Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo star Kim Ji Soo joins the cast of Black Rider as he makes his debut in Philippine showbiz.
South Korean actor Kim Ji Soo will make his Philippine showbiz debut as part of GMA 7’s Black Rider. He is best known for his roles in K-dramas such as Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, Strong Girl Bong-soon, and My First First Love. He will play as Adrian Park, a Filipino-Korean professional killer.
A teaser video post on social media reveals Ji Soo’s handgun skills in a scene with Yassi Pressman. The clip also shows an interaction with the antagonist, currently portrayed by Jon Lucas. It is gaining significant trend with fans that are excited for Ji Soo to appear in the show.
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Kim Ji Soo continues to improve his English and Filipino skills, showing dedication to his craft. He absorbs himself with the character and the culture as soon as he arrived in the country.
Kim Ji Soo’s career in PH
Ji Soo’s career in the Philippines is under the supervision of Kathleen Dy-Go, Managing Director of Universal Records Philippines. They are in a collaboration with agency SHOW Co. Ltd. led by Geong Seong Han also known as Tatang Robin.
She shares her thoughts for Ji Soo’s new journey:
“With the help of Tatang Robin and his company SHOW, we saw an opportunity for Kim Ji Soo to showcase his skills and reinvent himself here in the Philippines while honing his English. We seized the chance to cast him in GMA’s ‘Black Rider,’ seeing it as the perfect platform for his talents.”
She adds that this a good step in Ji Soo’s career, making his mark to Philippine entertainment industry:
“The Philippines has a vibrant entertainment industry that appreciates diverse talent and fresh narratives, making Kim Ji Soo a great fit,” Dy-Go also shared. “We’re impressed with Ji Soo’s previous work and saw the potential for him to make a significant impact here.”
The fans of Ji Soo would keep their eyes for his projects here in the Philippines, so be sure to watch Black Rider on GMA 7!
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