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Name: Ji Changwook (지창욱)
Birthday: July 5th, 1987
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Korean
Mini Bio (Ji Chang-Wook)
Ji Chang-Wook is a South Korean top actor who first gained fame for his role in ‘Smile Again’, a South Korean drama series where he played the lead role. Ji Chang-Wook is known for his role in the South Korean thriller film ‘Fabricated City’, which was a huge enormous success. After playing very small roles in many television series, he played his first major role in ‘Smile Again’, a South Korean drama series.
Directed by Kim Myung-Wook and Mo Wan-Il, the series was very successful and won multiple awards. For his role as a short-track speed skater, Ji Chang-Wook had to train for around five hours at the ice rink every day. Other works that earned him fame build his display in the TV series ‘Warrior Baek Dong-Soo’ where he played the lead role.
Trivia (Ji Chang-Wook)
He did his stunts in the action drama “The K2”. Ji Chang-Wook underwent special training in martial arts for his role as an elite bodyguard.”The K2″ was the 1st Korean drama to use the Matrix-style “Bullet Time effect” and showcased different fighting techniques such as aikido and taekwondo.- He advocates for disability rights. The actor collaborated with MIRAL Welfare Foundation, a non-governmental organization for a campaign named “How You See Me?”. It promotes the acceptance of the civil rights of the disabled citizens of South Korea.
- Ji Chang-Wook is an only child. His dad passed away when he was in Elementary school.
- Ji Chang-Wook knows how to play the piano and is a good singer, having sung many songs in his film & TV soundtracks.
- He loves animals, especially dogs. He has a dog named Ggoma.
He speaks Mandarin.
He enlisted in the military on August 14, Year 2017, and was discharged on April 27, 2019, with the rank of Sergeant.
He loves to exercise. As a best student, he played basketball, and in his middle school swimming class, he used to swim a lot in the swimming pool at their school on the basement level. - According to Soompi, he maintains a close friendship with a group of other celebrities which include Kim Rae Won and Choi Tae Joon.
- He officially debuted in the year 2008 through the film, “Sleeping Beauty”.
- Before he graduated, Ji Chang-Wook attended Shin Sung High School. Then, He went to Dankook University and he majored in theater and Films.
- The best actor has appeared in several music videos, including solo singer K.Will’s “I Need You” and female singer Younha’s “We Broke Up Today”.
Ji Chang-Wook Timeline
1987
Ji Chang-Wook is Born
On July 5, 1987, Ji Chang-wook was born in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
2006
Starts Acting Career
Ji Chang-Wook made his super acting debut in the film “Days…”
2010
First Major Role in Drama
He gained recognition with his role in the daily drama “Smile Again”, winning the Best Actor Award at the KBS Drama Awards.
2013
Breakthrough with “Empress Ki”
Ji Chang-Wook had his breakthrough when he played the top role in the historic drama “Empress Ki”.
2015
International Fame with “Healer”
His role in the drama “Healer” increased his fame in other parts of Asia including China and the Philippines.
2017
Military Enlistment
Ji enlisted for his mandatory military service and was discharged in the year 2019.
2020
Return to the Small Screen
He made his small-screen comeback with the TV series “Backstreet Rookie”.
5 Interesting Facts about Ji Chang-Wook
1. Major in Theater Studies
He majored in theater studies at Dankook University.
2. Former Member of the K-Pop Group
Before entering the acting industry, he was a top member of the K-pop group ‘Fingerprint’.
3. Proved Himself as an Action Star
Ji Chang-Wook is well known for his best action scenes, having proved himself as a super action star with roles in top hit dramas such as Healer and The K2.
4. Was Nominated for the Baeksang Awards
In The year 2014, Ji Chang-Wook was nominated for the prestigious Baeksang Awards for his role in the drama ‘Healer’.
5. Has a Dog Named Jjing-Jjing
He (Ji Chang-Wook) has a pet dog named Jjing-Jjing who belongs to a breed called Shih Tzu.
Movies
- Revolver (Year 2024) – Andy
- Two Policemen | Doopojol (TBA) – rookie police officer
- Hard Hit | Balshinjehan (2Year 021) – Jin-Woo
- The Bros | Buradeo (Year 2017) – Choon-Bae
- Fabricated City | Jojakdwen Doshi (The year 2017) – Kwon Yoo
- The Long Way Home | Seoboojeonsun (Year 2015) – Military Police (deleted scene)
- How to Use Guys with Secret Tips | Namja Sayongseolmyungseo (Year 2013) – Hong-Joon
- Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp | Gosa Du Beonjjae Yiyagi: Gyosaengsilseop (Year 2010) – Soo-Il
- Sleeping Beauty (Year 2008)
Drama Series
- Gangnam B-Side (Disney+ / Year 2024) – Yoon Gil-Ho
- Empress Woo (TVING /Year 2024) – Go Nam-Mu
- Welcome to Samdal-ri (JTBC / Year 2023-2024) – Cho Yong-Pil
- The Worst Of Evil | Choiakui Ak (Disney+ / Year 2023) – Park Jun-Mo
- If You Wish Upon Me | Dangshini Sowoneul Malhamyeon (KBS2 /Year 2022) – Yoon Gyeo-Rye
- The Sound of Magic | Annarasumanara (Netflix /Year 2022) – Ri-Eul
- Lovestruck in the City | Doshinamnyeoui Sarangbeob (Kakao TV-Netflix / Year 2020-2021) – Park Jae-Won
- Backstreet Rookie | Pyeonuijeom Saetbyeoli (SBS / Year 2020) – Choi Dae-Hyun
- Melting Me Softly | Nal Nokyeojuo (tvN /Year 2019) – Ma Dong-Chan
- Suspicious Partner | Soosanghan Pateuneo (SBS / Year 2017) – No Ji-Wook
- The K2 (tvN / Year 2016) – Kim Je-Ha
- Healer (KBS2 / Year 2014-2015) – Seo Jung-Hoo
- Secret Love (Dramacube / 2014) – Guardian Angel 2013
- Empress Ki | Kihwanghoo (MBC / Year 2013-2014) – Ta Hwan / Emperor Huizong of Yuan
- Five Fingers | Dasutsongarak (SBS /year 2012) – Yoo In-Ha
- Bachelor’s Vegetable Store | Chonggagne Yachaegage (Channel A /Year 2011-2012) – Han Tae-Yang
- Warrior Baek Dong Soo | Moosa Baek Dong Soo (SBS / Year 2011) – Baek Dong-Soo
- Smile Again | Useora Donghaeya (KBS /Year 2010-2011) – Carl Laker / Dong-hae
- Hero (MBC / Year 2009-2010)
- My too Perfect Sons | Sol yakgukjip Adeuldeul (KBS2 / Year 2009) – Song Mi-Poong
- You Stole My Heart | Nan need Manhaeteo (KBS2 / Year 2008)
Awards
- The Year 2014 KBS Drama Awards – December 31, 2014
- Popularity Actor Award (“Healer”)
- Best Couple Award (“Healer”)
- The Year 2013 MBC Drama Awards – December 30, 2013
- Excellent Actor (special project) (“Empress Ki”)
- The Year 2011 KBS Drama Awards – December 31, 2011
- Excellent Actor (daily drama) (“Smile Again”)
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