On the October 29 broadcast of SBS's "The Great Hang-jun," actor Cho Jung-seok appeared for an audition.
On this day, assistant director Kim Poong asked Cho Jung-seok, who expressed his respect for Jang Hang-jun, to compose an acrostic poem using the syllables of "Jang Hang-jun."
Cho Jung-seok paused to think for a moment and said he would give it a try right away. He then delivered the acrostic poem smoothly: "[Jang] A person who leaves a mark on feature films and contributes greatly to the development of Korean cinema, [Hang] always humble, communicating with the public, and never losing humanism—that very person."
And finally, he concluded with, "[Jun] A prepared, top filmmaker of this era," making Jang Hang-jun grin from ear to ear.
However, that was not the end. Cho Jung-seok added a witty finish by saying, "—is actor Cho Jung-seok." At this unexpected twist, producer Song Eun-i and assistant director Kim Poong gave him a standing ovation, drawing bursts of laughter.
Jang Hang-jun then reacted, "I acknowledge his wit. You have to turn it around like that," and when asked if he had been anticipating praise for himself, he honestly answered, "I had high expectations."
Following this, Jang Hang-jun offered a reply acrostic poem using the name "Cho Jung-seok." He recited, "[Cho] Who ate the grain syrup? [Jung] Seriously, who ate it? [Seok] Did you eat it for dinner?" showcasing a clumsy attempt driven by excessive competitiveness that drew bursts of laughter.
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