Actor Jo Woo-jin Opens Up About His 16 Years of Obscurity on 'You Quiz on the Block'

Veteran actor Jo Woo-jin, who has been in the industry for 27 years, is set to share his poignant experiences from his 16 years spent in relative obscurity.

Appearing on the tvN show 'You Quiz on the Block' this coming 17th, Jo Woo-jin, who first captivated audiences with his memorable line "Slice one tree ~" a decade ago, has now transformed into a leading actor representing South Korea.

He is expected to reveal unexpected connections made at the wedding of Yoo Jae-suk and Kang Ki-young, spilling behind-the-scenes stories. Furthermore, for his role as a Chinese chef in the upcoming film 'Boss', Jo Woo-jin underwent special training, learning culinary secrets directly from Chef Yeo Kyung-rae. His appearance will also be spiced up with anecdotes, including impressions of fellow actor Lee Sung-min, promising an engaging episode.

Jo Woo-jin will also delve into his challenging acting journey. After graduating high school, he moved to Seoul with just 500,000 won to pursue his acting dream. He endured a long period of obscurity, working various part-time jobs including in aluminum factories and at gas stations for 16 years. He will share stories of proactively seeking out production companies to promote himself and the profound sense of self-reproach he felt when facing repeated casting for minor roles.

The episode will highlight the fateful casting for the role of Assistant Manager Jo in 'Inside Men' during his first-ever director audition after 15 years in acting, and the overwhelming joy of receiving the acceptance news on a subway. Stories from his diverse filmography, including episodes with Yoon Kyung-ho from 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God', are also anticipated.

'You Quiz on the Block' airs every Wednesday at 8:45 PM KST.

Jo Woo-jin made a significant impact in the drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' playing the loyal aide, Secretary Kim, to Gong Yoo's character Kim Shin. His distinctive deep voice and charismatic acting cemented his presence in the industry. He began gaining wider recognition for his role as a villain in the film 'Inside Men'.