Confirmed! Ji Chang Wook, Wi Ha Joon To Headline New Crime-Action Drama

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Korean heartthrobs Ji Chang Wook and Wi Ha Joon are teaming up for the first time in the upcoming crime-action drama "The Worst Evil." Continue reading for details!

'The Worst Evil' Stars Ji Chang Wook, Wi Ha Joon & Im Se Mi

Another good news for K-drama fans. Based on the news cited by Newsen on October 4, after months of discussion, Ji Chang Wook and Wi Ha Joon are confirmed to lead the forthcoming series "The Worst Evil."

The crime-action drama will center its story on an investigation that began in Seoul. It aims to take down a drug trafficking triangle that involves individuals from Korea, Japan, and China.

Following his life-changing character in "If You Wish Upon Me," Ji Chang Wook will transform into a police officer named Kang Joon Mo, who goes undercover for the investigation.

Wi Ha Joon is back with a new project and will take the role of Jung Ki Chul, a rookie mob boss.

Im Se Mi To Portray Ji Chang Wook's Wife

Apart from the two actors, "True Beauty" actress Im Se Mi also confirmed her participation in the series. She takes the character of Yoo Eui Jung, Kang Joon Mo's wife. She is also a police officer like her husband and will take part in the investigation.

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Additionally, the drama's production aims to release "The Worst Evil" in the second half of 2023. "Man in Love" director Han Dong Wook is in charge of the series.

Where Are Ji Chang Wook & Wi Ha Joon Now?

Ji Chang Wook just concluded his healing drama "If You Wish Upon Me" last September. It was his second series this year after "The Sound of Magic," where he portrayed the role of a magician for the first time in his career.

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The lead actor is consistently venturing out for new roles. Apart from the series, Ji Chang Wook appeared in the variety show "Youth MT" where he reunited with his former co-stars. He also won the Golden Star Award at the recent 2022 APAN Star Awards.

In addition, the male star will start his fan meeting in Asia this October in Korea and in the Philippines this coming November.

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Meanwhile, Wi Ha Joon stars in the tvN series "Little Women" with Kim Go Eun. The last action drama he was part of was in tvN's "Bad and Crazy" where he shared the frame with model-actor Lee Dong Wook.

This time, he is expected to collaborate with another Korean hunk and brilliant actor Ji Chang Wook, for the drama "The Worst Evil."

In addition, he will also work with Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee in the historical-fantasy series "Gyeongseong Creature," which is slated to premiere in 2023.

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