He came to Japan to hold a fan meeting. We interviewed him on the day before the fan meeting, and he talked about his expectations of meeting his Japanese fans again and his feelings about restarting his career as an actor.
Q. This will be your first fan meeting in Japan in seven years. How did you feel when you found out you were going to hold the event?
Joo Jin Mo: When I first heard about the fan meeting, I was very excited, but at the same time, I was also a bit worried.
I took a break and now I'm meeting my Japanese fans for the first time in seven years at a fan meeting, so it took a lot of courage to hold an event. I'm happy, but I'm also nervous.
I had mixed feelings, but once I decided to do it, my expectations grew even higher. Q. How did you feel when you actually arrived in Japan?
Joo Jin Mo: Last night, I was feeling normal until I went to bed, but when I tried to sleep, I got really nervous.
I couldn't sleep well after arriving. But after waking up in the morning and getting on the plane, I feel a little less nervous. It was different from the feeling I got when I came to Japan as an actor before I took a break.
When I arrived in Japan, I felt relaxed. When I arrived at the airport, I was able to see my familiar Japanese fans again. I thought, "Oh, my
I thought, "This is the beginning of a new beginning," and I felt happy and delighted to meet you. Q I heard that you went on a diet in preparation for the fan meeting.
Joo Jin Mo: When I got married and started living as a newlywed, I was able to relax and unconsciously feel the tension I felt when I was an actor. I also ate a lot of delicious food, so I was able to take care of my body.
I was trying not to eat too much. I was living like that, and one day I suddenly thought maybe I was eating too much... I looked in the mirror and realized I wasn't the same person I was when I was an actor.
I noticed (laughs). But during my break, I was able to relax both physically and mentally, so I didn't really worry about it. And now, I'm getting serious about my acting career again.
I decided to start taking care of my body in order to return to the entertainment industry. However, it was difficult because I could no longer lose weight as easily as before.
I'm still on a diet because I just decided to restart as Yu, but I think the diet I started after deciding to come back as an actor is going well.
I thought I had to lose weight but it wasn't going well. But now that I've decided to return to acting, I think my diet is going well because I've been pushing myself mentally.
I'm on a diet, so I'd like to try harder. Q: I imagine that dieting would be difficult because there are so many delicious foods in Japan, but what foods did you want to try when you came to Japan?
Joo Jin Mo: When I arrived in Japan and asked the driver where the hotel was, I remembered there was a restaurant nearby.
Many restaurants came to mind. Among them, yakiniku was delicious, so I would like to go eat yakiniku. Also, one of the things I eat every time I come to Japan is ramen.
If I have time while I'm in Japan, I'd like to go eat there. Q The title of the fan meeting was "re-Back", but what was the meaning behind this title?
Joo Jin Mo: It contains the feeling of a new start. At the same time, it also brings back the original intentions I had when I first started out as an actor.
When I started acting, I had passion and determination, and I just wanted to give it my all. So I feel like I'm back then again.
Q: You made your debut as an actor in 1999 and have been running forward, but what happened after you stopped running for six years?
You had a period of time to recharge, but what was that period like? Joo Jin Mo: I had been working as an actor for almost 20 years without a break, but I stopped acting after getting married.
I decided to take a break. When I was working as an actor, I was always on edge, had a tight schedule, and lived the life of a celebrity who was always pressed for time.
However, I think I learned a lot during my six-year break. When I was in show business, I was so focused on my work that I couldn't do many things, but for example,
I was able to lead a normal life in a relaxed environment, raising a dog and cooking, and it gave me the opportunity to reflect on myself.
Q Your wife has uploaded videos to YouTube, and it seems like you enjoy cooking, golfing, and fishing in a relaxed way.
Joo Jin Mo: Yes (laughs). I've played golf and fishing a little bit before, but I've never really focused on those things.
I think I had fun during my break. It was a lot of fun to experience different things in an environment different from the entertainment industry, and I learned a lot. Actually, I had never cooked before I took my break.
I had no choice but to eat what other people cooked for me, but after I got married, I wanted to make delicious food for my wife, so I started cooking.
I had never had the experience of eating a dish I had made and thinking, "This is delicious," or having someone else eat my food and evaluate it, so I never wanted to cook in a restaurant again.
I can now understand the feelings of the chef when I eat (laughs). I now appreciate the chef's food more than before. Q: What kind of food can you cook well?
Joo Jin Mo: I think I'm good at cooking the food I like. I like meat, so I often cook dishes using meat. I make steaks and barbecues.
However, I don't just grill meat; I research how to grill it deliciously and I'm particular about the seasonings I use, so I'm confident in my meat dishes.
