Ji Chang-wook "'Welcome to Samdali', warmth completed thanks to viewers"

Actor Ji Chang-wook shared his thoughts on the end of the JTBC Saturday-Sunday drama 'Welcome to Samdali'.

Ji Chang-wook said through his agency Spring Company on the 22nd, "I was happy to be able to greet the viewers at the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 with Cho Yong-pil. The time I went to Jeju has become a past memory. By acting out Yong-pil's sincere heart, I am able to create a new world." “I felt the depth of love, and I was grateful that I was able to have a good time at Samdali,” he said.

He continued, "Samdali's warmth was completed thanks to the viewers who watched and sympathized with the drama. Thank you to everyone who watched and supported. Also, I sincerely thank the director, fellow actors, and staff who worked harder than anyone else on Samdali for a long time. “Thank you,” he added.

Ji Chang-wook predicted an exciting year this year, saying, "With this grateful heart, I will continue to work hard in 2024. I plan to greet you with a new look, so please show a lot of anticipation and interest."

JTBC's Saturday-Sunday drama 'Welcome to Samdali', which attracted attention as Ji Chang-wook's return to romance, ended on the 21st. Praise poured in on Ji Chang-wook, who expressed the sincere love and strong heart of the main character, Cho Yong-pil, with warm and delicate acting.

'Welcome to Samdali' captivated viewers with a heart-warming story about a person who returns to his hometown to catch his breath after losing everything one day. Ji Chang-wook played the role of Cho Yong-pil, who protects the stream at the center of 'Welcome to Samdali', touching the hearts of viewers and driving the popularity of the work. Cho Yong-pil, not Ji Chang-wook, completely assimilated into the character in an unimaginable way and led the play, increasing immersion and persuasiveness.

In addition, Cho Yong-pil's sincerity, which gives unchanging love and the faith that allows one to protect oneself in a world where everything changes quickly, shined even brighter when met with Ji Chang-wook's acting. Ji Chang-wook delivered warm and cozy comfort filled with sincerity in each episode with his delicate acting based on his solid acting experience.

Ji Chang-wook received positive reviews as a model of healing romance as Cho Yong-pil in 'Welcome to Samdali', proving his potential as a trustworthy actor. Expectations are high for him to return with another passionate performance.

Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia reporter kkk39@tenasia.co.kr