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*'''Birthplace:''' Anyang, South Korea
 
*'''Birthplace:''' Anyang, South Korea
 
*'''Height:''' 182cm
 
*'''Height:''' 182cm
*'''Weight:''' 65kg
 
 
*'''Star sign:''' Cancer
 
*'''Star sign:''' Cancer
*'''Zodiac sign:''' Cat
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*'''Chinese zodiac:''' Rabbit
*'''Talent agency:''' [http://www.glorious.co.kr Glorious Entertainment]
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*'''Talent agency:''' [https://springcompany.co.kr Spring Company]
  
==About==
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==About Ji Chang Wook==
 
Ji Chang Wook was born on July 5, 1987, he initially started a career in musical theater, then he starred in 2006's film "Days...," later he appeared in a tiny role in the 2008 KBS2 drama [[You Are Very Good]], but he failed to make an impact among viewers. That same year he debuted in a more bigger role in "Sleeping Beauty."
 
Ji Chang Wook was born on July 5, 1987, he initially started a career in musical theater, then he starred in 2006's film "Days...," later he appeared in a tiny role in the 2008 KBS2 drama [[You Are Very Good]], but he failed to make an impact among viewers. That same year he debuted in a more bigger role in "Sleeping Beauty."
  
In 2009, He started to gain quite an amount of attention as an actor in KBS2 smashing hit [[The Sons of Sol Pharmacy House]], it received 40% viewership numbers with each episode. Then he starred in the MBC action-comedy series [[Hero (MBC)|Hero]], even though he had a supporting role he managed to grab the viewers attention with his comedic timing and martial arts prowess.
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;''[[Ji Chang Wook/About|More about Ji Chang Wook]]''
 
 
He later starred in 2010, in his first starring role in the daily drama [[Smile, Dong Hae]], his acting, in particular, received high compliments from critics and viewers alike. In 2012, he appeared in his first ever villain role in SBS [[Five Fingers]], his performance captivated viewers and impressed critics. After having spent a few years away from the musical theater scene he finally returned in the year 2013 to perform in "The Days," it was a huge success with critics and audiences, and it helped to popularize once more the jukebox musical.
 
 
 
In 2013, he joined the cast of the historical drama [[Empress Ki]] where he played Emperor Huizong until 2014. His role was singlehandedly praised by critics and the viewers. The drama was an uproaring success and also quite a popular phenomenon nationwide, the drama's popularity even transcended overseas. Ji Chang Wook from that point forward started to achieve even more recognition than before.
 
 
 
On December 8, he joined the main cast of the KBS2 action-thriller [[Healer]], where he played Seo Jung-hoo, an illegal "night courier" under the alias "Healer" who ends up falling in love with reporter Chae Young-shin played by co-star [[Park Min Young]], the woman he must protect against all odds. Because of the drama, Ji Chang Wook started to gain new fans in every corner of Asia. The drama was a success, and his acting was praised once more. He then starred in a couple of Mandarin-language dramas to challenge himself and go against typecasting.
 
 
 
He returned to the small screen again and made his drama comeback by starring in tvN's [[The K2]], the drama was moderately successful and received favorable reviews, but it was still a success overseas, because of Ji Chan Wook's brand recognition. He then starred in the web drama series [[Seven First Kisses]], in a surprising role.
 
 
 
A year later, in 2017, he starred in the action-thriller [[Wikipedia:Fabricated City|Fabricated City]], giving an out of the ordinary performance with a lot of range to his acting, he then made a cameo on the comedy-drama film [[Wikipedia:The Bros|The Bros]]. He was later cast to play the lead role in SBS [[Suspicious Partner]], the romantic comedy/thriller was a viewership disappointment, and it received mixed reviews.
 
 
 
Currently, Ji Chan Wook is in his mandatory military service. He is scheduled to be discharged on April 28, 2019.
 
