Pianist - Emperor, Here are 10 Characters that Ji Chang Wook has Played in Korean Dramas

Kapanlagi.com - Ji Chang Wook is a handsome South Korean actor whose dramas are always a hot topic. Currently, Ji Chang Wook is filming the drama BACKSTREET ROOKIE with the beautiful actress Kim Yoo Jung, and it is one of the most anticipated dramas by fans.

This actor, born on June 5, 1987, started his career from 2006 until now, and his name is increasingly known internationally after starring in the dramas EMPRESS KI and HEALER. It turns out Ji Chang Wook is one of the actors who is diligent and hardworking in his work, KLovers. He will play every year in various types of dramas.

Curious about what dramas Ji Chang Wook has played with epic characters? According to various sources, here are 10 portraits of Ji Chang Wook in the dramas he played every year. Who knows if there is a drama that is your favorite, let's check it out.

1. SMILE AGAIN (2010)

Smile Again (credit: Special)

The first portrait of Ji Chang Wook is when he played in the drama SMILE AGAIN in 2010. This drama is Ji Chang Wook's first drama to get the lead role, which of course attracted the audience's attention. This drama is a romance genre drama with a light story.

The drama SMILE AGAIN also received 4 awards, one of which was from Ji Chang Wook, who received the Excellence Award Actor in a Daily Drama. SMILE AGAIN drama is also one of the favorite dramas of the Vietnamese people, which was released in July 2011.

2. WARRIOR BAEK DONG SOO (2011)

Warrior Baek Dong Soo (credit: twitter.com/SBSNOW)

The next portrait of Ji Chang Wook is when he played in the drama WARRIOR BAEK DONG SOO in 2011. This drama is set in the background of the Joseon Dynasty in the 18th century, and it is one of Ji Chang Wook's first television dramas to portray a role in the Joseon Dynasty.

This drama was also one of the most successful dramas in 2011, as WARRIOR BAEK DONG SOO drama received a viewership rating of 8.6% at the beginning of its airing and 17.8% at the end of its airing. Not only that, this drama also received 4 awards, one of which was won by Ji Chang Wook as the New Star Award.

3. BACHELOR'S VEGETARIAN STORE (2012)

Bachelor's Vegetable Store (credit: Istimewa)

BACHELOR'S VEGETARIAN STORE is the next drama starring Ji Chang Wook in 2012. This drama also became one of the dramas that made Ji Chang Wook the main actor. This romantic comedy genre drama tells the success story of a young man named Lee Young Seok, who turned a small vegetable store into a national franchise with 33 branches in 1998.

The drama BACHELOR'S VEGETARIAN STORE is based on a true story, to provide inspiration for the Korean society through a drama. In this drama, Ji Chang Wook played with famous actors and actresses such as Kim Young Kwang, Park Soo Jin, and Lee Kwang Soo.

4. FIVE FINGER (2012)

Five Fingers (credit: twitter.com/SBSNOW)

The next portrayal of Ji Chang Wook is when he played in the drama FIVE FINGER in 2012. This drama tells the story of a pianist who tries to destroy a family for revenge. This romance and music genre drama will somewhat drain your emotions, as it has a plot that is difficult to predict.

The drama FIVE FINGER received an initial viewer rating of 11.2% and a final rating of 11.6%. In addition, the drama FIVE FINGER was also broadcast in various countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, and Hong Kong.

5. EMPRESS KI (2013-2014)

Empress Ki (credit: MBC TV)

EMPRESS KI becomes another portrayal of Ji Chang Wook in playing a historical drama. This drama is set in the Goryeo dynasty, which is the first dynasty of South Korea. EMPRESS KI is also one of the dramas that takes its story from royal history.

In this drama, Ji Chang Wook plays the role of Emperor Yuan, who was reigning at that time. He also stars alongside the beautiful actress Ha Ji Won, who plays the empress of Emperor Yuan. This drama was quite successful from 2013 to 2014, and received an initial viewer rating of 13.3% and a final rating of 31.7%.

The drama EMPRESS KI also won 7 awards, including the Best Series Drama at the 2014 Seoul International Drama Awards. Ji Chang Wook also received the Excellence Award Actor in a Special Project Drama for his successful portrayal.

6. HEALER (2014-2015)

Healer (credit: KBS2 TV)

HEALER became one of the successful dramas performed by Ji Chang Wook, and it remains one of Ji Chang Wook's best dramas to date. This drama has genres of comedy, romance, and thriller. In addition, Ji Chang Wook also stars alongside the beautiful actress Park Min Young.

This drama tells the story of a mysterious case in the past. Although it presents many serious impressions, there are also comedic scenes played by Ji Chang Wook and Park Min Young in an epic manner.

The drama HEALER received an initial rating of 7.8% and a final rating of 9.0%, making it one of the captivating dramas in 2015. Additionally, Ji Chang Wook won the Popularity Award Actor and Best Couple Award together with Park Min Young.

7. K2 (2016)

K2 (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

Portrait of Ji Chang Wook in his next drama titled K2. This drama became one of the successful dramas performed by Ji Chang Wook after starring in the drama HEALER. In the drama K2, Ji Chang Wook stars alongside Yoona Girls Generation.

This drama is a thriller, romance, and political genre, presenting many cool scenes from Ji Chang Wook, which can make you fall in love even more. Although this drama did not achieve high ratings in South Korea, the K2 drama was well received in other countries.

Even this drama has aired on various private television stations such as Malaysia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. The K2 drama also won 5 awards, including Ji Chang Wook's Best Dressed Actor and Best Bad Boy in 2017.

8. SUSPICIOUS PARTNER (2017)

Suspicious Partner (credit: twitter.com/SBSNOW)

Next is SUSPICIOUS PARTNER in 2017, which is one of Ji Chang Wook's romantic comedy dramas. This drama tells the story of a prosecutor and a female intern in the legal department. They have to work together to handle a mysterious case involving an amnesiac killer.

This drama has a light and entertaining storyline, and it is the last drama before Ji Chang Wook goes to the military service. Drama SUSPICIOUS PARTNER received an initial viewer rating of 6.3% and a final rating of 9.5%.

9. MELTING ME SOFTLY (2019)

Melting Me Softly (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

Next, Ji Chang Wook's portrayal is in the drama MELTING ME SOFTLY in 2019. MELTING ME SOFTLY is Ji Chang Wook's first drama after returning from military service.

This drama is a mix of comedy, romance, and fantasy. Although MELTING ME SOFTLY is one of the dramas with low ratings, fans really like Ji Chang Wook's acting in this drama.

10. BACKSTREET ROOKIE (2020)

Backstreet Rookie (credit: twitter.com/SBSNOW)

And the latest portrait of Ji Chang Wook is when he played in the drama BACKSTREET ROOKIE in 2020. This recently aired drama is one of the most anticipated dramas by fans every week.

The drama BACKSTREET ROOKIE has a romantic comedy genre taken from a fairly famous Webtoon in South Korea. The drama BACKSTREET ROOKIE started airing on June 19th, and became one of the dramas airing in June 2020.

Those are 10 portraits of Ji Chang Wook in every drama he played. Always being talked about in every new drama makes Ji Chang Wook's name increasingly known and liked by drama fans in Korea and internationally.

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