Park Jihoon Shares Heartbreaking Story After “The Man Who Lives with the King” Surpasses 6 Million Viewers

Park Jihoon opened up about a deeply personal loss behind the success of his hit film The Man Who Lives with the King, revealing that he lost his grandmother just one day after the movie’s premiere.

A Career-Defining Box Office Moment

The historical film has officially crossed 6 million moviegoers, reaching 6,024,348 admissions as of February 23.

The milestone is especially meaningful because:

• the film broke even at 2.6 million viewers in just 15 days
• Park Jihoon took on the challenging role of King Danjong
• it marks one of the most successful projects of his acting career so far

“She Couldn’t Remember Me”

In the preview for tvN’s You Quiz on the Block, Park Jihoon shared the emotional story behind the celebrations.

While expressing his joy over the film’s success, he revealed:

his grandmother, who had been suffering from dementia, passed away the day after the VIP premiere.

“She couldn’t remember me…
If I meet her in my dreams, there’s something I really want to ask.”

The quiet confession added a layer of poignancy to the film’s box office achievement.

Advice That Kept Him Grounded

Despite the massive success, director Jang Hang-jun gave him a simple but memorable message:

“Don’t act rashly. Don’t get carried away.”

The comment drew laughter and highlighted the team’s close bond.

Park Jihoon also shared a lighter moment, revealing that his older brother jokingly texts him:

“Your Majesty Danjong, you must be tired~?” a playful reference to his royal role.

From Idol to Box Office Actor

With The Man Who Lives with the King becoming a commercial hit and his performance gaining attention, Park Jihoon continues to strengthen his reputation as a singer-turned-actor with real box office power.

His upcoming appearance on You Quiz on the Block is expected to show:

• the human story behind the success
• his growth as an actor
• the emotional journey that audiences didn’t see