iHQ Inc.,

doing business as A trade name, trading name, or business name, is a pseudonym used by companies that do not operate under their registered company name. The term for this type of alternative name is a "fictitious" business name. Registering the fictitious name w ...

SidusHQ () is one of the leading talent management agencies in

South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed ...

. 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 Groove Over Dose, known by the acronym g.o.d (), is a South Korean boy band formed by SidusHQ. Debuting in 1999, the group became one of the most popular boy bands of the early 2000s in South Korea. The members had gone on to solo careers in t ...

(as part of a cooperation with music producer and songwriter

Park Jin-young Park Jin-young (Hangul: 박진영; born December 13, 1971), also known by his stage names J. Y. Park and The Asiansoul or the initials JYP, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, record executive, and reality television show ju ...

JYP Entertainment JYP Entertainment Corporation () is a South Korean multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate founded in 1997 by J. Y. Park. It is one of the largest entertainment companies in South Korea, and operates as a record label, tale ...

) and rising young actors and actresses such as Jang Hyuk, Cha Tae-hyun and

Jun Ji-hyun Jun Ji-hyun (born Wang Ji-hyun on 30 October 1981), also known by her English name Gianna Jun, is a South Korean actress and model. She has received multiple awards, including two Grand Bell Awards for Best Actress and a Daesang (Grand Prize) f ...

. By 2002 the production and talent management divisions had separated; the production division is now known as

Sidus Pictures Sidus (Hangul: 싸이더스 픽쳐스, formerly called Uno Film, Sidus and Sidus FNH) is a film production and distribution company based in Seoul, South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, ...

while the talent management division became iHQ (also known as SidusHQ). In 2005 iHQ acquired YTN Group's cable TV broadcasting division (''YTN Media''), and changed its name to present-day CU Media. It expanded into China, opening an office in

Beijing } Beijing ( ; ; ), alternatively romanized as Peking ( ), is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is the center of power and development of the country. Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city, with over 21 ...

in partnership with SK Telecom China in 2007. The branch serves to promote the activities of Korean stars in the Chinese market. In 2013 iHQ acquired 60% of shares in Wisepeer Inc., owner of the music site monkey3. It also became the biggest share holder (50.01%) in

Cube Entertainment Cube Entertainment Inc. () is a South Korean entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. Cube are known for h ...

. At the same time, CU Media was sold to C&M. In July 2018 it re-acquired New Able Entertainment. It had previously been spun-off as an independent subsidiary company and was home to the likes of Park So-hyun, Lee Yoo-jin and

Danny Ahn Danny Ahn (Hangul: 데니안; born December 22, 1978) is a Korean-American entertainer best known as the main rapper of the South Korean pop music group g.o.d. He is notable for his unique rapping. Having made his debut in the entertainment indu ...

. All artists on its roster were transferred to SidusHQ.

Current artists

Actors

* Choi Young-min * Kim Dong-hyun * Yang Hak-jin * Jang Hyuk (1997–present) *

Ji Eun-sung Ji Eun-sung (born August 3, 1991) is a South Korean actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the television series '' Shine or Go Crazy'' (2015) and '' Reverse'' (2017–2018). Filmography Film Television References External link ...

* Jung Soo-kyo * Kim Han-jong * Kim Young-jae *

Oh Kwang-rok Oh Kwang-rok (born August 28, 1962) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Theater References External links Oh Kwang-rokat SidusHQ * * * 1962 births Living people Male actors from Busan P ...

Park Gun-woo Park Gun-woo may refer to: * Park Gun-woo (sailor) * Park Gun-woo (actor) * Park Keon-woo Park Keon-woo ( ko, 박건우; born 18 July 1991) is a South Korean road and track cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team . At the 2012 ...

* Park Hyun-woo * Park Sang-nam *

Ryu Dam Ryu Dam (; born December 6, 1979), is a South Korean comedian and actor. He was a cast member in the variety show '' Law of the Jungle''. Filmography Television series Film Variety Show References External links * * Ryu Dam Fan ...