  
 
==TV Shows==
 
==TV Shows==
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*[[The Manipulated]] (Disney+, 2025)
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*[[Gangnam B-Side]] (Disney+, 2024)
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*[[Queen Woo]] (TVING, 2024)
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*[[Welcome to Samdalri]] (JTBC, 2023)
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*[[The Worst of Evil]] (Disney+, 2023)
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*[[If You Wish Upon Me]] (KBS2, 2022)
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*[[The Sound of Magic]] (Netflix, 2022)
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*[[Lovestruck in the City]] (KakaoTV, 2020)
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*[[Backstreet Rookie]] (SBS, 2020)
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*[[Melting Me Softly]] (tvN, 2019)
 
*[[Suspicious Partner]] (SBS, 2017)
 
*[[Suspicious Partner]] (SBS, 2017)
 
*[[Seven First Kisses]] (Naver TV Cast, 2016)
 
*[[Seven First Kisses]] (Naver TV Cast, 2016)
 
*[[The K2]] (tvN, 2016)
 
*[[The K2]] (tvN, 2016)
 
*[[Tornado Girl]] (Hunan TV, 2016)
 
*[[Tornado Girl]] (Hunan TV, 2016)
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*[[Mr. Right (2020)|Mr. Right]] (2016, post-production)
 
*[[Healer]] (KBS2, 2014)
 
*[[Healer]] (KBS2, 2014)
 
*[[Secret Love (2014)|Secret Love]] (DRAMAcube, 2014)
 
*[[Secret Love (2014)|Secret Love]] (DRAMAcube, 2014)
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*[[The Sons of Sol Pharmacy House]] (KBS2, 2009)
 
*[[The Sons of Sol Pharmacy House]] (KBS2, 2009)
 
*[[You Are Very Good]] (KBS2, 2008)
 
*[[You Are Very Good]] (KBS2, 2008)
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==TV Show Theme Songs==
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*''A Curse of Asphalt'' - [[The Sound of Magic OST]] (2022)
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*''Merry-Go-Round'' with [[Choi Sung Eun]] - The Sound of Magic OST (2022)
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*''Don't Make Me Dream'' with Choi Sung Eun - The Sound of Magic OST (2022)
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*''Do You Believe In Magic?'' - The Sound of Magic OST (2022)
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*''Magic In You'' with [[Sondia]], [[Jang Ye Ji]] (장예지), [[Lee Ye Seul]] (이예슬) - The Sound of Magic OST (2022)
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*''Annarasumanara'' with Choi Sung Eun - The Sound of Magic OST (2022)
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*''When Love Passes'' - [[Melting Me Softly OST]] (2019)
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*''[[Suspicious_Partner_OST#101 Reasons Why I Like You|101 Reasons Why I Like You]]'' - [[Suspicious Partner OST]] (2017)
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*''Kissing You'' - [[Seven First Kisses OST]] (2016)
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*''I Will Protect You'' - [[Healer OST]] (2015)
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*''To the Butterfly'' - [[Empress Ki OST]] (2014)
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*''Fill Up'' - [[Five Fingers OST]] (2012)
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*''Your Warmth'' - [[Bachelor's Vegetable Store OST]] (2012) ''Japanese release''
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*''Oh Sing Sing Men'' with [[Lee Kwang Soo]], [[Kim Young Kwang]], [[Shin Won Ho]], [[Kim Sung Je|Sung Je]], [[Song Ji Hyuk|Ji Hyuk]] - [[Bachelor's Vegetable Store OST]] (2012) ''Japanese release''
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*''Meet Again'' - [[Warrior Baek Dong Soo OST]] (2011)
  
 
==Movies==
 
==Movies==
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*[[Wikipedia:Revolver (2024 film)|Revolver]] (2024)
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*[[Wikipedia:Hard Hit|Hard Hit]] (2021)
 
*[[Wikipedia:The Bros|The Bros]] (2017) ''cameo''
 
*[[Wikipedia:The Bros|The Bros]] (2017) ''cameo''
 
*[[Wikipedia:Fabricated City|Fabricated City]] (2017)
 
*[[Wikipedia:Fabricated City|Fabricated City]] (2017)
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*Sleeping Beauty (2008)
 
