Park Ji-hyun revisits childhood memories in Shanghai

Singer Park Ji-hyun is set to embark on a nostalgic journey to Shanghai, China, a city deeply intertwined with his childhood memories. Moving away from his persona as a glamorous trot star, the episode will revisit the days of "Shanghai international student Park Ji-hyun," who grew up in a foreign land.

In the upcoming July 31 broadcast of the MBC entertainment program 'I Live Alone,' Park visits Shanghai, where he lived as an international student approximately 20 years ago. Rather than a typical vacation, this is a meaningful journey to revisit the places that shaped his growth.

Describing Shanghai as a "place with many memories," Park uses his vacation to retrace his past. In released photos, he draws attention with a unique travel outfit consisting of a flashy T-shirt, short shorts, and three-stripe slippers. His free-spirited look, a departure from his polished stage image, is expected to spark a reaction from "fashion expert" Code Kunst.

His first stop is a long-standing local restaurant serving the breakfast menu he loved during his student years. Despite the long queues, Park cannot hide his excitement as he reunites with the flavors of his childhood.

Upon tasting the food, Park exclaims, "It really feels like I'm in China," experiencing a poignant moment where a single bite brings 20-year-old memories rushing back. The scene is expected to bridge the gap between his childhood in a foreign country and the man he has become today.

Later, while strolling through the streets, Park visits a hair salon for a transformation. He surprises the cast by revealing that during his childhood in China, he "used to get his hair cut on the street." The contrast between his past experiences and his current status as a celebrity adds a layer of depth to his journey.

The unfamiliar sights of Shanghai continue to intrigue him. While visiting a crowded park, Park expresses curiosity over mysterious papers spread across the ground, noting, "I'm seeing this for the first time too." The episode also promises laughter as he finds himself in an unexpected "street casting" situation among the locals.

For Park, this visit to Shanghai is more than just a trip; it is a "life memoir" that allows him to reflect on the time he spent adapting to an unfamiliar environment and how those experiences shaped his path to becoming a singer.

While he is a star who captivates audiences on stage, in Shanghai, Park returns to the image of the boy who was once a stranger in a foreign land. His journey of memories will be revealed on MBC's 'I Live Alone' on July 31 at 11:10 PM.