* Son Jun-ho (2015–present) * Yoon Joo-bin

Actress

* Choi Soo-jung * Cho Ah-young (2017–present) * Han Ga-rim (2018–present) * Hwang Sun-hee (2022-present) *

Seo Hye-lin Seo Hye-lin (Hangul: 서혜린; born August 23, 1993), referred to as Hyelin, is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group EXID. Career In 2011, she participated in Mnet's ''Superstar K3'', making it t ...

(2020–present) * Jung Da-eun (

2EYES 2Eyes (), stylized as 2EYES, was a South Korean girl group formed by SidusHQ. They made their debut in 2013 as a five-member group and consisted of Hyangsuk, Hyerin, Dasom, Daeun and Yeonjun. Following Yeonjun's departure, the group continues to ...

) * Kim Da-ye *

Kim Hye-yoon Kim Hye-yoon (born November 10, 1996) is a South Korean actress and model. She first became known through her portrayal as Kang Ye-seo in JTBC's television series ''Sky Castle'' (2018–2019) and received her first leading role with MBC's '' Ext ...

(2019–present) *

Lee Chae-young Lee Chae-young (; born April 29, 1986) is a South Korean actress. She debuted in a music video called "Come On" by the Hip-hop group Turtles in 2003. The following year, she appeared in Rain's " I Do" music video and in 2007, Yoon Mi-rae's "Did ...

(2018–present) * Lee Ga-won (

) * Lee Go-eun * Lee Yoo-jin * Lim Ju-eun (2022-present) * Oh Ah-rin * Park Se-hui (2020–present) * Song Chae-yoon * Yeon Ji-hoo

Entertainers

* Hwang Je-sung *

Joon Park Joon Park (Korean name: Park Joon-hyung, ; born July 20, 1969) is a South Korean-born American singer, actor and entertainer based in South Korea. As a singer, he is best known as the leader and rapper of the Korean pop group g.o.d. Earl ...

(

) * Lee Bong-won

Musicians

Groups

(1999–2003, 2014–present) * Monogram ** Kevin ** Lee-won

Soloists

* Bigman * The Nod *

Former artists

Baek Sung-hyun Baek Sung-hyun (; born January 30, 1989) is a South Korean actor. Career Baek Sung-hyun made his acting debut in the 1994 film ''I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me'' when he was five years old. The child actor practically grew up onscreen, pl ...

(2011–2021) *

Chae Rim Park Chae-rim (; born March 28, 1979), known by the mononym Chae Rim, is a South Korean actress who debuted in 1994. She has starred in Korean dramas including ''All About Eve'' (2000), '' Dal-ja's Spring'' (2007), and ''Oh! My Lady'' (2010). ...

(2009–?, 2016–2018) * Cha Hyun-jung * Cha Tae-hyun (?–2012) * Cho Hyoung-ki * Choi Ah-ra *

Choi Ji-woo Choi Ji-woo (born Choi Mi-hyang on June 11, 1975) is a South Korean actress. Considered one of South Korea's most beautiful women, she has received critical acclaim for her work in a wide range of melodramas, most notably '' Beautiful Days'' (2 ...

(1994–2014) *

Choi Seung-hun Choi Seung-hoon ( ko, 최승훈, born 1 May 2008), is a South Korean actor. Filmography Television series Web series Film Television shows Awards and nominations References External links * * * 2008 births Liv ...

Daniel Dae Kim Daniel Dae Kim (born Kim Dae-hyun ( ko, 김대현); August 4, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Jin-Soo Kwon in '' Lost'', Chin Ho Kelly in '' Hawaii Five-0'', Gavin Park in ''Angel'', and Johnny Gat in the '' Saints ...

(

) * Da-som (

) * Gong Hyo-jin *

Gong Yoo Gong Ji-cheol (; born July 10, 1979), better known by his stage name Gong Yoo (), is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television dramas '' Coffee Prince'' (2007), '' Guardian: The Lonely and Great God'' (2016–2017), ...

Han Eun-jung Han Eun-jung also known as Han Da-Gam (born July 10, 1980) is a South Korean comedienne and actress. She is known for '' Successful Story of a Bright Girl'' (2002), '' Full House'' (2004) and ''Two Guys'' (2004). Filmography Television seri ...

(?–2016) *

Han Go-eun Han Go-eun (; born March 10, 1975) is a South Korean actress. Career Han Go-eun won the Super Elite Model Contest in 1995, and after several years of modeling, she began acting full-time in 1998. That year, she made her acting debut in the fil ...

