Actor Kim Ji-hoon appears on Radio Star and confesses the turning point of his acting career, which has expanded to the global stage, being called 'Korea's Johnny Depp.'
The MBC Radio Star airing on the 8th (planned by Kang Young-sun / directed by Hwang Yoon-sang, Byeon Da-hee) features a Chuseok special titled 'The Mood is Alive' with guests Jang Jin, Kim Ji-hoon, Kim Kyung-ran, and Choi Ye-na.
Kim Ji-hoon left a strong impression by perfectly portraying the psychopathic Baek Hee-sung in the drama 'Flower of Evil' with his long hair and cold demeanor.
He then showcased his explosive presence as the cruel villain Choi Pro in the movie 'Ballerina.' He shared, “The director said, ‘Long hair makes you look more terrifying,’” and added, “I played a lot of villains and received criticism at the time, but now my long hair has become my trademark,” making everyone laugh.
He is also active on the global stage. Recently, he took on the role of the killer 'Gun' in the Amazon Prime Video series 'Butterfly.' Kim Ji-hoon revealed, “I passed the English audition and participated in an American drama for the first time,” and shared, “Daniel Dae Kim said, ‘You’re like Korea’s Johnny Depp,’ which led to my nickname.”
In variety shows, he has been showcasing his perfect deductive skills and immersive acting in the 'Crime Scene' series. He confessed, “When I was offered to rejoin 'Crime Scene,' the PD came to my neighborhood personally,” and added, “I thought about turning it down but accepted right away,” which drew laughter. He continued, “I also played a high school student with azoospermia and hair loss,” stating, “I wanted to create a unique character each episode. It’s an interesting and challenging variety show as an actor,” sharing his own philosophy on variety shows.
Additionally, Kim Ji-hoon reveals his brainy side, known for having an 'IQ of 150.' He stated, “I only missed two questions in the math section of the college entrance exam,” impressing Kim Gu-ra, and added, “There was a three-year hiatus where I didn’t work due to a fixed image, but I wanted to prove myself again through acting,” sharing his honest confession.
[Jin Ju-hee, MK Sports Reporter]
