After postponing his fan-meeting due to the pandemic, Ji Chang Wook finally came to Indonesia to greet his fans through 2022 JI CHANG WOOK FAN MEETING ‘REACH YOU’ IN JAKARTA. Before starting the press conference, the MC shared that MecimaPro as the promoter together with the actor’s agency, Glorious Entertainment and Ji Chang Wook, will donate a portion of the income from the fan-meeting to the victims of the Cianjur earthquake. Ji Chang Wook said, the disaster occurred while preparing for the fan-meeting so he hopes things could recover quickly.
The press conference started with a series of questions for the actor. Let’s take a glimpse of what the actor shared with us!
Q: This is Ji Chang Wook’s first visit to Jakarta for a fan-meeting, how do you feel?
A: Since this is the first time, I hope to spend time having fun with the fans here!
Q: What does Ji Chang Wook know about Indonesia and are there any places you would like to go or any food you would like to try?
A: It’s true that I came to Jakarta for the first time but previously I had visited Indonesia for a photoshoot in Bali and I want to go there again not to work but for holiday. For food, I really like nasi goreng (fried rice).
Q: What are your expectations of Indonesian fans?
A: There are no specific expectations from the fans but since my arrival, I have been greeted with great enthusiasm. I hope to be closer with fans from Indonesia.
Q: If Ji Chang Wook had one day to hang out with Indonesian fans, where would you like to go and why do you choose that place?
A: As for the place, because right now I am in Jakarta, can the fans be the tour guides? After that I want to go relaxing in Bali!
Q: What’s an ideal day for Ji Chang Wook?
A: A perfect day for me isn’t something over the top, just a good night’s sleep, exercise, meeting friends and eating good food.
Q: Ji Chang Wook has been in the entertainment industry for more than 15 years since 2006, what have been the most noticeable changes during your career?
A: The key word is feeling relaxed, when I was younger, I used to be in a hurry to do everything. But as I get older, when I arrive at the shooting location, I pay more attention of my surroundings.
Q: As an actor, Ji Chang Wook has played various roles, which character is the most similar to you personally and why?
A: I can’t choose one special character that is similar to my personality, because each role and character is like uniting me as a whole person.
Q: The Korean/Hallyu Wave has now become a worldwide phenomenon, including in Indonesia. What does Ji Chang Wook think about the popularity of K-Drama in Indonesia?
A: I am touched that Hallyu can go global, thank you very much for watching the dramas that I starred in and even those that I did not. This is a motivation for me to provide even better content in the future.
Q: We have reached the end of 2022, have there been any goals that have been achieved this year?
A: My most memorable achievement is that during the shooting process everyone was safe and didn’t have a major accident, I feel very grateful.
Q: Can you share what Ji Chang Wook plans for the future?
A: We are currently preparing to make a new action drama, so hopefully it will be completed safely.
Q: Do you have any plans to return to Indonesia in the near future?
A: I don’t know the schedule yet, but what is certain is that I want to go to Bali for traveling.
Q: What is Ji Chang Wook looking forward to at tomorrow’s show?
A: I really look forward to the first meeting with Indonesian fans.
Q: Please convey a special message to Indonesian fans!
A: I want to convey my gratitude and love to the Indonesian fans and thank you for welcoming me so well. In the future, I will give my best work and come home with the best memories from Indonesian fans.
The press conference ended with Ji Chang Wook’s photo session with the media. We look forward to many more exciting projects from the multi-talented actor in the future!
We would like to extend our gratitude to MecimaPro for the media invite 🙂
Written by: Jessica
Photos by: Jessica
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