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10 facts about Korean actor Ji Chang Wook you need to know

Here’s what you need to know about this Korean actor

by Valerie Toh  /   June 28, 2020

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Sad that you can no longer catch Korean heartthrob Lee Min Ho on screen since The King: Eternal Monarch has ended its run? Cheer up: its follow-up K-drama Backstreet Rookie stars equally handsome Korean actor Ji Chang Wook.

Based on a popular webtoon, a type of digital comic in South Korea titled Convenience Store Saet-byul, the romantic comedy stars Kim Yoo Jung as the female lead, and tells a quirky love story between a kind and innocent convenience store owner and his fiery part-time employee. The upbeat and light-hearted drama is enjoying strong ratings and has gained attention for the great chemistry between the lead characters.

Whether you are a new admirer or a long-time fan of his acting, here are 10 things to know about the 33-year-old.

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10 facts about Korean actor Ji Chang Wook you need to know
1. He started out as a musical theatre actor
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Chang Wook made his debut in the musical theatre world. He switched to acting after appearing in the 2006 movie Days and took on a series of minor and supporting roles in dramas and movies before achieving leading man status.

He never forgot his roots and has performed in various musical productions such as The Days where he was a regular cast member for a few years. His most recent performance was in Shinheung Military Academy Musical, a musical staged by the Republic of Korea Army when he was serving his military service.

 

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웃어 봅시다아 😄

A post shared by 지창욱 (@jichangwook) on Apr 1, 2020 at 4:35am PDT

2. His breakthrough drama was Empress Ki
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Although Chang Wook had domestic successes with his roles in daily drama Smile Again and action historical drama Warrior Baek Dong Soo, it was not until he acted in the highly-acclaimed Empress Ki, which enjoyed massive popularity both locally and internationally, that he started gaining increased popularity and recognition for his acting skills.

His next drama Healer greatly boosted his popularity overseas and kickstarted his career in China.

 

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@calvinklein #MYCALVINS

A post shared by 지창욱 (@jichangwook) on Jan 21, 2020 at 8:41pm PST

3. He can speak mandarin
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Did you know that the talented actor can speak Mandarin? Not only did Chang Wook act in a Chinese youth drama The Whirlwind Girl 2, he even released a Chinese mini album Be With You where he sang three songs in Mandarin.

During an interview to promote the drama, he shared that one of the struggles he had when learning the language was the four intonations, and there would often be misunderstandings due to him saying things in the wrong tone. He will also be appearing in an upcoming Chinese drama Mr Right.

 

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오늘도 촬영 끝💕 with #Dhele #화장품

A post shared by 지창욱 (@jichangwook) on Nov 28, 2019 at 2:14am PST

4. He did his own stunts in action drama The K2
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The athletic actor underwent special training in martial arts for his role as an elite bodyguard in action drama The K2. It was the first Korean drama to use the Matrix-style Bullet Time effect and showcased various fighting techniques such as jujistsu, aikido and taekwondo.

Chang Wook performed all of his stunts and did not use a body double. In an interview with Sports Chosun, he said that this was the most strenuous project he had done so far and he was going to take a break from action scenes for the time being.

 

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잠 못드는 밤🌙 – #작년 #이맘때 #🙏

A post shared by 지창욱 (@jichangwook) on Apr 2, 2020 at 9:23am PDT

5. He had to kiss his male co-star passionately in a musical
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Chang Wook and his Healer co-star Park Min Young had so much chemistry, they even won the Best Couple award at the 2014 KBS Drama Awards. However, when asked on a past television interview if there was any actor he had kissed more than Min Young, Chang Wook revealed that he kissed fellow actor Kang Ha Neul in their 2011 musical Thrill Me so many times over three months of performances that he lost count.

According to Chang Wook, “We really kissed a lot. And it was not just any kiss. They were all very deep passionate kisses.”

 

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싱가폴로 갑니다아✈️✈️ – #singapore #cartier #clashdecartier #수능 #화이팅

A post shared by 지창욱 (@jichangwook) on Nov 13, 2019 at 3:54pm PST

6. He has done voice acting
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Chang Wook was chosen to be the voice of main character Taki in the Korean-dubbed version of the extremely popular Japanese animated film Your Name. Actress Kim So Hyun voiced Mitsuha, the female lead.

The barrier-free movie included screen commentary and Korean subtitles so that hearing-impaired people would also be able to enjoy the movie. As a gesture of goodwill, Chang Wook and So Hyun donated their voice acting fees to the Korea Barrier-Free Film Commission which promotes Korean cinema works to hearing and visually-impaired moviegoers.

 

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첫방끄으읕!! 모두 푸욱 쉬시고 내일 다시 만납시다아 🙂 – #날녹여주오 #마동찬

A post shared by 지창욱 (@jichangwook) on Sep 28, 2019 at 6:43am PDT

7. He has appeared in K-pop music videos
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Thanks to his dashing good looks, Chang Wook has appeared in a few music videos including solo singer K.Will’s I Need You and female singer Younha’s We Broke Up Today. He has also appeared in popular K-pop girl group T-ara’s Cry Cry and Lovey Dovey as well as boy group SPEED’s That’s My Fault and It’s Over.

 

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#빅이슈 #6월호

A post shared by 지창욱 (@jichangwook) on May 30, 2019 at 1:17am PDT

8. He advocates for disability rights
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The prolific actor recently collaborated with MIRAL Welfare Foundation, a non-governmental organisation for a campaign named “How You See Me?” It promotes the acceptance of the civil rights of the disabled citizens of South Korea and aims to reduce stigma and prejudice.

Not only did Chang Wook take the time out of his busy filming schedule for Backstreet Reunion to participate in a photo and video shoot, he also donated his talent fees in a show of support for the campaign.

 

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A post shared by 지창욱 (@jichangwook) on May 24, 2019 at 3:06am PDT

9. He is a biker
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Scroll through Chang Wook’s Instagram feed and you will notice that there are many photos of motorcycles. The actor enjoys riding motorcycles and he even suggested a motorcycle trip theme when he did a photoshoot with 1st Look magazine.

During the interview, he shared that he enjoys riding because it helps him to resolve his built-up emotions and worries.

 

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퍼스트룩 183호 커버💕💕@1stlookofficial

A post shared by 지창욱 (@jichangwook) on Sep 24, 2019 at 7:24pm PDT

10. He is extremely filial
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On an episode of reality show Labourhood on Hire last year, Chang Wook revealed to Yoo Jae Suk that his father had passed away when he was young and that he was still living with his mother. When Jae Suk commented that he was such a good son, Chang Wook explained that he grew up watching his mother have a hard time, so he tries to be good to her.

He thinks that it’s better to spend time together rather than just give her things and he regrets that he can’t spend much time with her due to his work even though they live together.

This story was first published in Cleo Singapore.

 

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오늘 하루도 끝!!! – Good night🌙

A post shared by 지창욱 (@jichangwook) on May 8, 2019 at 6:16am PDT

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