Park Hyung-sik says his real life personality is quite close to Ahn Min Hyuk from 'Strong Girl Bong Soon'
On January 9, Park Hyung-sik chatted with reporters through Zoom, gearing up for his solo fan meeting in Manila, Philippines next month. The actor fondly remembered the Philippines for its enthusiastic fans, expressing happiness at the prospect of interacting with them again. Despite the excitement, he admitted feeling a bit nervous since it had been a while since his last visit.
Hyung-sik couldn't help but praise the Philippines, mentioning the beautiful islands and expressing a desire to return for an extended vacation.
He particularly enjoyed the local food and climate, even confessing to having "a feeling of not wanting to go back to Korea" after his visit. According to allkpop, the conversation shifted to Hyung-sik's love for scuba diving, with the actor expressing a desire to explore more of the country's underwater beauty. He also shared his enjoyment of listening to Bruno Mars while driving and revealed that he finds the singer's music perfect for a relaxing road trip.
Reflecting on his acting career, Hyung-sik credited his parents' lessons and highlighted how his past decisions shaped who he is today. He specifically discussed his role in the upcoming JTBC drama 'Doctor Slump', wherein he plays the role of Yeo Jeong Woo. Allkpop quoted the actor as, "First of all, 'Doctor Slump' carries a message of people in a slump in this society right now. There are points where the viewers can be comforted. The role I played in this project has a very positive personality, and it handles and conquers the hardships he faces." Hyung-sik teased viewers about the anticipated chemistry with co-star Park Shin Hye, suggesting a blossoming friendship turning into love.
The actor also drew connections between his real-life personality and his on-screen characters, singling out Ahn Min Hyuk from 'Strong Girl Bong Soon' as the role he closely resembles. He stated, "The way he jokes around... It's the way I am with my friends." When asked about future roles, Hyung-sik expressed an interest in experimenting with characters possessing superpowers, inspired by a recent watch of the supernatural drama 'Moving.'
