Actor Lee Min Ho shared the secret behind the audition for 'Pachinko'

On March 18, Lee Min Ho held a video interview with Apple TV+ original series 'Pachinko' in Los Angeles, USA.

On this day, Lee Min Ho was asked about the filming language of 'Pachinko'. Korean, English, and Japanese were used at the site.

Regarding this, he confessed, “I felt a lot of language difficulties."

“Basically, everyone communicated in English,” he recalled.

Lee Min Ho was cast in 'Pachinko' through an audition.

"It's been 13 years, so I forgot the concept of an audition. It made me think about auditioning once again," he said.

"I thought this system was reasonable and good," he said.

"I personally liked it because it wasn't a job that matched my existing image just because I was a celebrity," he added

Lee Min Ho also talked about the meaning of the work 'Pachinko'.

"For me, it really marked a new beginning. Of course, it is also a work that I auditioned and worked on with a new approach," he explained.

"I tried to focus as much as possible on the meaning of the work. So, it was a work that was free from the weight I was personally carrying," he said.

Meanwhile, 'Pachinko' is based on the New York Times best-selling book of the same name written by Korean-American author Lee Min Jin, and it begins with forbidden love and depicts an unforgettable chronicle of war and peace, love and parting, victory and judgment.

Starting with the release of three episodes on February 25, one episode will be released every Friday.

Actor Jo In Sung is turning a new page in his career.

On March 3, NS ENM officially announced that Jo In Sung’s exclusive contract has ended. The agency shared, "Ahead of the contract’s expiration, we had in-depth discussions with Jo In Sung for a long time."

They added, "In the end, we mutually agreed not to renew. We sincerely thank Jo In Sung for trusting and being with us for so many years, and we will continue to support his future endeavors."

Jo In Sung also shared his heartfelt thoughts, saying, "I sincerely thank the CEO and all the staff who have been with me for a long time."

He added, "Their constant support and encouragement gave me strength, and I’m truly grateful. I will never forget their kindness over the past 13 years."

Fans are curious about what’s next for the beloved actor, who has built an impressive career in both dramas and films.

From hit series like It’s Okay, That’s Love and That Winter, the Wind Blows to blockbuster movies like Escape from Mogadishu and The King, Jo In Sung has continuously showcased his versatility.

Beyond acting, he also made a mark in variety shows with tvN’s Unexpected Business, winning hearts with his down-to-earth personality.

Most recently, he gained international fame for his powerful performance in Disney+’s Moving, where his emotional depth and action skills left a lasting impression.

Currently, Jo In Sung has completed filming director Na Hong Jin’s Hope and is in the middle of shooting director Ryoo Seung Wan’s film Humint.

With his next steps still unknown, fans are eagerly waiting to see where his journey will take him!

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