{"id":210,"date":"2023-07-03T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/wp\/144701_144702.jpg"},"modified":"2024-04-25T10:02:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T03:02:27","slug":"cover-story-ji-chang-wook-on-his-next-acting-venture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/th\/cover-story-ji-chang-wook-on-his-next-acting-venture\/","title":{"rendered":"Cover Story: Ji Chang Wook on his next acting venture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>In town for the grand celebration party of The Karl Lagerfeld Macau, the South Korean actor and global heartthrob takes a minute out of his busy schedule to give <\/em><strong><em>Zaneta Cheng<\/em><\/strong> <em>the lowdown on his travel adventures, how he takes time to chill out between gigs, and why he continues to push himself even with an abundance of acting awards under his belt<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-embed widescreen\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cover Story: Ji Chang Wook on his next acting venture\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2otb2EMGX0w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The last time I interviewed Ji Chang Wook for this magazine\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/magazine\/covers\/cover-story-son-na-eun-unveiled\/\">August 2022<\/a> cover, I asked him if he ever manages to find time for a breather amidst the packed schedule that he seems to have militantly followed since his debut in 2008. In the past 15 years, Ji has come out with one television series a year while also fitting in filming for movies and web series. <\/p>\n<p>He didn\u2019t do so one year \u2013 in 2018 \u2013 Ji took part in <em>Shinheung Military Academy<\/em>, a musical theatre performance staged by the army of the Republic of Korea in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the country\u2019s founding. On top of all of this, he has variety show appearances, brand engagements, cover shoots and fan meetings slotted into any remaining free pockets of time. To this, Ji rather stoically replied last time that he doesn\u2019t ever get too worn out because he makes sure to unwind properly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/legend-watermark-Cover-Hi6-2-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132849\"\/><figcaption>Navy logo knit jumper and black trousers from Karl Lagerfeld<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>It might seem a rather rote answer given during an interview, but Ji does what he says, and even documents it for the 1 million subscribers of his namesake YouTube channel. Since August 2019, Ji\u2019s been capturing his fan meetings as well as what he does before, during and after, in eagerly anticipated vlogs. <\/p>\n<p>These meetings take Ji and his crew all over Asia, from cities like Bangkok and Manila to Jakarta and Osaka. His \u201cI\u2019m a Slacker\u201d series is a set of videos where he captures snippets of his trips to cities closer to home, such as Busan and Jeju, in between projects and we get to see just what this acting-singing sensation does to chill out.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/legend-watermark-Cover-Hi11-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132854\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>White shirt, white logo knit jumper and navy pinstripe shorts from Karl Lagerfeld (plus stylist\u2019s own shoes)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ji even sent social media spinning this past March when he was spotted taking the Hong Kong MTR during a bit of free time before the 16th Asian Film Awards, where he took home the Next Generation Award. \u201cI went to the Yik Cheong Building in Quarry Bay because I heard it\u2019s a landmark,\u201d he says of his one-day excursion. Ji seems to be exceptionally skilled at fitting in fun between work. \u201cI saw a lot of people taking photos, so I also pretty enthusiastically took some there.\u201d This entire moment is quite well-shot and can be viewed on his YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere were people playing <em>xiangqi <\/em>there and I really like that the buildings and streets in the area really gave off an energy and vibe that\u2019s unique to Hong Kong. I mostly walked around eating and taking photos, but the weather was also really nice,\u201d Ji reminisces. \u201cI usually go [on trips] with family and friends. Even though it was a short trip to Hong Kong, it was a lot of fun. I think if I visit several more times and get used to the area, it would be even more fun. If I get to visit again, I\u2019d like to check out other Hong Kong hotspots.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/legend-watermark-Cover-Hi2-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132845\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Black faux leather zipped shirt and black trousers from Karl Lagerfeld<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ji\u2019s approach to his time off is remarkably relaxed given how little of it he seems to have. But it seems that this is exactly how he gets himself back into fighting shape. \u201cI catch up on sleep, I hang out with friends or I go on a trip if I get a break. I don\u2019t really set anything in stone \u2013 like, I have to go on a trip or I have to work out to stay in shape. I just eat well, sleep well and work out to keep myself healthy. It\u2019s probably the best way for me to really rest and recover.