The reason why Ji Seung-jun disappeared for 18 years

While Ji Seung-joon, the 'shooter', returned with a straight-up visual in 2018, he drew attention by revealing that his uncle was actor Ryu Seung-soo.

In the SBS variety show 'Strong Heart League', which aired on the 23rd, Ji Seung-jun, the 'shooter', appeared on a variety show for the first time in 18 years.

On that day, Ji Seung-jun said, "I was on a team with the national team player Lee Kang-in."

When asked about his days as a 'shooter', Ji Seung-jun explained, "Actually, I didn't even know I was on TV because I didn't watch broadcasts. People say 'I was really famous when I was young' and 'I was cute' when they see me these days, so I feel like I'm famous all over again." did.

He continued, "I had never touched a soccer ball until 'Shooting Dory'. I heard later that my parents dressed them in hip clothes and posted them on Internet cafes." They said that it had been known before. The writer of 'Shoot Idol' saw it and contacted me", revealing the behind-the-scenes appearance of 'Shoot Idol'.

Ji Seung-joon, who was much loved, suddenly disappeared and left the entertainment industry for 18 years. Regarding this, Seungjun Ji confided, "My personality is that I tend to think and imagine on my own, and enjoy these things more. I'm a shy person, so when I was young, it was burdensome for me to pay attention to myself."

He said, "When I just entered elementary school, it was right after 'Shooting Idol' aired or ended. It was the most popular time, so seniors from other grades came to see me." He asked for it. I remember going out into the hallway, being surrounded by seniors, taking pictures, and then coming back.”

Ji Seung-jun said, "Around that time, puberty came because I was in middle school. I was so grateful to receive attention, but it was burdensome and I wanted to spend my school days normally. At that time, I went on a trip to Canada with my family for a while." After spending the month, no one knew what I was doing in Korea, so I naturally went into hiding. At that time, my aunt's family immigrated to Canada. So, I said, 'I want to go too', so I followed her."

Ji Seung-jun majored in Canadian law and returned to Korea from a leave of absence. He said, "I think this is the first time I'm officially talking about it. The reason I came to Korea is to have a dream of being an actor and I came to challenge myself."

When asked why he took on the challenge of becoming an actor, Ji Seung-jun said, "I think I started because acting was fun rather than wanting to become an actor."

Lee Seung-gi said, "Isn't my uncle also an actor?" Ji Seung-jun said, "The person who married my aunt is Ryu Seung-soo."

Reporter Tae Yuna, Ten Asia youyou@tenasia.co.kr