Q11: Han Chae Young has a boyish personality. Is this true?
JHJ: She is even more loyal than a typical guy. She is the type that would look after you more. She is really manly.
Q12: You debuted in the commercial for Pocari Sweat back in 2000. What is your feeling on this?
JHJ: “When did this happen?” “Wow time flies by so fast.” I can’t help but feel this way. I also feel regret about a lot of things. I can’t help but think, “I should have done better.” These are the kind of regrets I have, but these days I’m working as if I’m a newbie. I think that you should never forget this kind of attitude. I also think that I want to go further as much as I’ve come this far.
Q13: Currently, you said that you work as if you’re a rookie again. Is there a special period when you started thinking like this?
JHJ: I’m thankful that I’m able to act until now. I have fans that still cheer me on since I was a rookie, they are my die-hard fans. Whenever I see them I feel bad because I feel I have not done enough for them. Because of them I want to do better and become better. With that in mind, I’m prepared to work even harder than before.
Q14: Have you ever had a time when it was difficult?
JHJ: As time passes, I don’t think of the difficult times anymore. Not being able to sleep, not being able to eat was a problem in the past, but not anymore. As time passes, hardships become more meaningful in a way. Since I think like that I feel like I’m an older person.
Q15: When we hear the name Jo Hyun Jae, melodrama acting is like a well-fitting custom-tailored suit. What do you think of this? (Editor: Meaning that the name Jo Hyun Jae is synonymous to melodrama acting).
JHJ: Maybe, it’s because I’ve done so many melodrama types of stuff, that is why people think that way. I’m thankful because they think that melodrama is well-suited for me. However, I want to show my fans that I can portray characters that are different from my previous roles.