Consider me impressed by Ji Chang Wook’s career expansion into Mainland China. It’s certainly following in similar footsteps of other popular Hallyu stars, heading there to do dramas, singing, or model after a hit K-drama or movie opens the floodgates of recognition. In Ji Chang Wook’s case it’s all due to the one-two punch of Empress Ki and Healer, but his efforts in China has thus far stood out for how much effort he’s putting in.
Last week he held a concert and fan meeting in Chongqing that kicks off a series of such events to promote his recently released Chinese album, which isn’t just an album released in China but also features songs performed in Mandarin. It’s a hard enough language to learn to speak, much less sing, and his lead off since “Be With You” showcases a fantastic Mandarin enunciation and a great singing skill. Way to go, Ji Chang Wook, nice of you to show off how to do things with conviction and talent.
Ji Chang Wook “Be With You”:
(Sigh) Why so much perfection, Ji Chang Wook? Why?!
Definitely impressed.
BELLO!!!!
Not bad
Gahhh..I fall short of words every time .l just love this so much
Not surprised. He’s been cast in musicals several times. Of course he’s got voice to sing. But really his Mandarin pronunciation is on point. I like this guy as an actor also as a person bcos he’s not an overnight sensation. His current progress in his career is all due to his hardwork through years. I watched his old dramas but none of them (including Empress Ki) is as interesting as Healer. Nevertheless, I can see how his acting skills were developed through different projects of a variety of genres, including family dramas, historical dramas, and then the most recent romantic fantasy. Wish him up the ladder of his career faster because he deserves it.
Aww, YAY! Definitely a new fan since Healer! He was perfection there!
Agree. I imagine learning the chinese language is very difficult. He is such a hard worker and it shows.
i wonder why didnt he release a Korean album ? why he decided to release chinese album first ? i dont really like the song but he indeed has a good voice. if he can release korean single, it would be nice.
@momo, More $$$$ from China
Everyone nowadays is catering to the chinese market…yesterday, it was Japan now China, nothing wrong with that, I would do the same if I were them. I’m wondering why people are seeing it as a negative thing, agencies will always seek to make more money and the chinese market is providing what they want thus it’s a given they would choose China over Korea (too small of a market). Ji Chang Wook isn’t the only one to do that…Joo Won, Jung Il Woo, SM artists and many others are doing just the same.
Hollywood is doing it too. People go where the money is. As long as the product isn’t compromised in quality to pander to the Chinese audience then I don’t see the problem. That’s not always the case though but what’s new…
he’s currently filming for his chinese drama right ? and the movie Heartless City..with Shim Eunkyung…he hasnt filming yet.. seems like he wont make a kdrama comeback since he need to enlist soon. i dont know if he make a good decision.. though china give more money, but i think he need to solidify his career and popularity in korea first…if he enlist without making korean drama comeback, im afraid the netizens and drama fans will forget him.healer is quite underrated in korea and i think ppl will forget that drama though it’s popular among ifans.
He already filmed “Fabricated City” with Shim Eun Kyung. Currently he’s filming a drama in China. Next year he also announce probably he’ll do a Korean production then enlists.
His voice is really nice to listen to, so soothing and heartfelt. I like it. But to say his pronunciation is on point is a little bit too much of praising, I think. I don’t get each word he is singing, but anyway, surely much much better than others who tried singing mandarin.
Wait a minute! It’s me saying his mandarin pronunciation is on point since my first language is Mandarin.
I am also a big fan of his and I totally agreed that his pronunciation is not so good here. Only thing is, he has a great voice 🙂
Are you both Chinese and on what basis you said his pronunciation is not good? I totally understand what he’s singing even without subtitles. So we have different definition about good pronunciation of Mandarin. I know definitely there’s difference between Mainland Chinese and Mandarin of Taiwanese accent. I still think his Mandarin singing is pretty decent even compared to some Chinese singers. LOL No flatter at all.
Absolutely love it.. Thank you. I hope you keep bringing us news also of his upcoming Chinese drama
Whoa he’s got voice! and the song is very nice..hope he’ll do a korean drama next year.
I’m not the biggest fan of Ji Chang Wook after watching his performance on Empress Ki, I just couldn’t stand how much of a coward his character was, but good god, this song makes me feel feels. It’s fantastic and after seeing all of his photoshoots and this song, I’m slowly, but surely, becoming a fan.
BRAVO! Ji Chang Work ^_*:)) Hwaiting!