Ji Chang Wook, born in July, 1987, is my favorite Korean actor. Nearly all of his dramas have been subtitled on viki starting with his first lead role in Smile Dong Hae and Warrior Baek Dong Soo which both topped the ratings chart.

Ji Chang Wook

During the political turmoil of 18th-century Joseon, Baek Dong Soo (Ji Chang Wook) was adopted by a swordsmith and grew up alongside Yeo Woon (Yoo Seung Ho). However, their paths diverge dramatically in adulthood: while Dong Soo embraces justice and loyalty, eventually joining the royal guard, Woon is drawn into a clandestine assassin organization, becoming a skilled but conflicted killer. Their brotherhood is tested as they find themselves on opposing sides of a brewing war, one fighting to protect the Crown Prince and the other serving a shadowy faction aiming to overthrow the kingdom. This drama was based on the comic “Honorable Baek Dong Soo” by Lee Jae Heon.

Warrior Baek Dong Soo

⚔The New Joseon Warriors ⚔

KBS02

Seo Jung Hoo (Ji Chang Wook), also known as “Healer,” works as a night courier who executes any task for the right price, leaving no trace. His latest mission? Track down and protect rookie reporter Chae Young Shin (Park Min Young) at the behest of fellow news reporter Kim Moon Ho (Yoo Ji Tae). As Jung Hoo, masquerading as a bumbling reporter, integrates himself into Young Shin’s life, they uncover a deeply buried secret connecting their pasts to a tragic incident over a decade prior. Can Jung Hoo protect Young Shin from the powerful forces determined to keep the truth hidden, all while navigating his own growing feelings for his charge?

Healer

The Time Healers

Hunan TV

Qi Bai Cao (An Yue Xi), a talented martial artist, loses her motivation after a tragic childhood and a disappointing national competition. When she meets Chang An (Ji Chang Wook), a tough and mysterious instructor, he challenges her to rediscover her passion for taekwondo. As Bai Cao begins training again, Fang Ting Hao (Chen Xiang) competes not only for the national title but also for her heart. With Chang An's intense guidance, Bai Cao must find the courage to overcome her past and return to competitive martial arts. Serving as the second season to the 2015 original series, this is a 2016 Chinese drama series directed by Zhi Chao, based on a novel by Ming Xiao Xi.

Whirlwind Girl 2

Gone with the Shirt Team

Kim Jae Ha (Ji Chang Wook), a former mercenary turned fugitive, returns to Korea after being wrongfully accused of his girlfriend’s murder. Now a bodyguard for Choi Yoo Jin (Song Yoon Ah), the wife of a presidential candidate, Jae Ha seizes the opportunity to seek revenge on Park Gwan Soo (Kim Kap Soo), the rival politician he believes orchestrated the crime. When Jae Ha is asked to guard Go Anna (Yoona), the reclusive daughter of his boss’s husband, he finds himself torn between duty and the growing romance between himself and Anna. The stakes rise as he discovers that Yoo Jin, originally his ally in revenge, now harbors dangerous intentions towards Anna. Jae Ha must navigate a perilous path where loyalty, love, and justice collide. This 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Kwak Jung Hwan.

The K2

The K2 Minions

No Ji Wook (Ji Chang Wook) is a successful public prosecutor whose life changes suddenly after intern Eun Bong Hee (Nam Ji Hyun) joins his team. The duo becomes close, but things get chaotic when Bong Hee is wrongly accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend. Ji Wook pulls out all the stops to help Bong Hee – jeopardizing his stellar career in the process. Ji Wook and Bong Hee realize that the only way out of this mess for both of them is to track down the real killer. But will they close the net in time? And could they find love together as they hunt this cunning criminal?

Suspicious Partner

The Suspicious Team

Struggling jobseeker Go Mi Ran (Won Jin Ah) and TV producer Ma Dong Chan (Ji Chang Wook) agreed to an experiment that promised a cash payout in return for spending 24 hours in cryogenically-frozen sleep. However, upon waking up, they’re shocked to find they’ve been frozen for 20 years! With their bodies unaged but the world around them drastically different, they must navigate their new lives in the future while keeping their body temperature low, as any rise could be fatal. As they grapple with their new reality and unravel the mystery behind their extended slumber, unexpected romance blooms between them, threatening their very survival. Will they overcome the heat of their budding relationship and uncover the truth behind their 20-year freeze? This 2019 South Korean drama series was produced by Shin Woo Cheol.

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