Beyond Hwang Junho, let’s explore the Versatility of Wi Hajoon through this list of his filmography!
Wi Hajoon is an actor from South Korea who known for his role as Hwang Junho in the Netflix series Squid Game. In the show, he portrays a determined police officer who infiltrates the deadly game in search of his missing brother, unraveling dark secrets along the way.
His performance as the tenacious and morally driven detective earned him widespread praise and contributed significantly to the series’ success.
He is a model and actor under MSTeam Entertainment. This agency also manages prominent actors like Son Ye-jin, Lee Min-jung, Moon Chae-won and Yoo Ji-tae. He became popular once as the “baseball player” in the drama, 18 Again.
Furthermore, if you liked him in Squid Game, here are other series or movies where he is a lead and included:
1. Gonjiam Asylum
A supernatural-horror film of 2018, about a web series crew that explores an abandoned psychiatric hospital with a dark history. It is based on the real-life Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital which said to be the most haunted locations in South Korea. The crew aims to stream live footage from the asylum to gain popularity, but they encounter terrifying and unexplainable events inside. Wi Hajoon acted here as the director of the crew.
2. Midnight
The 2021 South Korean thriller film starring Jin Ki-joo as Kim Kyung-mi, a deaf woman who becomes the target of a serial killer. Wi Hajoon as the killer, Do-shik. Other notable cast members include Park Hoon as Jong-tak, Gil Hae-yeon as Kyung-mi’s mother, and Kim Hye-yoon as Choi So-jung. A dangerous cat-and-mouse game out across the city as Kyungmi fights to stay one step ahead of Doshik.
3. Shark: The Beginning
This action-drama film released in 2021, based on a popular webtoon titled “Shark” by Woon and Kim Wooseob. The story revolves around Cha Woo-sol (Kim Min-seok), a high school student who is relentlessly bullied. After an unexpected incident where he stabs his bully in the eye, Bae Seok-chan, Woo-sol is sent to a juvenile prison. Inside the prison, he met Wi Hajoon’s character, Jung Do-hyun. A former MMA champion who is imprison for killing the people responsible for his family’s deaths. Do-hyun reluctantly agrees to train Woo-sol, teaching him how to fight and pushing him to overcome his physical and mental limits.
“Shark: The Beginning” tells the story of Woo-sol’s transformation from a bullied student into a powerful “shark.” He uses his newfound strength and skills to confront his fears, seek justice against his bullies, and ultimately refuse to back down.
4. Bad and Crazy
It’s a thrilling and dark-comedic drama that brings together the powerful acting him and Lee Dong-wook. Dongwook plays as Ryu Sooyeol, a competent but morally ambiguous police detective who is willing to bend the rules for success. His life takes a wild turn with the sudden appearance of K, Wi Hajoon’s character in the drama. A mysterious and righteous figure with a “crazy” sense of justice, who isn’t afraid to use his fists to fight injustice.
The dynamic between Lee Dong-wook’s opportunistic detective and Wi Hajoon’s chaotic vigilante is the core of the show. They both delivers intense action and hilarious bromantic chemistry. Adding a fascinating psychological layer to their crime-fighting partnership as they work to expose corruption within the police force and beyond.
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5. Little Women
It is a popular South Korean drama starring Wi Hajoon alongside Kim Go-eun, Nam Ji-hyun, and Park Ji-hu. It’s a mystery-thriller loosely inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s novel but with a very different, dark, and intricate plot.
In the drama, Wi Ha-joon plays Choi Do-il, a mysterious and intelligent consultant. He gets involved with Oh In-joo (Kim Go-eun), the eldest sister, as they uncover a dangerous conspiracy tied to a wealthy family. His ambiguous character keeps viewers guessing about his true intentions, adding tension and intrigue to the storyline. He’s a pragmatic, calculating individual, seemingly motivated by money, yet often finds himself protecting In-joo.
6. The Worst of Evil
In “The Worst of Evil” (2023), Wi Ha-joon delivers a captivating performance as Jung Gi-cheol. He is the charismatic and ruthless boss of the Gangnam Union, a newly formed criminal organization deeply involved in drug trade. He’s a powerful and ambitious figure who rises through the ranks, often through violent means.
He’s pivotal to the series, entangled in a dangerous undercover operation led by police detective Park Jun-mo (Ji Chang-wook). The evolving dynamic and revealed secrets between Gi-cheol and Jun-mo form the core tension of this action-packed crime thriller. Adding complexity, Gi-cheol shares a past connection with Jun-mo’s wife, Yoo Eui-jeong, a police officer in the investigation.
7. The Midnight Romance in Hagwon
“The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” is a 2024 South Korean romance melodrama series starring Jung Ryeo-won and Wi Hajoon. Wi Hajoon as Lee Junho, a charismatic and intelligent former student who returns to his old hagwon (cram school).
After achieving success in a major company, he surprisingly quits his job. He becomes a teacher at the very same academy, specifically under his former teacher, Seo Hye-jin (Jung Ryeo-won). His return isn’t just about teaching; it fueled his long-held feelings for Hye-jin, igniting a secret and sweet romance between them.
Through his works from intense horror to lighthearted romance, Wi Hajoon is a versatile actor. His role in Squid Game showcased his impressive skills, proving he’s on the same level as the show’s other respected cast members. He consistently stands out in both supporting and lead roles, and we look forward to his future projects.
You can watch these drama and films in online platforms like Netflix, Viu, Prime Video and Disney +. Wi Hajoon also starred in dramas, including Romance is a Bonus Book, Gyeongseong Creature, and Something in the Rain. His film credits include Miss & Mrs. Cops, The Chase, Bad Guys Always Die, alongside many minor roles and cameos.
Have you watched any of the dramas mentioned above? It’s the perfect time to binge-watch and get to know how versatile Wi Hajoon’s filmography! What’s your favorite drama or film by Wi Hajoon?
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