Jo Seong-mo, “MV Shin Min-ah, even asking for a favor has become so big”

Singer Cho Seong-mo talked about actors who became famous after appearing in his music videos.

In the general programming channel TV Chosun's 'Gourmet Heo Young-man's Baekban Travels', which aired on the night of the 3rd, we enjoyed Gyeongju's delicious restaurants with singer Jo Seong-mo, a public relations ambassador for Gyeongju.

Cho Sung-mo played a leading role in the music drama craze in the 90s, starting with the music video for his debut song 'To Heaven' starring actors Lee Byung-hun and Kim Ha-neul, followed by 'Immortal Love' starring Kim Seung-woo and Kim Jong-eun, and 'Thorn Tree' starring Kim Seok-hoon and Lee Young-ae. ' received a lot of love. In particular, their debut album sold 1.36 million copies. Cho Seong-mo recalled the time, saying, "My life changed 180 degrees from the day after the music video was released. In one day."

Also, regarding the fact that the actors who appeared in his music videos became stars, Jo Seong-mo said, "So there was a code like that. When Jo Seong-mo's music video comes out, it becomes popular," and added, “That actually happened, and I’m happy to hear that.” When Heo Young-man asked, “Who is the best rookie?” Jo Sung-mo made people laugh by saying, "Shin Min-ah, Kim Jong-eun. Kim Ha-neul came out when she was really a rookie, so when I see her later, I can't even ask for her again ."

Cho Seong-mo, who turned 47 this year, said, "On a day when my stamina was low, I happened to eat liver and apricot leaves, and it boosted my stamina. When I sing 'Resolution' on stage, there's always an encore. In the past, I would throw off my leather jacket and go right out and sing, but these days, it's different." “It's a lot. “I need to get my breath back, so I’m trying to take some time,” he said with a laugh.

Jo Seong-mo also said, "I thought I was a good singer while appearing on 'Baekban Travel'. I had a meal with the teacher who created the cartoon I spent my childhood with. Even now, I memorize all the lyrics to ' 'Fly Superboard' without missing a single word." He also revealed his fandom for Heo Young-man.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr