Park Ji-hyun street cast in Shanghai while wearing slippers

Singer Park Ji-hyun encountered an unexpected and special moment in Shanghai, China, a city he returned to for the first time in 20 years. While reminiscing about his childhood on familiar streets where he once lived as an international student, he enjoyed a trip in casual attire and even received a street casting call, once again proving his "star presence."

In the upcoming episode of the MBC variety program "I Live Alone," airing on the 31st, Park's special travelogue to Shanghai, where his childhood memories remain, will be revealed.

This visit is more than just a simple overseas trip. For Park, Shanghai is a place that holds his childhood dreams and growth. By returning to the location where he stayed as an international student 20 years ago, he will have a chance to face his past memories as a successful singer.

In the released preview photos, Park catches the eye by appearing in a completely different look from his usual glamorous stage image. Wearing a bright orange T-shirt, short khaki shorts, and even three-stripe slippers, he roams the streets looking exactly like an unadorned traveler.

Since Code Kunst, who is known for his fashion sense, acts as a "fashion mentor," how he will react to Park's unconventional vacation fashion is also a key point to watch in the broadcast.

In particular, Park visits an old, long-standing restaurant to find the breakfast menu he enjoyed during his years studying abroad. Standing in a long line among locals, he cannot hide his excited expression, as if he has returned to his childhood 20 years ago.

After tasting the nostalgic food after a long wait, Park expresses his emotion, saying, "It really feels like I'm in China."

It is not just a scene of eating food, but a moment where memories of living in a foreign land and the emotions of that time resurface. It is as if the current Park, who has become a successful trot singer, is meeting the young international student Park again.

Another interesting scene unfolds during the trip. Walking down a familiar road, Park discovers a hair salon he frequently visited as a child.

Recalling, "When I was young, I used to get my hair cut on the street," he tries out a new style at a local hair salon. It is a moment where a small childhood memory leads to a special current experience.

However, there was a different highlight to this day's journey.

The last place Park visits is a park crowded with locals. Seeing mysterious papers spread on the ground, he shows curiosity, saying, "I'm seeing this for the first time too."

But an unexpected event occurs here. While walking among the people, Park is street cast by a local agent.

Although Park was enjoying his trip in comfortable slippers, his undeniable looks and aura caught the attention of locals. His stardom was recognized even in an ordinary daily life without stage costumes or glamorous lighting.

Park made a name for himself after appearing on TV CHOSUN's "Mr. Trot 2" in 2022 and taking second place. Since his official debut as a singer in 2023, he has established himself as a new star in the trot industry with his outstanding vocal skills and warm image.

In particular, while he shows intense energy and charisma on stage, he is loved in variety shows for his easygoing and human charm.

This Shanghai trip is expected to be a time that shows the true side of Park hidden behind his glamorous success.

Walking the same paths the young international student Park walked 20 years ago, tasting nostalgic food, and accidentally capturing the gaze of locals, his journey carries a meaning beyond a simple overseas visit—it is like "a reply sent from a person who achieved their dream to their past self."

Park's special Shanghai memory travelogue will be revealed on MBC's "I Live Alone," airing on the 31st at 11:10 PM.