Joo Ji-hoon: "My acting was terrible during 'Palace'… The most important thing for an actor is diligence" [31st BIFF]

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Actor Joo Ji-hoon shared his concerns about his image as an actor and identified "diligence" as the attitude he values most on set.

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) "Actors House" was held at the Culture Hall of Shinsegae Department Store in Haeundae-gu, Busan, on the 9th. Actor Joo Ji-hoon attended the event and shared various stories about his life and works.

Regarding the "image" that follows actors, Joo Ji-hoon said, "Actors inevitably have concerns about their image. It is also linked to advertising, so it seems we cannot be completely free."

He continued, "As you gain more fans, they actively share their opinions through various communication channels. You cannot help but pay attention to that," while adding, "I debuted relatively early and am quite old now. I feel a bit freer than before."

He then explained, "Ultimately, if it is a role where I can be useful, I do not hesitate," emphasizing that he values becoming the actor needed within a work rather than being trapped in a specific image.

He also recalled "Palace," which he appeared in early in his career. Joo Ji-hoon candidly stated, "Looking back at 'Palace,' I was cast even though my acting was terrible."

He added, "Acting involves scenes where you must explode with emotion, but there are also moments when you must function as part of the mise-en-scene," and revealed, "Within the mass culture and arts industry, I believe one must ultimately be useful in some way."

However, he emphasized that even if one has shortcomings, the attitude toward the set is important. Joo Ji-hoon said, "At a minimum, there should be diligence to ensure that the role I am given fits me well within that context."

Recalling words from a senior actor he respects, he said, "No one can be perfect. An actor who wins a Best Actor award and is evaluated as having good acting skills can still hear 'your acting is mediocre' in another work," adding, "Even if we are all slightly lacking, should not colleagues help each other?"

He further emphasized, "I believe diligence is the minimum mechanism that allows us to recognize each other as colleagues at that time."

Joo Ji-hoon explained, "During filming, there are actors who produce NGs for one or two hours. Still, colleagues know how hard that person usually prepares and that they do not take things lightly."

Conversely, he stated firmly, "You can immediately tell on set whether someone has not prepared at all," adding, "In such cases, I find it difficult to view them as a colleague."

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