Actor Ji Seung-hyun's Dramatic Life Story, from 'The Wind' to 'Life is a Movie', to be Revealed

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Actor Ji Seung-hyun's Dramatic Life Story, from 'The Wind' to 'Life is a Movie', to be Revealed

Jisoo Park · September 27, 2025 at 00:54

Actor Ji Seung-hyun's cinematic life story is set to unfold on KBS1's talk show 'Life is a Movie'.

In the 25th episode airing on the night of the 28th, Ji Seung-hyun, a veteran actor who has left a significant mark in films like the 10-million-download hit 'The Wind' and dramas such as 'Descendants of the Sun' and 'Korea-Khitan War', will be the special guest.

Ji Seung-hyun will look back on his early days as an actor, recalling his father's strong opposition to his career choice. He will share poignant memories from the film 'The Wind', often called an 'unofficial 10-million-viewer film', which was a pivotal moment in his acting journey.

He'll reminisce about the thrill of appearing on the front page of a sports newspaper for the first time after 'The Wind', a film where both he and Jung Woo were relatively unknown. He also plans to recreate a famous line from the movie, "Do you think it's a joke?!", bringing back fond memories.

Despite his impactful roles in films like 'The Wind', 'Hot Blood', and 'Perfect Man', Ji Seung-hyun faced a prolonged period of obscurity. He confessed the desperate financial struggles he endured, revealing that after filming 'Descendants of the Sun', all his subsequent projects fell through, leading him to consider opening a tteokbokki (spicy rice cake) restaurant with his family.

Smiling brightly as he described 'Descendants of the Sun' as a 'resuscitation' for his career, Ji Seung-hyun is also expected to share his unique acting philosophy during the broadcast.

The episode revealing Ji Seung-hyun's extraordinary life story, from enduring long periods of anonymity to becoming a respected actor, will air on KBS1's 'Life is a Movie' at 9:30 PM on the 28th.

Ji Seung-hyun debuted in the 2009 film 'The Wind', immediately making a strong impression with his performance. He has since expanded his acting repertoire with numerous popular works, including the dramas 'Descendants of the Sun' and 'Korea-Khitan War'. Based on his solid acting skills, he continues to leave a deep impression on audiences by traversing both the big and small screens.

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