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His most recent trip to Macau is somewhat testament to this ethos. Having gotten up at dawn to catch the earliest flight to Hong Kong from Seoul before connecting to Macau, the actor had a sliver of time to get ready for his appearance on the black carpet for the grand opening of The Karl Lagerfeld, after which he attended both the dinner and afterparty. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/legend-watermark-Cover-Hi3-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132846\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Black faux leather zipped shirt and black trousers from Karl Lagerfeld<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Throughout the entire night, Ji was gracious to all, never missing a beat when asked for a photograph and always extending his hand for a shake when greeting. Between a very long day for anybody, let alone someone who has been shooting nonstop even prior to arriving in Macau, and a cover shoot the next evening, he soaked in some rays at the hotel pool \u2013 subsequently posting a very well-received photo on Instagram \u2013 before heading in for hair and make-up and clocking in yet more hours of work.<\/p>\n<p>While all of this may seem taxing, Ji\u2019s devotion to his metier is what keeps him going. Starting his career in musical theatre and working as a waiter while running to auditions, Ji, who was by all accounts a very good student, chose to pursue an undergraduate degree in theatre. From the start, in his role as Song Mi-poong, a sensitive secondary-school student with a predilection for speaking in super-formal language, to his somewhat villainous role as Toghon Tem\u00fcr in hit Korean historical drama <em>Empress Ki<\/em>, Ji, who has the looks and the build to box himself into the hero and good guy, has never shied away from playing characters across a range of genres.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/legend-watermark-Cover-Hi5-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132848\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Navy logo knit jumper and black trousers from Karl Lagerfeld<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>In fact, he seems to relish a challenge. While one could argue that he might be most comfortable on stage, given that\u2019s where he started, listening to Ji talk about the difference between musical theatre and a television or film set makes one question why anyone with so much success would still put themselves through the rigours of a daily stage performance, which he\u2019s done consistently every few years since 2007. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><em>Also see:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/magazine\/digital-exclusive\/digital-cover-lin-min-chen-x-baume-mercier-x-claudie-pierlot\/\">Digital Cover: Lin Min Chen x Baume &amp; Mercier x Claudie Pierlot<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn musical theatre, acting starts the moment you get on stage until the end. For film and television sets \u2013 they have their fair share of rehearsals and prep work but the difference with musical theatre is that there are a lot of signals and signs that you\u2019ve agreed to follow with both cast and crew when on stage. Once you start on stage, you can\u2019t stop and start again like you can on a film or television set,\u201d he explains. \u201cWith musical theatre, you can also feel the reactions and the level of concentration from the audience right away so that sense of live participation is really something else.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/legend-watermark-Cover-Hi4-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132847\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Navy logo knit jumper and black trousers from Karl Lagerfeld<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ji\u2019s just come off the success of his last television series, <em>If You Wish Upon Me<\/em>, in which he portrays a troubled soul with a difficult past, and has just wrapped up filming <em>The Worst of Evil<\/em>, where he stars as Park Joon-mo, an undercover police officer alongside Wi Ha-joon and Im Se-mi. The series, which is due for release in the second half of this year on Disney+, sees Ji star in yet a new genre, away from his most recent roles as a tortured musician and troubled teen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe role that I\u2019ve taken on this time is that of an undercover police officer whose emotions are quite turbulent depending on the moment and the situations he finds himself in. I\u2019m really hoping that the grittier atmosphere of this genre and the flux of emotions and relationships can come across to viewers through my acting.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/legend-watermark-Cover-Hi7-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132850\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Navy logo knit jumper from Karl Lagerfeld<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>His dedication has already been roundly noticed. He\u2019s won a slew of awards across the years; most recently named the Next Generation honouree at the Asian Film Awards. Of this, Ji says, \u201cI was grateful for the award because it feels like I\u2019m being told that people are looking forward to the next steps I make as an actor. I don\u2019t really see the award as something that looks grandly back at my career as an actor.<\/p>\n<p>It was something that gave me a reboot and a refresh in the middle of a really busy year. I think this acknowledgement really gave me the energy to carry on with the work that I had planned after it,\u201d he says, most humbly for somebody who really does have quite a grand career to look back on and, ostensibly, to look forward to. \u201cI\u2019ll keep doing my best, like I\u2019ve been doing up \u2019til now, to be an actor who does his best to act on every project that comes my way.