(2006–2008) * Han Jae-suk *

Han Ye-seul Han Ye-seul (Hangul: 한예슬; born Leslie Kim on September 18, 1981) is an American-born South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in the sitcom '' Nonstop 4'' (2003), and has since played leading roles in television dramas such as ''Co ...

* Heo Ji-won * Hong Hyun-hee * Hwang Ha-na *

Hwang Jung-eum Hwang Jung-eum is a South Korean actress and singer. She rose to stardom through the sitcom '' High Kick Through the Roof'' and received her first leading role with television series '' Listen to My Heart''. Career Hwang Jung-eum debuted with ...

(2012–2013) * Hye-rin (

) *

Hyun Woo Hyun Woo (; born Kim Hyun-woo on January 18, 1985) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series ''Pasta'' and the sitcom ''Living Among the Rich''. In 2009, he, Lee Jang-woo and No Min-woo formed the K-pop pro ...

(2008–2015) *

Hyun Jin-young Heo Hyeon-seok (Hangul: 허현석; born February 3, 1971), better known by his stage name Hyun Jin-young (Hangul: 현진영), is a South Korean singer, rapper, and dancer. He is known for his role in introducing hip-hop music to South Korea. H ...

Im Hyung-joon Im Hyung-joon (born May 10, 1974) is a South Korean actor. Personal life On January 2, 2012, Im married his non-celebrity girlfriend, who is ten years younger than him, at Gimpo Gimpo () is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It border ...

* Im Soo-jung (?–2011) * Jang Kyoung-up * Jason *

Jay Park Jay Park ( Korean name: Park Jae-beom (Hangul: 박재범; Hanja: 朴載範); born April 25, 1987) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and entrepreneur of based in South Korea. He is a member of the Seattle-based ...

(2010–2016) * Ji Jin-hee (1999–2009) *

Jo Bo-ah Jo Bo-ah (born Jo Bo-yoon on August 22, 1991) is a South Korean actress, model and host known for her roles in ''Goodbye to Goodbye'' (2018), '' My Strange Hero'' (2018), ''Forest'' (2020), '' Tale of the Nine Tailed'' (2020), and '' Military Pr ...

(2012–2021) *

Jo In-sung Zo In-sung (, born July 28, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the Korean television dramas '' Something Happened in Bali'' (2004), '' Spring Day'' (2005), '' That Winter, the Wind Blows'' (2013), and '' ...

(?–2012) *

(1997–2010) * Jung Chan-min *

Jung Woo-sung Jung Woo-sung (born March 20, 1973) is a South Korean actor and the first Korean UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Jung started his career as a fashion model, rising to stardom and teenage cult status with the gangster movie '' Beat'' (1997), for which ...

* Jung Joo-yeon * Jung Sun-yeon (2009–2014) *

Kim Bo-ra Kim Bo-ra (Korean: 김보라, born September 28, 1995) is a South Korean actress. She gained recognition for her role in the hit drama '' Sky Castle'' (2018). She started her career as a child when she was in the film '' For Horowitz'' (2006), a ...

(1995–2019) *

Kim Ha-neul Kim Ha-neul (; born February 21, 1978) is a South Korean actress. After starting her career as a model, she rose to fame by starring in romantic-comedy films ''My Tutor Friend'' (2003) and '' Too Beautiful to Lie'' (2004) and the action-comedy ...

(2018–2021) *

Kim Hye-soo Kim Hye-soo (; born September 5, 1970) is a South Korean actress. Kim was one of the most popular teen stars in the 1980s and 1990s. She is known for her headstrong independence and regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women. Kim bega ...

(2000–2009) * Kim Ji-young (2014–2021) * Kim Min-ji (2008–2011) * Kim Sa-rang (?–2014) *

Kim Shin-young Kim Shin-young (born December 20, 1983) is a South Korean comedian, MC and DJ. She debuted in 2004 on the SBS show ''People Looking For Laughter'' and won 'Best Variety Performer' at the 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards in 2006. She has hosted num ...

Kim So-hyun Kim So-hyun (; born June 4, 1999) is a South Korean actress who began her career as a child in 2006, initially gaining public attention for playing pivotal roles in ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012) and ''Missing You'' (2013). She took on her ...