*Sleeping Beauty (2008)
 
*Days... (2006)
 
*Days... (2006)
 
==TV Show Theme Songs==
 
*''[[Suspicious_Partner_OST#101 Reasons Why I Like You|101 Reasons Why I Like You]]'' - [[Suspicious Partner OST]] (2017)
 
*''Kissing You'' - [[Seven First Kisses OST]] (2016)
 
*''I Will Protect You'' - [[Healer OST]] (2015)
 
*''To the Butterfly'' - [[Empress Ki OST]] (2014)
 
*''Fill Up'' - [[Five Fingers OST]] (2012)
 
*''Your Warmth'' - [[Bachelor's Vegetable Store OST]] (2012) ''Japanese release''
 
*''Oh Sing Sing Men'' with [[Lee Kwang Soo]], [[Kim Young Kwang]], [[Shin Won Ho]], [[Sung Je]], [[Ji Hyuk]] - [[Bachelor's Vegetable Store OST]] (2012) ''Japanese release''
 
*''Meet Again'' - [[Warrior Baek Dong Soo OST]] (2011)
 
  
 
==Musicals==
 
==Musicals==
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*Shinheung Military School (2018-19)
 
*The Days (2016-17)
 
*The Days (2016-17)
 
*The Days (2014-15)
 
*The Days (2014-15)
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==Variety Shows==
 
==Variety Shows==
*Running Man ep. 211-212 (SBS, 2014)
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*The Fisherman and the City, eps. 91-92 (Channel A, 2019)
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*Running Man, ep. 211-212 (SBS, 2014)
  
 
==Music Video Appearances==
 
==Music Video Appearances==
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==Recognitions==
 
==Recognitions==
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;'''2025 16th Korea Popular Culture And Arts Awards:'''
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*Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation
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;'''2024 10th APAN Star Awards:'''
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*Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries ([[Welcome to Samdalri]])
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;2022 8th APAN Star Awards:
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*Global Star Award
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;2018 4th Asia Artist Awards:
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*Asia Celebrity, television/film category
 
;2016 31st Korea's Best Dresser Swan Awards:
 
;2016 31st Korea's Best Dresser Swan Awards:
 
*Best Dressed Actor
 
*Best Dressed Actor
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==Endorsements==
 
==Endorsements==
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*Dhele (formerly 24MIRACLE) (2018-present)
 
*Fossil Q Smart Watch (2017)
 
*Fossil Q Smart Watch (2017)
 
*MCM x Christopher (2017)
 
*MCM x Christopher (2017)
*24 Miracle (2017)
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*24MIRACLE (2017-18)
 
*POLICE Eyewear (2017)
 
*POLICE Eyewear (2017)
*Lotte Duty Free (2016-17)
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*Lotte Duty Free (2016-present)
 
*EOS (2016-17)
 
*EOS (2016-17)
 
*ALLETS X GC (2016)
 
*ALLETS X GC (2016)
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*'''Education:''' Dankook University (Theater and Film)
 
*'''Education:''' Dankook University (Theater and Film)
*'''Languages:''' English (Fluent), Korean (Native language)) and Chinese (Fluent)
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*'''Languages:''' Korean (Native language); English (Basic); Chinese (Basic)
 
*He began his career in musical theater. Among his notable musical works including ''Jack the Ripper'', ''Brothers Were Brave'', and ''The Days''.
 
*He began his career in musical theater. Among his notable musical works including ''Jack the Ripper'', ''Brothers Were Brave'', and ''The Days''.
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
*[http://glorious.co.kr/wp/?page_id=40 Agency profile]
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*[https://springcompany.co.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=artist&wr_id=2 Official agency site]
*[http://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch&query=%EC%A7%80%EC%B0%BD%EC%9A%B1&os=160085&ie=utf8&key=PeopleService Profile (naver)]
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*[https://search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch&sm=tab_etc&mra=bjky&x_csa=%7B%22fromUi%22%3A%22kb%22%7D&pkid=1&os=160085&qvt=0&query=%EC%A7%80%EC%B0%BD%EC%9A%B1%20%ED%94%84%EB%A1%9C%ED%95%84 Profile (naver)]
 
