Park Jihoon Gains Attention for Wearing Dress in Latest K-Drama
Park Jihoon is going viral for his latest drama—and it’s not for the usual reasons.
The former Wanna One member surprised fans in the premiere episode of The Legend of Kitchen Soldier by wearing a full costume made entirely out of seaweed. Yes, actual seaweed.
Soon after clips hit social media, Korean netizens exploded with laughter at the bizarre outfit choice.
The controversy began with a viral tweet showing Jihoon in the seaweed getup, sparking wild reactions.
취사병 전설이되다 취랄시작 취랄개크게시작
미역국천지창조 아제발
— 윙피포 (@mp4pjh_v) May 12, 2026
Fans couldn’t get enough:
Are they crazy ROFL
Ah, this is insane. I’m back to watch it again f*ck.
So fun LOL.
Seaweed-phrodite.
This is hilarious LOL.
Despite the wild outfit, Jihoon got props for owning the role without shame. Clips spread fast on Korean social communities and social media.
Some even joked this seaweed moment might be his new career peak. Others pointed out that Jihoon keeps picking odd, chaotic roles—building his reputation for being versatile and fearless.
The seaweed dress controversy is getting people talking—and it looks like Park Jihoon isn’t afraid to take risks for his craft.