Jo Yu Ri Shares Biggest Regret As Artist Prior To ‘Squid Game 2’ Debut
Jo Yu Ri is slowly becoming one of the hottest stars in Hallyu today as she is finally given her big break since her transition into the acting scene.
The singer-actress is now gearing up for her much awaited "Squid Game 2" debut opposite Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Park Gyu Young and more.
Ahead of its release, Jo Yu Ri entertains the fans with her introspective thoughts and secrets. Keep on reading to know more.
Jo Yu Ri Reveals Raw Thoughts On Career
On August 13, idol-actress Jo Yu Ri tugged at the public's heartstrings with her appearance in a web show "JAYKEEOUT."
She talked about her struggles as an artist that the fans don't know about. Jo Yu Ri confessed that she had a difficult time both emotionally and mentally early this 2023.
According to the singer-actress, she struggled in understanding her feelings which makes it difficult for her to cope while simultaneously working as a Hallyu star.
Jo Yu Ri also ponders about the things that she could have done differently. The artist stated that she regrets not enjoying her teenage years as a university student.
She reasoned, "I haven't experienced doing things like MTs, educational tours and other things that students do."
Although she went camping before with her idol friends, Jo Yu Ri admitted that she sometimes wishes to go to a university to study, dreaming of campus life.
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Some of her friends who go to university while working as an idol discourage her due to time constraints, eliciting laughter.
This year, she finally received her breakthrough project which delighted the idol-actress.
Jo Yu Ri Shares Anecdote About Miracle Project 'Squid Game 2'
Jo Yu Ri shared that at the beginning of 2023, things felt so heavy and tough for her.
From major setbacks and failed auditions, everything has just taken a toll on her especially since she's the kind of person to delve deeply into her own drowning emotions.
Despite it all, she found ways to cope and channeled her negative emotions into her acting auditions.
"I plan to use my emotions as potent energy sources in my acting pursuits," Jo Yu Ri said. "Not feeling satisfied and being depressed did a lot on me."
After a thousand auditions, Jo Yu Ri bagged a role in the second season of Netflix's "Squid Game," which she refers to as a miracle.
Jo Yu Ri is working opposite big stars Park Gyu Young, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Jung Jae and more which raises tension among fans and spectators.
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Currently, the most awaited new installment is in its production process. It is slated to air in early 2024 so don't miss it.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
