In a recent episode of the YouTube channel “DdeunDdeun” titled “Checking in Was Just an Excuse,” Yoo Jae-suk visited actor Lee Dong-hwi’s home with long-time friend Ji Suk-jin. The trio engaged in honest conversations about life, change, and perseverance.
Yoo Jae-suk began by reflecting on his rookie days, noting how his attitude has naturally evolved. “Back then in my 20s, I would greet people with a firm ‘Hello!’ but now it’s more of a ‘Oh, hello~,’” he said. “If I still did it the old way, it would feel awkward now.” Ji Suk-jin agreed, adding that overly formal greetings might even seem sarcastic today.
Delving deeper, Yoo shared his personal life philosophy: “There’s no right answer in life. I’ve never lived trying to find one, and I don’t think I ever will.” Lee Dong-hwi resonated with this sentiment, saying, “The things I expected often didn’t go well, but unexpected things brought great joy. The film Extreme Job was like that for me.”
Yoo emphasized the importance of perseverance. “Nothing comes without effort. You need to work consistently and never give up. If you stay idle, nothing will happen. Even the annoying and tiring tasks must be done regularly.”
Lee Dong-hwi then opened up about his choice to return to theater: “One day I felt like my job was getting too easy. That scared me. I wanted to do something hard, so I went back to theater.” Yoo empathized, stating, “When work becomes too familiar, you fall into inertia. Without trying something new, you start to decline. You need to aim higher just to maintain where you are.”
He also addressed the concern people often express about his workload. “Some tell me to take it easy, and I appreciate their kind intentions. But in truth, I can’t afford to. This field is too competitive to survive while taking it slow. I won’t take on more than I can handle, but resting too much would put everything at risk — not just for me, but for the people I work with. If the results don’t show, those people can’t stay with me. It just becomes a memory.”
Closing the conversation, Yoo Jae-suk gave a heartfelt piece of advice: “The most foolish thing is to feel bitter about failure and blame others when you haven’t put in the effort yourself. I lived like that in my 20s, and I learned my lesson. In my 30s, I finally came to my senses.”
Through this candid discussion, Yoo Jae suk continues to inspire many not just as an entertainer, but as someone who embodies hard-earned wisdom and integrity.
Sources: nate
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