On June 2, actor Park Jihoon gave an interview in Seoul, discussing his upcoming plans.
In particular, he spoke in depth about his determination to enlist in the Marine Corps Search and Reconnaissance Unit.
I have the mindset that if I am going once, I might as well go to a tough place. It might sound strange to call it unique. I’m not saying that other army or other units aren’t special, but since it’s a place you have to pass an exam to go into, I think there might be other things I can learn if I go this route.
— Park Jihoon
While the age limit to enlist in the Marine Corps is 20, Park Jihoon, who turned 28 this year, has one year left.
The timing of my enlistment isn’t set yet, but if it happens, I’d like to get it over with quickly. I am in a situation where I have to go next year. I don’t know which month, but since I can only go to the Marine Corps if I go next year, I have to go.
— Park Jihoon
He also revealed how firm he was on his enlistment.
Even if my agency tells me not to go, I will just go. I will go next year. Please write that in the article. I don’t want to postpone it anymore. I really want to go and fulfill my military duty well. I have to apply for the unit and pass the test, but even if I fail, I want to join the Marines.
— Park Jihoon
Netizens were shocked at how serious he was about the Marines.
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- “Didn’t he already go to the military? I thought he already finished.”
- “He is serious about this. But I think he will do well.”
- “He’s a true man…”
- “I felt it since ‘Produce 101’, he is manly compared to his pretty face.”
- “Please film a lot before enlisting!”
- “If he wants to go to the Marines, next year is his last chance.”
- “I’ve given up now…please come back safely.”
- “Please film a lot of projects before going!”