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Comprehensive chronicle of Ji Chang-wook's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of Ji Chang-wook's journey to global stardom
Ji Chang-wook will lead Yeon Sang-ho’s 2025 zombie thriller 'Gunche', marking another high-profile collaboration. While plot details remain secret, the film is already generating buzz.
Ji Chang-wook's upcoming zombie film 'Gunche,' directed by Yeon Sang-ho, is in production with limited details revealed.
Disney revealed Ji Chang-wook's casting in the thriller 'The Manipulated' at their Singapore Content Showcase on November 21, 2023—his third project with the platform. The series expands Disney's growing lineup of Korean originals.
Disney revealed Ji Chang-wook's role in the thriller 'The Manipulated' at their Singapore Content Showcase, marking his third collaboration with the platform as part of their growing Korean original content lineup.
Disney+'s crime thriller 'The Worst of Evil' premiered on September 27, 2023, starring Ji Chang-wook as an undercover cop, with the finale dropping on October 25. The series marked Ji's return to the genre in a high-profile streaming role.
Disney+'s 'The Worst of Evil' debuts its first three episodes starring Ji Chang-wook as undercover cop Park Jun-mo in a crime thriller.
The final three episodes of 'The Worst of Evil' will debut on Disney+.
Ji Chang-wook shines as the manipulative Andy in 'Revolver', released on August 7, showcasing his acting range. The director lauded his nuanced performance in this high-profile thriller alongside Jeon Do-yeon, which could shape his future in the genre.
Ji Chang-wook plays a manipulative, arrogant character in the newly released thriller 'Revolver' alongside Jeon Do-yeon, demonstrating his acting versatility and attention to detail in a project that could shape his future in the genre.
Ji Chang-wook made a successful film debut in 'Fabricated City', which premiered on February 9, 2017, topping the box office with nearly 900,000 viewers in its opening weekend. The film, re-released in 2023, has since drawn 2.4 million viewers, proving his enduring appeal and acting versatility.
Ji Chang-wook's debut film performance in 'Fabricated City' was well-received, affirming the director's casting choice despite his inexperience.
'Fabricated City' opens in local theaters, marking Ji Chang-wook's debut in the film industry.
"Fabricated City" hit 1 million viewers in four days, showcasing Ji Chang-wook's rising stardom and the film's strong reception and box office success.
"Ji Chang-wook's film 'Fabricated City' topped the local box office with 896,606 viewers, expanding to 1,019 theaters and marking his successful transition from TV to film."
Ji Chang-wook's leading role in the successful film 'Fabricated City', which attracted 2.4 million viewers, marks his return to the big screen and highlights his acting versatility.
Ji Chang-wook dazzled as Lee Eul in Netflix’s 'The Sound of Magic', blending acting, singing, and magic in his first musical role in years. The drama soared to No. 4 on Netflix’s global chart upon its May 2022 debut, cementing his international star power.
Ji Chang-wook returns to a musical role in Netflix's 'The Sound of Magic,' showcasing his acting, singing, and magic skills with great enthusiasm.
"The Sound of Magic" rose to No. 4 on Netflix's global chart, highlighting Ji Chang-wook's international popularity after climbing from seventh place.
Ji Chang-wook's drama 'Backstreet Rookies' premiered on SBS in June 2020 but struggled with low ratings (6.3%) and backlash over explicit scenes, marking a rocky return after his military service.
Ji Chang-wook's drama 'Backstreet Rookies' underperformed with 6.3% viewership and sparked controversy, highlighting his post-military career challenges.
Ji Chang-wook returned from military service with two 2019 dramas, 'Melting Me Softly' and 'City of Stars', though the former struggled with low ratings. His comeback mirrored other A-list actors resuming careers post-service.
Ji Chang-wook returned to TV post-military service in the 2019 romantic comedy 'Melting Me Softly' (also referred to as 'Melting Me'), playing a TV producer; however, the drama struggled with low ratings of 1-2%, underscoring the difficulties of his industry comeback.
Ji Chang-wook is making his post-military comeback with two new dramas, "Melting Me Softly" and "City of Stars," airing later this year, joining other A-list actors returning to the industry.
Ji Chang-wook's drama 'Suspicious Partner' wrapped up its 40-episode run on July 13, 2017—his final project before military enlistment. The SBS series concluded just as he prepared to begin mandatory service.
Ji Chang-wook's drama 'Suspicious Partner' ended its 40-episode run on SBS, marking his final project before military enlistment.
In 2016, Ji Chang-wook starred as a mercenary-turned-bodyguard in tvN's action-romance drama 'The K2', proving his acting range. The show debuted on September 19 and quickly ranked seventh in the CPI by its first week, cementing its strong start and Ji's enduring appeal.
Ji Chang-wook played a former mercenary turned bodyguard in the TV series 'The K2'.
Ji Chang-wook returned to television in tvN's action-romance drama 'The K2', which debuted successfully by entering the CPI rankings in its first week.
"The K2 debuted strongly in seventh place on the CPI, showcasing Ji Chang-wook's popularity, with no further updates reported."
Ji Chang-wook's starring role in 'Empress Ki' (2014) skyrocketed his fame across Asia, particularly in Japan, cementing his status as a top Hallyu star. The drama became a major milestone in his career.
Ji Chang-wook rose to international fame through his lead role in 'Empress Ki,' cementing his status as a Korean Wave star and paving the way for future TV drama successes.
Ji Chang-wook launched his acting career in 2008, quickly rising to fame with leading roles in hit dramas. His debut paved the way for a successful and enduring career.
Ji Chang-wook's acting career, marked by leading roles in popular dramas, showcases his experience and fame.