Do you want to see more of the handsome Hallyu star Ji Chang Wook? Well, who doesn't? Since the drama "Backstreet Rookie" has finally come to an end, we know for sure that fans who fell in love with actor are now on a mission to search for more Korean dramas which he starred in.
Lucky for us, this Hallyu star had already built his career with numerous dramas before starring in "Backstreet Rookie," so it is quite easy to look for projects that is starred by him. From being the lead cast in crime thrillers, historical dramas, to fantasy rom-coms, the famous actor Ji Chang Wook has done it all! The best part of this is that his shows are all available to watch online!
Find Out 5 Dramas Starring Ji Chang Wook That You Must Watch To Cure The "Backstreet Rookie" Hangover
1. Empress Ki (2013)
Available to watch on Netflix and Viu.
This is the drama that put Chang Wook's name on the map. It's a hit historical drama that centers its story on Empress Ki who was once an ordinary and nameless woman that rose into higher social ranks after she was abducted. She eventually ended up being the wife of the Yuan dynasty emperor Ta Hwan, who is portrayed by Chang Wook, making her an empress. Also starring in this drama are Ha Ji Won, Joo Jin Mo, and Kim Ji Han.
2. Healer (2014)
Available to watch on Netflix and Viu.
In this drama, Ji Chang Wook portrays the character of Seo Jung-hoo, who works as an illegal night courier called by his clients as the "Healer." He makes money through his illegal underground business by executing his customer's request for the right price as long he doesn't kill or murder anybody. Through this business, he meets a tabloid writer and a famous reporter who both share a complicated past that puts them all in danger.
Also starring in this drama are Park Min Young and Yoo Ji Tae.
3. The K2 (2016)
Available to watch on Netflix and Viu.
In this drama, Ji Chang Wook portrays the role of soldier Kim Je-ha, a mercenary who came back to Korea from Iraq after being framed for his girlfriend's death. He is on a mission to find and seek revenge on the man who he firmly believes murdered his lover.
To be able to push through his mission, he agrees to work as the bodyguard of a high profile person Choi Yoo-jin, a company owner and the wife of presidential candidate Jang Se-joon. Things got even more complicated when Je-ha was given the assignment to protect Se-joon's illegitimate daughter Go An-na whom he ended up falling in love with.
Also, starring in this drama are Im YoonA, Song Yoon Ah, and Jo Sung Ha.
4. Suspicious Partner (2017)
Available to watch on Viu.
In "Suspicious Partner," Ji Chang Wook plays the character of Noh Ji who is a prosecutor. The story started when he was accused of being a molester by a prosecutor trainee Eun Bong-hee. Soon, both characters try to resolve their misunderstanding and find themselves working together to catch a psychopathic murderer on the loose.
Also starring in this drama are Nam Ji Hyun, Cho Tae Joon, and Kwon Nara.
5. Melting Me Softly (2019)
Available to watch on Viu.
Melting Me Softly is a romantic-comedy drama with a twist. It tells the story of the lives of a man and a woman who participated in a 24-Hour Frozen Human Project for a variety show. However, instead of waking up after 24 hours, they ended up waking 20 years later. As they're appearance didn't change while the people around them aged, the two are forced to discover and adjust to the new world they are in.