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/legend-watermark-Cover-Hi8-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132851\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Navy logo knit jumper from Karl Lagerfeld<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s really not only that he does his best, because he does \u2013 he did all of his own stunts on <em>The K2<\/em>, and has done so once again on <em>The Worst of Evil<\/em>. \u201cI practised a lot with my co-stars and the stunt team because there were a lot of action scenes where we were really performing our own stunts and we would all be practising with each other right up until we had to shoot our scenes on site,\u201d Ji says.<\/p>\n<p>With experience across film, television, radio and musical theatre, Ji has, by now, dabbled and succeeded at performing across platforms. How does he keep choosing his roles and his projects? \u201cI think it\u2019s a combination of both wanting to try different roles and where I am in my life,\u201d he says. \u201cI consider a lot of factors, like what might seem fun, what I want to try or what I can do well. I don\u2019t think I choose roles based on my age, but I do think age has some influence because my age and experience do have some sway in the way I think at the time I choose a certain piece.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/legend-watermark-Cover-Hi9-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132852\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Navy logo knit jumper and black trousers from Karl Lagerfeld<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>As for <em>The Worst of Evil<\/em>, Ji made his decision to participate in the project because the story is couched in both action and the existentialist problems and cynical heroes of film noir. \u201cThe intensity of the noir genre really attracted me to this project. At the same time, I really like the stories of the people that were blended into the plot,\u201d he explains. \u201cI\u2019ve done action series before, but <em>The Worst of Evil <\/em>is a little different.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Given the depths that Ji goes to get his characters just right and the lengths he\u2019s willing to take to get there, it might come as no surprise that when he gets a break he switches off. There are no airs about him as he leans on the railing watching the performance at The Karl Lagerfeld Macau\u2019s grand celebration party. He waves at fans below who are avidly catching the moment on their phones. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/legend-watermark-Cover-Hi10-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132853\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The next day, he\u2019s out and about in Macau taking photos at Senado Square, without a huge celebrity entourage. \u201cYou know, not a lot of people actually recognise me,\u201d he says when I ask about his personal excursions into different cities. \u201cThere are some people who occasionally do, which I\u2019m grateful for. That itself is a memory.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What is he hoping to see this time in Macau? \u201cI think just like The Karl Lagerfeld, Macau is a combination of Eastern and Western culture. So I want to just get a feel for the real Macau, walk down its streets and check out some local restaurants,\u201d Ji says. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/legend-watermark-Cover-Hi-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132844\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>White shirt, white logo knit jumper and navy pinstripe shorts from Karl Lagerfeld<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>With just two days in town and a packed itinerary, it was hard to get all of that done but perhaps when Ji gets his next real break, he can take his <em>#legend<\/em>, his mother, to the city. \u201cUnfortunately, I didn\u2019t get to spend time with my mother for Parents\u2019 Day this year so went on a short trip together afterwards. I was a little tired, but my mother had a really great time,\u201d Ji says. \u201cI think it\u2019s important to spend time and make memories with my mum when I have time between work commitments.\u201d So, fans, keep your eyes peeled. You never know where Ji might pop up next.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong><em>CREDITS<\/em><\/strong><br \/>Creative and production \/ #legend <br \/>Art direction \/ Zaneta Cheng <br \/>Producer \/ Danny Kang<br \/>Photography \/ Issac Lam <br \/>Styling \/ Lee Min Gyu<br \/>Hair \/ Park Nae Joo <br \/>Makeup \/ Lee Sang Eon <br \/>Venue \/ The Karl Lagerfeld Macau<\/p>\n<p><em>Also see:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/hashtaglegend.com\/magazine\/cover-story-thanaerng-on-juggling-school-showbiz-and-life\/\">Cover Story: Thanaerng on juggling school, showbiz and life<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In town for the grand celebration party of The Karl Lagerfeld Macau, the South Korean actor and global heartthrob takes a minute out of his busy schedule to give Zaneta Cheng the lowdown on his travel adventures, how he takes time to chill out between gigs, and why he continues to push himself even with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":211,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-210","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-print","category-video"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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