7 Facts About Ji Chang Wook, Korean Actor Caught Visiting Blok M

JAKARTA – Ji Chang Wook, a famous South Korean actor, was caught visiting the Blok M area, South Jakarta, recently. Several cameras captured the moment when the 37-year-old actor was seen relaxing walking around M Bloc Space.

Not only Ji Chang Wook’s fans, many people who actually do not follow the dramas or films he stars in, also take pictures of the man who was born in Anyang, South Korea. It is no wonder that all circles are fascinated by the handsome face of Ji Chang Wook who is tall, to the point that they compete to capture memories of meeting the actor.

Have you seen the photos of Ji Chang Wook walking around Blok M like a young Jakartan? It’s time to find out some facts about Chang Wook to get to know him better.

Ji Chang Wook Facts

1. Appearing in Korean Girl Group Video Clips

Ji Chang Wook has a strong passion in acting. The man born on July 5, 1987, started his acting career in theater. He also continued his education at Dankook University majoring in Theater and Film.

In 2006, Ji Chang Wook finally debuted through the film “Days”. Before finally moving to the Spring Company agency, he was under Glorious Entertainment.

Not only starring in films and Korean dramas, Ji Chang Wook has also been an actor in the music videos of South Korean girl groups. He starred in the music videos of three T-ara songs, namely “Falling You”, “Cry Cry”, and “Lovey-Dovey”, as well as one KARA song entitled “Runaway”.

2. Have Many Hobbies

Ji Chang Wook loves watching movies in his spare time. He claims to like thriller movies. However, not only watching movies, this actor also has many other hobbies.

With his athletic body, Ji Chang Wook loves to exercise. Cycling is one of his hobbies. During his school days, Ji Chang Wook also played soccer, basketball, and swimming. He even said he wanted to learn a musical instrument.

3. Don’t Like Carrots

The actor who has played many roles in films and Korean dramas with the action genre has revealed that he really doesn’t like carrots. The reason is, when he was little, his mother liked to give him carrots. Is his dislike of carrots one of the reasons why Ji Chang Wook originally wears glasses in his daily life?

4. Practice Self Defense for The K2

For fans of Korean films and dramas, you must know that Ji Chang Wook is an actor who is already attached to the action genre. One of his action dramas that achieved great success was The K2. In fact, Ji Chang Wook did his own action in the drama. He underwent special training in martial arts for his role there.

The K2 itself is a Korean drama that features various fighting techniques such as jujitsu, aikido, and also the traditional Korean martial art of taekwondo. This actor does all his actions and does not use a body double.

5. Have completed military service

Like other South Korean men, Ji Chang Wook is certainly also required to follow the mandatory military program by the government. Ji Chang Wook has registered for mandatory military service on August 14, 2017 and finished his duties on April 27, 2019 with the rank of sergeant.

6. Care about Disability Rights

Ji Chang Wook is an actor who is actively involved in advocating for disability rights. In this activity, he collaborated with the MIRAL Welfare Foundation, a non-governmental organization that held the “How You See Me?” campaign. This campaign aims to reduce stigma towards people with disabilities in South Korea.

7. Won Many Awards

As an actor with a myriad of talents, Ji Chang Wook has won many awards. He has many awards consisting of:

1. APAN Star Awards: Global Star Awards (2022)
2. Asia Artist Awards: Asia Celebrity (Actor) & Best Actor (2019)
3. Asian Film Awards: AFA Next Generation Award (2023)
4. China TV Drama Awards: Most Popular Actor (Overseas) (2015)
5. KBS Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily Drama (2011), Popularity Award (Actor), dan Best Couple Award (2014)
6. Korea’s Best Dresser Swan Awards: Best Dressed Actor (2016)
7. MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actor in a Special Project Drama (2013)
8. SBS Drama Awards: New Star Award (2011)
9. The Musical Awards: Best New Actor (2013)

Of course, the many awards that Ji Chang Wook has received are proof of how talented he is in the world of acting.

After knowing these facts, are you ready to watch Korean dramas or films starring Ji Chang Wook? MG/Biandka Michelle Syawaleva

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