Park Myung Soo Parts Ways With 20-Year Manager

Entertainer Park Myung-soo has parted ways with his manager of approximately 20 years, Han Kyung-ho, and embarked on a new chapter. It is reported that the two decided to go their separate ways, supporting each other's future endeavors.

Han Kyung-ho worked with Park Myung-soo since the days of the MBC variety show "Infinite Challenge" and was a familiar face to viewers, often appearing on broadcasts. He also appeared on Park Myung-soo's YouTube channel, "Hal Myung-soo," showcasing their warm friendship. In the past, Han Kyung-ho garnered attention when he revealed on JTBC's "Job's" that he earned an annual salary of around 100 million won.

Last year, Park Myung-soo credited his manager for guest bookings on his YouTube channel, saying, "Because my manager has experience, he secured guests through his golden network. Honestly, it's no exaggeration to say Han Kyung-ho made it happen." He also joked on a past radio show about Han Kyung-ho's weaknesses being the reason they worked together for so long, saying, "Thank you, Han Kyung-ho, for staying with me for so long despite the low salary." He previously revealed his special affection for Han Kyung-ho, stating they had promised to spend their later years fishing together when work dried up.

This separation coincides with Park Myung-soo's move to a new agency. After operating with a one-person management system for a long time, Park Myung-soo recently joined CP Entertainment, a subsidiary of Coupang. CP Entertainment is home to talents such as Shin Dong-yup, Lee Su-ji, Ji Ye-eun, and Kim Gyu-won. The agency announced their contract with Park Myung-soo on the 14th, stating, "It is an honor to become family with Park Myung-soo, a top-tier entertainer in Korea," and added, "We will provide full support to ensure Park Myung-soo, a living testament and veteran of Korean entertainment history, receives even greater love as an entertainer who transcends eras."

Park Myung-soo debuted as an MBC comedian in 1993 and gained public recognition for his "roaring gag" style. He has been active in various fields, including variety shows, music, radio DJing, and YouTube. He was particularly beloved for his "Giant Star" persona on "Infinite Challenge" and won the MBC Entertainment Awards Grand Prize in 2007 and 2012. He currently hosts the radio program "Park Myung-soo's Radio Show" for the 10th year and is also actively engaged with his YouTube channel "Hal Myung-soo."