's activities have been more relentless than ever. He will take on the role of the exiled former king 'Dan Jong' in the film 〈The Man Who Lives with the King〉, which is set to be released on February 4, teaming up with Yoo Hae-jin to conquer the screen. Following that, the Tving original series 〈Becoming a Cook Legend〉 is also set to be released within the year, making 2026 a year that will undoubtedly be recognized as 'The Year of Park Ji-hoon.'

With the delicate emotional lines shown in 〈Love Revolution〉 and 〈Fantasy Romance〉, Park Ji-hoon, who adds explosive energy from 〈Weak Hero〉, is expected to create a notable synergy with director Lee Jong-seok.