South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook. — Photo courtesy of VFDA

HÀ NỘI — South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook will attend the fourth Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV) in the coastal city from June 28 to July 4.

Born in 1987, Ji Chang-wook rose to international fame through his breakout roles in Empress Ki (2013) and Healer (2014), gaining widespread popularity, especially across Asia.

Since 2016, he has continued to captivate audiences with hit dramas such as The K2 (2016), Suspicious Partner (2017), Lovestruck in the City and The Worst of Evil (2023) on Disney+.

In addition to his success in television, Ji Chang-wook has proven his versatility in musical theatre and film. He received the Best Actor in Television award at the Asia Artist Awards for his role in Healer and has been nominated multiple times for Best Leading Actor at the prestigious Baeksang Arts Awards.

He has also been recognised at the KBS Drama Awards, MBC Drama Awards and Seoul International Drama Awards, winning Top Hallyu Star and Most Popular Actor.

The actor's influence reaches beyond South Korea, as he was honoured at the China TV Drama Awards, which recognises Korean actors and productions with significant impact in the Chinese market, confirming his pan-Asian appeal.

He consistently ranks in viewer-voted lists of 'Most Popular TV Actors' across South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia, demonstrating his enduring popularity and influence within the global Hallyu wave.

Alongside Ji Chang-wook, this year’s festival will welcome a number of prominent filmmakers and artists, including Kim Dong-ho, founder of the Busan International Film Festival, actor Park Sung-woong and filmmaker Han Dong-hee.

The Korean Cinema Night is one of the key international exchange events of DANAFF IV, helping strengthen cultural ties between Việt Nam and South Korea.

Held over seven days under the theme 'Bridging Asia to the World,' DANAFF IV will feature 13 films competing in the Asian Competition section.

The jury is chaired by acclaimed Hong Kong director Johnnie To and includes Vietnamese director Phạm Thiên Ân, Cannes executive Julien Rejl, South Korean producer Kim Seon-ah and actress Kaity Nguyễn.

The participation of Ji Chang-wook and other international filmmakers, artists and cinema professionals is expected to enrich the festival’s professional activities, cultural exchanges and industry collaborations, reflecting DANAFF’s growing appeal to filmmakers and film industries across the region. — VNS