[Event] Ji Chang Wook returns to Japan after 3 years with “Waiting For You” fan meeting

On 11 January 2020, Ji Chang Wook kicked off the first stop on his 2020 Asia Fan Meeting Tour “Waiting For You” at the Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall in Yokohama, Japan.  The following is a compliation of news reports and friends’ accounts from that evening.

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[Award/Tutorial] Ji Chang Wook nominated for Popularity Award at 2019 Asia Artist Awards

And here we go again!  Ji Chang Wook is amongst the 100 Korean actors in the running for the Popularity Award at the 2019 Asia Artist Awards.  This year’s event will be the first time it is held outside of South Korea — at the Mỹ Đình National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam.  I’ve put together a tutorial on how to vote! Continue reading

[Exclusive] Ji Chang Wook is discharged from military service (fan account)

At 8:30am on 27 April 2019, Sergeant Ji Chang Wook officially completed his military enlistment by participating in a small discharge ceremony in front of assembled fans and the press at the 5th Artillery Army Brigade 8726 at Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon Province.  I was fortunate enough to arrange my work schedule to attend in person, so here’s a quick report of the day’s activities!

[News] Ji Chang Wook confirmed to have no link to “Burning Sun” scandal

We would be remiss in our duties if we only reported good news regarding Sergeant Ji Chang Wook.  This is one of those times where The Kitchen hoped we would never have to report some bad news, but this post will attempt to summarize the events of this past weekend.

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[Article] How can Ji Chang Wook attend a wedding while serving in the military?

Although Ji Chang Wook is currently serving in the military, he attended a wedding ceremony held at a hotel in Seoul on 9 February 2019.  Ji Chang Wook was on leave and used his vacation time to attend, but what is the military vacation system like?

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