Park Hyung-sik is getting ready for a new beginning in his career. On May 15, South Korean news organization JTBC News reported that the Buried Hearts actor is in talks to set up a one-man agency with his long-time manager after his contract with P&Studio expired.
According to the publication, Park Hyung-sik's manager has been with him for more than a decade, dating back to when he was part of the K-pop group ZE:A.
The duo's mutual trust, developed over many years of working together, has remained a steady presence throughout his evolution from idol to actor, according to the publication. The two reportedly shared an apartment whilst he was active as an idol.
Despite having received offers from other agencies, Park Hyung-sik opted to establish a one-man agency in order to continue working closely with his manager.
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Park Hyung-sik transforms into a dark villain in KBS2's upcoming fantasy drama Twelve
In terms of his recent work, Park Hyung-sik's latest drama, Buried Hearts, concluded its broadcast on SBS in April. The actor's portrayal of Seo Dong-ju gained him much popularity despite mixed reviews about the drama overall.
Following his role as Seo Dong-ju, he will be starring in KBS 2TV's new fantasy action drama Twelve. According to an October 2024 report from Daily Sports, the drama will feature an epic adventure deeply grounded in Korean mythology, while delivering a modern-day spectacle.
Twelve will follow a group of supernatural celestial creatures or angels, who are disguised as human beings. Each of these creatures represents one of the 12 zodiac signs of Eastern mythology. These creatures have special powers and have the sacred responsibility of safeguarding man from evil or otherworldly forces.
They once managed to seal out ancient evil at the gates of hell through great sacrifice, bringing peace back to the world. But that tenuous peace is broken when these dark powers reawaken, unleashing a wave of chaos and terror.
According to Daily Sports, Park Hyung-sik will play the sinister character of O-gwi, an incarnation of darkness represented by crows. Having been sealed away for thousands of years, O-gwi re-emerges to wreak havoc, compelling the heavenly warriors back to combat.
At the forefront of this impending conflict will be Taesan, played by Ma Dong-seok. The head of the 12 angels and a personification of the tiger zodiac, Taesan has to rise again to defend mankind, paving the way for an epic battle between light and darkness.
Veteran actor Sung Dong-il, together with Seo In-guk, Lee Joo-bin, and Kang Mi-na, has also been reported to join the ensemble, further fueling excitement for this star-studded production. At the helm is director Kang Dae-gyu, known for movies such as Harmony (2010) and Pawn (2020). Twelve is set to broadcast during the latter part of 2025 and will consist of 8 episodes.
With this new chapter ahead, fans' attention is focused on the direction Park Hyung-sik will take as he embarks on this independent venture.
