Song Kang-ho parts ways with Sublime, becomes free agent
Actor Song Kang-ho / Courtesy of Sublime
Actor Song Kang-ho has officially ended his exclusive contract with Sublime, the agency he joined in 2020. The company confirmed the separation on Thursday, saying, “After lengthy discussions, both sides have mutually agreed to part ways while respecting each other’s perspectives.”
According to industry sources, the agreement was finalized earlier that day. Song had previously worked independently for about a year after leaving Hodu&U Entertainment in 2019, before signing with Sublime.
One of Korea’s most celebrated actors, Song has starred in a string of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including “No. 3,” “The Foul King,” “Joint Security Area,” “Memories of Murder,” and “Thirst.”
His global fame soared with “Parasite,” which won four Oscars at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020, including Best Picture.
Song recently withdrew from the upcoming drama “Insiders” due to scheduling conflicts, according to sources close to the actor. With his departure from Sublime, Song is now considered one of the most sought-after free agents in the entertainment industry.
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.