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Comprehensive chronicle of Ju Ji-hoon's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of Ju Ji-hoon's journey to global stardom
Ju Ji-hoon shines in Netflix's hit medical-action-comedy 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call', which topped the platform's non-English charts with 19 million viewing hours in its debut week—even outpacing 'Squid Game: Season 2'. The series cements his status as a versatile leading man.
Ju Ji-hoon stars as Baek Kang-hyuk in Netflix's upcoming medical-action-comedy series 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call', highlighting his versatility in a high-profile role.
Ju Ji-hoon's 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' topped Netflix's non-English TV charts this week with 19 million viewing hours, surpassing 'Squid Game: Season 2' and solidifying his star power.
Ju Ji-hoon returns to theaters in 'Project Silence', a disaster blockbuster that premiered at Cannes in 2023. The film hits Korean cinemas on July 12, 2024.
Ju Ji-hoon stars in the disaster blockbuster 'Project Silence,' set for domestic release after premiering at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
Ju Ji-hoon returns to the spotlight in Disney+'s thriller 'Blood Free', starring opposite Han Hyo-joo. Premiering April 10, 2024, the series is set to boost his global appeal.
Disney+ released the thriller 'Blood Free,' starring Ju Ji-hoon and Han Hyo-joo, marking Ju Ji-hoon's high-profile return after 'Kingdom' and boosting his global appeal.
Ju Ji-hoon stars in 'Gentleman', hitting theaters December 28, 2023. The film highlights his versatility in tackling diverse roles.
'Gentleman', starring Ju Ji-hoon, is scheduled to hit local theaters.
'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds', starring Ju Ji-hoon as grim reaper Haewonmaek, became South Korea's second most-viewed film, propelling his career and spawning a sequel. By late December 2023, it surpassed 3 million admissions, cementing its success and Ju Ji-hoon's star power.
Ju Ji-hoon starred as a grim reaper in the highly successful film 'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds', which became South Korea's second most-viewed movie and spawned a sequel, elevating his career.
Ju Ji-hoon stars as death angel Haewonmaek in 'Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds'.
"Ju Ji-hoon's film 'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds' hit 2 million viewers, showcasing its box office success and his rising star power."
"Ju Ji-hoon's film 'Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds' surpassed 3 million viewers, marking its success and his industry prominence while nearing the milestone of one million daily tickets sold."
Ju Ji-hoon shines as the shopkeeper in Disney+'s upcoming series 'Light Shop', premiering December 4. The role highlights his star power and acting range.
Ju Ji-hoon stars as the shopkeeper in Disney+'s anticipated series 'Light Shop,' reinforcing his reputation as a versatile actor in high-profile projects.
Ju Ji-hoon shines as a prisoner in 'Dark Figure of Crime', his gripping return to theaters since October 3, 2023. The film drew over 2.8 million viewers, proving his star power and talent for intense roles.
"Ju Ji-hoon starred in the successful crime film 'Dark Figure of Crime,' drawing over 2.8 million viewers upon its release."
Ju Ji-hoon shines as Haewonmaek in 'Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days', which soared past 12 million admissions in South Korea by August 30, 2023, cementing its box office dominance. The sequel expands the grim reapers' lore while boosting Ju Ji-hoon's star power, with Lotte Entertainment confirming its success across Asia and an upcoming South American release.
"Ju Ji-hoon returns as a grim reaper in the highly anticipated sequel 'Along With the Gods 2,' set for an early August release and expected to be a box office hit."
The sequel 'Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days' features Ju Ji-hoon returning as Haewonmaek, delving deeper into the grim reapers' backstories and showcasing his character's complexity, building on the first film's success to further elevate his career.
"Ju Ji-hoon's 'Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days' surpassed 11 million admissions, confirming its box office success and his popularity, as reported by Lotte Entertainment."
"Ju Ji-hoon's 'Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days' surpassed 12 million admissions in South Korea and is thriving in other Asian markets, showcasing its commercial success and his enduring popularity."
The film 'Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days', starring Ju Ji-hoon, will premiere in 14 South American countries, expanding its global presence.
Ju Ji-hoon shines as a North Korean spy in 'The Spy Gone North', a 1990s-set thriller that premiered at Cannes to a standing ovation. The film debuted at No. 2 in the box office, drawing over 1.4 million viewers by August 13, cementing his reputation in gripping thrillers.
Ju Ji-hoon stars as a North Korean spy official in the upcoming film 'The Spy Gone North', showcasing his versatility and expected to bolster his standing in the thriller genre, continuing his trend of high-profile roles.
