'True Education' Jang Yo-hoon: "This could be the last time I'm in the spotlight... My goal? To keep acting." [Interview ③]

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• Interview with actor Jang Yo-hoon, who plays Min Ji-woong in Netflix's 'True Education'

Jang Yo-hoon, an actor in 'True Education,' openly shared his future direction and values regarding his acting career.

On the 24th, StarNews conducted an interview with Jang Yo-hoon at its Seoul Jongno-gu headquarters regarding the Netflix original series 'True Education' (script by Lee Nam-gyu, directed by Hong Jong-chan).

Released on the 5th, 'True Education' is a series depicting the refreshing and satisfying 'true education' carried out by the National Education Rights Protection Bureau, established to defend the educational rights of teachers and the education system in South Korea, which had collapsed due to students, teachers, and parents overstepping their bounds. In the sixth episode, the story unfolds involving juvenile offenders under the age of criminal responsibility who were involved in youth crime and drug trafficking. Jang Yo-hoon portrayed Min Ji-woong, the main villain of this episode.

Jang Yo-hoon stated, "Actually, I believe there will be more to show in the future. So, whether it's commercial media, independent films, or theater, I will show it all. I think this period of fame might be the last. For such opportunities to arise, the drama itself must be successful. Moreover, I was only involved in a single episode of the entire work. The fact that such an opportunity has come to me now is truly rare."

He continued, "So, I have no greed regarding the weight of my role. I want to become an actor who delivers impact or follows a clear direction in good works. Because I do have ambition, I will challenge commercial media, but I want to be an actor who is not ashamed of myself rather than a famous one."

He also confessed his honest feelings about the sense of responsibility and fame he has felt since becoming known to the public after appearing in 'True Education.' He said, "Honestly, I think I have mixed feelings about becoming known. Opportunities for auditions and works have arisen, but with them comes a sense of responsibility."

Jang Yo-hoon calmly accepted that box office success and popularity are not areas he can control, expressing his resolve to stay true to the present. He explained, "Becoming famous doesn't happen just because you want to be famous. This is not something I can control. So, I just want to do each thing faithfully and well, try everything I can, and enjoy the process."

Having received his first major attention through 'True Education,' he also mentioned the positive changes and attitude the work brought to him. He said, "Actually, I received my first attention through this 'True Education,' but I will continue on my own path. I want to be an actor who lasts a long time. I want to be an actor who has a good influence, just like Senior Actor Kim Mu-yeol showed on set. I feel I am becoming more responsible."

Finally, Jang Yo-hoon revealed the values he wishes to uphold not only as an actor but also as a human being. He said, "I want to live as an actor and a person who emits a bright scent so that I can continue acting in the future. Right now, I am honestly immersed in my acting career, but I also feel I need to take good care of my daily life and family."

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