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My Take
Ji Chang-wook strikes me as one of the most versatile leading men Korean drama has produced. He climbed the hard way, building a name through daily dramas before becoming a genuine star with Healer, The K2, and Empress Ki. What I value is his range: action, romance, quiet heartbreak, even villainy in The Worst of Evil, all delivered with real conviction. He sings and has musical theater chops too, so the boyish good looks hide a serious, well-rounded performer. Watching him deepen with age is a pleasure, and I expect his best work is still ahead of him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ji Chang-wook
- Name (Japanese)
- チ・チャンウク
- Reading
- ち・ちゃんうく
- Born
- July 9, 1987 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / television actor / singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Dankook University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ji Chang-wook born?
Born July 9, 1987 (age 38).
Where is Ji Chang-wook from?
Ji Chang-wook is from Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
What does Ji Chang-wook do?
Ji Chang-wook works as film actor, actor, television actor, singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.