Park So-dam parts ways with Artist Company after 8 years
Actor Park So-dam to leave Artist Company. Courtesy of CJ ENM
Actor ends contract with agency founded by Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung
Actor Park So-dam is leaving Artist Company, her agency of the past eight years, the company said on Tuesday.
“After careful discussion, we have decided to conclude our exclusive contract with Park So-dam,” said an official from Artist Company. “We are grateful for her time with us over the past eight years and sincerely support her in her future endeavors.”
Park joined Artist Company in 2017. Her departure marks a new beginning as she prepares to move forward independently.
Park gained widespread attention for her breakout role in director Jang Jae-hyun’s film “The Priests,” where she portrayed Young-shin, a girl possessed by an evil spirit. Her performance earned her the Best Supporting Actress award at the 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards and the nickname “monster rookie” for her powerful screen presence.
Founded by actors Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung, Artist Company is a talent agency specializing in actor management. Its roster includes well-known names such as Ahn Sung-ki, Yeom Jung-ah, Park Hae-jin, Bae Sung-woo and Go Ah-sung.
Park is best known for her roles in dramas such as “Because It’s the First Time,” “Beautiful Mind,” “Cinderella and the Four Knights,” and “Record of Youth,” as well as films including “The Priests,” “Veteran,” and the Oscar-winning “Parasite.”
She is currently awaiting the release of her upcoming film “Gyeongju Travelogue.” With leading actors increasingly valued in today’s entertainment industry, all eyes are on where Park So-dam will head next.
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.