In an interview regarding the Netflix film Jo Yeo-jeong opened up about her surprising journey to landing a role in director Lee Chang-dong’s latest masterpiece and how she took the initiative to approach senior actress Jeon Do-yeon for a meal.
The interview took place at a cafΓ© in Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, discussing the film Possible Love. The movie follows two couplesβa laid-off worker and his wife, alongside a documentary filmmaker and her husbandβas they meet to film a documentary and confront hidden desires and vastly different lives. It marks the legendary director’s first feature film in eight years following acclaimed works like Secret Sunshine and Burning.
Reflecting on when she first received the casting call from director Lee Chang-dong, the actress described it as a truly cinematic moment. She shared that she was resting at home with her phone in hand when the unexpected call came through, leading to an immediate meeting the very next day. After reading the script, she was deeply moved by its profound emotional depth and took a few days before officially accepting the challenging character.
She also shared a heartwarming anecdote about reaching out to Jeon Do-yeon before filming began. Having previously congratulated Jeon at an awards ceremony, she interpreted a casual polite remark about grabbing food as a genuine invitation, leading her to reach out directly. Since then, the two have maintained a supportive senior-junior relationship, checking in on each other’s projects and performances.
