Park Ji-hwan's active career continues into 2026. He leaves a strong impression by delivering cheerful energy in the film Heartman. Showing a wide acting spectrum from intense villains to everyday relatable characters, Park Ji-hwan plays a key role in smoothly driving the flow of the story in this film as well.

Heartman was released on January 14. The film tells the story of Seung-min (Kwon Sang-woo), a man who returns and struggles not to lose his first love whom he meets again. However, a secret that Seung-min can never reveal arises, leading to a comedy. Park Ji-hwan plays Won-dae, Seung-min's longtime friend. Won-dae is a loyal supporter who shared youth with Seung-min by playing in a band together during college, and he is the first to notice Seung-min's secret and stays by his side.

Park Ji-hwan perfectly completes the character Won-dae with his distinctive sharp dialogue delivery and playful reactions. He naturally blends into the overall story, and as director Choi Won-seop mentioned, "He is an actor with a great sense of comedy," bringing vitality to every scene with precise rhythm and timing. Park Ji-hwan leaves warm empathy and humanity beyond laughter through exaggerated acting and comedic reactions. By maximizing fun with detailed acting in a narrative that moves between past and present, he adds key points for the audience to watch.

With perfect chemistry with Kwon Sang-woo, Park Ji-hwan captivates the audience and expands the story in a three-dimensional way. He has established an irreplaceable presence. His comedic talent was proven in the film Boss, which attracted 2.43 million viewers last year and surpassed the break-even point. Accordingly, expectations for Heartman are also rising.

Park Ji-hwan has steadily built his unique color through significant works. He solidified his public recognition as Jang Yi-soo in the Crime City series and later created a phenomenon by crossing various genres and media such as the drama Our Blues and Disney+'s The Sound of Magic.

Meanwhile, the film Revenge Ghost, starring Park Ji-hwan, began filming last November. Revenge Ghost tells the story of Yoon-ha (Kim Yoo-jung), who became a ghost due to an unjust death and teams up with a goblin who has dreamed of becoming human for 400 years to save her endangered younger sibling. Park Ji-hwan plays the goblin, showcasing a fresh transformation in the fantasy occult comedy genre.

Park Ji-hwan's diverse activities suggest that he will continue to establish himself as a noteworthy actor. His acting leaves a deep impression on audiences and raises expectations for his future works.