Jo Yoo-jeong, 'peers' Jeon Ji-hyun → Song Hye-kyo: Worries about her presence in between "Competition? It's meaningless" [PDC]

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Actress Jo Yoo-jeong shared the anxiety she felt in her 20s while mentioning actors active in the same era, such as Jeon Ji-hyun and Song Hye-kyo.

On the 5th, a video titled "What it means to live as an actor, revealed by Jo Yoo-jeong herself… It was deeper than I thought (feat. Director Lee Chang-dong)" was released on the YouTube channel 'PDC by PDC'.

On this day, PD Park Hye-ryeong said to Jo Yoo-jeong, "If you consider those born from 1980 to 1983 and 1984 as peers, there are a great many actors."

In response, Jo Yoo-jeong stated, "There are many around me too. Jeon Ji-hyun, Song Hye-kyo, Han Ji-min, Gong Hyo-jin, Bae Doona, and Im Soo-jung are all formidable lead-level actors," adding, "They act incredibly well. From the slightly older generation up to the age range you just mentioned, it seems there are the most lead-level actors among both men and women."

Jo Yoo-jeong then conveyed her honest feelings about watching her fellow actors' activities.

She confessed, "Even in my 20s, I was terrified by the thought of 'Can I have my own presence as an actress among these wonderful people?'" and added, "There were so many good actors. Everyone was building their own territory with their unique charm, and I wondered, 'What can I do?'"

She recalled that period of intense contemplation, saying, "That was the most anxious and frightening time, and it felt overwhelming."

When PD Park asked about her thoughts on competition, Jo Yoo-jeong answered, "It felt like the assignment of 'Can I have a presence as an actor?' became even bigger," while stating, "Competition is meaningless. It only becomes competition if you are exactly the same."

She continued, "Actors all have different charms. They possess unique appeal and excel at acting in their own distinct ways," adding, "I think audiences find that richness appealing. I truly believe my peer actors are amazing," expressing her respect for her colleagues.

She reflected, "I thought I had found my passion for work quite late. I started making films in my 30s," and added, "So I think I worried a lot about what to do in my 20s."

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