Ji Chang-wook Dominates Ratings with 'The Bequeathed,' Proving His 'Action Master' Status

Actor Ji Chang-wook is proving his star power as a leading actor, captivating viewers with his role in the Disney+ original series 'The Bequeathed.'

'The Bequeathed' has secured a spot in the worldwide TOP 5 (as of November 10th, according to FlixPatrol), and its lead actor, Ji Chang-wook, has topped the FUNdex TV-OTT appearance popularity chart for the first week of November, compiled by Good Data Corporation.

Since its release on the 5th, 'The Bequeathed' has maintained the No. 1 position on Disney+ in Korea for seven consecutive days. The series also ranked first on the trend rankings of the OTT content integrated search platform Kino Lights and garnered significant search interest on Good Data Corporation's FUNdex for the first week of November, successfully capturing the audience's attention.

Fueled by this success, the film 'Fabricated City (2017),' which shares the same universe, has also seen a resurgence, climbing to second place on various OTT platforms and continuing to generate buzz.

With 'The Bequeathed,' Ji Chang-wook has once again led a string of box-office hits, following 'The Worst of Evil' and 'Bitch X Rich,' solidifying his reputation as a 'trustworthy actor.'

The 5th and 6th episodes, released on November 12th, depicted Tae-jung's (Ji Chang-wook) participation in a deadly race with fellow inmates after a failed escape attempt. The high stakes of the race, where inmates employ any means necessary, and Tae-jung's constant life-threatening situations created intense suspense, while the thrilling car chase scenes delivered exhilarating catharsis.

Notably, Ji Chang-wook, the 'action maestro,' showcased raw, sweat-and-tears-filled physical combat in the first four episodes set within the prison. He has now expanded his repertoire to include exhilarating car chases and high-speed motorcycle action, presenting a diverse 'action spectacle' that has significantly amplified the immersion for global fans. His nuanced portrayal of the first tense confrontation with Johann also heightened anticipation for their future duels.

'The Bequeathed,' Ji Chang-wook's genre piece about a passionate pursuit of revenge, is available on Disney+. Episodes 7-8 are set to be released on November 19th, with two new episodes dropping every Wednesday thereafter, culminating in a total of 12 episodes.

Netizens are flooding online communities and social media with comments like 'Ji Chang-wook's action scenes are insane,' 'As expected, he's an actor you can trust,' and 'I want to see the next episode of The Bequeathed quickly,' proving the actor's immense popularity. Many also commented, 'The satisfying action scenes really relieve stress,' and 'How can I wait until next week?'