Ji Chang Wook is an actor who is leading the Hallyu wave. The dramas that he have starred in as the lead were highly popular not just in Korea, but also in China and Japan. This is a rare instance where even his name is like a brand. But he is still a distance away from a grand title like “Hallyu star”. He is just a man who lives each day to the fullest.
Had it really been almost two years since I attended Ji Chang Wook’s last fan meeting in Southwestern Japan in June 2014? Somehow, I found myself returning to Osaka for yet another appearance, this time for his “JCW in OSK 樂ruck CONCERT” held at the Osaka Convention Centre on 17 April 2016. (Note: Due to the high level of security, I was unable to take any photos or videos during the live concert.)
After spending months away in China, Ji Chang Wook finally made an appearance on Korean television in Section TV.
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It’s not just Lee Minho and Kim Soohyun who can hold up half the sky on their own in the Korean entertainment circle. There’s also them.
He was probably born with a charm that is able to capture the hearts of many and no one can withstand it. He is like this both on screen and off screen. I’m talking about, Ji Chang Wook.
He already stood out in “Smile Donghae” in 2010, but it was because of “Empress Ki” in 2013 that he became popular. Never mind that he loved her and she loved another man, there was only one Empress Ki in his eyes. He worked hard to better himself, transforming from a puppet emperor to a true sovereign, and even sacrificed his life to help her get rid of her political enemies. It’s not possible that one isn’t moved by that, especially for female audiences.
Ji Chang Wook had an exclusive interview with Ju Zi Yu Le (橘子娱乐), or literally “Orange Entertainment” in English, on the same day he attended the Tencent Star App Award ceremony in China.
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