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Management SOOP
Management SOOP Corporation () t/a Management SOOP () is a South Korean actors agency that was established in 2011, and is currently operating as a subsidiary of Kakao Entertainment (a Kakao company). The roster includes actors Jeon Do-yeon, Gong Yoo, Gong Hyo-jin, Jung Yu-mi, Kim Jae-wook, Seo Hyun-jin, Choi Woo-shik, Nam Joo-hyuk, Bae Suzy, and Nam Ji-hyun, among others. History Management SOOP was founded on April 19, 2011 by Kim Jang-kyun, who formerly worked for SidusHQ and Network of Asia (N.O.A) Entertainment (now Fantagio). On June 27, 2018, Kakao M (now Kakao Entertainment) shared an update following reports that it was in talks to acquire entertainment agencies and created partnerships with three actor management agencies BH Entertainment, J.Wide Company, Management SOOP, and Korea’s leading advertisement model casting agency Ready Entertainment in order to globalize its content. Artists * Bae Suzy * Choi Woo-shik * Gong Yoo * Gong Hyo-jin * Kim Jae-wook * Kim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Privately Held Company
A privately held company (or simply a private company) is a company whose shares and related rights or obligations are not offered for public subscription or publicly negotiated in the respective listed markets, but rather the company's stock is offered, owned, traded, exchanged privately, or Over-the-counter (finance), over-the-counter. In the case of a closed corporation, there are a relatively small number of shareholders or company members. Related terms are closely-held corporation, unquoted company, and unlisted company. Though less visible than their public company, publicly traded counterparts, private companies have major importance in the world's economy. In 2008, the 441 list of largest private non-governmental companies by revenue, largest private companies in the United States accounted for ($1.8 trillion) in revenues and employed 6.2 million people, according to ''Forbes''. In 2005, using a substantially smaller pool size (22.7%) for comparison, the 339 companies on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IHQ (company)
iHQ Inc., doing business as SidusHQ () is one of the leading talent management agencies in South Korea. It was founded in January 2001 by Teddy Hoon-tak Jung. The company is involved in talent management (artist content), and TV drama/music production. History iHQ, or SidusHQ, is the successor of EBM, an entertainment company founded by producer Teddy Hoon-tak Jung ( ko) in 1997. In 2000 EBM merged with production company Uno Films to become a new entertainment company, Sidus. At this time, Sidus was known as the management company of popular K-pop group g.o.d (as part of a cooperation with music producer and songwriter Park Jin-young of JYP Entertainment) and rising young actors and actresses such as Jang Hyuk, Cha Tae-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun. By 2002 the production and talent management divisions had separated; the production division is now known as Sidus Pictures while the talent management division became iHQ (also known as SidusHQ). In 2005 iHQ acquired YTN Group's cable TV b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoo Min-kyu
Yoo Min-kyu (born September 18, 1987) is a South Korean actor. Career Yoo began working as a runway and magazine model in 2006. He then joined and won the audition competition ''Flower Boy Casting: Oh! Boy'' in 2011, which led to his acting debut in the television series ''Flower Band'' in 2012. In 2014, Yoo played leading roles in Kim Jho Gwangsoo's indie film ''One Night'' (part of the omnibus ''One Night Only''), and another cable series ''Be Arrogant''. On 23 December 2021, Yoo decided not to renew the contract with Management SOOP Management SOOP Corporation () t/a Management SOOP () is a South Korean actors agency that was established in 2011, and is currently operating as a subsidiary of Kakao Entertainment (a Kakao company). The roster includes actors Jeon Do-yeon, Gong .... On January 24, 2022 announced that Yoo had signed an exclusive contract with Lead Entertainment. Filmography Television series Film Variety show Music video Theater Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Il-woo
