Has Ji Chang-wook ruined himself? Analysis of the SKT T Roaming ‘epic transformation’ advertisement
1️⃣ Intro “Aaaaaaaah, so amazing~” You have likely heard this phrase on social media at least once these days. It is the new 2026 advertising campaign released by SK Telecom’s T Roaming, featuring actor Ji Chang-wook as its model. As soon as the ad was released, it garnered intense attention as “Ji Chang-wook’s epic transformation.” This is because he, who usually maintains a gentle and stylish image, delivered a comical performance while screaming at the top of his lungs. This humorous approach, which breaks conventional advertising conventions, is spreading like a meme among the MZ generation and gaining immense popularity. 2️⃣ About the Brand SK Telecom is Korea’s leading telecommunications company, and T Roaming provides international roaming services for overseas travelers. This advertisement promotes T Roaming’s new service, “Azu,” emphasizing easy and amazing benefits. The selection of Ji Chang-wook as the model appears to be a strategy to maximize the “twist” effect. It was det...