Recommendations for Ji Chang Wook's Starred Dramas, From Lawyer to Supermarket Employee

Kapanlagi.com - The handsome actor, whose face is already familiar to Korean drama lovers, always manages to capture the attention of viewers with his roles in dramas. Showing his total commitment to acting and delving into the characters he plays, it's no wonder that Ji Chang Wook has become a favorite actor for many people.

Ji Chang Wook is a handsome actor with a sexy image, and he has starred in various hit dramas in South Korea. From action-packed dramas with fight scenes to romantic dramas that make viewers fall in love with his acting.

What are some of the dramas that Ji Chang Wook has starred in? Check it out!

Author: Safira Damayanti

1. SMILE AGAIN

Smile Again ©KBS1

This drama is Ji Chang Wook's first drama as the lead actor, which aired on KBS1, starting on October 4, 2010. It tells the story of a short-track skating athlete from South Korea named Carl Laker or Donghae, played by Ji Chang Wook, who has a mother named Anna. His mother has a trauma that makes her have the mentality of a 9-year-old child. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, who has been with him for 6 years, leaves Donghae because she knows about his mother's condition. Thanks to his acting in the drama, Ji Chang Wook won the Excellence Actor award at the KBS Awards 2011.

2. WARRIOR BAEK DONG SOO

Warrior Baek Dong Soo ©SBS

In this drama, which aired on SBS on July 4, it brings historical and action elements, and Ji Chang Wook plays the lead role named Baek Dong Soo. It tells the story of warrior Baek Dong Soo who creates a martial arts guidebook in the Joseon era. He and his group fight against mysterious organizations planning to assassinate King Jeongjo. Interestingly, Ji Chang Wook was chosen to play the main character compared to Kim Bum and Kim Soo Hyun, who also participated in the casting for the drama.

3. BACHELOR'S VEGETABLE STORE

Bachelor's Vegetable Store ©Channel A

Drama adapted from the true story of a young entrepreneur who manages a vegetable store and now has many branches in Korea. Ji Chang Wook plays the main character named Han Tae Yang, a young man who works hard to achieve his dreams from scratch by selling vegetables. Seasoned with a love story in adolescence and his encounter with the same woman in adulthood named Jin Shim played by Wang Ji Hye, this drama tells a lot about the story of love and aspirations. This drama, which first aired on December 2, 2011, is broadcasted by Channel A.

4. HEALER

Healer © KBS2

HEALER is the story of a secret message courier named Seo Jung Hoo played by Ji Chang Wook. HEALER is the code name of the mysterious message courier whose identity is never known. This drama also tells the dark past of the main characters, namely Seo Jung Hoo, Young Shim played by Park Min Young, and Kim Moon Ho played by senior actor Yoo Ji Tae. Being a secret agent, it is certain that Ji Chang Wook performs many impressive action scenes in the drama. This drama, which aired on KBS2 on December 8, 2014, always receives good ratings.

5. THE WHIRLWIND GIRL 2

The Whirlwind Girl 2 © TV Hunan

Not only starring in a series of Korean dramas, Ji Chang Wook also starred in a Chinese drama titled THE WHIRLWIND GIRL 2 which is definitely exciting. It tells the story of a girl named Qi Bai Cao played by Chinese actress An Yu Xi who wants to participate in a prestigious Taekwondo competition but loses her coach. Then comes Ji Chang Wook who becomes the new coach named Chang An, who is very strict when training his students, including Qi Bai Cao. In this drama that aired on July 7, 2015, and aired on TV Hunan, Ji Chang Wook acted as a fierce Taekwondo coach whose acting skills are unquestionable.

6. K2

K2 ©tvN

A drama starring Ji Chang Wook and Yoona SNSD which aired on tvN on September 23, 2016, became famous because of its storyline and the chemistry between the main cast. Ji Chang Wook played the role of Kim Je Ha, a former soldier who works as a personal guard. He becomes a personal guard for the wife of a presidential candidate named Cho Yoo Jin. There, he meets Go An Na, the stepdaughter of Cho Yoo Jin who suffers from anthrophobia or fear of other people. For this drama, he trained specifically for action scenes without a stunt double, making him the highest-paid actor for a series on tvN.

7. SUSPICIOUS PARTNER

Suspicious Partner ©SBS

A romantic comedy drama that tells the story of a former prosecutor who chooses to work as a private lawyer. Ji Chang Wook plays the character No Ji Wook, a lawyer who has childhood trauma. He has his own law firm and Nam Ji Hyun appears as Eun Bong Hee, a lawyer who works at No Ji Wook's firm. Eun Bong Hee and No Ji Wook are involved in a complicated and funny love story that will keep viewers entertained with the drama that aired on SBS on May 10, 2017.

8. MELTING ME SOFTLY

Melting Me Softly ©tvN

It tells the story of a human freezing experiment where Ji Chang Wook plays Ma Dong Chan, who is also involved in the human freezing along with Go Mi Ran, played by Won Jin Ah. The planned 24-hour freezing becomes 20 years. When he wakes up after 20 years, he looks the same as when he was first frozen while the people around him have aged. This romantic fantasy drama is Ji Chang Wook's first comeback drama after completing his military service and aired on tvN on September 28, 2019.

9. BACKSTREET ROOKIE

Backstreet Rookie ©SBS

The drama adapted from the webtoon tells the story of Choi Dae Hyun, played by Ji Chang Wook, who meets a troublemaking high school girl named Jung Saet Byeol, played by Kim Yoo Jung. Several years later, Dae Hyun opens a small store and looks for a part-time worker. Unexpectedly, Jung Saet Byeol meets Dae Hyun again, but now she has become a college student and wants to work part-time at the store. The latest drama from Ji Chang Wook that is still hot and should not be missed is airing on SBS on June 19, 2020.

Wow, it turns out there are many dramas starring Ji Chang Wook, have you watched them all?

(kpl/mag/mit)