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Jo In-sung on 'Hope': 'Strange and unique film, pushed to extremes but don't want to settle'
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Jo In-sung on 'Hope': 'Strange and unique film, pushed to extremes but don't want to settle'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Jo In-sung discussed his role in the new sci-fi thriller 'Hope.'
  • He described the film as strange and unique, pushing boundaries.
  • Jo In-sung expressed a desire to avoid complacency in his career.

Actor Jo In-sung, 45, said he did not want to become complacent with the "strange and unique" sci-fi thriller 'Hope.'

Jo In-sung plays Sung-ki, a young man in the fishing village of Hopo Port, in the SF thriller 'Hope,' directed by Na Hong-jin and produced by Foreged Films. He met with Sports Chosun on the morning of the 9th in Jongno-gu, Seoul, to discuss his casting process for 'Hope.'

I wanted to try something new and push myself. 'Hope' was a project that allowed me to explore uncharted territory as an actor. It was challenging, but incredibly rewarding.

— Jo In-sungDiscussing his motivation for taking on the role in 'Hope.'

Jo In-sung, who has been active in the industry since 2003, revealed his thoughts on the film. "I wanted to try something new and push myself," he stated. "'Hope' was a project that allowed me to explore uncharted territory as an actor. It was challenging, but incredibly rewarding."

Sung-ki is a character who finds solace in hunting and fishing. He represents a certain resilience and connection to nature that I found compelling. The film delves into complex human emotions and survival in extreme circumstances.

— Jo In-sungDescribing his character and the film's themes.

The actor also touched upon the film's themes and his character's development. "Sung-ki is a character who finds solace in hunting and fishing," Jo In-sung explained. "He represents a certain resilience and connection to nature that I found compelling. The film delves into complex human emotions and survival in extreme circumstances."

Despite the intensity of the role and the film's unconventional nature, Jo In-sung emphasized his commitment to artistic growth. "I never want to settle or become too comfortable," he said. "'Hope' was an opportunity to break away from my usual roles and explore a different facet of my acting abilities. I believe it's important to keep challenging oneself to evolve as an artist."

I never want to settle or become too comfortable. 'Hope' was an opportunity to break away from my usual roles and explore a different facet of my acting abilities. I believe it's important to keep challenging oneself to evolve as an artist.

— Jo In-sungExpressing his desire for continuous artistic growth.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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