Ju Ji-hoon's spy thriller 'The Spy Gone North', set in the 1990s and acclaimed at Cannes, premieres on August 9.
Ju Ji-hoon's film 'The Spy Gone North' debuted at No. 2 with 1.42 million views, showcasing his versatility and broad audience appeal across genres.
Ju Ji-hoon plays a diplomat in 'Ransomed', a high-stakes kidnapping thriller hitting theaters on August 2. The film spotlights his dynamic range and electric chemistry with co-star Ha Jung-woo.
Ju Ji-hoon stars as a South Korean diplomat on a rescue mission in the upcoming action-thriller 'Ransomed,' showcasing his versatility and chemistry with Ha Jung-woo.
"Project Silence" debuted at Cannes 2023's Midnight Screening, earning early praise for Ju Ji-hoon's performance and prompting post-festival edits. The film reinforces Ju Ji-hoon's global appeal and Korea's rising influence in genre cinema.
"Project Silence premiered at Cannes' Midnight Screening, boosting early buzz for Ju Ji-hoon's performance and prompting the director to refine the film based on festival feedback."
Ju Ji-hoon's film 'Project Silence' will screen in the Cannes Film Festival's Midnight section, further solidifying Korean genre films' global recognition.
'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds' expanded its global reach in January 2023, debuting in Singapore, Malaysia, and four other Southeast Asian markets while securing Hong Kong’s widest-ever release for a Korean film. Starring Ju Ji-hoon, the fantasy hit built on its earlier success in Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia.
"Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds" will expand to six more Southeast Asian countries in January 2023, following its successful releases in Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, highlighting Ju Ji-hoon's role in this internationally popular film.
"Ju Ji-hoon's film 'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds' will have Hong Kong's widest Korean film release, reflecting its international appeal and his rising global fame."
Ju Ji-hoon returned to the spotlight in tvN's 2021 thriller 'Jirisan', co-starring Jun Ji-hyun and directed by Lee Eung-bok. Despite high expectations following 'Kingdom', the series premiered on October 16 to modest 8% ratings, underperforming against historical romance competitors.
Ju Ji-hoon will star alongside Jun Ji-hyun in the 2021 TV series 'Cliffhanger' ('Jirisan'), directed by Lee Eung-bok, premiering later this year after his success in 'Kingdom'.
Ju Ji-hoon will star in tvN's highly anticipated 2021 action thriller 'Cliffhanger,' marking his TV comeback with a star-studded lineup and creative team.
Ju Ji-hoon returns to TV in the highly anticipated series 'Jirisan' on tvN, following his success in 'Kingdom'.
"Despite high expectations, 'Jirisan' (2021), starring Ju Ji-hoon, underperformed with only 8% viewership, falling short of other historical romance dramas."
Ju Ji-hoon rose to global fame starring in Netflix’s hit zombie thriller 'Kingdom' (2019), blending Joseon-era history with gripping horror. His standout performance as Prince Lee Chang earned comparisons to 'Game of Thrones' and led to a highly anticipated second season (2020), cementing his status as a leading actor in international projects. Fans and critics praised his dynamic portrayal, sparking demand for a third installment.
"Ju Ji-hoon stars in the upcoming Netflix zombie drama 'Kingdom,' a unique Joseon-era series set to broaden his global appeal."
Ju Ji-hoon stars as Crown Prince Lee Chang in Netflix's big-budget series 'Kingdom', which premiered globally on January 25, 2019, marking his high-profile international lead role and boosting his global recognition with its genre-defining narrative.
Ju Ji-hoon's starring role as Crown Prince Lee Chang in the first season of 'Kingdom' elevated his career and gained global acclaim, drawing comparisons to major Western series.
Ju Ji-hoon gained international fame and solidified his leading actor status through his acclaimed performance in Netflix's 'Kingdom,' leading to high-profile collaborations.
Ju Ji-hoon returns as Prince Lee Chang in the currently filming but undated second season of the popular Netflix series 'Kingdom.'
Netflix announced Ju Ji-hoon's return as Crown Prince Lee Chang in the highly anticipated second season of 'Kingdom,' thrilling fans worldwide and boosting the show's global popularity, which fueled demand for a third season.
Ju Ji-hoon returns as Crown Prince Lee Chang in the highly anticipated second season of Netflix's historical zombie thriller 'Kingdom,' showcasing his character's evolution and new dynamics as the plot shifts from being pursued to becoming a pursuer, sparking immediate demand for a third season.
