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Jo In-sung explains Na Hong-jin's 'senior' address

Jo In-sung said Na Hong-jin's use of 'senior' appears to be the director's way of showing respect to actors.

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Actor Jo In-sung explained why director Na Hong-jin has addressed him as 'senior.'

During an interview in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 9th for the release of the film Hope, Jo spoke about being called 'senior' by Na.

Jo said, 'Some people wondered whether Jo In-sung was older than Na Hong-jin, but I was born in '81.' He added, 'I think that is director Na Hong-jin's way of expressing respect for actors.'

At the press screening and press conference held on the 6th, Na repeatedly called Jo 'senior.'

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