Wi Ha Joon Draws Attention of Fans in Netflix Series 'SQUID GAME', Here Are Some Other Films Wi Ha Joon Has Starred In

Kapanlagi.com - SQUID GAME has become one of the most talked-about Netflix series worldwide. Its unique storyline and depiction of survival games that risk the lives of its players make it an interesting story to follow. In addition, the series is also filled with South Korean film stars who have attracted and captivated many viewers around the world, including the police officer, Wi Ha Joon.

Wi Ha Joon is a renowned South Korean model and actor known for starring in numerous films and dramas there. He has become a public figure in 2021 for his role as a police officer investigating the disappearance of his brother, who is suspected of participating in the survival game. In fact, he made his debut in the South Korean film industry back in 2012.

He has starred in many dramas and films in South Korea. He has also been nominated for several awards, including the Baeksang Art Awards. The films he starred in before SQUID GAME are:

1. ECLIPSE (2016)

ECLIPSE (Credit: IMDb/Eclipse)

A film starring Wi Ha Joon besides SQUID GAME is ECLIPSE, which was released in 2016. In this film, Wi Ha Joon is not the main actor who becomes the highlight of the film, but rather a supporting actor. This film has a crime drama genre, which is certainly thrilling.

He portrays the character of Jung Tae, one of the students at the main character's school. This film tells the story of a new student, Yoon Jae, played by Kim Si Hoo, who is fascinated and infatuated with his new friend at school, Se Joon (played by Choi Tae Joon). Due to his admiration and financial needs, Yoon Jae agrees to join Se Joon in the forbidden world of business.

2. The Chase (2017)

The Chase (Credit: IMDb/The Chase)

The next film starring Wi Ha Joon is THE CHASE, which was officially released in 2017. Directed by Kim Hong Sun, this film falls under the dark and thrilling crime genre. It managed to earn US$1.4 million at the Box Office.

In this film, Wi Ha Joon shares the screen with other renowned South Korean actors, Baek Yoon Sik and Sung Dong Il. He portrays the character named Jung Hyuk. The story revolves around a detective who investigates an unsolved serial murder case spanning 30 years.

3. Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018)

Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (credit: IMDb/Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum)

The film GONJIAM: HAUNTED ASYLUM, officially released in 2018, is one of the iconic films for Wi Ha Joon. It is through this film that he gained recognition and became the center of attention for South Korean film fans. This horror film has a highly suspenseful storyline.

In this film, Wi Ha Joon plays the role of Ha Joon, one of the six members of a group of live streamers. They explore the Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital, which is surrounded by mysterious rumors and is no longer in operation.

4. Miss and Mrs Cops (2019)

Miss and Mrs Cops (credit: IMDb/Miss and Mrs Cops)

The next film that is also starred by Wi Ha Joon is MISS AND MRS COPS. This film was officially released in 2019 and has a quite different genre for Wi Ha Joon, which is action comedy. This film also received a lot of attention from fans of Wi Ha Joon.

Wi Ha Joon plays the role of an antagonist that the main characters of this film, Mi Young and Ji Hye, played by Ra Mi Ran and Lee Sung Kyung, have to face. They are two police detectives who never get along while working. They also have to deal with Wi Ha Joon when they meet to solve criminal cases in South Korea.

5. Midnight (2021)

Midnight (Credit: IMDb/Midnight)

The next film is Midnight, which was recently released this year on June 30, 2021. This film is a thriller genre that brings a tense atmosphere from dangerous scenes in the film.

Just like in the previous film, Wi Ha Joon plays the role of an antagonist, who is the mastermind behind the problems in this film, namely the psychopathic serial killer. This film tells the story of a deaf woman who becomes the target of a psychopathic serial killer. Throughout the film, a tense atmosphere is always presented well and exciting.

Those were some film recommendations starring Wi Ha Joon, a handsome actor who gained attention in SQUID GAME. Some of them are action and horror genre films that bring a tense atmosphere. So, which ones have you watched, KLovers?

Written by: Muhammad Ancah

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