Actor Jo In-sung. Yonhap News
Jo In-sung filled ‘YouTube Ha Ji-Young’ with candid confessions.
On Wednesday the 4th, ‘YouTube Ha Ji-Young’ featured actor Jo In-sung, who not only shared sincere stories about acting and life, but also offered subscribers a fulfilling time with glimpses of his ordinary daily routine and witty answers.
Jo In-sung, who appears in the film ‘Humint’ opening on February 11, spoke in the video about his attitude toward acting, saying, “Working on projects was survival for me,” leaving a strong impression. Looking back on the past, he candidly confessed, “I felt that if a project was poorly received, my life could disappear.” He continued, “Now I am more at ease than before, but my sense of responsibility for the result is the same as then and now,” conveying the weight with which he approaches his craft.
The conversation also turned to relationships. Citing ‘distance’ as the most important standard when dealing with juniors and staff, Jo In-sung said, “Helping is important, but I first observe. Approaching when the other person has not asked for help can actually be impolite.” His answer that he tries to approach in the most minimal way when needed resonated as a cautious yet responsible stance.
YouTube Ha Ji-Young
Ha Ji-Young recalled the consideration Jo In-sung showed during her days as a bit-part actor in the film ‘A Dirty Carnival’. In response, Jo In-sung remembered his early debut period, when he had to film alone in unfamiliar environments without even knowing how acting proceeded, and confessed, “I think I carry trauma inside.” He then recalled, “Perhaps because (what I saw in Ha Ji-Young) looked like my own past, that is why I said that.”
Meanwhile, in the ‘Have or Have Not’ game, everyday questions revealed another side of Jo In-sung. He answered frankly to questions about his looks, habits, and routines, such as “I have never worn shoe lifts,” “I have lost out because of my face,” and “I have smiled contentedly while looking in the mirror.”
Jo In-sung also admitted that there ‘was’ a time when he switched channels while watching scenes featuring himself. Explaining why it is difficult for him to rewatch his own work, he said, “It feels like being put to the test,” recalling the anxiety and tension of waiting for results, and candidly laying bare the actor’s unease and burden hidden behind the glamour.
Jo In-sung chose ‘ordinariness’ as the word that best describes his current self. When Ha Ji-Young looked puzzled, he explained, “I think being ordinary is something truly great,” and added, “It means countless experiences have accumulated. You cannot help but learn the wisdom within that,” prompting nods.
Lastly, Jo In-sung drew attention by saying “Nothing to say” as the single line he wanted to tell himself in 2026. Rather than pursuing something new just because it is a new year, if you live diligently, it becomes 2027 and time passes. He added with a laugh, “It will be the same next year. (What I would say to myself) seems sentimental.”
‘YouTube Ha Ji-Young’ continues comfortable and sincere conversations even amid provocative YouTube content, naturally capturing stars’ real stories. This Jo In-sung episode likewise left a deep impression on viewers as an installment where the ‘story’ lingers for a long time.
