Ji Il-ju
Biography
Ji Il-ju is a South Korean actor represented by King Kong by Starship. He has built a diverse television career with appearances in numerous drama series. His television credits include roles in the productions Hello, My Twenties!, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, Suspicious Partner, Temperature of Love, Radio Romance, Kill It, The King: Eternal Monarch, Find Me in Your Memory, Once Again, Flower of Evil, Age of Youth, Hello Monster, Healer, Hotel King, Inspiring Generation, Basketball, Monster, Golden Rainbow, Time Slip Dr. Jin, Padam Padam, President, Secret, and My Princess. Additionally, he appeared in the film Crazy Romance.
Career overview
Ji Il-ju is a South Korean actor who has built a diverse television and film career playing various supporting and main roles. In television, he has appeared in numerous drama series including Age of Youth, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, Suspicious Partner, Temperature of Love, Radio Romance, Kill It, The King Eternal Monarch, Hello My Twenties, and Find Me in Your Memory. His television credits also extend to historical and period dramas such as The Emperor Owner of the Mask, My Country The New Age, and Flower Crew Joseon Marriage Agency, as well as modern series like Once Again, The Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, That Man Oh Soo, and Catch the Ghost.
In addition to his extensive television work, Ji Il-ju has taken on roles in feature films. His cinematic appearances include Crazy Romance, Exit, and Violet. Throughout his career, Ji has established himself as a recognizable presence across both the small and big screens in South Korea, steadily expanding his filmography through regular appearances in contemporary dramas, romantic comedies, action projects, and theatrical releases.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- Moon River (2025)
- Crash Course in Romance (2023) as Jin I-sang
- Gangnam Zombie (2023) as Hyeon-suk
- Double Patty (2021) as Handsome Man
- Dragon Inn Part 2 : The Night of Salvation (2021) as Cheol-min
- Once Again (2020) as Cha Young Hoon [Da Hee's boyfriend]
- Find Me in Your Memory (2020) as Ji Hyun-keun
- Hello Dracula (2020) as Sang-woo
- Dragon Inn Part 1 : The City of Sadness (2020) as Cheol-min
- Kill It (2019) as Yoon Jung-Woo
- My Bossy Girl (2019) as Hwi-so
- Crazy Romance (2019) as Dong-hwa
- The First Shot (2019) as Seo-yeon's man
- Go Go Song (2019) as Kang Won-hyeong
- The First Issue (2019) as Yoo-han (segment "Ambivalently Yours")
- The First Issue (2019) Director
- The First Issue (2019) Writer
- Pride (2019) as Park Hyun-woo
- Pride (2019) Director
- Pride (2019) Writer
- Mistress (2018) as Kwon Min-Gyu
- We Are the One (2018)
- Mongdol Scandal (2018) as 오진혁
- Suspicious Partner (2017) as Jun Seong Ho [Lee Na Eun's stalker]
- Temperature of Love (2017) as Kim Joon-Ha
- Individualist Ms. Ji Young (2017) as Yeon-suk
- Sound of a Footstep (2017) as Seon-woo
- Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016) as Tae-kwon
- Hello, My Twenties! (2016) as Ko Doo-young
- The Royal Gambler (2016) as Moo-Myung
- Neighborhood’s Hero (2016) as Jin-Woo
- Bong Soon, a Cyborg in Love (2016) as Byun Jae Bum
- Make a Woman Cry (2015) as Hwang Gyeong-Tae
- Healer (2014) as Seo Joon-Seok
- Hotel King (2014) as Jin Jung-Han
- Samsaengi (2013) as Oh Ji-Sung
- Basketball (2013) as Lee Hong-Ki
- Miss Cherry's Love Puzzle (2013)
- Golden Time (2012) as Yoo Gang-Jin
- Monster (2012) as 유시준
- Glove (2011) as Oh Chul-jin
- Blades of Blood (2010) as Confucian scholar (uncredited)
- Princess Ja Myung (2009) as Jum So-Yi
- Women of the Sun (2008) as Sang Gu
- Sunny (2008) as Jack of all trades soldier
- Soulbound
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ji Il-ju best known for?
Ji Il-ju is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Crash Course in Romance (2023), Once Again (2020), Suspicious Partner (2017), Cuidado con el amor (1954).
When and where was Ji Il-ju born?
Ji Il-ju was born on November 7, 1985 in Seoul, South Korea.
How many credits does Ji Il-ju have?
Ji Il-ju has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2008 to 2025.
What is Ji Il-ju's background in cinema and television?
Ji Il-ju is a South Korean actor represented by King Kong by Starship. He has built a diverse television career with appearances in numerous drama series. His television credits include roles in the productions Hello, My Twenties!, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, Suspicious Partner, Temperature of Love, Radio Romance,...