A palpable passion for the performing arts propelled one of the finest Korean actors to the ranks of drama royalty. And a medley of skills — motorcycle riding, singing, athletics, the works — allowed him to seamlessly tap into a range of characters, from magician to mercenary soldier. Needless to say, the actor’s filmography is exciting and eclectic — his latest project titled Gangnam B-Side setting social media abuzz.
We’re watching our way through some of the best dramas of Ji Chang-wook. After honing his singing and acting skills in musical theatre productions like Jack The Reaper, Fire And Ice, and The Days — Ji Chang-wook delved into the world of Korean dramas. His first break came with the 2010 romantic show Smile Again in which he played a skater.
Since then, he’s tapped into several genres — stepping into the shoes of an upright prosecutor, hermit-like night courier, vengeful bodyguard, passionate architect, and honest convenience store owner, amongst others. This versatility — combined with jaw-dropping good looks and a stellar work ethic — has established the actor as one of the industry’s finest. “There are three things that I consider when I choose a TV drama or film.
Whether the script is joyful, if the character has charm and whether I can play the character well,” he revealed to Korea Times . In an exclusive interaction with Lifestyle Asia Malaysia , the show’s stunt director Kwon Ji-hoon revealed just how dedicated the actor is, “.
