Ju Ji Hoon’s new Netflix series "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" is taking over the streaming world, and his career is hitting new heights with its massive success!

Since its worldwide release on January 24, "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" has been an instant hit, with Ju Ji Hoon playing the genius surgeon Baek Kang Hyuk, who revives a struggling trauma team.

His role as the leader of 'Team Severe' is already being hailed as a "career-defining role," and the series is setting all kinds of records.

The drama has been at the top of Netflix’s “Top 10 in South Korea” since its launch. According to Good Data Corporation’s Week 5 TV-OTT buzz survey, "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" ranked first in the drama category, and Ju Ji Hoon also topped the cast popularity charts.

It dominated in three of the four major metrics: netizen response, video views, and social media buzz. In fact, the buzz score for "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" was more than 2.5 times higher than Squid Game 2.

But that’s not all! The success of "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" has also given Ju Ji Hoon’s earlier film, Unofficial Operation, a huge boost, as it re-entered Netflix's “Top 10 Movies in South Korea.” Talk about a comeback!

On a global scale, "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" is also climbing Netflix’s all-time rankings. From January 27 to February 2, the series reached 11.9 million viewers, hitting the number one spot in the non-English TV show category.

When including English-language shows, it ranked second after The Night Agent with 15.2 million views. At this pace, "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" is poised to challenge the success of hits like All of Us Are Dead and The Glory.

Fans are praising Ju Ji Hoon’s acting for its perfect balance of intensity and calmness, particularly during high-stress medical emergencies.

His subtle, yet powerful performance, especially his precise hand movements and natural gestures, has even earned admiration from medical professionals.

To thank his fans for all the support, Ju Ji Hoon will host a fan meeting with the rest of 'Team Severe' on February 10 at 7:30 PM at the CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall. Don’t miss it.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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