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Park Myung-soo Signs with CP Entertainment, Eyes 'Third Act'
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Park Myung-soo Signs with CP Entertainment, Eyes 'Third Act'

From Dong-A Ilbo · (2d ago) Korean Positive tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Comedian Park Myung-soo has signed an exclusive contract with CP Entertainment, a subsidiary of Coupang.
  • CP Entertainment announced its full support for Park, who has a career spanning comedy, music, DJing, and YouTube.
  • Park expressed excitement for his 'third act' with the agency, which also manages other notable Korean entertainers.

South Korean entertainment powerhouse Park Myung-soo is embarking on a new chapter in his career, signing an exclusive contract with CP Entertainment. The agency, a subsidiary of e-commerce giant Coupang, officially announced the partnership on the 14th, expressing honor in welcoming the veteran comedian into their fold. CP Entertainment pledged unwavering support to ensure Park, a living legend of Korean variety shows, continues to receive widespread affection as a versatile entertainer across generations.

We are honored to become one family with Park Myung-soo, Korea's top-tier entertainer.

โ€” CP EntertainmentAnnouncing the exclusive contract with Park Myung-soo.

Since his debut as an MBC comedian in 1993, Park has carved out a unique niche through his 'roaring' comedy style, excelling as an MC, singer, DJ, and YouTuber. He gained immense popularity on the national variety show 'Infinite Challenge,' where his diverse characters, including the iconic 'Geoseong' (Great Star), earned him top honors at the MBC Entertainment Awards in 2007 and 2012. For the past decade, he has also solidified his status as a leading radio DJ with 'Park Myung-soo's Radio Show,' demonstrating his enduring appeal.

We will spare no effort to support Park Myung-soo, who is a living witness to Korean entertainment history and a veteran, so that he can receive even greater love as an entertainer who spans the eras.

โ€” CP EntertainmentPledging support for Park Myung-soo's career.

In recent years, Park has expanded his reach, becoming an icon for the MZ generation through his YouTube channel 'Halmyungsoo,' which boasts approximately 1.71 million subscribers. The channel features a variety of content, including interviews, mukbangs, skits, and daily life vlogs, showcasing his continued relevance and adaptability. With this new partnership, anticipation is high for the synergy Park will create with CP Entertainment as he enters what he calls his 'third act,' aiming for further growth and success.

I am very happy and excited to be with CP Entertainment, which is creating a new trend through unique content production and management of popular entertainers.

โ€” Park Myung-sooExpressing his feelings about joining the new agency.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.