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Latest news on Ji Chang-wook, the popular South Korean actor known for his versatile roles in television dramas, films, and musicals. Stay updated on his latest projects, career milestones, and personal life.
Rising to fame with his breakout role in the 2010 daily drama Smile Again, Ji Chang-wook has become one of the most sought-after actors in the Korean entertainment industry. His notable works include lead roles in hit dramas such as Warrior Baek Dong-soo (2011), Empress Ki (2013-2014), Healer (2014-2015), The K2 (2016), and Suspicious Partner (2017).
Following his military discharge in 2019, Ji Chang-wook made a strong comeback with the romantic comedy series Melting Me Softly and the webtoon-based drama Backstreet Rookie (2020). He continued to captivate audiences with his performances in the web series Lovestruck in the City (2020-2021) and the Netflix original The Sound of Magic (2022).
Most recently, Ji Chang-wook starred in the KBS2 drama If You Wish Upon Me (2022), where he portrayed an ex-convict volunteering at a hospice.
In March 2023, Ji Chang-wook's contract with Glorious Entertainment, a South Korean talent agency that represents actors, actresses, and entertainers, came to an end. Following this, Ji Chang-wook signed an exclusive contract with Spring Company, a new agency established and led by his former manager. This transition marks Ji Chang-wook's move to a new phase in his career, under the guidance of a trusted manager with whom he has worked for over a decade.
Ji Chang-wook's show "Welcome to Samdal-ri" premiered on 2 December 2023, and is available for streaming on Netflix. In this JTBC drama, Ji Chang-wook stars alongside Shin Hye-sun, exploring the love story of two individuals navigating rough chapters of their lives and reuniting in their childhood town, Samdalri.
His upcoming projects include the film Revolver alongside A-list actress Jeon Do-yeon. Ji Chang-wook notable project for 2024 is a new Netflix original series titled "Annarasumanara." In this music drama, he plays Lee Eul, a mysterious yet immature magician who lives in an abandoned theme park. The story revolves around a girl named Yun Ai, who loses her dream of becoming a magician until she meets Lee Eul. This series is based on a popular webtoon and marks Ji Chang-wook's return to drama following "Lovestruck in the City". Additionally, he is set to star in the upcoming movie "Black Call".
Stay tuned for the latest updates on Ji Chang-wook's upcoming dramas, films, and personal life as he continues to make waves in the Korean entertainment industry.