With the newly announced The Worst of Evil Kdrama now having become one of the buzz-worthy trending keywords, its leading star’s name, Ji Chang-wook, is an equally buzzing matter of concern on the internet. Known for his rather softhearted portrayals, new things are in store for the Healer actor, which are quite likely to shake up his army of fans as well in the months and years to come soon.
Having risen to fame after making the Smile Again character, Dong-hae, his own, the actor has notably led several top-rating K-dramas. His last onscreen outings were featured in the 2022 TV series If You Wish Upon Me as Yoon Gyeo-rye alongside Sung Dong-il and Choi Soo-young, and in the 2022 Netflix web series The Sound of Magic as Ri Eul, a mysterious magician who can’t seem to come to terms with adulthood. The Melting Me Softly hero has become a household favourite Korean actor, and just like his former releases have fared well among the audience, we can expect the incoming ones to be met with similar pomp and fervour.
Upcoming Ji Chang-wook Dramas and Movies You Need to Keep a Tab of
Ji Chang-wook TV Shows Releasing Soon
1. The Worst of Evil (최악의 악)
Now confirmed to premiere on Disney+ on September 27, 2023, the forthcoming crime action Korean series, directed by Park Geun-beom and Han Dong-wook, stars Chang-wook alongside Wi Ha-joon in lead roles. Taking on the role of Park Joon-mo, the former will be playing a police detective gone undercover to bust a drug operation based in Gangnam led by Ha-joon’s character Jung Gi-cheol, the drug mob boss.
2. Welcome to Samdalri (웰컴투 삼달리)
Joining forces with When the Camellia Blooms director Cha Young-hoon, and the See You in My 19th Life actor Shin Hye-sun, Chang-wook will then appear in his next confirmed project, i.e. the JTBC drama series, as Cho Yong-pil, a weather forecaster, whose infamous identity as a troublemaker precedes him. Working at the Jeju Island Meteorological Office doesn’t make things easy for his colleagues as he constantly questions the forecasts handed to him by his higher-ups, which further grants him an individuality and image unlike anyone else. This Ji Chang-wook drama 2023 is expected to premiere sometime in the second half of this year. .
3. Queen Woo or Queen Wu (우씨 왕후)
This TVING exclusive historical K-drama will also star Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Moo-yeol, Jung Yu-mi, Lee Soo-hyuk, Park Ji-hwan, Jeon Bae-soo, Jo Han-chul, Kim Do-yoon and others along with the man of the hour. Chang-wook is set to play the role of Go Nam-moo, Queen Woo Hee’s (Jong-seo) husband and King Gogukcheon of Goguryeo. Director Jeong Se-kyo and scriptwriter Lee Byung-hak’s drama series will be releasing in 2024, and following an ensuing rivalry for the crown.
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4. The Hooligans (파인)
Also known as Pine, the 2025 drama series will be based on the webtoon of the same name, created by Yoon Tae-ho (Misaeng). While the Healer actor will be leading the cast as Hee-dong, joining him, Ryu Seung-ryong will also be co-starring as Gwan-seok. Together as a nephew-uncle duo respectively in the 1970s, the two will embark on a treasure hunting adventure to procure underwater artefacts and finally renounce their lives as counterfeit sellers.
5. Mr Right (我的男神)
Switching things up, the Suspicious Partner actor will show off his multilingual chops in the coming future ahead as he’ll also be starring in the upcoming Hunan TV Chinese business rom-com series. Stepping into the shoes of Wang Wei An’s main role, Chang-wook’s character will relish in a reversal of fate as he becomes a second generation chaebol overnight, and Yang Hai Yi (Wang Xiao Chen) belonging to a rich family goes bankrupt. While resolving their personal issues, the two will also indulge in an enemies-to-lovers romance arc.
Ji Chang-wook Movies Releasing Soon
1. Revolver (리볼버)
Other than the man himself, the upcoming Korean movie will also star The Glory actor Lim Ji-yeon and the Kill Boksoon and Crash Course in Romance‘s Jeon Do-yeon. The film is now in-production and director Oh Seung-uk has already promised that Chang-wook’s new character, Andy, a police detective, will shockingly break away from his previously established gentle image.
Which of these titles are you most excited about watching? Let us know your picks in the comments section below.
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