Actor Ok Taecyeon has signed a contract with a major agency in the United States, opening up the possibility of a Hollywood debut.

On February 27, 51K, Ok Taecyeon's agency, announced that he has signed with the US agency WME (William Morris Endeavor).

WME, with whom Ok Taecyeon has signed an exclusive contract, represents a range of artists including directors Quentin Tarantino and Ridley Scott, actors Matthew McConaughey and Tom Holland, and directors Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho, as well as musicians, authors, digital media creators, and performers in film, television, and live events.

51K expressed their excitement about Ok Taecyeon's signing with WME, saying "We are delighted that Ok Taecyeon, who has expanded his range as an actor through various works such as 'Vincenzo,' 'The Game: Towards Zero,' and 'The Blind,' has signed a formal agent contract with WME, one of the top agencies in the United States. We ask for your encouragement for Ok Taecyeon's future endeavors."

Ok Taecyeon himself said, "I am excited and happy to be able to take on new challenges. I have had many discussions with the local agency. It may not be easy to start a new challenge in an unfamiliar environment, but I think it is a great opportunity to learn a lot. I will do my best to show a new side of myself, Ok Taecyeon's new charm, on an even bigger stage."

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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