The life and career of Ji sung Read as the script of a drama K itself full of difficulty, perseverance and a triumphant ascent to fame. From facing the homeless to Seoul to become one of the most respected actors in Korea, the Ji Sung’s journey is to say the least inspiring.
Inspired by Rain Man, challenging expectations
Ji Sung’s dream of becoming an actor started at high school after seeing the classic movie Rain Man. Deeply moved by Dustin Hoffman’s performance, he found his call. However, his aspirations had to face immediate resistance by his father, who has strongly opposed a career in the arts.
To appease his family, Ji Sung initially pretended to continue his commercial studies, secretly applying for theatrical schools. Unfortunately, its applications were rejected, marking the beginning of hard control of reality.
From homelessness to self -taught acting
Not willing to give up, Ji Sung made the bold decision to move Seouldetermined to chase his dreams at all costs. With a place to stay, he spent the nights to sleep metro stations and public parksoften lurking near the transmission stations to feel closer to the sector to which he aspired to join.
Sometimes, it sneaked into transmission buildings only to read discarded dramatic scripts. Without formal training, he taught himself by acting imitating the lines and observing shows, gradually gaining small roles in the re -enactment programs and small acting concerts.
Roles and innovative recognition
In a desperate but bold move, Ji Sung directly called the drama production office Kaist to ask for an audition. His passion impressed the famous writer Ji-na songWhich was thus taken by his enthusiasm and raw talent who created a completely new character just for him an unprecedented opportunity.
This marked the end of his days on the streets and the beginning of a real acting career.
The turning point of Ji Sung arrived in 2003 with the successful SBS drama All inwhere he recited together with Lee Byung-Hun. After his military service, he returned with New heartconsolidating his status as a leading actor.
Has continued to offer extraordinary shows in dramas such as Secret, Kill me, healing, Defendant, Family wife, Dr. JohnAND The devil judgeEveryone shows its exceptional range. Since then Ji Sung has earned more Great Prize (Daesang) Press from MBC and SBS, a testimony of its powerful presence on the screen.
A happy and happy out of the screen
In addition to her professional success, Ji Sung is married to the actress Lee Bo-YoungOften nicknamed the “first love of the nation” of Korea. The couple has a son and daughter and are widely admired for their loving and rooted family life.
Now an expert actor with over two decades in the sector, Ji Sung continues to work tirelessly. Although his new drama Judge Lee Han-YoungOriginally scheduled for release this year, it was delayed at the beginning of next year, fans impatiently await his return to the screen.
The story of Ji Sung has been marked by sacrifice, refusal, persistence and cracked with self -esteem is more than a story of celebrity; It is a powerful narrative of human resilience. His ascent from the shadows of the Seoul metro in the center of the scene is a lighthouse of hope for dreamers from all over the world.