Q: Your wife posted a video of her possum recipe on YouTube.
Joo Jin Mo: My wife takes videos of every dish I make and shares them with Y.
They upload the videos to YouTube, but there are still many dishes that I haven't shown yet, so I hope to upload more videos of cooking in the future.
Q: Do you have plans to run a restaurant in the future? Joo Jin Mo: I haven't thought about it that far yet. I don't have the courage to do that yet (laughs).
Q Were you able to do everything you weren't able to do during the charging period?
Joo Jin Mo: Yes. I was able to enjoy my hobbies and live the normal life that I couldn't if I was in the entertainment industry.
I was able to learn a lot through my life. If there is a wall between entertainers and people who are not involved in entertainment, I wanted to live my life without that wall.
It was a precious time for me to be able to do the same things I was told to do when I was working as an actor, but I think I've gotten better at acting as I've gotten older.
I realized that the reason I started to listen to them was because I had accumulated various experiences. I lived an ordinary life, was able to look back on myself, and realized what I was lacking.
I was able to realize that I was not a performer. I have gained a lot from living a life unrelated to the entertainment industry, so I think it has broadened my horizons in acting, and
Q: With that skill, what role would you be able to play well now?
Joo Jin Mo: There are a lot of young actors coming out now, so I don't look for them to be the main character, but as I watch various works, I see actors who can make an impact even if they're not the main character.
There are roles. I'm interested in roles that can convey a message to the audience, whether they're villains or just people who appear briefly. I've never played a villain before.
I think that now I can play such a villain. I would like to play a charismatic and impactful character that can stimulate people's sensibilities even in a short appearance.
Q: Have you decided on a new project yet? Would you like to try a Japanese TV series or movie? Joo Jin Mo: I have been thinking about some projects during my break.
However, at that time I was not yet ready as an actor, so I turned down the offer. This year, I decided to restart my acting career, so
I think I will be able to greet you with a new piece. As for Japanese pieces, I can't speak Japanese, but if I have the chance, I would like to try my hand at Japanese pieces.
Q: You're restarting your career as an actor this year, but did you feel any anxiety seeing other actors doing well during your hiatus?
Joo Jin Mo: When I see my former co-stars, colleagues, and juniors working hard, I want to applaud them with respect.
There are actors who were newcomers when we worked together, but have now become big stars, and seeing them working so hard, I never felt anxious or worried.
I wanted to live faithfully with my passion, and having a family has given me new joy and happiness. Also, when I see my colleagues still working hard, I feel like I have a place to belong.
Q: Do you consult with your friends in the entertainment industry about acting?
Joo Jin Mo: Before you took a break, we were discussing acting.
Since I started a family, we don't go out drinking together like we used to. Also, if I talk about acting, I might lose my ideas.
(laughs) That was a joke (laughs). We don't meet up privately much anymore, but if we do meet at a place where we exercise, like the gym, we just chat lightly.
Q: What was the reaction of those around you when you found out you were going to hold a fan meeting in Japan?
Joo Jin Mo: When we decided to hold the fan meeting, we received a lot of congratulations. But I was also asked, "Why did you decide to start from Japan?
" (laughs) But the reason I chose Japan as the first place to resume my entertainment career was because I wanted to come back as an actor in front of people who still remember me.
That's because in Korea, even if he's on vacation, articles are published, and his wife uploads his videos on YouTube, so more and more people are enjoying watching them. Japanese people are also commenting,
I want to express my gratitude to all the fans who have been supporting me for a long time, and I decided to hold a fan meeting in Japan.
Q: What are your goals for 2025? Joo Jin Mo: I will meet my fans, and for them, I will work hard as an actor.
We have to do that. That's my goal. Q: With this fan meeting as a starting point, I'm sure you'll be coming to Japan a lot more in the future.
Joo Jin Mo: I'd be happy to come whenever you call me. I'm not sure about the golf course either.
I understand, but if there is more information, I would like to go to various places. Q Is there anything you would like to do with your Japanese fans?
Joo Jin Mo: I often communicate with my fans through fan meetings.
I think that from now on, I would like to create a place where we can get closer to each other than before. I can teach you how to cook, golf, or fish, and in that way, I would like to be close to you and become closer to you.
I hope to be a presence that can be felt by my fans and spend time with them. Q Lastly, please give a message to your fans.
Joo Jin Mo: Sorry for the long wait. Joo Jin Mo is back again. I took a break, so I'm going to make up for it.
I will do my best as an actor to inspire and delight everyone. Please look forward to it. Thank you.
2025/02/13 09:37 KST
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