Joo Sang Wook, It's Better To Get Ruined

Actor Joo Sang Wook talked about getting rid of the stereotype of specializing in "Director-related" roles.

On May 12th at a restaurant In Shinsadong, Kangnam-gu in Seoul, Joo Sang Wook met with reporters.  In this meeting, he said, "I've heard so much that I'm like a director so I wanted to play a role that was more similar to my personality. I wanted a fun role of this sort and I finally found my opportunity" he started.

Joo Sang Wook said, "Now I'm not in the role of a director but an executive" he joked.  "Nonetheless, if I kept on receiving feedback that I looked like a director, I'd continue to act as if I were a director.  That's why I wasn't burdened at all and it was so different than the role before so I was confident" he laughed.

Moreover, he said, "Actually I don't think I was really big on the image of acting like a 'director.'  Rather, when you say 'director' you think of me so I think it'd stay with me.  However, I was able to show a different image with this piece and many people say that they looked at me in a different way so I felt great" he said.

Joo Sang Wook said, "In "Cunning Single Lady", I didn't want to be funny on purpose.  I was pretty sincere in my own way but people thought I was funny.  It's hard to say what kind of acting is easier but personally, it's easier to break down. Rather than being In a set frame like "Good Doctor", I think I was more free.

As for roles that he wanted to challenge himself with, he said that he wanted to be a king in a period drama.  He said, "I like period dramas and I think kings are really cool.  There is no higher place to go.  When I have a chance, I want to challenge myself to being a king."

In the MBC drama that ended last month, "Cunning Single Lady", Joo Sang Wook plays the role of the D&T Soft Benchers President and Executive and plays the role of Cha Jung Woo who falls In love with his ex-wife Na Ae Ra (played by Lee Min Jung).