Park Ji Hoon’s Avid Fans Express Disappointment Because of THIS

Park Ji Hoon took the Hallyu scene by storm with his immersive performance as an anti-hero in the 2022 hit drama "Weak Hero Class 1." The actor received high praises from viewers all around the world. Unfortunately, Park Ji Hoon failed to bag a nomination as Best New Actor in the prestigious Baeksang Arts Award.

Fans of the idol-actor took their disappointment to social media, gaining massive attention.

Park Ji Hoon Snubbed By 2023 Baeksang Arts Awards? Here's What Happened

On April 7, the 2023 Baeksang Arts Awards announced its nominees for its annual celebration of talents!

Fans were extremely delighted to see their favorite stars receive attention and praise for their contribution to the growing industry of film and television in the past year.

While some stars like Song Hye Kyo, Kim Hye Soo and Park Eun Bin were already expected to be nominated, many rising actors such as Kim Hieora, Kim Gun Woo and more surprised the public.

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However, not everyone was elated with the list of nominees as there are a lot of actors who are still worth mentioning and one of them is rising actor Park Ji Hoon.

The 23-year-old actor dominated the final quarter of 2022 with his gravity-defying performance as a bullying victim-turned-warrior in the youth drama "Weak Hero Class 1."

Park Ji Hoon's performance wowed viewers and critics after he managed to pull off a morally gray character with ease. Fans lament the young star's lack of recognition.

One fan said, "Park Ji Hoon did amazing and it's a big joke that he's not nominated!"

The public's disappointment was amplified when Hong Kyung, the main antagonist of the said drama, was nominated for Best New Actor.

This caused a major uproar on various social media platforms, reaching hundreds of thousands of likes.

Although it's disheartening, Park Ji Hoon's supporters hope to see the actor celebrated at other distinguished awards shows at the end of 2023.

Park Ji Hoon To Make Silver Screen Debut With 'Audrey'

After proving his prowess in "Weak Hero Class 1," Park Ji Hoon now plans to conquer the big screens!

Earlier this year, the actor was announced to join "Reborn Rich" actress Kim Jung Nan in the upcoming film "Audrey"!

The movie follows the lovely lives of a mother and son duo who stays together despite life's unexpected hindrances and trials.

In the new project, Park Ji Hoon will play Kang Ki Hoon, a young man who deeply loves his mother Oh Mi Yeon, who is played by Kim Jung Nan.

Anticipation is raised after the production unit hinted at the two stars' perfectly woven chemistry. In particular, "Audrey" is currently in works with the intention to release it within the year.

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Written by Elijah Mully.