‘The Manipulated’ ushers in a bold new action role for Ji Chang-wook
Actor Ji Chang-wook returns to the screen in the intense new Disney+ action thriller The Manipulated. In this gripping series, he portrays a man whose peaceful life collapses after being falsely accused of a serious crime.
The show, set to premiere on Wednesday, fuses high-stakes suspense with emotional depth, distinguishing itself from its cinematic inspiration Fabricated City. A press conference introducing the project was held Monday at the Conrad Seoul, featuring director Park Shin-woo and cast members Ji Chang-wook, Doh Kyung-soo, Kim Jong-soo, Jo Yoon-soo, and Lee Kwang-soo.
A dark quest for justice
Directed by Park Shin-woo—renowned for White Night, The Killing Vote, and Trap—and written by Oh Sang-ho, known for The Roundup: Punishment and Taxi Driver, the series follows Tae-jung (played by Ji), an ordinary delivery worker with dreams of opening a cozy garden café while caring for his younger sister.
His ordinary life unravels when police suddenly arrest him based on fabricated evidence. Upon discovering that the case was engineered by a mysterious man named Johan (portrayed by Doh Kyung-soo), Tae-jung embarks on a relentless journey of revenge.
“The Manipulated offers both action and emotional impact, exploring how injustice transforms a good man into something darker.”
Cast and creative team
- Ji Chang-wook as Tae-jung
- Doh Kyung-soo as Johan
- Kim Jong-soo, Jo Yoon-soo, and Lee Kwang-soo in supporting roles
- Directed by Park Shin-woo
- Written by Oh Sang-ho
Author’s Summary: A falsely accused man’s fight for justice drives the emotional and action-packed series The Manipulated, marking Ji Chang-wook’s powerful new role.