"DANG HE'S ON A ROLL" — Internet reacts to Ju Ji-hoon's 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' official trailer following 'Light Shop' global popularity

South Korean actor Ju Ji-hoon continues to captivate audiences with back-to-back K-dramas. Following the global success of Light Shop and the recent release of Love Your Enemy, Ju Ji-hoon is set to star in Netflix's upcoming medical drama, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call.

The official trailer for the upcoming series was unveiled by Netflix on January 7, 2025, offering a glimpse into the fast-paced and emotionally charged environment of the trauma unit. Viewers witness Dr. Baek Kang-hyuk leading his team through complex surgeries, ethical dilemmas, and personal struggles.

The intense medical emergencies, combined with interpersonal dynamics, promise a gripping narrative that explores both professional and personal facets of the characters' lives.

Fans expressed overwhelming enthusiasm for Ju Ji-hoon's portrayal of yet another complex character. The anticipation is further heightened by Ju's recent projects, which have showcased his range as an actor. Social media platforms like X were abuzz with comments such as:

"DANG HE'S ON A ROLL, from being scifi action thriller to romcom to horror mystery to medical drama."

"My man Ju Ji Hoon said these bills must be paid! 4 shows in 10 months I know that’s right! I’m sat (again)," one fan wrote.

"After I watched love your enemy I feel like I found him everywhere bc wdym I watched light shop and he was there, also this," another fan commented.

"Unserious Ju Jihoon is back, daddy i finally found a drama to watch. 24th come already. Let me finish Light Shop first," one other fan said.

Others also seemed to share the sentiment, with comments that read,

"I'M SO EXCITED!!! ANOTHER ADAPTATION. ALSO, JU JI-HOON WITH WEBTOON SERIES ADAPTATION SAGA CONTINUES... LIGHTSHOP, LOVE YOU ENEMEY AND NOW TRAUMA CENTER," one fan remarked.

"Cant even say welcome back ju jihoon coz this guy never really left my screen and im not complaining," another fan commented.

"Ju Jihoon is on a roll, 3 dramas back to back??" one netizen added.

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More about Ju Ji-hoon's dramas: The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, Light Shop, and Love Your Enemy

The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call delves into the high-stakes world of emergency medicine, focusing on a team of trauma specialists at a university hospital.

Leading the team is Dr. Baek Kang-hyuk, portrayed by Ju Ji-hoon, a genius surgeon with extensive experience in war zones. His unconventional methods and unyielding dedication to saving lives set the tone for the series.

The ensemble cast includes:

• Choo Young-woo as Dr. Yang Jae-won, a passionate and ambitious junior resident.
• Yoon Kyung-ho as Han Yoo-rim, a proctologist and professor who watches Dr. Baek closely
• Shin Ha-young as Cheon Jang-mi, a seasoned nurse who serves as the backbone of the trauma unit.
• Jeong Jae-kwang as Park Kyeong-won, a skilled anesthesiologist with a mysterious past.

The series is directed by Lee Do-yoon, known for his ability to craft intense and emotionally resonant narratives.

Prior to The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, Ju Ji-hoon starred in Light Shop, a mystery horror series that premiered on Disney+ on December 4, 2024. In this series, Ju Ji-hoon portrayed Jung Won-young, the enigmatic owner of a light shop that serves as a portal between the living and the dead.

The series' narrative intertwined the lives of various individuals drawn to the shop, each seeking closure or redemption. The cast of Light Shop included:

• Ju Ji-hoon as Jung Won-young, the mysterious and supernatural owner of the light shop.
• Park Bo-young as Kwon Young-ji, a nurse with an unusual connection to her patients.
• Kim Seol-hyun as Lee Ji-young, a mysterious woman linked to a haunting past.
• Bae Seong-woo as Yang Sung-sik, a dedicated police officer entangled in the shop's mysteries.
• Uhm Tae-goo as Kim Hyun-min, a man inexplicably drawn to a mysterious woman.
• Kim Min-ha as Yoon Seon-hae, a screenwriter who was in love with an older woman.
• Shin Eun-soo as Joo Hyun-joo, a high school teenager who became friends with Won-young.
• Lee Jung-eun as Jung Yu-hee, Hyun-joo's mother, who sends her to the light shop every day.

Upon its release, Light Shop became the most-watched Korean original series on Disney+ in 2024. Additionally, it had the second biggest K-drama debut of all time on the platform, with the first being Moving.

Adding to his portfolio, Ju Ji-hoon starred in Love Your Enemy, which premiered on November 23, 2024. This romantic drama explored the intricate dynamics between individuals whose lives were intertwined by fate and rivalry.

Ju Ji-hoon's portrayal of Seok Ji-won, a man torn between love and vengeance, received critical acclaim for its depth and nuance.

Other cast members of Love Your Enemy included:

• Jung Yu-mi as Yoon Ji-won, a physical education teacher and member of the Creative Experience department at Dokmok High School.
• Lee Si-woo as Gong Moon-soo, a charismatic former national star and high school swimmer, who became a physical education intern.
• Kim Ye-won as Cha Ji-hye, a Math teacher and member of the College Admission Department at Dokmok High School, who is in love with Seok Ji-won.

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The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call gears up for its global premiere on January 24, 2025, on Netflix.