Former U.S. President Joe Biden has officially signed with Hollywood’s top talent agency CAA, joining big names like Squid Game star Lee Jung Jae!

On February 3 (local time), Creative Artists Agency (CAA) made the big announcement on its official social media, revealing that Biden is now part of their star-studded lineup.

In a statement, CAA shared, “President Biden is one of the most respected and influential American voices both domestically and internationally. We are honored to collaborate with him again.”

Interestingly, this isn’t Biden’s first time working with CAA. After serving as Vice President under Barack Obama, he previously signed with the agency from 2017 to 2020. During that time, CAA helped promote his memoir Promise Me, Dad, which many saw as a stepping stone for his 2020 presidential campaign.

Founded in 1975, CAA is one of the biggest entertainment and sports agencies in the U.S. While the agency is known for representing Hollywood’s biggest stars, they also work with political figures and social organizations. According to the BBC, CAA has represented Barack and Michelle Obama, as well as Hillary Clinton.

Some of the other top names under CAA include Meryl Streep, Brad Pitt, director Steven Spielberg, baseball star Shohei Ohtani, and soccer legend David Beckham.

South Korean stars are also part of the agency’s impressive roster! Parasite director Bong Joon-ho, Squid Game director Hwang Dong-hyuk, veteran actress Youn Yuh-jung, and actor Kang Dong-won are all signed with CAA—along with Lee Jung-jae, who made history with his Squid Game success.

With Joe Biden now joining the list, many are curious to see what his next move will be.

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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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