Zo In-sung parts ways with NSENM after 13 years

By KTimes

Actor Zo In-sung has ended his exclusive contract with his agency, NSENM (formerly IOK Company).

NSENM said in a statement on Monday, "After extensive discussions leading up to the contract’s expiration, both parties agreed not to renew. We sincerely thank Zo In-sung for his trust and dedication over the years and wholeheartedly support his future endeavors."

Zo also expressed gratitude, saying, "I am deeply thankful to the CEO and all the staff who have stood by me for so long. Their unwavering support has been a great source of strength, and I will never forget the kindness and care they have shown me over the past 13 years."

Throughout his career, Zo has showcased a broad acting spectrum in dramas such as "Dear My Friends" (2016), "It’s Okay, That’s Love" (2014) and "That Winter, the Wind Blows" (2013), as well as in films like "Smugglers" (2023), "Escape from Mogadishu" (2021), "The Great Battle" (2018) and "The King" (2017).

He also expanded into variety shows through tvN’s "Unexpected Business in California" Season 3 in 2023, where his warm and down-to-earth charm resonated with viewers.

Most recently, Zo gained widespread international recognition for his role in Disney+’s "Moving" (2023), delivering both intricate emotional depth and dynamic action sequences.

Currently, Zo has completed filming for director Na Hong-jin’s upcoming film "Hope" and is now working on director Ryu Seung-wan’s new film "Humint."

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.