Actor Park Ji Hoon's dramatic change for his part in the upcoming historical movie People on social media and in online communities are talking about the "King's Warden."

Pictures of Park Ji Hoon before and after his diet went viral. They showed a picture from 2024 that actor Choi Hyun Wook shared alongside pictures of Park from 2019, when he was promoting Wanna One and had sharper features.

People on the internet quickly commented on how different the actor looked. One person said, "He definitely suits the role of King Danjong better after losing weight," while another added, "The vibe is completely different."

Park Ji Hoon plays King Danjong in the movie directed by Jang Hang Joon. Danjong is known in history as a sad young king. AllKpop said that Park looked a little cuter and fuller in 2024, but now he has a sharper jawline and a sad look in his eyes that fits the character's sad tone.

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Fans praised how dedicated he was. One person said, "His Wanna One era visuals are back," while another said, "He lost weight so well," and a third added, "He looked cute and handsome before too, but now his features really stand out."

KBIZoom said that Park Ji Hoon talked about the strict rules he followed to change, saying, "For two months, I controlled my weight by eating only apples every day." People online are talking about the actor's strict routine, which shows how dedicated he is to playing the character.

The King's Warden is still doing well at the box office because of his hard work and dedication. As of March 2, Koreaboo reports that 8.48 million people have already seen the movie, nearing the 10 million mark.

The actor's change shows how far K-film stars will go to get historical and character-driven roles, which fans and critics alike praise and admire.

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