We are honored to be highlighted in a global report by AP News. The article explores how Korean actors are building careers in Hollywood and features Upstage’s role in providing the practical training, English performance coaching, and demo reels needed to bridge the gap between Seoul and LA. Visit our Press page for more details.

We’re delighted to welcome award-winning documentary filmmaker Danny Kim, founder of Docu+, to Upstage Entertainment for U.S. representation. From Zero Waste to his upcoming feature August, Again, Danny is recognised for bold, visually striking storytelling that brings overlooked histories and urgent social issues to the screen; discover more of his work on the Docu+ website.

The January Online Class schedule is now live! Get a head start on your goals and take advantage of our limited-time early sign-up discount when you register via this link.

We’re thrilled to welcome actress Carla Susan Lewis to the roster. A SAG-AFTRA/AEA performer, social scientist, professor, and activist, Carla is at her best playing wise, grounded mentors, no-nonsense professionals, and mother figures who balance warmth with a razor-sharp edge. Watch this space!

From a seven-hour demo reel shoot and packed workshops to a legendary Crying Nut concert in Hongdae, my latest trip to Seoul was all about real-world connection. Read how teaching, live music, and new collaborations are shaping the next phase of Upstage in our blog.

Our client Alba O’Neil is on location in São Paulo, Brazil this month, working on a feature film project. You can follow her BTS updates on Instagram at @alba_off

Christopher Chwee and Sam Bloomstone have submitted their project to the Gold House Creative Equity Fund Pitch Program that will be held at TIFF 2025.

We’re thrilled to celebrate our incredibly talented client Kang Kim, who is on set today at the iconic Paramount Lot, filming an episode of the highly anticipated second season of Sugar, starring Colin Farrell.

Excited to share that client, Yoa Mizuno, has just signed with Trisko Talent, a top-tier agency based in Vancouver taking her international career to the next level.

We’re thrilled to announce that Upstage Entertainment is now a signatory of the Writers Guild of America (WGA).

Exciting news for Korean actors! I’ll be hosting an online workshop on the PLFIL casting website early next month. Stay tuned for more details. Check out their website!

I was thrilled to see my talented client Chang Cho perform in the musical Dosan at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre; he has such an amazing voice! See Highlights Here

Upstage is working with several writer clients on their pitch decks. This image is for an action movie set in Seoul and Busan.

We connected a Korean screenwriter/director with an LA casting director and acting coach

We are helping a filmmaker make connections while he is fundraising for the documentary "August, Again" which delves into the life of a Korean Hiroshima bomb survivor, exploring her unwavering dedication to peace.