Is Jo Jung Suk IU’s secret fan? How the actor’s hidden YouTube channel was exposed by the singer
Fans are buzzing with excitement after discovering that actor Jo Jung Suk has a hidden YouTube channel where he uploads covers of various songs, including those by his friend and fellow star IU. The singer herself unwittingly revealed the actor’s secret hobby on her Instagram story, sparking curiosity and admiration among netizens. Here are all the details about how Jo Jung Suk’s musical alter ego was uncovered by IU and her fans.
IU shares a cozy cover of her song by a mysterious YouTuber
IU recently released her fifth studio album, LILAC, which has been receiving rave reviews and breaking records. The singer also showed her appreciation for her fans by sharing some of their covers of her new songs on her Instagram story. One of the covers that caught her attention was by a YouTube channel called Cheonggyesan Daenggi Records, which had a soothing rendition of her song Love wins all.
The channel had less than 100 subscribers and only three videos at the time of IU’s story. The cover had about 177 views and was posted a week ago. IU praised the cover, writing, “Feels like a cozy cotton blanket… Thank you for a beautiful cover. By Cheonggyesan Daenggi Records-nim. Love wins all.” Fans were touched by IU’s gesture of supporting a small channel and giving them exposure.
IU ig story!
Posted a cover from cgs records.
I checked his yt channel and its a small channel with 3 vids.
She really is watching the covers from all over and whoever 🥺
Fans discover that the YouTuber is none other than Jo Jung Suk
However, as more fans checked out the channel, they noticed some clues that suggested that the YouTuber was not a random stranger, but a famous actor. Many fans recognized the voice and the guitar of the person behind the cover as Jo Jung Suk, who is known for his acting and singing skills. Jo Jung Suk and IU have worked together in the 2013 K-Drama You Are the Best, where they played siblings and sang a duet.
ok but srsly tho
this part solves the whole thing. THAT voice. the emotion in that voice.
we’ve repeatedly listened to hosplay songs over the past few years to not recognize that voice and style 🥺 pic.twitter.com/lRRstT68Xu
Fans pointed out that the guitar used in the cover video was a custom-made gift from Jo Jung Suk’s fans, and that the actor often wore a mint hoodie, which was also seen in the video. They also found out that the channel name, Cheonggyesan Daenggi Records, was a reference to Jo Jung Suk’s character in Hospital Playlist, Lee Ik Jun, who lives near Cheonggyesan Mountain and has a daughter named Daenggi.
So, how they know this person is Jo Jung Suk? It's because the guitar that this person played is a custom guitar that his overseas fans personally made for him and the design is exactly the same 😂 And if you listen carefully to his voice, it's Jo Jung Suk's voice 😂 https://t.co/h42QndNf31
The channel features various covers, including an AI version of Jo Jung Suk’s wife’s song
Fans also discovered that the channel had other interesting covers, including an AI version of Jo Jung Suk singing his wife Gummy’s song Please Forget Me. The cover was labeled as an AI cover, but fans noticed that it had ad-libs and emotions that implied that it was actually Jo Jung Suk himself. Fans left humorous comments on the video, such as “AI-nim, please tell your wife that you love her” and “AI-nim, you sound like Jo Jung Suk.”
The channel also had a cover of IU’s song Coin, which was the most recent upload. Fans speculated that Jo Jung Suk might have shared his covers with IU privately, and that she accidentally revealed his secret channel to the public. Fans were amazed by Jo Jung Suk’s musical talent and his friendship with IU, and expressed their support and admiration for his covers.
Jo Jung Suk’s agency neither confirms nor denies the actor’s YouTube channel
Despite the overwhelming evidence that the channel belongs to Jo Jung Suk, the actor’s agency, Jam Entertainment, has not confirmed nor denied the speculation. The agency told MyDaily that they cannot comment on the matter, and that an official announcement will be made soon. This has added to the anticipation and mystery surrounding the situation, as fans wonder if Jo Jung Suk will reveal himself as the owner of the channel or keep it a secret.
Jo Jung Suk’s hidden YouTube channel has become a hot topic among fans, who are eager to hear more covers from the actor. The channel has gained more than 10,000 subscribers and thousands of views since IU’s story. Fans are hoping that Jo Jung Suk will continue to share his musical passion with them, and that he and IU will collaborate again in the future.
More about IU and Jo Jung Suk in the drama “You Are the Best!”
You Are the Best!, also known as The Best Lee Soon Shin, tells the story of Lee Soon Shin, a cheerful young woman who moves from a peaceful island village to the busy city of Seoul after losing her father. Lee Soon Shin’s kindness and optimism slowly brighten up the lives of the people around her.
IU plays Lee Soon Shin with a lively spirit that overcomes any hardship. Her sweet and innocent personality, which captivated her fans, perfectly matches her character’s nature. This drama, which came out in 2013, features IU’s collaboration with Jo Jung Suk.
In the drama, Jo Jung Suk portrays Shin Joon Ho, a former singer-songwriter who became the CEO of Gabi Entertainment, a talent agency he founded after quitting the music industry. Joon Ho grew up in a wealthy family, but his father wanted him to become a doctor, causing a rift between them. His love affair with actress Choi Yeon Ah also ended badly because of his failed second album. Through his interactions with Lee Soon Shin, Joon Ho learns a new meaning of success.
The drama explores themes of self-discovery and reconciliation, as characters deal with personal growth and healing in the face of life’s difficulties and disappointments.
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