King Kong by Starship (), formerly known as King Kong Entertainment () before the merge in 2017, is a South Korean actors agency that was founded in 2009.

History

It was founded in 2009 by Lee Jin-sung, then an employee of IHQ Inc., and having

Kim Bum Kim Sang-bum (; born July 7, 1989), known professionally as Kim Bum (alternatively Kim Beom), is a South Korean actor, dancer, singer and model. He is best known for his television roles as F4 member So Yi-jung in ''Boys Over Flowers'' (2009), ...

as the company's first artist. In 2015, the company was acquired by

Starship Entertainment Starship Entertainment () is a South Korean entertainment company founded in 2008 and became an independent subsidiary of Kakao Entertainment in 2013. They had been recognized for their contributions to the Hallyu Wave, being home to several ...

, a subsidiary of

Kakao M Kakao M (; formerly Seoul Records, YBM Seoul Records and LOEN Entertainment) was a South Korean entertainment company established by Min Yeong-bin in 1978. It is currently one of the largest co-publisher companies in South Korea. The company op ...

(now

Kakao Entertainment Kakao Entertainment Corp. (), stylized as kakao ENTERTAINMENT, is a South Korean entertainment, mass media, and publishing company founded in 2021. A subsidiary of the internet company Kakao, it was established subsequent to the merger of the la ...

). In 2017, upon the merger of the businesses of the two companies, the company was relaunched as "King Kong by Starship".

Artists

List adapted from official website. * Ahn So-yo * Bona *

Chae Soo-bin Chae Soo-bin (born Bae Soo-bin on July 10, 1994) is a South Korean actress. She gained recognition for her role in the television series ''Love in the Moonlight'' (2016), and transitioned into leading roles with '' The Rebel'' (2017), ''Stronge ...

* Cheon Young-min *

Cho Yoon-woo Cho Yoon-woo (born July 27, 1991) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the tvN's television series ''Cool Guys, Hot Ramen'' (2011). He was also part of the ensemble cast of another romantic comedy television series on the same ca ...

* Choi Hee-jin * Choi Won-myeong *

Go Ara Go Ara (; born February 11, 1990) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for starring in the television series ''Sharp'' (2003), ''Heading to the Ground'' (2009), ''Reply 1994'' (2013), ''You're All Surrounded'' (2014), '' Hwara ...

* Han Min *

Hyungwon Chae Hyung-won (, born January 15, 1994), mononymously as Hyungwon, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, model, DJ, songwriter, and producer. In 2015, he debuted in the South Korean boy group Monsta X, through the Mnet's survival show ''No ...

Jeon So-min Jeon So-min (; born April 7, 1986) is a South Korean actress, model and author. Jeon made her debut in 2004 with sitcom ''Miracle''. In 2006, she made her big-screen debut through the film, ''Cinderella''. Jeon played her first leading role in ...

Jo Yoon-hee Jo Yoon-hee (born October 13, 1982) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for starring in the television dramas ''My Husband Got a Family'' (2012) and '' Nine'' (2013). Personal life She is originally from Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, ...

* Jung Joon-won * Jung Won-chang * Kang Eun-ah *

* Kim Seung-hwa * Kim Shana * Lee Da-yeon *

Lee Dong-wook Lee Dong-wook (; born November 6, 1981 ) is a South Korean actor, host, model and entertainer. He is best known for his leading roles in the Korean drama, television dramas ''My Girl (2005 TV series), My Girl'' (2005), ''Scent of a Woman (TV ser ...

Lee Kwang-soo Lee Kwang-soo (, born July 14, 1985) is a South Korean actor, entertainer, and model. He made his acting debut in the sitcom ''Here He Comes'' (2008) and received further recognition for his roles in medical melodrama ''It's Okay, That's Love'' ...

Lee Jin Lee Jin (born March 21, 1980) is a South Korean singer and actress. She made her entertainment debut as a member of the K-pop girl group Fin.K.L, along with Lee Hyori, Ock Joo-hyun, and Sung Yu-ri. After Fin.K.L came to an unofficial end in 2002 ...

Lee Jong-hwa Lee Jong-Hwa (Hangul: 이종화, born July 20, 1963) is a former South Korean football player and coach. Playing career He played in K-League side Hyundai Horang-i and Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma in South Korea. Lee's pro debut was against Han ...

* Lee Ruby * Lee Seung-hun *

Oh Ah-yeon Oh Ah-yeon is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for roles in dramas, '' Search: WWW'', '' Mr. Sunshine'' and she also appeared in movies such as '' Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum'' and '' Heart Blackened''. Filmography Television series ...

Oh Hye-won Oh Hye-won is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her roles in dramas such as ''Children of Nobody'', '' Designated Survivor: 60 Days'' and '' Dinner Mate''. She also appeared in movies ''Keys to the Heart ''Keys to the Heart'' ...

* Oh So-hyun * Park Jubi *

Ryu Hye-young Ryu Hye-young (born March 28, 1991) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her role in the hit drama series ''Reply 1988'' (2015-2016) and ''Law School A law school (also known as a law centre or college of law) is an in ...

Shin Hyun-soo Shin Hyun-soo (born July 8, 1989) is a South Korean actor. He began his career in acting through musicals before starring in television series A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewing on a television s ...

Shin Seung-ho Shin Seung-ho (born 11 November 1995) is a South Korean actor and model. As one of the leads, Shin received the most attention after appearing on ''A-Teen'' (2018). He is also known for appearing on ''Love Alarm'' (2019) and ''Alchemy of Souls ...

Shownu Son Hyun-woo (, born June 18, 1992), better known by his stage name Shownu, is a South Korean singer and dancer. He is the leader of the South Korean boy group Monsta X, which debuted under Starship Entertainment, through Mnet's survival show ...

