With his good looks and undeniable talent, Ji Chang Wook caught the hearts of many! The Korean actor is loved all over the world through his roles in several dramas including the roles of Choi Dae Hyun in "Backstreet Rookie" (2020), Ma Dong Chan in "Melting Me Softly" (2019), No Ji Wook in "Suspicious Partner" (2017), Kim Je Ha in "The K2" (2016), and Seo Jung Hoo in "Healer" (2014-2015).
Find out more about Ji Chang Wook besides the roles that he plays on-screen!
Here are 14 facts you didn't know about actor Ji Chang Wook:
1. Song Hye Kyo is her dream girl
We couldn't agree more! Song Hye Kyo is one of the most beautiful women in Korea. Although Ji Chang Wook doesn't have an ideal type of girl, the actor mentioned in an interview that the actress Song Hye Kyo is the girl of his dreams.
The actor says that when it comes to love, he doesn't fall in love based on physical attributes, but that's not to say that he disregards it entirely. Ji Chang Wook also mentioned that he likes a woman that he can connect and have a lot of fun with.
2. Ji Chang Wook is often mistaken as a rude person
Due to Ji Chang Wook growing up as an only child, he didn't say much and was often quiet growing up. When talking to people, he keeps his words brief and short, so he was often mistaken as rude. Despite this, directors choose to cast him because of his natural and kind smile.
3. He had a lot of aspirations
Growing up, Ji Chang Wook wanted to become an engineer. When he was even younger, he had several dreams. He wanted to either be a a police officer, judge, lawyer, doctor, or teacher. However, his life led him to the acting industry, which fans are quite thankful for!
4. He was academically driven in high school
When the actor was still studying, his class would always mention and clap for the students who ranked in the top 50 of their class. When the actor didn't hear his name, this motivated him to study even harder, which led him to be called out and acknowledged by his peers as being part of the top 50 students in class.
5. He auditioned singing a song from Les Miserables
Auditioning for a slot in the theatre and arts of Dankook University, Ji Chang Wook sang a song from Les Miserables. No one currently knows which song, but it got him in the university nonetheless.
6. He used to doubt his talent in performing
When he used to perform musicals in cultural streets, being the youngest made him feel like he was the worst one from the group. He felt pressured, which hindered him from showing off his true potential and also lowered his self-esteem.
7. He loves Thriller Movies
Although he loves watching films with a variety of genres, his favorite thing to watch is thriller films. He also looked up to Brad Pitt and his movie, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (2008), which was a well-made film, according to Ji Chang Wook.
8. Ji Chang Wook is the sweetest son
In one of his T-cash commercial project, Ji Chang Wook gave all the money he earned to his mother.
9. He knows how to Knit
Adding to the actrs endless list of talents is knitting, which is something he learned from portraying the character Mi Poong from "My Too Perfect Sons" in 2009.
10. He Loves Being Physically Active
We stan a physically healthy actor! In high school, Ji Chang Wook played soccer, basketball, and swimming.
11. He loves his hometown
Actor Ji Chang Wook's hometown is Anyang, where he often goes to whenever he needs rest or comfort. He visits his close neighbors and plays pool or online games with them, which is also one way to bond with his childhood friends as they talk about work and life.
12. He plays Starcraft
According to the actor, his favorite character is Hong Jin Ho. Chang Wook also shared the he used to play Starcraft all the time when he was a kid.
13. He wants to play an instrument
The actor used to play the piano but never continued because he hated it so much. He says that he would like to learn to play the guitar someday.
14. He resembles British actor Jonathan Rhys Myers
Ji Chang Wook used to be called "Jonathan" by his high school friends because of the uncanny resemblance that he has with Jonathan Rhys Myers.
These are 14 facts about your favorite actor Ji Chang Wook. Let us continue to support him in his upcoming projects in the future! Catch his recent romance drama "Backstreet Rookie" on Netflix!