Jung Il-woo (; born 9 September 1987) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the sitcom '' Unstoppable High Kick'' (2006), and the television dramas ''The Return of Iljimae'' (2009), ''49 Days'' (2011), ''Cool Guys, Hot Ramen'' (2011), ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012), and ''Cinderella with Four Knights'' (2016). Early life The son of a former television news anchorman, Jung Il-woo studied Broadcasting at the Seoul Institute of the Arts, then later dropped out and transferred to the Theater and Film department of Hanyang University, graduating on 20 February 2014. Career 2006–2010: Beginnings and rising popularity Jung made his acting debut in 2006 with a minor role in the thriller ''The World of Silence'', but he first rose to fame playing a rebellious teen and motorcycle fanatic with a crush on his teacher in daytime family sitcom '' Unstoppable High Kick''. He then joined the ensemble cast of 2007 romantic comedy film '' My Love''. In 2009, Jung ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soo Ae
Park Soo-ae (; born 16 September 1979), known mononymously as Soo Ae, is a South Korean actress best known for portraying Kim In-hae in the 2013 film ''The Flu'' and Oh Soo-yeon in the 2018 film ''High Society''. Soo Ae began her career on television, but after her breakout role in '' A Family'' (2004), she became well-known as a leading actress in films, notably in '' Sunny'' (2008) and ''Midnight FM'' (2010). She also appeared in the popular television melodramas ''Emperor of the Sea'' (2004), ''A Thousand Days' Promise'' (2011), '' Queen of Ambition'' (2013) and ''Mask'' (2015). In 2016, she made her romantic-comedy drama comeback in KBS2's ''Sweet Stranger and Me''. Career Pre-debut Soo Ae nearly became a member of a K-pop idol group. Fresh out of high school, a record agent approached the young stunner on the street in the trendy Apgujeong area. She spent six months in grueling practice, but in the end had no album to put out. She reminisced in an interview, "I didn't sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Min-hee (actress, Born 1982)
Kim Min-hee (born March 1, 1982) is a South Korean actress and model. Career Kim Min-hee began modeling when she was in middle school, and soon appeared as a cover girl in teen magazines. In 1999, she was cast in the campus drama '' School 2'' as a rebellious high school girl, which launched her to stardom. She became a popular young star at barely 20 years old, appearing in TV dramas and movies. However, a string of poor acting performances brought her negative criticism. Critics and viewers disparagingly called her an "attractive but blank actress," more famous for being a fashion icon and actor Lee Jung-jae's then-girlfriend. In 2006, after reading the synopsis of TV series ''Goodbye Solo'', Kim knew that she wanted the role of Mi-ri more than anything, saying "I was ready to do anything to play her." She begged renowned screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung to cast her, and though Noh turned her down five times, Kim would not give up, and her determination eventually convinced Noh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryoo Seung-bum
Ryoo Seung-bum (born August 9, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He made a name for himself in his older brother director Ryoo Seung-wan's eclectic films, notably ''Die Bad'' (his acting debut in 2000), ''Arahan'' (2004), ''Crying Fist'' (2005), ''The Unjust'' (2010), and ''The Berlin File'' (2013). Known for his manic energy, casual demeanor and subtle ability to command a scene, over the years Ryoo Seung-bum has cemented his status as one of Korea's top actors. Early life Ryoo Seung-bum was born in Asan, South Chungcheong Province. His family moved to Seoul, where he first studied at Jamjeon Elementary School, before moving back to a small town in South Chungcheong Province called Onyang, where he spent his middle school years. He returned to Seoul to study at Daedong Technical High School, but dropped out before graduating. Ryoo later said he had a hard time finding the motivation to study, but acting would bring about an important change in his life, giving him something he could ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Ji-hyun (actress)
