Actor Ju Ji Hoon recently opened up about his personal experience with school bullying.

In a recent episode of '짠한형' on YouTube, titled '주지훈 EP.37 음모 멈춰! 역대급 음모 대결(?) 주지훈vs신동엽', Ju Ji Hoon shared his memories from his school days when bullying was widespread. He mentioned, "Our grade had 19 classes with 75 students each, totaling around 4,000 students."

He went on to say, "There were quite a few bullies. They were the kind who would physically assault others, but they didn't bother me because I was tall. From middle school onwards, they started forming groups and initiating fights. Instead of a fair one-on-one fight, they would threaten to bring their older siblings. It was terrifying when they showed up with someone as intimidating as Kang Ho Dong. I still remember how cowardly I thought it was."

Ju Ji Hoon expressed his relief at not having participated in such violence, saying, "I'm an actor now, and I'm grateful that I didn't engage in bullying when I was younger. In fact, I was the one being bullied until I finished high school. The group demanded my submission. I didn't give in completely, but I did yield a bit."

In addition, Ju Ji Hoon shared an amusing anecdote about a recent drinking party with Sung Si Kyung. He admitted, "I met Sung Si Kyung and Jo Seung Woo during reserve forces duty. We quickly became close, like brothers. We've had drinks together twice, and both times, I ended up falling over."

He also candidly discussed his thoughts on marriage. Ju Ji Hoon confessed, "I think about marriage constantly. It's a common topic these days. I see a lot of news about declining birth rates, and I feel that I should definitely get married."

However, he added, "But I've been too busy. I've had relationships and breakups, and through this process, I've started questioning myself. Can I be a good partner? I worry a lot about whether I can be a good father. I feel like I'm not ready yet, and it's not about the other person."

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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