*[[Wikipedia:Ji Chang-wook|English Wikipedia]]
 
*[[Wikipedia:Ji Chang-wook|English Wikipedia]]
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*[[Wikipedia:ko:지창욱|Korean Wikipedia]]
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*[https://www.instagram.com/jichangwook/ Instagram]
  
 
[[Category:KActor]] [[Category:KSinger]]
 
[[Category:KActor]] [[Category:KSinger]]

Latest revision as of 21:19, 23 October 2025

Ji Chang Wook

Profile

  • Name: 지창욱 / Ji Chang Wook (Ji Chang Uk)
  • Nickname: Gob Wookie, Ji Geu Dok, Jinergizer
  • Profession: Actor, model, singer and MC
  • Birthdate: 1987-Jul-05 (age 38)
  • Birthplace: Anyang, South Korea
  • Height: 182cm
  • Star sign: Cancer
  • Chinese zodiac: Rabbit
  • Talent agency: Spring Company

About Ji Chang Wook

Ji Chang Wook was born on July 5, 1987, he initially started a career in musical theater, then he starred in 2006's film "Days...," later he appeared in a tiny role in the 2008 KBS2 drama You Are Very Good, but he failed to make an impact among viewers. That same year he debuted in a more bigger role in "Sleeping Beauty."

More about Ji Chang Wook

TV Shows

TV Show Theme Songs

Movies

Musicals

  • Shinheung Military School (2018-19)
  • The Days (2016-17)
  • The Days (2014-15)
  • Jack the Ripper (2013)
  • The Days (2013)
  • Brothers Were Brave (2013)
  • Thrill Me (2010)
  • Fire and Ice (2007)

Musical Theme Songs

  • Even Though I Loved You - The Days (2016)

Variety Shows

  • The Fisherman and the City, eps. 91-92 (Channel A, 2019)
  • Running Man, ep. 211-212 (SBS, 2014)

Music Video Appearances

Recognitions

2025 16th Korea Popular Culture And Arts Awards:
  • Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation
2024 10th APAN Star Awards:
2022 8th APAN Star Awards
  • Global Star Award
2018 4th Asia Artist Awards
  • Asia Celebrity, television/film category
2016 31st Korea's Best Dresser Swan Awards
  • Best Dressed Actor
2015 China TV Drama Awards
  • Most Popular Actor (Overseas) (Healer)
2014 KBS Drama Awards
2013 7th The Musical Awards
  • Best New Actor (The Days)
2013 MBC Drama Awards
  • Excellence Award for Special Production Drama, Actor (Empress Ki)
2011 KBS Drama Awards
2011 SBS Drama Awards

Endorsements

  • Dhele (formerly 24MIRACLE) (2018-present)
  • Fossil Q Smart Watch (2017)
  • MCM x Christopher (2017)
  • 24MIRACLE (2017-18)
  • POLICE Eyewear (2017)
  • Lotte Duty Free (2016-present)
  • EOS (2016-17)
  • ALLETS X GC (2016)
  • KONUS (2015-17)
  • Lonsdale (2015-17)
  • ZUZU (2015-16)
  • Stylus Jewellery (2015-16)
  • AMH (2015-16)
  • Gov 3.0 (2015)
  • North Cape outerwear (with Ha Ji Won) (2014-15)
  • Cass Fresh Beer (2014)
  • AD HOC (2014)
  • Citizen Watch (2014)
  • LabSeries (2011-12)
  • Googims Company (2011)
  • Nong Shim Chapagetti Chajang Noodles (2011)
  • Lotte Chilsung Tropicana (2009)
  • Shinhan Financial Group (2009)
  • SKT "T Cash" (2008)

Trivia

  • Education: Dankook University (Theater and Film)
  • Languages: Korean (Native language); English (Basic); Chinese (Basic)
  • He began his career in musical theater. Among his notable musical works including Jack the Ripper, Brothers Were Brave, and The Days.

External Links