{
  "id": 19309097,
  "title": "Actor Zo In-sung embraces artistic challenge in 'Possible Love'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/actor-zo-in-sung-embraces-artistic-challenge-in-possible-love",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T08:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20261110/actor-zo-in-sung-embraces-artistic-challenge-in-possible-love"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Zo In-sung, known for his role in master director Lee Chang-dong's latest film Possible Love, is embracing this artistic challenge as both a career peak and a journey of self-discovery. The movie, which earned the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival and will represent Korea in the 99th Academy Awards, delves into the lives of two couples whose paths cross during a documentary project. This reveals concealed desires and social contrasts.\n\nIn the Netflix original film, 45-year-old Zo plays Sang-woo, a wealthy heir whose character is a complex representation of capital and power. Zo's involvement with Lee was a complete surprise, as he revealed during an interview at a cafe in Seoul. He was thrilled about the opportunity but felt the pressure of a monumental task ahead. The experience of working under Lee's meticulous direction seemed like facing another formidable mountain to climb.",
  "summary": "For actor Zo In-sung, starring in master director Lee Chang-dong’s latest movie \"Possible Love\" means both a career peak and a profound journey of self-discovery. \"Possible Love,” which clinched the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival and has been selected as Korea’s official entry for International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards, centers on two…",
  "key_points": [
    "Actor Zo In-sung stars in Lee Chang-dong's film Possible Love.",
    "Plays wealthy heir Sang-woo in complex representation of capital and power.",
    "Working with Lee Chang-dong feels like facing formidable mountain."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Collaborating with a master director on an award-winning project signals a significant pivot toward complex, prestige character studies for an actor previously known for more conventional roles.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}