The rising all-around entertainer Lee Soo-ji has signed an exclusive contract with CPN Entertainment, expanding her activities in the entertainment industry. CPN Entertainment is a comprehensive entertainment subsidiary of Coupang, established in 2023.
Lee Soo-ji, who led the public comedy boom that swept across South Korea, has been noted as an all-around entertainer, moving between various stages. In particular, she has showcased her improved acting skills as a core crew member from season 1 to season 7 of the Coupang Play series "New Recruit," where she played the role of Lee Soo-ji, a confident divorcee Director. Recently, she gained explosive popularity for her role in the Coupang Play series "Office Workers," and she has expanded her acting career by playing Corporal Park Min-joo in the currently airing drama "New Recruit 3." Additionally, she has made special appearances in popular Korean dramas such as "Strong Woman Do Bong-soon," "Queen of Tears," and "Running on a Stick," demonstrating her strong presence as a scene-stealer.
In addition, through her YouTube channel "Hot Issue Ji," she is generating various supporting characters, drawing explosive responses from the public. Furthermore, she won the comedian category at the "Korea First Brand Awards" this year and is also nominated for the female entertainment award at the upcoming "61st Baeksang Arts Awards" to be held on May 5, indicating her success across various fields in comedy and acting, which is garnering attention regarding her collaboration with CPN Entertainment.
A representative from CPN Entertainment noted, "We have high expectations for our future with the all-around entertainer Lee Soo-ji, who is actively involved in various works with her unique charm" and stated, "We will provide the best environment for Lee Soo-ji to fully showcase her versatile charm."
Meanwhile, CPN Entertainment, a subsidiary of Coupang established in 2023, has solidified its position as a comprehensive entertainment company by not only producing popular series like Coupang Play's "SNL Korea" and "Office Workers" but also adding talent management functionality. With the addition of Lee Soo-ji following Shin Dong-yeob and Ji Ye-eun, it has further established its reputation as an all-around entertainment company excelling in various areas.
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