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Mint
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
'My Liberation Notes' actor Son Suk-ku announces hiatus from acting: It's time to focus on more meaningful expressions
South Korean actor Son Suk-ku has announced he will be taking an extended break from acting following the completion of his current projects. In a recent interview with Sports Seoul, the 41-year-old star shared that after years of continuous work, he feels it is time to step back and focus on something deeper. 'I've learned a lot by staying busy, but now it's time to focus on more meaningful expressions,' Son said. Known for his roles in 'The Outlaws 2', 'D.P', 'My Liberation Notes', and most recently 'A Killer Paradox', 'Heavenly Ever After', and 'Nine Puzzles', Son has quickly become one of Korea's most respected actors. His most recent project, 'Nine Puzzles', sees him playing detective Kim Han-haem—his second detective role, though he says this one is quite different. 'Han-aem exists between reality and fantasy. I worked hard to balance that,' he explained. Despite the success, the actor hinted at a growing desire to slow down and explore new forms of creativity. He revealed that he has begun writing a screenplay and is looking forward to where that path might lead. Son also took a moment to thank his audience. 'Whether they liked my work or not, if they watched, they're my number one fans,' he said warmly. Son had made his debut as a director for the anthology film titled 'Unframed'. Along with him actors Park Jeong-min, Choi Hee-seo and Lee Je-hoon also wrote and directed an episode of the series. Suk-ku's episode was titled 'Rerun' or 'Rebroadcast'. While no timeline has been given for his return, fans are hopeful the break will bring even more depth to his future work.
Pink Villa
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Son Suk Ku announces hiatus after consecutive hits with Nine Puzzles and Heavenly Ever After, here's what he'll do next
Son Suk Ku, the popular actor who's impressed viewers with his performances across film and drama, is preparing to take a step back from acting. In a recent interview with Sports Seoul, the actor revealed that he plans to take a prolonged break after completing his current schedule. The announcement comes after a relentless few years that saw Son Suk Ku take on back-to-back roles in hit projects. It earned him widespread praise and solidified his place as one of the most dependable and talented actors in Korean entertainment. From blockbusters to critical darlings Few actors in recent memory have maintained the pace and consistency that Son Suk Ku has demonstrated in recent years. His filmography in just the past few years includes The Outlaws 2 (2022) and D.P. (2021–2023). He also drew significant attention in My Liberation Notes (2022). This was followed by Big Bet (2022–2023), A Killer Paradox (2024), Heavenly Ever After (2025) and most recently, the Disney+ thriller Nine Puzzles (2025). Yet despite this acclaim, the actor has decided it's time to take a breather. Time to do things differently In the interview, Son Suk Ku shared that he is still working on projects already in progress. However, he's looking forward to stepping away from the constant grind of filming. He said, 'I'm still working right now, but once I finish what I've already committed to, I plan to take quite a long break," The actor explained that he had spent the last few years chasing opportunity after opportunity, always eager to be involved in new productions. However, that relentless pace has prompted him to reconsider his creative direction. 'In the past, I was focused on appearing in as many works as possible,' he reflected. 'I've learned a lot through that experience, but now I feel it's time to focus on more meaningful expressions.' A creative pause with new plans in mind Son Suk Ku's upcoming break doesn't mean complete silence. In fact, he's planning to use the time to engage with creative challenges beyond acting, most notably, screenwriting. He shared that constantly working on multiple projects has been incredibly demanding, and 'takes a tremendous amount of time and energy.' He rethink his approach to acting, and seek new creative directions. The actor revealed that he is currently working on a screenplay. 'Whether people liked my projects or not, if they watched, they're my number one fans,' he said, showing appreciation for the public's support. 'I do have dreams and plans during this break, mainly to take on new challenges I haven't explored before.'
