Kim Ji-hoon Showcases Global Star Power with 'Bold Page' Interview and Photoshoot

Actor Kim Ji-hoon has once again proven his global star status by releasing an interview and photoshoot through the global K-culture media 'Bold Page.'

In the revealed pictorial, Kim Ji-hoon captivated viewers with his wild, masculine visuals and a deepened charisma. His profound gaze and restrained gestures conveyed a sophisticated aura honed through his acting career, showcasing a solid new side distinct from his previous image.

During the global interview, where editors from France, Portugal, Mexico, India, and Korea sent real-time questions, Kim Ji-hoon deeply explored his acting philosophy and life perspective accumulated over the past two decades through various roles and characters. Regarding the essence of acting, he explained, "It's not a technique of drawing out emotions, but a process of fully immersing oneself in the character's situation and mind." Using crying scenes as an example, he added, "Recalling completely different personal memories to shed tears doesn't fit the character or the story. Understanding why this character has no choice but to cry at this moment is the starting point of acting."

This acting philosophy was clearly demonstrated through his portrayal of Choi Jeong-ho in the TVING original series 'Dear. X.' While playing the character, Kim Ji-hoon pondered, "How do resentment, revenge, and negative emotions consume a person?" He further stated, "From a neuroscience perspective, clinging to resentment and negative emotions towards others ultimately makes oneself the unhappiest." He resolved, "If faced with a similar situation, I would strive to choose empathy, compassion, and forgiveness over resentment."

Describing the process of character creation, Kim Ji-hoon stated, "It's a task of completing a three-dimensional character by combining clues given in the script." He likened this to "a process of stacking objective information like 3D printing," emphasizing that this principle remains unchanged regardless of genre, whether it's a villain or a romance.

Kim Ji-hoon's approach to life is more about the 'process' than rushing towards the finish line. He finds meaning in diligently building each day rather than focusing on short-term numbers or results. Recently, he has been undertaking a six-week personal project focused on expanding flexibility through muscle strengthening.

Finally, he defined himself as "someone who knows relatively well how to be happy," attributing his current self to an attitude that wishes not only for his own happiness but also for the happiness of those around him.

Meanwhile, Kim Ji-hoon is currently meeting viewers as Lee Jae-hyeong, a media company CEO and a sweet, straightforward character, in the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'Dear. Greedy Love.'

Netizens reacted positively to Kim Ji-hoon's interview and photoshoot, commenting, "As expected from Kim Ji-hoon, his acting philosophy is deep," "The photoshoot visuals are stunning," and "I'm enjoying the drama 'Dear. Greedy Love.'