Actors Kim Jeong-tae and his second son Kim Si-hyeon have signed exclusive contracts with PA Entertainment.
With veteran acting depth, Kim Jeong-tae, and promising newcomer Kim Si-hyeon both taking root at PA Entertainment, a harmonious intergenerational synergy is anticipated.
PA Entertainment, along with the news of the exclusive contracts, said "We are very pleased to be working with actor Kim Jeong-tae, who combines popularity and acting ability, and the promising Kim Si-hyeon," adding "We will spare no support to ensure that the strengths of both can be fully demonstrated and they can showcase their abilities in a variety of works."
Currently Kim Jeong-tae is active as an MC on tvN's Welcome to Bullochon with actor Shin Hyun-joon, proving a steady presence in variety shows. His warmhearted hosting and flexible communication skills honed over many years have been receiving positive responses from viewers.
He is also set to appear in the soon-to-be-released film The Consultant, which he recently finished filming. Based on the play Superman Kang Bo-sang, which was beloved by audiences from 2012 to 2016, the film is a healing human comedy centered on a funeral director who makes money when people die and an insurance planner who makes money when people live. Kim Jeong-tae plays Yeom Song-jang, a funeral director who earns his qualification but struggles due to poor performance before encountering an unexpected opportunity, and he is expected to bring the character's details to life with his distinctive, matured acting.
Kim Jeong-tae's second son Kim Si-hyeon (sixth grade) appeared with Kim Jeong-tae on KBS2's Study and Play, which aired in April this year, and left a strong impression on viewers by sharing the top prize. He also demonstrated clear potential with natural acting and fresh energy in the web drama The Idol Lives in the Living Room and the upcoming films The Consultant and Family Trip. Through this exclusive contract, Kim Si-hyeon is launching full-fledged acting activities and is drawing industry attention as a promising young actor with distinctive expression, composure in front of the camera, and expected future growth despite his young age.
The pairing of a veteran actor and a next-generation newcomer is being seen as a meaningful move within the industry. Kim Jeong-tae, active across variety shows, films and over-the-top platforms, and Kim Si-hyeon, whose scope for growth is wide, are expected to create new opportunities in future dramas, films and variety programs.
Attention is focused on the next moves of the father and son, who announced a new start with PA Entertainment.
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