Dancer and singer Jay Black is making a new start as actor Jo Jin-su.
On the 29th, WithJ ENT announced that it has signed an exclusive contract with Jay Black (Jo Jin-su), a global dancer, singer and lecturer active in many fields, as he embarks on a new challenge as an actor.
WithJ ENT said, "Actor Jo Jin-su (Jay Black) is an artist with extensive stage experience and expressive ability, and his potential as an actor is very great," adding, "We expect that the physical expressiveness and stage presence he has developed as a dancer will serve as differentiated strengths in his acting work. We will spare no effort to fully support his future acting activities."
Actor Jo Jin-su (Jay Black) also said, "If I have conveyed emotions through performance until now, I want to convey deeper narratives through acting from now on."
In the industry, expectations are rising that this contract could become a successful example of a performance artist transitioning to acting. Analysts say that as Jay Black, who already has a global fandom, expands his activities into acting, there is a high possibility of synergy not only in Korea but also in overseas markets. A source said, "Jay Black is an artist who has already built his own brand and story," and added, "He will be able to show another charm through his acting activities."
Meanwhile, WithJ ENT's affiliated artists continue active activities across various genres on and off media and stages. WithJ ENT is noted for its strength in having professional management and content planning capabilities to maximize their talents. Furthermore, it plans to expand its position as a competitive comprehensive entertainment corporations through strategic planning aimed at the global market.
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