Rookie Choi Woo-jin's rise in popularity is fierce. He has kicked off a strong start in both domestic and international popularity through his broadcast debut work, ‘The Call You Are Making Now’.
In the MBC Friday-Saturday drama ‘The Call You Are Making Now’ (planned by Kwon Seong-chang / directed by Park Sang-woo, Wi Deuk-kyu / written by Kim Ji-woon / produced by Bon Factory, Baram Pictures), Choi Woo-jin plays the role of Park Do-jae, a special administrative officer who closely assists the presidential spokesperson Baek Sa-eon (played by Yoo Yeon-seok), perfectly handling directives and showcasing his exceptional skills.
In particular, Choi Woo-jin has announced the birth of a ‘new face’ with his warm visuals and impeccably fitted suit. With a soft yet restrained voice and movements, he handles a weighty role with simplicity, earning praise as a ‘prepared rookie’.
The enthusiastic response to Choi Woo-jin seems to be spreading online, including on Instagram. His personal Instagram followers have surged by approximately 146% since the first broadcast of ‘The Call You Are Making Now’, surpassing a total of 60,000 followers. Amid this rapid increase in followers, numerous global fans are leaving comments in various languages on Choi Woo-jin's Instagram, drawing attention.
‘The Call You Are Making Now’ proved its popularity by ranking 4th in the global ‘TV SHOW’ category as soon as new episodes were released on Netflix. As Choi Woo-jin plays a strong supporter of Yoo Yeon-seok and holds a significant role in the presidential office, his journey as a ‘new face’ leading the drama scene in 2025 is being closely watched.
Meanwhile, MBC’s ‘The Call You Are Making Now’, featuring Choi Woo-jin, airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM.
[Son Jin-ah, MK Sports Reporter]
