Actor Seo Beom-sik, Known for 'Hope' Cameo, Still Delivers Wreaths; Son's Generosity Brought Him to Tears
South Korean actor Seo Beom-sik (서범식) unexpectedly shot to fame after his appearance in the film “Hope.” His iconic scene, where he rides in on a white horse to rescue a distressed Jo In-sung (조인성), became a classic moment in the movie, drawing overnight attention from audiences. However, despite his newfound popularity, his real life saw little change; on days without filming, he continued to earn a living by delivering floral wreaths. A heartwarming story also emerged about his eldest son, who gave his father 20 million won (approximately 15,000 USD) saved from his part-time job to help with living expenses.
On December 11, the YouTube channel “One Mic” released an exclusive interview with Seo Beom-sik, titled “The Man Who Rode a White Horse to Save Jo In-sung: First Solo Interview with Seo Beom-sik, Star of ‘Hope’s’ Famous Scene,” attracting significant online attention.
In “Hope,” Seo Beom-sik played Hyun-ho, the leader of a fishing village association. In a brief yet memorable scene, he galloped in on horseback, pulling a crisis-stricken Jo In-sung onto his horse to rescue him. After the film's release, netizens dubbed him “the fishing village big brother on a white horse” and “the uncle on a white horse,” making him an unexpected topic of conversation.
However, outside of acting, Seo Beom-sik’s life remains very low-key. Although his recognition significantly increased after the movie, with more people recognizing his face and name, he continues his wreath delivery job whenever he isn't filming.
Seo Beom-sik revealed that he drove the same truck he uses for wreath deliveries to the interview. He explained that because acting work doesn't guarantee a stable income, he has been juggling acting with part-time delivery of congratulatory and condolence wreaths for years to cover household expenses.
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