(2010–2017) * Kim Sook * Kim Su-jung * Kim Soo-ro (?–2012) *

Kim Sun-a Kim Sun-a (; born October 1, 1973) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her titular role as Kim Sam-soon in the popular television series '' My Lovely Sam Soon'' (2005). Other notable series include ''City Hall'' (2009), '' Scent of a ...

* Kim Sung-soo * Kim Tae-woo (

) * Kim Woo-bin (2012–2020) * Kim Yeon-jun (2EYES) *

Kim Yoo-jung Kim Yoo-jung (; born September 22, 1999) is a South Korean actress. She debuted as a model for a confectionery brand at the age of four. After her acting debut in 2003, she became one of the best known child actresses in Korea since then, aft ...

(2010–2020) * Kim Yoon-hye (2019-2022) * Ko Eun-mi * Kwon Young-min *

Lee Jong-hyuk Lee Jong-hyuk (born July 31, 1974) is a South Korean actor. After more than a decade of leading and supporting roles on stage, film and television, he gained newfound mainstream popularity through the 2012 romantic comedy series ''A Gentleman's ...

Lee Mi-sook Lee Mi-sook (born April 2, 1960) is a South Korean actress. One of the best-known actresses of 1980s Korean cinema, Lee's most famous films from this era include Bae Chang-ho's ''Whale Hunting'' and ''The Winter That Year Was Warm'', Lee Doo-yon ...

(2013-2022) *

Lee Sang-yeob Lee Sang-yeob (born May 8, 1983) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in the sitcom '' Living Among the Rich'' (2011–12), the melodrama ''The Innocent Man'' (2012), the period drama '' Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love'' (2013), a ...

(2007–2014) *

Lee Soo-hyuk Lee Soo-hyuk (; born Lee Hyuk-soo on May 31, 1988) is a South Korean model and actor. Life and career Born Lee Hyuk-soo, he debuted as a model in designer Jung Wook-jun's ''Lone Costume'' fashion show in 2006. He walked down the runways of th ...

(2010–2014) * Lee Yu-bi (2012–2017) * Lee Seung-ha * Lee Young-suk *

Lim Seul-ong Lim Seul-ong (Hangul: 임슬옹; born 11 May 1987), also known by the mononym Seulong, is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a singer in 2008 as a member of the K-pop boyband 2AM. He made his acting debut in 2010 in the Korean dram ...

(2015–2018) * LUV (2002–2003) *

Moon Hee-joon Moon Hee-joon (; or spelled Moon Hee-jun; born March 14, 1978) is a South Korean pop rock singer-songwriter signed under SidusHQ. He initially rose to fame as the leader of former boy band H.O.T. under SM Entertainment. Biography 1996–2001: ...

(2007–2015) *

Nam Gyu-ri Nam Gyu-ri (; born April 26, 1985) is a South Korean singer and actress. She was the leader of the Korean female trio SeeYa. In 2009, Nam Gyu-ri had a contract dispute with the group's management company and left the group. Lee, Mi-hye오락� ...

(2014–2018) * Oh Jae-moo * Oh Ji-eun * Oh Yeon-seo (2019–2021) *

Park Bo-gum Park Bo-gum (; born June 16, 1993) is a South Korean actor. He gained recognition for his diverse range of roles in film and television, notably, a psychopathic lawyer in ''Hello Monster'' (2015), a genius Go player in ''Reply 1988'' (2015–2 ...

(2011) * Park Eun-ji *

Park Hee-von A park is an area of natural, semi-natural or planted space set aside for human enjoyment and recreation or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. Urban parks are green spaces set aside for recreation inside towns and cities. N ...

(2013–2018) * Park Mi-sun (?–2014) * Park Min-young (2006–2010) *

Park Shin-yang Park Shin-yang (; born November 1, 1968) is a South Korean actor. He majored in acting at Dongguk University in South Korea and studied at the Mikhail Shchepkin Higher Theatre School in Russia. From 1996 he won a number of acting awards in ...

* Park So-hyun (2018–2021) * Park Solomon (2020–2021) *

Park Soo-jin Park Soo-jin (born November 27, 1985) is a South Korean actress, singer and model. She was a member of K-pop girl group Sugar from 2001 to 2006, then she transitioned to acting in 2007. Park has also hosted ''Tasty Road'' since 2010, a cable s ...

