the second picture makes me thing odd things are happening there.

While I liked most of the shoot, the first picture of him in that hideous, girl sweater...No. Just no. Take it off. It looks like he's wearing his younger sister's clothes or something.

One of the BIG reasons that he's been giving these opportunities is because he was smart to sign with Key East. That said he is a very good actor and am glad for his K-drama/movie comeback!!

Loved all the photos for Harper's Bazaar - he looks smoooking hot. He was great in "The Devil" and in Antique Bakery - welcome back JJH!

I have had such a vast difference in opinion of this guy.. First, I hated him (Goong) for no reason and then I loved him (Devil) because his acting was so awesome. I even watched my first yaoi movie because he was in it.. I hope he cleaned up and is here to stay. I like this hairstyle on him vs the one he is sporting for his drama (which is just... no)

Finally! Three freaking years is way too long for a good actor to be out of the business. I can forgive him for the whole drug use, I'm way too used to Hollywood stars messing up worse than that, can anyone say LiLo? Yup, it was a one time thing anf I sincerely hope he had learned his lesson. On a brighter note, I am looking forward to both drama and movie. It'll be good to see him after all these years. Still haven't gotten over the Prince Shin crush, apparently. LOL

He along with Lee Jun Ki are my two favorite male Korean actors and both are coming back at the same time. So hard to focus. haha

I am really excited he is getting a chance to come back. I hope these projects go well so he can get his feet back into the industry. I'm certain it will take time, but I know he has plenty of yet untapped talent so I'm hopeful that we get to see more of his -Mawang style. :)

I really loved him in Goong(That was my favorite drama till Gaksital!) but after the whole drug thing i really lost my respect for him in some ways. Hope he comes back from the army with not only his image, but also his mind cleansed and better :) He really looks gorgeous in those photos.

So happy for him. I loved him in AB. I won't watch the drama cause that just ain't my bag but the movie is a definite!

Come back strong, Joo ji-hoon. Leave the past in the past. What matters is that you come back stronger!
And kick-butt. please.

2 words. So hot. :)

That second pic of Ji-hoon curled up in a fetal position on the floor is just depressing - especially considering his recent history.

It's great that he's signed with KeyEast - one of the few management agencies that treats its talent with the respect and backup they deserve. It's great to see the celebs signing with such a progressive agency - KeyEast with BYJ at the helm has a good understanding of the value of international platforms. I'd bet that Ji-hoon couldn't get a minute of time with JYPE or SME when it came to signing with an agency. If so, he dodged a bullet.
:)

Thank you for this!

Thanks for the bit about LBH's Gwanghae in the article, appreciate the mention very much. It's good to read about him, too.

Wishing success to both movies & actors!

It's good to see him back. He's actually quite talented and deserves to be seen. I hope he can win his fanbase back and get back in the good graces of all. What he did in the antique bakery and the naked chef was awesome!

drug use or not, I still luve him. I think he really did regret his past actions and hope to grew from it and i respect him for that. he is still popular despite his drug use because he is such an amazing actor and amazing looks and he had lots of faithful followers before he got busted, so i think he will have more projects coming his way.

I love love this guy, Goong was the first korean drama I ever watched, so i thank that for my love for kdramas <3 He was great in antique bakery but he really got me in Mawang (Devil) His performance was awesome! I was so sad when I found out about his drug use and the scandal but I am so glad he's getting a chance to come back. I am looking forward to his next projects and to see him grow as an actor.

i love him flaws and all, i mean all of us did crazy at one point in our lives I am glad he's past that and i am anticipating his future projects :)

Well helloooo there.

i heard,,that he was once a model before starting to be an actor,,well,,that explains how 'rich' his expression in this photo-spread..

Excited to see him back! And looking forward to his film, I am King, and drama, Five fingers.

Fighting!

seriously i think he is promising n talented actor. He has attractive look n know how to use it well. I really like his acting in goong n the devil. He definitely smart to accept keyeast agency as this agency is home for many talented actors like kim soo hyun,lee hyun woo,kim hyun joong n of course bae yoong joon!! I think bae yoong joon has nice eyes in choosing talented artists n know how develop n make use their talent well. I'm sure kim soo hyun n kim hyun joong are the one that much money for his company.

I love him in antique bakery haha.

Haha, at the first GQ pic he looks like a boy because the shirt is too small and short. The second left me wonder about the photographer's mental state.

But I really like the Bazar pictures where he is allowed to show up that he did mature last two years. He never looked better,

drug use was the reason why he looked so stoned and wooden in goong

I hope he is comming to stay as i missed him ,watched Goong bcasue of him :) and anyone can make a misstake and it's in the past so i hope they wont hold that against him,from what i read the Korean publick can be unforgiving
to smaller things than this..

When oh when will I ever get to read articles, news about Jihun without mentioning his past? (sigh.) He is a changed man, a better man and he even looks more handsome now and younger too. Leave the past please and look forward to a new Jihun. I love Jihun with all my heart and will watch his movie and his new drama.

tq JB,

All the outfit did not do justice to him as a once upon
a top asian model !. FIGHTING !! Joo Ji Hoon !!

I'm so glad to see him! I loved him Goong and it's good to see him after army time!!!

I must say that it seems like GQ have no idea what they're doing when it comes to styling him. However Bazaar has it spot on! :)

Yay!!! He IS coming back!!! I have waited for so long..so happy he is starting all over again, i know some people criticize him, but he is taking it slowly...i'm glad the sbs stopped banning him and offered Joo a drama...August seems a dilightful month now XD

I'm happy that he's back. :)
and hope 5fingers will be a top drama and a successfull comeback for him.

I'm glad to see him with more muscles on his bones! :) I still remember when he was really skinny. He looked good, but he looks better now!

Sorry this man is one gorgeous man and these photos.. SIGH the whole photo shoot is a TOTAL FAIL. It just does not do him justice and why do i feel like they told him to hide his face?

I look forward to seeing this talented actor in new projects soon. Based on how diverse this past projects were, I'm not surprised that he's returning with two projects that are completely different. This is a smart move because he'll get to showcase his talent for both comedy and drama.

no wonder he was so wooden in goong because he was stoned from all that drug use