A new photo of the famous Korean actor Jo In Sung went viral, and his fans can't help but show their surprise due to his very different appearance.
As per Koreaboo, the photo was taken during a friend's baby's 100-day celebration, an important milestone in Korean tradition. In the widely spreading photo on social media, Jo In Sung can be seen standing beside a traditional table full of ceremonial food.
Wearing a navy sweater and with a full beard and naturally curly hair, the actor's rugged transformation instantly caught fans off guard.
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Mixed reactions poured in as fans took to Korean online forums and social platforms. One exclaimed, "You couldn't pay me to believe that's Jo In Sung!" Another added, "He looks like the charming dad next door," while one more wrote, "It took me a while to recognize him—he looks so different."
While some were shocked to see the change in his appearance, others admired the matured and natural charisma of the actor. According to KBIZoom, many speculated that Jo In Sung is sporting the new look for a film, as the actor has been known to play various and demanding characters.
One remarked, "His rugged appearance gives off a calm, seasoned aura that suits him," as the speculation mounted that maybe he did it on purpose.
He is currently one of the most in-demand stars in Korea. IIt was recently reported that Jo In Sung has joined Netflix's new movie Possible Love, by award-winning director Lee Chang Dong.
He also starts work on big-scale production Hope, to be released in summer 2026, playing one of the most intense roles of his career. Jo finished shooting for spy-action movie Humint, in which he plays the role of Chief Intelligence Officer Jo.
This "national visual treasure" keeps to himself: no SNS accounts, minimal public events, and generally out of the media. Surprising as this photo was, the fascination over his multi-talents and timeless appeal has again set ablaze.
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