Song Ha-yoon A song is a musical composition intended to be performed by the human voice. This is often done at distinct and fixed pitches (melodies) using patterns of sound and silence. Songs contain various forms, such as those including the repetiti ...

* Song Ji-yeon *

Song Seung-heon Song Seung-heon (; born October 5, 1976) is a South Korean model and actor. He has acted in various television dramas, notably ''Autumn in My Heart'' (2000), '' ''East of Eden' (2008), '' ''My Princess' (2011), ''Black'' (2017), ''Player' ...

Son Woo-hyeon Son Woo-hyeon commonly known as Son Woo-hyun (born Son Hyeon-seok on 30 November 1989) is a South Korean actor, singer and songwriter. Son first appeared on television in 2011, as the leader of X-5 (a K-pop idol group) with the stage name "G ...

* Woo Hyun-jin *

Yoo Yeon-seok Yoo Yeon-seok (born Ahn Yeon-seok on April 11, 1984) is a South Korean actor. After making his acting debut in 2003 with a small role in '' Oldboy'', he resumed his acting career in 2008. His notable works include the films '' Re-encounter'' (2 ...

Former artists

Han Chae-ah Han Chae-ah (born Kim Kyung-ha on March 24, 1982) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her 2012 television dramas, playing a detective in ''Hero'', and a Japanese collaborator in '' Bridal Mask''. Personal life According to Mystic E ...

(2011–2012) *

Im Soo-jung Im Soo-jung (born July 11, 1979) is a South Korean actress. After modeling for teen magazines, Im made her acting breakthrough in Kim Jee-woon's horror film ''A Tale of Two Sisters'' (2003), followed by the popular television drama ''I'm Sorry, ...

(2018–2022) *

Jang Hee-jin Jang Hee-jin (born May 9, 1983) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a model for the fashion magazines CeCi, Marie Claire and Cindy the Perky. Jang has appeared in several television series and films, including '' Myung-wol the ...

(2012–2014) *

Ji Il-joo Ji Il-joo (born November 7, 1985) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his role in the drama series ''Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo'' (2016–2017) and '' Hello, My Twenties!'' (2016) Directing In 2018, Ji is making his debut as a direc ...

Ji Woo Ji Woo (born Choi Ji-woo on November 25, 1997) is a South Korean actress. Life and career She attended Morak Middle School. In 2017, she was an honorary ambassador of the 9th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival alongside Cho Jin-wo ...

(2019–2022) *Jung Dong-hyun *

Kim Da-som Kim Da-som (born May 6, 1993), better known mononymously as Dasom, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a former member of South Korean girl group Sistar and formerly under Starship Entertainment. She has acted in films an ...

(2010–2021) *Kim Ji-an (2015–2017) * Kim Ji-won (2014–2019) * Kim Min-ji (2019–2021) *

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 ...

(2011–2014) *

Lee Chung-ah Lee Chung-ah (born October 29, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading roles in the films ''Temptation of Wolves'' (2004) and ''My Tutor Friend 2'' (2007), as well as the cable dramas '' Cool Guys, Hot Ramen'' (2011) ...

(2009–2014) *

Lee Elijah Lee Elijah (born February 19, 1990) is a South Korean actress. She debuted with leading role in 2013 tvN's drama ''Basketball''. After several years in major supporting roles, she was cast as lead again with JTBC's ''The Good Detective'' (2020) ...

(2017–2021) *

Lee Ha-nui Lee Hanee (; born March 2, 1983), also known as Honey Lee, is a South Korean actress, model, classical musician as well as beauty pageant titleholder where she represented her country at Miss Universe 2007. She has acted in several films and te ...

(2012–2014) *

Lee Mi-yeon Lee Mi-yeon (born September 23, 1971) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Music video Theater Discography Awards and nominations References External links * * * ...

Lee Young-yoo Lee Young-yoo (born July 10, 1998) is a South Korean actress and singer. She was born in Osaka, Japan to Korean parents. Lee began her acting career as a child actress in 2003, and among her notable television dramas are ''Bad Housewife'' (200 ...

(2013–2014) *

Lim Ju-eun Lim Ju-eun (born January 7, 1988) is a South Korean actress. Career Lim Ju-eun is best known her roles in the horror thriller ''Soul'' (also known as ''Hon''), the campus musical drama '' What's Up'', and the quirky rom-com '' Wild Romance''. I ...

(2013–2018) *

Park Hee-soon Park Hee-soon (; born February 13, 1970) is a South Korean actor. He graduated with a Theater degree from Seoul Institute of the Arts, and was a member of the Mokwha Repertory Company from 1990 to 2001. He became active in film beginning 2002, a ...

(2015–2021) * Park Min-woo (2013–2019) *

Park Min-young Park Min-young (; born March 4, 1986) is a South Korean actress. She rose to fame in the historical coming-of-age drama ''Sungkyunkwan Scandal '' (2010) and has since starred in television series ''City Hunter'' (2011), ''Glory Jane'' (2011), ...

(2010–2014) *

Seo Hyo-rim Seo Hyo-rim (; born January 6, 1985) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Film Variety show Music video Awards and nominations References External links * * * * * Living people 1985 births South Korean te ...

(2012–2014) *Song Min-jung (2011–2014) *

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 ''Thousand ...

(2010–2014) *

Yoon Jin-yi Yoon Jin-yi (born Kim Yoon-jin on July 27, 1990) is a South Korean actress. Career Yoon debuted in the 2012 romantic comedy TV series '' A Gentleman's Dignity'', playing a girl in love with an older man. In March 2019, Yoon signed with new age ...

(2012–2019)

Awards

Notes

References

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