Get to Know Ju Ji Hoon Through His Most Memorable K-Drama Roles

South Korean actor-model Ju Ji Hoon is reporting for duty for his 2025 Asia Tour Fan Meeting: JUNIVERSE in Manila!

Get to know more about the 43-year-old star from his iconic roles before D-Day on Saturday, August 2, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.  

Doctor on call

He played the role of Baek Gang Hyeok, a strong-willed trauma surgeon for “The Trauma Code: The Heroes on Call (2025).” In addition to transforming the trauma center in the series, he recently received the 61st Baeksang Best Actor award (Television category), which proved his versatility in his craft.

Our first male lead

We would like to take a bet that Ji Hoon (Crown Prince Lee Shin) is every K-drama’s fan girl first main lead. Perhaps, our first love, especially with the legendary romantic comedy K-drama from “Princess Hours (2006). His chemistry with co-star Yoon Eun Hye kept the roles relaxed and genuine, and their portrayal of lovable and lively characters with comedic timing made them classics to viewers during this era.

Leader in the middle of an apocalypse 

We got another good royalty role in the mix. If you like a period drama with a mix of suspense and horror, Kingdom (2019) two-season series that shows a different charm of Ji Hoon as the Crown Prince of Joseon. In an interview with Netflix, the star revealed, “I can’t watch the scenes that frighten me.” Despite this, we can fully see that he aced this role by showing what a true king is. 

On the runaway

Did you know that he started as a model in 2003? According to IMDB, he did commercials for big clothing brands such as Levi’s, Calvin Klein, and Reebok. 

Getting more personal

Now, let’s rewind a bit of the star’s career. In 2011, he was constant in refining his artistry when he starred in the military musical “Voyage of Life,” which was co-produced by the Korean Musical Theatre Association and the National Defense to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War.

He’s also known not only for his cool aura and acting skills but also for his top-tier fan service. Filipino fans can express their love for their first KDrama prince at his first fan meeting at the 2025 Asia Tour Fan Meeting: JUNIVERSE in Manila on Saturday, August 2, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City.

This event is organized by WilBros Live.