Ji Chang-wook and Jun Ji-hyun are reportedly in talks to work on an upcoming romantic fantasy drama, ‘Human X Gumiho.’
South Korean outlets reported on Tuesday, Oct. 21, that the two actors are currently reviewing the material and expressing positive insights about it.
”Human X Gumiho’ is a project that Jun Ji-hyun is reviewing positively,’ wrote the actress’ management, PEACHY.
Chang-wook’s agency, Spring Company, echoed the statement, writing, ‘Ji Chang-wook received a casting offer and is currently reviewing it.’
The news came a month after reports surfaced that Chang-wook and Ji-hyun are working together for the first time in the zombie film ‘Colony,’ which began production in March and is slated for a 2026 release.
Ji-hyun is known for her roles in ‘My Love from the Star,’ ‘Legend of the Blue Sea,’ and ‘Tempest,’ among others. Meanwhile, Chang-wook is fresh from his third visit to the Philippines for his appearance at the 8th-anniversary celebration dubbed DOMIN8 of a Filipino wellness brand.
Known for his breakout roles in ‘Healer,’ ‘Suspicious Partner,’ and ‘The K2,’ Chang-wook credited both mental resilience and the support of people around him to his secret behind his longevity in the industry.
‘I think the mind control, healthy body and mind, and the mental things that I don’t give up when I want to give up,’ he told members of the press on Sunday morning, Oct. 19, in Makati. ‘And my precious people around me. I think these things helped me to stay in the industry for a long time.’
Given that he works in an industry that’s so demanding, the Korean star emphasized that staying healthy remains his top priority as he encourages his supporters to do the same.
‘I do think that being healthy or being careful of your health is one of the most important things that you should take care of in our lives,’ he said.
When asked which of his characters he wants fans to remember most, Chang-wook expressed his hope that his fans would love all of his roles.
‘Everything. I think it goes the same for every actor. All of my works are very precious to me,’ he said. ‘I hope everyone will remember them and love them.’
As for selecting new projects, the Korean actor revealed that he chooses based on instinct that the story will do well.
‘First and foremost, I need to be convinced by the story,’ he explained. ‘And also, I should have confidence when I act in that script. And I also look into the fact that, is this project necessary to compose my color as an actor?’
That intuition led him to his next K-drama, ‘The Manipulated,’ a Disney+ series set to premiere on Nov. 5, where he stars as Park Tae-jung, a man falsely accused and imprisoned who plots revenge to clear his name. The series also features Doh Kyung-soo, Lee Kwang-soo, and Jo Yoon-su.
Now more than a decade into his career, Chang-wook remains one of Korea’s most beloved actors who still has more to offer in the coming years.
‘Every time when a project ends, I kind of find myself a bit different than I was, then I try to go back to the time of the older version of me. And I think I’m still in the process of changing myself,’ he expressed.
Chang-wook made an appearance for the DOMIN8 on Sunday night in Mall of Asia Arena alongside K-pop boy group NTX, Filipina girl group BINI, actors Marian Rivera, and Alden Richards, among others. /edv