Park Jihoon Opens Up About Losing 15kg for ‘Man Living with the King’ and His Current Health

Actor Park Jihoon, who previously revealed he lost 15kg for ‘Man Living with the King’, has shared an update on his current health.

On the 14th, a video titled “[EXCLUSIVE] Park Jihoon’s Reading and Answering Comments Full Version” was released on Dispatch’s official YouTube channel.

During the video, Park Jihoon held a Q&A session to answer questions from fans. While going through the questions, he focused on a detailed comment from a fan asking about his physical condition, stress levels, and other concerns.

When asked about his physical state, he confessed, “I’m still a bit cold, and I still use an electric blanket,” noting that he still feels chilly even in mid-May when temperatures exceed 30 degrees.

Park Jihoon also shared that his mood has been great, saying, “There’s absolutely nothing to feel bad about,” and added that he’s been sleeping well, stating, “I’ve always been fine with sleep. I fall asleep as soon as I lie down.”

Addressing a fan’s concern about his appetite, Park Jihoon replied, “My appetite is fine. Since ‘Man Living with the King’, I’ve been eating little by little to recover my health, and my condition has improved a lot, so I don’t really have anything to be stressed about.”

Furthermore, when asked if he is happy these days, he expressed great joy, saying, “I’m so happy lately. I’m preparing for a comeback, have an upcoming drama, and have many activities I’ve already filmed, so I feel proud. I think MAY will be fully satisfied and love it,” teasing his next projects and comeback.

Meanwhile, Park Jihoon became a “16 million actor” through director Jang Hang-jun’s film ‘Man Living with the King’. He previously made headlines by revealing that he successfully lost 15kg in just two months by eating only apples to play the role of King Danjong.

Regarding his weight loss, Park Jihoon shared the struggle, saying, “I studied a lot about dieting. I even looked into things like Wegovy, but I was too scared of having to inject myself, so I decided I’d just have to lose the weight in an unhealthy way.”