Former Child Actor Park Sang-hoon Rebrands as Park Soo-oh with KeyEast Contract

Former child actor Park Sang-hoon has rebranded himself as Park Soo-oh and signed an exclusive contract with KeyEast.

On the 22nd, KeyEast, led by CEO Cho Ji-hoon, announced, "We are thrilled to embark on a new journey with actor Park Soo-oh. He has honed his acting skills through various projects since his childhood. With his passion and dedication to acting, we will provide full support to help him unleash his potential and capabilities."

Park Soo-oh made his debut in the 2014 film 'The Cat' and gained attention as a child actor in various films and dramas, including 'Keys to the Heart,' 'The Policeman's Lineage,' 'The Sound of Your Heart,' 'Do You Like Brahms?,' 'Hellbound,' and 'Alchemy of Souls.' Notably, in the 2019 film 'The Divine Move 2: The Wrathful,' he was cast as the young Gui-soo, a role played by Kwon Sang-woo, overcoming a 1000:1 competition ratio. His intense gaze and emotional acting left a strong impression, marking him as a rising star in the Korean film industry.

Park Soo-oh continued to expand his acting range by taking on the role of Hong Ji-hoon, a school bully with a chilling demeanor, in the drama 'The Law Cafe.' His successful portrayal of his first villain role showcased his versatility as an actor.

In the recently concluded tvN X TVING original drama 'Won-gyeong,' he portrayed the complex emotions of Prince Chungnyeong, caught between loyalty and ambition, further proving his acting prowess in both historical and modern dramas.

With his steadily built experience and solid foundation, Park Soo-oh, known as the 'Icon of Transformation,' is expected to showcase new facets of his talent under the full support of his new agency, KeyEast.

Park Soo-oh is currently appearing as Ha Seon-woo in the U+ Mobile TV drama 'First Love,' capturing the excitement of first love. He is also set to play Go Hwa-jin, a student with a deep knowledge of basketball, in the upcoming MBC drama 'Director Maeng's Antagonist,' where he will engage in witty banter with Park Sung-woong's character, Director Maeng.

KeyEast, which has signed Park Soo-oh, is a comprehensive entertainment company representing actors such as Cha Seung-won, Kim Hee-ae, Chae Jung-an, Park Myung-hoon, Bae Jung-nam, Han Sun-hwa, and Kang Han-na.

By Taeyuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr