Ahead of "If You Wish Upon Me" premiere, Ji Chang Wook revealed he did THIS a lot to prepare for his new character.
Curious about what the K-drama heartthrob did? Then keep scrolling!
Ji Chang Wook Returns to Primetime With New Character
Following his first musical drama "The Sound of Magic," Ji Chang Wook continues to expand his world as he tries new genres that will challenge his acting. From romance-comedy to healing to melodrama, the actor is always able to transform into the desired role.
This August, the "Lovestruck in the City" lead star make his small screen return with "If You Wish Upon Me." But viewers should expect to see a new side of Ji Chang Wook in this new series.
Inspired by the Ambulance Wish Foundation in the Netherlands, "If You Wish Upon Me" follows the story of a troubled young man who enters a hospice hospital to do community service. But he finds himself fulfilling the cancer patients' wishes.
Ji Chang Wook takes the role of Yoon Gyeo Rae, a precarious man who lives a life without any will or goal. He has lived a tough life in an orphanage to a detention center and prison. He ended up with a habit of giving himself pain by getting new tattoos.
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Why Did Ji Chang Wook Get Emotional With His New Role?
In one of the actor's recent interviews, which was released by Dailyan on July 26, the "Backstreet Rookie" star shared that he cried a lot after reading "If You Wish Upon Me's" script for the first time.
"I cried so much. The sad yet warm script really touched my heart. I was also attracted to Yoon Gyeo Rae's character."
He added that because of his strong immersion in the story, he's eager to portray the lonely and mysterious character of the protagonist.
He explained more about his new role in the series.
"Yoon Gyeo Rae is deeply scarred by the people and ended up with a negative view of this world. There are parts where he lacks, but definitely has something about him that makes you want to cheer for him and embrace him."
Ji Chang Wook confessed that he had fun portraying Yoon Gyeo Rae's character. The celebrity also emphasized that viewers should anticipate the process of Gyeo Rae entering the hospice and how his life will change after meeting "Team Genie."
Veteran actor Sung Dong Il and actress Choi Sooyoung (Girls' Generation) are the stars to look forward to watching in the drama.
"If You Wish Upon Me" is set to premiere on August 10 at 9:50 p.m. (KST) on KBS.
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