Singer Jo Sung-mo spoke at length about his first grants appearance on 'Radio Star'.
In the episode of MBC's entertainment program 'Radio Star' aired on 6th, singers Kim Jang-hoon, Bobby Kim, Jo Sung-mo, and Son Ho-young appeared. Among them, Jo Sung-mo and Son Ho-young revealed that it was their first grants appearance, surprising everyone.
Jo Sung-mo said, "For 18 years, whenever the producers of 'Radio Star' changed, they contacted me for grants, but I didn't participate because it was a spicy broadcast, but I thought I should now let it go and report my survival," adding, "I even prepared a greeting. 'This is Jo Sung-mo, who bites you!'" demonstrating his unwavering enthusiasm.
Jo Sung-mo said, "I appeared on 'Park Bo-gum's Cantabile'. 30 years ago, people still loved my song and were happy about it. So I thought it was a way to repay that, and I prepared a new song," sharing his recent news. Hearing this, Kim Jang-hoon noted, "I guess my agency is strong. I've begged to go on three times, but it was all booked up," expressing his envy.
Yoo Se-yoon said, "There are rumors that Jo Sung-mo is a frozen man," praising Jo Sung-mo's continued good looks. With his fair skin and a face without any excess weight, and wearing a fairy-like shirred blouse, Jo Sung-mo responded positively, saying, "People ask if I eat plums and don't age." He added, "I do take care of myself. I exercise, do weight training, manage my diet, and go for treatments," showing his honest side.
He became famous as a faceless singer in the early days of his debut, praised for his vocal talent and good songs. After revealing his face, he truly became 'the trend.' If there are female solo artists like Kim Wan-sun, Lee Hyori, Jang Nara, and IU, the male solo artist lineage is seen as a wall that no one can surpass to this day with Jo Sung-mo.
Jo Sung-mo said, "I was a faceless singer. There were Jo Gwan-woo, Kim Bum-soo, and I. It meant not to rely on my face." He added, "It wasn't a good agency. At that time, the president had the mindset to go all in on me, and I also had received my military draft notice and released 'To Heaven.'"
Jo Sung-mo said, "I made my first appearance on 'Lee So-ra's Proposal.' It was very difficult at that time. Whether I performed well or poorly, it determined my fate as a singer. Luckily, they viewed me positively." After that, I monopolized all kinds of commercials, bringing excitement to many.
Among them, the one that continues to be discussed is the plum beverage commercial. Jo Sung-mo remarked, "It felt strange shooting the plum advertisement. Can I really do this? Isn't it too cheesy? I don't have that kind of cute personality," adding, "The company was pushing a cute image for me. But I had no idea it would blow up."
He said, "I saw the aftermath when they said that all posters were taken down from every mart. The plum beverage sales surpassed cola sales. I thought it would last a while," and continued, "One day, I went to a theater, and the CF I had filmed was playing in the theater, where I observed the audience reaction. The men were angry, and the women responded positively," once again reenacting it to impress everyone.
[Photo] MBC entertainment program 'Radio Star'
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