‘Squid Game’ to ‘Little Women’: Celebrating binge-worthy performances of Wi Ha Joon as he turns 33 With over a decade of stealing scenes and a knack for unforgettable supporting roles, Wi Ha Joon is firmly stepping into the spotlight as a leading man. ‘Squid Game’ rocketed him to global stardom, and his heartthrob performances in ‘The Worst of Evil’ and ‘Little Women’ have kept the praise rolling in. Today, as Wi Ha Joon celebrates his 33rd birthday, it’s the perfect excuse to indulge in a marathon of his finest work.
So, here’s your ultimate binge-watching guide to celebrate the big day with the best of Wi Ha Joon! The Worst of Evil Wi Ha Joon has proved he's got a flair for the dark side in the thrilling K-drama ‘The Worst of Evil’. Set against the backdrop of the 1990s, this action noir series revolves around a treacherous drug cartel network spanning Korea, Japan, and China. Wi Ha Joon portrays Jung Gi Cheul, the leader of the Gangnam Union crime syndicate, whose ruthless ambition drives the plot.
The drama intensifies as Park Jun Mo (Ji Chang Wook), an undercover cop, infiltrates the Gangnam Union under the alias Kwon Seung Ho. Complicating matters, Yoo Eui Jeong (Im Se Mi), Jun Mo’s wife and Gi Cheul’s first love, finds herself caught in the crossfire. With Wi Ha Joon’s magnetic bad guy charm and sizzling chemistry with his co-stars, 'The Worst of Evil' is anything but boring.
Squid Game If you haven’t heard of ‘Squid Game’, you might just be living under a rock! This survival thriller, acclaimed with Baeksang, Golden Globe, SAG, and Emmy awards, plunges viewers into a deadly competition where 456 players vie for a staggering 45.6 billion KRW prize. Each participant, driven by a troubled past, faces perilous challenges with fatal stakes.
Wi Ha Joon stars as Hwang Jun Ho, a determined police officer who infiltrates the game disguised as a guard while searching for his missing brother. His gripping performance, along with the stellar work of Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, Jung Ho Yeon, and O Yeong Su, earned a SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Fans can look forward to Wi Ha Joon reprising his role in the upcoming ‘Squid Game’ Season 2.
Little Women Wi Ha Joon's star is on the rise, and his irresistible charm is a big reason why - just ask anyone who's seen ‘Little Women’. In This Baeksang-nominated mystery family drama follows three sisters - Oh In Joo (Kim Go Eun), Oh In Kyung (Nam Ji Hyun), and Oh In Hye (Park Ji Hu) - who, after a lifetime of poverty, challenge one of Korea’s richest families with a 70 billion KRW fortune on the line. Wi Ha Joon portrays Choi Do Il, who appears as In Joo’s dashing savior.
However, his mysterious anti-hero persona keeps his true loyalties concealed throughout much of the series. The undeniable chemistry between Kim Go Eun and Wi Ha Joon has fans crossing their fingers for a rom-com K-drama reunion. Bad and Crazy Wi Ha Joon proves he’s not just about intense roles with his standout performance in ‘Bad and Crazy’.
This mystery thriller dramedy showcases his knack for comedy alongside Lee Dong Wook, who plays Ryu Soo Yeol, a rogue cop with questionable methods. Wi Ha Joon steps into the shoes of K, a quirky yet righteous character whose unpredictable antics add a delightful twist. As these two clash and collaborate, the show serves up both laughs and action-packed excitement.
The cast also includes Han Ji Eun as Lee Hui Gyeom, a feisty detective with a drug-crime mission and Soo Yeol’s ex, and Cha Hak-yeon (VIXX’s N) as the morally upright officer Oh Kyeong Tae. The bickering between Lee Dong Wook and Wi Ha Joon has viewers hooked on their comedic bromance. The Midnight Romance in Hagwon After leaving a high-profile corporate job, Lee Joon Ho, played by Wi Ha Joon, returns to his old academy, not as a student but as an instructor.
His motivation? Lingering feelings for his first love, Seo Hye Jin, the academy's renowned Korean language teacher. Seo Hye Jin, portrayed by Jung Ryeo Won, celebrated for her role in the famed ‘Miracle of Daechi’, has spent fourteen years shaping young minds. Just as she begins to enjoy a peaceful life, her past comes crashing back when Lee Joon Ho, a former troublemaker she once helped get into a prestigious university, reappears and shakes things up.
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