[Sportschosun reporter Kim So-hee] Actor Jo In-sung looked back on his signature works and candidly shared behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of his career, including the projects that are still regarded as his defining roles. In particular, he drew attention by recalling the shocking ending scene of the drama 'A Moment to Remember,' which became a nationwide sensation.
On the 24th, the YouTube channel 'Arena Homme Plus' released a video titled "The Genre Called 'Jo In-sung' That We Loved."
In the video, Jo In-sung discussed his upcoming film 'Hope' and reflected on his filmography in an interview.
He first mentioned the 2000 MBC sitcom 'New Nonstop' and expressed special affection for it. Jo said, "It's my favorite genre," adding, "It is light and approachable. It also has humor and wit."
He then spoke about the character he played, saying, "The Jo In-sung of that time was something that I could not recreate even if I tried to act it again now," and called it "the work I personally love the most."
As for the 2001 SBS drama 'Piano,' he honestly admitted that he lacked experience at the time.
He recalled, "My acting was still very rough. Every scene was difficult," and added, "It was hard to portray the relationship with my father and with senior Kim Ha-neul. I think I acted with energy rather than fully understanding it."
Jo In-sung also brought up the 2004 SBS drama 'A Moment to Remember,' which made his name widely known, and shared an unforgettable behind-the-scenes story from filming.
He said, "I die in the ending," and added, "When I first went to Bali for filming, we shot that ending scene first."
He explained, "At the time, I just thought, 'So this is how filming can be done,' and went on set that way. I didn't even know what kind of story came in between. I filmed without knowing what process led Jeong Jae-min to make that choice."
He added that the memory of the day he filmed the ending scene is still vivid.
He also expressed affection for the film 'A Dirty Carnival.' Jo said, "It was the first work that was recognized in the film industry," and explained, "I broke away from the image I had carried and took on the role of a gangster."
He continued, "Through the character Kim Byung-doo, I wanted to tell the story of youth beyond that world," adding that "Kim Byung-doo left a strong impression on many viewers and became the reason I can still make films today."
He also mentioned the 2014 SBS drama 'It's Okay, That's Love' and shared his deep affection for the work.
Jo In-sung left a warm message, saying, "If you are feeling uneasy or going through a hard time, I hope this work can bring you comfort."
Finally, he asked viewers to look forward to the upcoming film 'Hope.'
He said, "I was reminded once again that courage is needed to create something new," and added, "I hope people approach it with fresh eyes." He also introduced the film, saying, "It is a project Na Hong-jin has been preparing for a long time. Its signature suspense, vitality, and dynamism are all visible."
He also recalled the shoot in Romania, saying, "Filming there was really difficult. Because it was isolated from the city, the staff became even closer." He expressed his affection for the project as he looked back on the production.
Meanwhile, 'Hope' tells the story of the head of the Hopo Port branch office, located in the DMZ, who hears from local young people that a tiger has appeared. As the entire village goes on alert, the film follows the characters as they face an unbelievable reality. The cast includes Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender. Directed by Na Hong-jin, known for 'The Chaser,' 'The Yellow Sea,' and 'The Wailing,' the film is set to open on July 15.
