Actor Jo In Sung has revealed that a single line in the script for Netflix's film Possible Love led him to spend nearly four months learning how to play the clarinet.
During an interview in Seoul on November 10, Jo In Sung shared the unexpected preparation he went through for his role in director Lee Chang Dong's latest film.
Jo In Sung plays Sang Woo, the husband of documentary filmmaker Ye Ji (Jo Yeo Jeong). His character appears friendly and considerate on the surface but has a more complicated personality.
According to the actor, he initially overlooked a short instruction in the script that would later become one of his biggest challenges during filming.
"When I first read the script, there was one line in the karaoke scene that said, 'Sang Woo plays the clarinet.' I read it and just skipped over it," he recalled.
However, the production team had not forgotten about the scene.
"People started asking me, 'How is your clarinet practice going?' I was like, 'There's a scene like that?'" he shared.
After realizing that he was expected to play the instrument, Jo In Sung immediately began looking for a clarinet instructor.
"I practiced three times a week, two hours each time, for about three to four months. I kept wondering if it was even possible to learn enough to perform," he explained.
The actor also revealed that director Lee Chang Dong had a very specific idea of how the scene should look.
When asked whether the instrument really had to be a clarinet, Jo In Sung answered, "It absolutely had to be a clarinet."
He explained that the director had already decided on the instrument and even had a particular brand in mind.
"When I played in front of the director, it felt like I was auditioning. I was extremely nervous," he admitted.
Despite having previously served in a military band, Jo In Sung said the clarinet was more difficult than he expected, especially when it came to finger placement.
"The fingering was really difficult. I felt like my fingers were turning into squid tentacles," he joked.
Meanwhile, Possible Love follows two married couples from different backgrounds whose lives become connected through a documentary project. The film explores their relationships, personal struggles, and hidden desires.
The movie premiered in Korean theaters on September 23 before arriving on Netflix on November 6.
Directed by Lee Chang Dong, Possible Love has also received international recognition, including the Grand Jury Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
For Jo In Sung, what initially seemed like a small detail in the script turned into months of preparation, showing how much effort went into bringing his character to the screen.
Actor Jo In Sung has revealed that a single line in the script for Netflix's film Possible Love led him to spend nearly four months learning how to play the clarinet.
During an interview in Seoul on November 10, Jo In Sung shared the unexpected preparation he went through for his role in director Lee Chang Dong's latest film.
Jo In Sung plays Sang Woo, the husband of documentary filmmaker Ye Ji (Jo Yeo Jeong). His character appears friendly and considerate on the surface but has a more complicated personality.
According to the actor, he initially overlooked a short instruction in the script that would later become one of his biggest challenges during filming.
"When I first read the script, there was one line in the karaoke scene that said, 'Sang Woo plays the clarinet.' I read it and just skipped over it," he recalled.
However, the production team had not forgotten about the scene.
"People started asking me, 'How is your clarinet practice going?' I was like, 'There's a scene like that?'" he shared.
After realizing that he was expected to play the instrument, Jo In Sung immediately began looking for a clarinet instructor.
"I practiced three times a week, two hours each time, for about three to four months. I kept wondering if it was even possible to learn enough to perform," he explained.
The actor also revealed that director Lee Chang Dong had a very specific idea of how the scene should look.
When asked whether the instrument really had to be a clarinet, Jo In Sung answered, "It absolutely had to be a clarinet."
He explained that the director had already decided on the instrument and even had a particular brand in mind.
"When I played in front of the director, it felt like I was auditioning. I was extremely nervous," he admitted.
Despite having previously served in a military band, Jo In Sung said the clarinet was more difficult than he expected, especially when it came to finger placement.
"The fingering was really difficult. I felt like my fingers were turning into squid tentacles," he joked.
Meanwhile, Possible Love follows two married couples from different backgrounds whose lives become connected through a documentary project. The film explores their relationships, personal struggles, and hidden desires.
The movie premiered in Korean theaters on September 23 before arriving on Netflix on November 6.
Directed by Lee Chang Dong, Possible Love has also received international recognition, including the Grand Jury Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
For Jo In Sung, what initially seemed like a small detail in the script turned into months of preparation, showing how much effort went into bringing his character to the screen.
