Actress So Yoo Jin has signed an exclusive contract with Blue Dragon Entertainment, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in her career!

On December 11, Blue Dragon Entertainment shared the big news through an official statement, announcing their partnership with the talented actress.

So Yoo Jin made her acting debut in 2000 with SBS's Duk Yi and quickly rose to stardom the following year as the lead in MBC's Fox and Cotton Candy. Known for her incredible acting skills, she has built a strong career, appearing in a wide range of TV dramas, movies, and even theater productions. In 2016, she wowed fans with her comeback in KBS2's Five Enough, earning praise for her passionate and relatable performance. Recently, she gained even more attention for her role as Consort Jo in the hit MBC drama The Lovers.

But So Yoo Jin is more than just an actress! She’s also a skilled host and entertainer. From her early days as the host of MBC’s Section TV Entertainment News to her current role as the MC of Oh Eun Young Report – Marriage Hell, she has shown her ability to connect with audiences. Her unique charm extends to radio, home shopping programs like GS Home Shopping’s So Yoo Jin Show, and even as a voice guide for exhibitions.

Blue Dragon Entertainment shared their excitement about working with such a multi-talented star. CEO Jeon Jae Soon stated, "We are thrilled to team up with So Yoo Jin, whose trendy appeal and wide-ranging popularity make her an outstanding entertainer. We’ll give her our full support to help her shine as one of this era’s leading actresses. Please look forward to her amazing new projects!"

With Blue Dragon Entertainment also representing stars like Lee Hye Young, Ryu Jin, and more, fans are eager to see what So Yoo Jin will do next in her already impressive career!

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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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