Ju Ji-hoon

Ju Ji-hoon Filmography Guide: From Crown Prince in Princess Hours to Baek Kang-hyuk in Severe Trauma Center and Sovieshu in The Remarried Empress

The role that first put Ju Ji-hoon on the map was Crown Prince Lee Shin in the 2006 drama Princess Hours. Twenty years later, in 2026, he donned the royal crown once again in the Disney+ series The Remarried Empress. This time, however, he plays not a beloved crown prince, but Emperor Sovieshu—a monarch demanding a divorce from his empress.

Quick Profile

• Date of Birth: May 16, 1982
• Career Beginnings: Model debut in 2003; acting debut in the 2006 drama Princess Hours
• Official Instagram: @_jujihoon
• 2026 Projects: Climax (Bang Tae-seop), The Remarried Empress (Sovieshu)

His Role as the Emperor in The Remarried Empress

Sovieshu is the Emperor of the Eastern Empire and husband to Navier. Captivated by the runaway slave Rashta, he sets the narrative in motion by demanding a divorce from Navier. Navier is portrayed by Shin Min-a, Rashta by Lee Se-young, and Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom by Lee Jong-suk. The 10-episode series released episodes 1–4 on November 3, 2026, with two new episodes premiering every Wednesday. The full episode release schedule is detailed in our The Remarried Empress Guide.

Royal Roles: Wearing the Crown

Ju Ji-hoon's signature filmography features a notable number of royal characters. Yet even within royalty, each figure carries an entirely different temperament.

Defining Roles on the Big Screen

Playing the afterlife guardian Haewonmak in the two-part Along with the Gods series cemented Ju Ji-hoon as a leading box-office draw with 10-million-ticket blockbusters. That same year, he showcased completely different facets back-to-back as Jung Moo-taek in The Spy Gone North and Kang Tae-oh in Dark Figure of Crime. Factor in Moon Sun-mo from Asura: The City of Madness (2016), and his impressive range spanning comedy, thriller, and crime noir becomes unmistakable.

Severe Trauma Center and Beyond

His portrayal of trauma surgeon Baek Kang-hyuk in the 2025 Netflix series Severe Trauma Center is widely regarded as a high-water mark in his recent career, earning him Best Actor (TV) at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards. Following 2024 projects such as Light Shop, Blood Free, and Love on a Single-Log Bridge, he has continued his relentless streak of drama series into 2026 with Climax.

Where to Start

If you enjoy fast-paced storytelling, Severe Trauma Center is the most accessible entry point. If royal court intrigue appeals to you, start with Kingdom before moving to The Remarried Empress to see how dramatically the same actor interprets different shades of royalty. To check platform availability, consult our OTT Release Schedule Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What role does Ju Ji-hoon play in The Remarried Empress? He plays Sovieshu, Emperor of the Eastern Empire.

What is Ju Ji-hoon's official Instagram? His verified account is @_jujihoon.

Who did he play in Princess Hours? Crown Prince Lee Shin.

Sources & References

• TopStarNews, The Remarried Empress release schedule and cast (2026-11-02): https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=16265747
• Sports Kyunghyang, Climax cast lineup: https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202511250425003
• Wikipedia filmography and awards list (cross-referenced by year and role): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ju_Ji-hoon

Information verified: November 6, 2026.