Jung Woo Sung and Lee Jung Jae are known as two actors who have been good friends for many years. That's why they don't hesitate to show off their intimacy on various occasions.
In a recent interview, Jung Woo Sung also talked about his friendship with Lee Jung Jae. In addition, he also discussed the success of "Squid Game" starring the 49-year-old actor.
The funny thing is, Jung Woo Sung considers the standard of success of "Squid Game" to be cruel. Because even though this drama is an excellent opportunity to introduce Korean content to the world, other projects are forced to endure great pressure and expectations.
"(The standard of success of 'Squid Game' is cruel)," said Jung Woo Sung with a laugh. "We have to get rid of that standard quickly. It's a worldwide sensation and a social phenomenon."
He continued, "How many Hollywood films have experienced such a phenomenon? There are only a handful in the world. This is a defining phenomenon that cannot be easily achieved."
This topic naturally goes to Lee Jung Jae, the star of "Squid Game" and Jung Woo Sung's best friend. He said that Lee Jung Jae gave him a lot of support while working as the producer of "The Silent Sea".
He explained, "When it comes to joint decision-making, we talk about it together. For example for 'The Silent Sea', he was there to support me the whole time. I stood beside him too."
"This is respect. We see and understand what each other is trying to express and accept it as it is so that it can be conveyed properly," said the 48-year-old actor.
Jung Woo Sung then showed off his friendship with Lee Jung Jae. He shared, "I felt proud (when he became a global star). So I teased him a lot when we worked on his films together. I had so much fun just watching things from his side."
Lee Jung Jae is the first to receive a "special thank you" in "The Silent Sea". Regarding this, Jung Woo Sung said, "He is someone who always cares for and supports me even if I don't say anything."
"I feel grateful to him, (so I repay him by) doing something directly or giving him a gift. No one other than him ranks first on the list," he concluded. (wk/eval)
