Ji Chang Wook Booked & Busy With Back-to-Back Projects + To Headline New Drama With Ryu Seung Ryong
Ji Chang Wook will be teaming up with Ryu Seung Ryong for the new drama "Fine."
After his hit K-dramas in 2022, fans will be seeing more of the South Korean heartthrob in 2023 and 2024.
Ji Chang Wook Teams Up With Ryu Seung Ryong
In an exclusive report cited by JTBC Entertainment News, Ji Chang Wook and Ryu Seung Ryong confirmed their appearance in the upcoming series adapted from the webtoon by "Misaeng" writer Yoon Tae Ho, which was popularized in the Kakao webtoon from 2014 to 2015.
Yworks Entertainment will produce the 10-episode K-drama and will be directed by Kang Yun Seong of "The Roundup" and Disney +'s "Casino."
Following the announcement of lead stars, the report said that officials plan to start filming in the second half of 2023, with the target release date of the second half of 2024.
Moreover, "Fine" will be released through an online video streaming service (OTT).
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According to the news, Ji Chang Wook and Ryu Seung Ryong's new K-drama depicts the story of people who involve themselves in treasure excavation to escape poverty and get away from their life of selling fake goods.
Set in the 1970s, Ji Chang Wook plays as Hee Dong, who works odd jobs along with his uncle, Gwan Seok, played by Ryu Seung Ryong.
"Fine" also focuses on the greed and obsession of people with treasure hunting to escape financial crises.
The duo's on-screen synergy and, not to mention, solid acting skills raise expectations.
Ji Chang Wook Booked Until 2024
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Besides the upcoming series "Fine," Ji Chang Wook will be starring in a slew of projects until 2024. Among his new K-dramas is the action-thriller crime series "The Worst of Evil."
Playing the role of police officer Park Joon Mo, he looks into the drug trade between South Korea, China, and Japan, with a mission to infiltrate the crime organization.
Set to be released this year, Wi Ha Joon and Im Se Mi will join him as lead stars.
Adding to the list of Ji Chang Wook's new dramas are "Welcome to Samdalri" and the movie "Revolver," which he is currently filming.
Moreover, viewers are thrilled to see the South Korean star headline a historical K-drama as he stars in "Queen Woo" and will take on the role of Go Nam Moo, the King of Gogukcheon.
Ji Chang Wook will work alongside "Money Heist: Korea" star Jeon Jong Seo as Queen Woo and "Juvenile Justice" actor Lee Moo Yeol as Gogukcheon's Prime Minister Eul Pa So.
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Written by Geca Wills
