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  "textContent": "Singer and actor Park Jihoon has declared his intention to enlist in the Marine Corps next year in a recent interview with Newsen.\n\n**Park Jihoon** is currently starring in the TVING's **'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier'** as **Kang Sungjae** , a private who gradually becomes a legendary military cook. Because of his standout performance, the drama is achieving huge success on its release platforms. According to Nielsen Korea, the drama started off with a viewer ratings of**5.847%** and later rose to**7.9%,** dominating its time slot across all channels. It also maintained its**No.1** position on TVING.\n\nAs someone who has yet completed his mandatory military service, **Park Jihoon** claimed to have experienced the **military life** indirectly from the drama, saying, _\"We filmed the training scenes in the mountains in**freezing weather**. It felt like I could get **frostbite** if I didn't have heat packs all over my body. Whenever the director shouted 'cut,' I would rush into the tent to warm up by the heater.\"_ He also showed his passion as a **military enthusiast** , saying:\n\n> _\"I found those brief moments were enjoyable. Whenever I had to film scenes with a rifle, I would get into shooting positions and aim.**I was completely immersed by myself, like an elementary school kid playing pretend.** It's a shame there isn't any behind-the-scenes footage of it. I had so much fun running around, hiding behind trees, and joking around, but none of it was captured. It's such a bum.\"_\n\nHowever, when asked whether the drama would help **prepare** him for **the real military service** , Park Jihoon replied, _\"No. I don't think it will help.**I think the actual military life will be completely different.** It will be much tougher than this, especially since I'm going to apply for one of the **more demanding units**. I think will be far more challenging and exhausting.\" _\n\nHe added, _\"**It made me realize just how exhausting it must be for military cooks.** They wake up earlier than everyone else and finish later than everyone else. **They may not be out in the middle of battlefields, but they have their own difficulties**. We filmed at Gangrim Guard Post which has relatively few personnel, but I imagine it would be much harder for military cooks in larger units or dining facilities.\"_\n\nWhile it is human nature to choose the easier path, Park Jihoon's determination to join the **Marine Corps** remain unchanged, saying:\n\n> _\"**Since I only get one chance to enlist, I might as well go somewhere challenging.** Calling it 'unique' might sound a bit odd. I'm not saying the other branches aren't special, but the Marines require applicants to pass **additional tests**. I think going through that process would teach me **valuable lessons**.\"_\n\nSince the **Marine Corps** enlistment age limit is **29** , Park Jihoon, who turned **28** this year, effectively has about **one year** remaining to apply. Regarding his enlistment plans, he said:\n\n> _\"I'm not sure exactly when yet, but if possible, I should go sooner while it's still easier physically. To be honest, I have to enlist next year.**I don't know what month, but next year is my final chance to join the Marines, so I absolutely have to enlist next year.** \" _\n\nHe also emphasized his **determination** to enlist in the Military Corps, saying:\n\n> _\"**Even if my agency tells me not to enlist in the Marine Corps, I'm going to anyway.** I'm enlisting next year. **Please make sure to write it down like that in the article.** **I don't want to postpone my enlistment anymore.** **I want to fulfill my obligations to serve the country next year.** Of course, I still need to apply and pass the tests, but even if I fail that the test, I still want to join the Marines. I'm not saying this because there's someone in my family who in the Marines, it's just that I want to. **I'd be very grateful if you could write in the article that I'm enlisting next year.** \"_\n\nWhen asked if he has any worries regarding his **military hiatus** , Park Jihoon answered, _\"A lot of actors seem to have**pre-filmed projects** released while they're serving in the military, so fans might think, 'Oh? He's already back?' I'm not sure about the details of my future schedules, but**I think that kind of arrangement would probably be the ideal situation.** \" _",
  "title": "'Danjong Oppa' Park Jihoon declares his enlistment in the Marine Corps next year: \"Even if my agency opposes it, I'm going\"",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-04T03:37:39.509Z"
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