Ji Chang Wook to Hit Pause on Doing Action Genre? Here’s Why

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Ji Chang Wook talked about his upcoming projects and his desire for change.

After wrapping up his recent K-drama "The Worst of Evil," the 36-year-old star reflected on the projects he wanted to be in and the upcoming series that he would be headlining in the coming year.

In addition, he also mentioned the realization he had after filming the Disney+ series.

Ji Chang Wook's Honest Thoughts on 'The Worst of Evil'

In an interview obtained by Star News, the actor spoke about what made him decide to join "The Worst of Evil." According to him, it was not for the action-packed scenes but for his curiosity about the noir genre.

Moreover, he also mentioned the 2016 action-crime K-drama "The K2," where he showcased his talent for the intense action genre.

"Actually, after the work 'THE K2', I had many painful and difficult memories as there were many action scenes," he said.

Due to this, Ji Chang Wook left a promise to himself, which is "not to take action."

"It was physically difficult," the actor got honest and added, "but because it was a series, the overall flow of the story, the character build-up, and maintaining tension were difficult," he explained.

Ji Chang Wook New Drama: Actor Films Next Series 'Welcome to Samdalri'

Eding 2023 with another series, Ji Chang Wook is in the middle of filming his next K-drama, "Welcome to Samdalri."

Hinting about what to expect in the romance-life drama, he said that viewers will see "a completely different side" of himself in the series.

"It would be more feel-good and lively compared to 'The Worst of Evil,'" the actor added, as obtained by MBN.

Other than "Welcome to Samdalri," he has back-to back projects in 2024. This includes the K-movie "Revolver" and the K-drama "Queen Woo."

Ji Chang Wook confessed that he is a bit overwhelmed by his schedule, but what makes him feel motivated is the premise of the stories.

"As I read the scripts, I kept wanting to work," he said, showing enthusiasm for his upcoming works.

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Written by Geca Wills

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