Ju Ji-hoon delivered a career-defining performance in 'Dark Figure of Crime', which premiered on October 3, 2018, becoming his third hit film that year. The crime thriller debuted at #2 in the South Korean box office, cementing his status as a leading actor after successes like 'Along With the Gods' and 'The Spy Gone North'.
Ju Ji-hoon's new film 'Dark Figure of Crime' is set to release, continuing his successful streak and reinforcing his reputation as a versatile actor.
Ju Ji-hoon delivers a career-defining performance in the 2018 film 'Dark Figure of Crime', his third movie that year, further establishing his versatility and industry presence.
Ju Ji-hoon's film 'Dark Figure of Crime' debuted strongly, ranking second at the South Korean box office and reinforcing his status as a leading crime thriller actor.
On August 14, 2018, 'Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days', starring Ju Ji-hoon, hit 10 million admissions, becoming Korea's 22nd film to reach this milestone. The sequel's success reaffirmed Ju Ji-hoon's star power and the franchise's box office dominance.
Ju Ji-hoon's film 'Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days' surpassed 10 million admissions, marking it as Korea's 22nd film to achieve this milestone, cementing his status as a leading actor in box office hits and continuing the franchise's success.
'"The Spy Gone North" premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, earning a standing ovation and selling to 111 countries, boosting Ju Ji-hoon's global recognition. The espionage thriller became a domestic hit, drawing over 8 million viewers in just nine days—the fastest in South Korean cinema at the time—solidifying Ju Ji-hoon's star power.'
Ju Ji-hoon's performance in the spy thriller 'The Spy Gone North' gained international recognition after its premiere in the Cannes Film Festival's Midnight Section, where it received a standing ovation, boosted his international profile, and led to sales in 111 countries.
"Ju Ji-hoon starred in 'The Spy Gone North,' which premiered at the 71st Cannes Film Festival with a midnight screening and red carpet event attended by the director and cast."
"The Spy Gone North," starring Ju Ji-hoon, is set to premiere in local theaters, showcasing his prominence in South Korean cinema and distinguishing itself with a unique, action-free espionage narrative.
The film broke South Korean records by surpassing 8 million viewers in just nine days, highlighting its popularity and Ju Ji-hoon's star power, and is expected to soon reach the 10 million mark, a key success indicator in Korean cinema.
''Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days' premiered in South Korea on July 30, 2018, starring Ju Ji-hoon as a grim reaper in the hit franchise sequel. The film shattered records, drawing 1.24 million viewers on its opening day and surpassing 10 million admissions, cementing Ju Ji-hoon's status as a blockbuster star.'
The sequel to 'Along With the Gods,' starring Ju Ji-hoon, is set to release in 2018, continuing his role in the successful franchise and potentially reinforcing his position as a top Korean actor.
"Part two of 'Along With the Gods,' starring Ju Ji-hoon, is set to release, continuing the story and expected to follow the first film's success."
The sequel 'Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days,' starring Ju Ji-hoon as a grim reaper, premiered in South Korea.
The sequel to 'Along With the Gods,' starring Ju Ji-hoon who will reprise his role as a grim reaper, is set to release following the first film's success, potentially boosting his career, though no release date or additional details are available.
The sequel 'Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days,' starring Ju Ji-hoon as a grim reaper uncovering his human past, broke South Korea's opening day record and earned praise for its compelling narrative, reinforcing his position as a top blockbuster actor.
"Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days" broke South Korea's single-day sales record, outperforming "Avengers: Infinity War," solidified Ju Ji-hoon's blockbuster status, and surpassed 10 million admissions.
'Along With Gods: The Two Worlds' became a box office sensation, quickly climbing to become South Korea’s second-most-watched film with over 14 million admissions by early 2018. Starring Ju Ji-hoon, the film cemented his status as a leading actor and solidified its place among Korea’s all-time cinematic hits.
The film 'Along With Gods: The Two Worlds' drew 1.2 million viewers on Christmas Day, reaching a total of 4.76 million and reinforcing Ju Ji-hoon's industry standing through its box office success.
Ju Ji-hoon's film 'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds' became the 16th Korean movie to exceed 10 million viewers, making it South Korea's 11th most-viewed film, showcasing his role in a major box office success, as confirmed by distributor Lotte Entertainment.
"Ju Ji-hoon's film 'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds' became Korea's 10th most-viewed movie ever, reaching 12 million attendees, as announced by Lotte Entertainment."
"Ju Ji-hoon's film 'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds' became South Korea's third most-viewed movie with 13.6 million viewers, boosting his career recognition."
Ju Ji-hoon's film 'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds' has reached 13.85 million viewers, nearing 14 million, cementing its place as a major South Korean box office hit ahead of its sequel's release.
"Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds" became one of Korea's highest-grossing films with over 14 million viewers, showcasing Ju Ji-hoon's success and maintaining strong box office performance for seven weeks.
"Ju Ji-hoon starred in the highly successful 'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds,' South Korea's second-most-viewed film, with its sequel set for summer 2018."
Ju Ji-hoon starred as a grim reaper in 'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds' (2017), which became South Korea's second-highest-grossing film with 14.41 million viewers, cementing his status as a blockbuster star. The hit franchise spawned a 2018 sequel, where he reprised his role alongside Ha Jung-woo, showcasing their strong on-screen chemistry. The film's record-breaking success—surpassing 1 million viewers in just two days—solidified Ju Ji-hoon as a leading force in Korean cinema.
In 2017, Ju Ji-hoon starred as a grim reaper in the successful 'Along With the Gods' franchise, beginning with the first film 'Along With Gods: The Two Worlds' (based on a popular webtoon) and continuing with its well-performing sequel, boosting his prominence and solidifying his reputation in the Korean film industry.
Ju Ji-hoon and Ha Jung-woo's successful collaboration in 'Along with the Gods' has set high expectations for their dynamic reunion in 'Ransomed.'
Ju Ji-hoon stars as a grim reaper in the groundbreaking fantasy film 'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds', marking Korea's first simultaneous two-part production and showcasing his acting versatility, with the film dominating the box office for over two weeks and cementing his status as a leading actor in blockbusters.
Ju Ji-hoon's film 'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds' drew over 1 million viewers within two days of release, achieving a strong box office opening in South Korea and marking a career milestone for him as a blockbuster lead, solidifying his status as a top Korean actor.
"Ju Ji-hoon's film 'Along With Gods: The Two Worlds' sold 2.7 million tickets in its opening weekend, cementing his status as a bankable Korean star."
Ju Ji-hoon delivered a gripping performance as a rookie cop turned villain in 'Asura: The City of Madness', showcasing his range in this dark, action-packed thriller. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and saw strong demand during its British theater run, with tickets selling out in two days. Its intense violence and raw energy solidified Ju Ji-hoon's reputation in the crime genre.
Ju Ji-hoon demonstrated his acting versatility by playing rookie cop-turned-villain Mun Seon-mo in 'Asura: The City of Madness', further diversifying his filmography.
'Asura: The City of Madness,' featuring Ju Ji-hoon as a compelling villain, gained attention at the Toronto International Film Festival for its intense action and dark storyline.
Ju Ji-hoon's crime action film 'Asura: The City of Madness' debuted in theaters, showcasing intense violence and further solidifying his genre reputation.
The Korean film event in British theaters, featuring Ju Ji-hoon's sold-out film 'Asura: The City of Madness', highlights his rising international prominence.
The Korean film showcase featuring Ju Ji-hoon's 'Asura: The City of Madness' has concluded in British theaters, ending its international run.
Ju Ji-hoon rose to fame with his role in the 2012 blockbuster 'The Thieves', cementing his status as a leading film actor. The hit movie boosted his career and industry recognition.
Ju Ji-hoon's role in the hit film 'The Thieves' boosted his reputation and cemented his success as a film actor.
Ju Ji-hoon rose to fame playing Crown Prince Lee Shin in MBC's hit drama 'Gung (Palace)', solidifying his status as a rising star in Korean entertainment. The 2006 series became a breakout role that launched his successful career.
Ju Ji-hoon gained early fame playing Crown Prince Lee Shin in the popular MBC drama 'Gung (Palace)', a standout role that boosted his career.
'The Spy Gone North' follows a South Korean spy's 1990s undercover mission in North Korea, blending espionage and political intrigue. Starring Ju Ji-hoon, the film showcases his range while exploring this tense historical era.
"The Spy Gone North" is a 1990s-set espionage thriller starring Ju Ji-hoon as a South Korean spy navigating political intrigue in North Korea.
Ju Ji-hoon took home the Best Actor award at the 61st Baeksang Awards for his standout performance in 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call'. His portrayal captivated audiences and critics alike.
Ju Ji-hoon won best actor at the 61st Baeksang Awards for his role in 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,' highlighting his performance in the series.
Ju Ji-hoon won the Popular Film Star award at the 2016 Korea Top Star Awards for his performance in 'Asura'. The ceremony celebrated the year's standout actors in Korean cinema.
Ju Ji-hoon won the popular film star award at the 2016 Korea Top Star Awards for his role in 'Asura'.