Nam Ji-hyun (; born September 17, 1995) is a South Korean actress who successfully transitioned from being one of the industry's premiere child artists to an acclaimed lead, well-loved for her roles in ''Queen Seondeok (TV series), Queen Seondeok'', ''Suspicious Partner'', ''100 Days My Prince,'' and ''365: Repeat the Year.'' Early life and education Nam enrolled in Sogang University as a Psychology major in 2014, and finished her degree in February 2020, while she remained as an active actress in between her studies. Career 2004–2015: Beginnings as a child actress Nam began her career as a child actress, and is best known for her roles in ''East of Eden (TV series), East of Eden'' (2008), ''Queen Seondeok (TV series), Queen Seondeok'' (2009), ''Will It Snow for Christmas?'' (2009), ''Angel Eyes (TV series), Angel Eyes'' (2014), and ''What Happens to My Family?'' (2014). She also appeared in the miniseries ''Girl Detective, Park Hae-sol'', teen drama ''To the Beautiful You ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Ga-ram
Jung Ga-ram (born February 23, 1993) is a South Korean actor. He rose to prominence for his roles in the films ''4th Place'' (2016) and ''The Poet and the Boy'' (2017). He is also known for his roles in television series such as '' Standby'' (2012), ''Mistress'' (2018), '' When the Camellia Blooms'' (2019), and ''Love Alarm ''Love Alarm'' () is a South Korean streaming television series starring Kim So-hyun, Jung Ga-ram, and Song Kang. Based on the Daum webtoon of the same name by Chon Kye-young, it follows the life of a high school girl in a society greatly inf ...'' (2019). Personal life Jung enlisted mandatory military service on October 12, 2020. And was discharged from military service on April 11, 2022. Filmography Film Television series Web series Awards and nominations References External links Jung Ga-ramat Management Soop * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jung, Ga-ram 1993 births Living people South Korean male television actors South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon So-nee
Jeon So-nee (; born March 20, 1991) is a South Korean actress under Management SOOP. In 2020, she starred in the Korean television series '' When My Love Blooms'' alongside Park Jinyoung. Early life Jeon's mother is Ko Jae-sook of the 1970s K-pop musical duo . She graduated from the Seoul Institute of the Arts. Career Jeon made her acting debut through the independent film ''Photo'' in 2014 while attending the Department of Broadcasting Entertainment at Seoul Institute of the Arts. She decided to become an actress when she worked on short films with film majors during college. In January 2018, she was selected as one of the most notable new actresses of 2018 in the 1140th issue of '' Cine 21''. Jeon received attention through her supporting role in ''Encounter'' as Park Bo-gum’s friend. She gained her first lead television role through the tvN drama '' When My Love Blooms'' in April 2020 alongside Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Bo-young Lee Bo-young (; born January 12, 1979) is a Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Jae-joon
Lee Jae-joon (born 20 October 1990) is a South Korean actor and model. Lee received favourable reviews for his first lead coming-of-age film '' Night Flight'' (2014) for which he was nominated Best New Actor at the 2nd Wildflower Film Awards and making his name known as a rising star. Filmography Television series Film Variety show Awards and nominations References External links Lee Jae-joonat Management Soop * * 1990 births Living people People from Seoul Male actors from Seoul Models from Seoul South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Chun-hee
Lee Chun-hee (born February 19, 1979) is a South Korean actor. Career Lee Chun-hee made his acting debut in the movie ''A Good Lawyer's Wife'' in 2003 and has since starred in several big screen roles such as '' The Aggressives'' (2005), ''Three Fellas'' (also known as ''Bar Legend'', 2006), ''Humming'' (2008), ''Beautiful'' (2008), ''Barbie'' (2012), and '' Collective Invention'' (2015). He has also appeared on the small screen, notably in ''Conspiracy in the Court'' (2007), ''Smile, You'' (2010), ''Gloria'' (2010), ''Take Care of Us, Captain'' (2012), the sitcom ''One Thousandth Man'' (2012), and '' Dating Agency: Cyrano'' (2013). Chun-hee earned the nickname " Chunderella" from his stint on variety show ''Family Outing'', because the other cast members picked on him for being awkward and clumsy, particularly Kim Su-ro (nicknamed "Stepmother Kim"). He later shed that image on variety show ''Adrenaline'', when his expertise with camping equipment led him to being called " Chun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