Park Sun-ho Park Sun-ho (born May 9, 1993) is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. Park made his acting debut in the MBC television series '' Golden Rainbow'' in 2014. He also debuted as a singer in 2014 with the song "After Love" (Ballad Ver.) for the ...

(2014–2022) * Park Tae-joon * Ryu Seung-soo (2018–2021) * Seo Shin-ae (2004–2016) *

Shim Yi-young Shim Yi-young (born Kim Jin-ah on January 31, 1980) is a South Korean actress. Career Shim Yi-young made her acting debut in Kim Ki-duk's '' Real Fiction'' in 2000, and has since appeared in films such as '' Bongja'', ''Paju'', and '' Love, In B ...

(?–2014) *

Shin Min-ah Shin may refer to: Biology * The front part of the human leg below the knee * Shinbone, the tibia, the larger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates Names * Shin (given name) (Katakana: シン, Hiragana: しん), a Japanese g ...

Solbi Kwon Ji-an (; born 30 September 1984), commonly known by her stage name Solbi (), is a South Korean singer, painter, and television personality. She made her singing debut in 2006 as a member of the K-pop group Typhoon, and gained widespread f ...

Son Ho-young Son Ho-young (; born March 26, 1980) is a Korean-American singer and musical actor based in South Korea. Best known as a member of g.o.d, he made his debut in the entertainment industry with the group in 1999 and pursued a solo career as a sing ...

(g.o.d) *

Song Hye-kyo Song Hye-kyo (; born November 22, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She gained international popularity through her leading roles in the television dramas '' Autumn in My Heart'' (2000), '' All In'' (2003), ''Full House'' (2004), '' That Winter, ...

(2005–2006) *

Song Joong-ki Song Joong-ki (; born September 19, 1985) is a South Korean actor. He rose to fame in the historical coming-of-age drama '' Sungkyunkwan Scandal'' (2010) and the variety show '' Running Man'' (2010–2011) as one of the original cast members. ...

(2008–2012) * Sunwoo Sun *

Sung Yu-ri Sung Yu-ri (born March 3, 1981) is a South Korean actress and singer. She made her entertainment debut in 1998 as a member of the now-defunct K-pop group Fin.K.L. Sung turned to acting in 2002, starring in television dramas such as '' Thousan ...

(2005–2010) * Um Ki-joon (2006–2021) *

Yeon Joon-seok Yeon Joon-seok (born December 15, 1995) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * * * * * 1995 births IHQ (company) artists Living people South Korean ...

(2017–2020) *

Yoon Kye-sang Yoon Kye-sang (; born December 20, 1978) is a South Korean actor and singer. He began his career in 1999 as part of the K-pop boy band g.o.d, then left the group in 2004 and pursued an acting career. He made his acting debut in the film '' Flyi ...

(g.o.d) (?–2009)

Assets and subsidiaries

Broadcasting Division

Cable television Cable television is a system of delivering television programming to consumers via radio frequency (RF) signals transmitted through coaxial cables, or in more recent systems, light pulses through fibre-optic cables. This contrasts with bro ...

channels under the former ''YTN Media/CU Media'' **

AXN AXN is a pay television channel owned by Sony Pictures Television, which was first launched in September 1997 in Asia. Local versions have since been launched in several parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Funded th ...

(in partnership with

Sony Pictures Television Sony Pictures Television Inc. (abbreviated as SPT) is an American television production and distribution studio. Based at the Sony Pictures Studios complex in Culver City, it is a division of Sony Entertainment's unit Sony Pictures Enterta ...

) ** Comedy TV ( ko) ** Dramax ( ko) ** K-Star ( ko) (formerly YTN Star and Y-star) ** Life N *

Cube TV Cube TV（Hangul: 큐브TV）was established on July 1, 2015, is a channel launched by iHQ's media division and Cube Entertainment, and is in charge of channel operation in iHQ Media Division and contents production and supply at Cube Entertai ...

(in partnership with

)

Wisepeer Inc.

* monkey3

Others

* APPIA Studio *

* Gazi Contents

References

External links

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