Koo Hye Sun Signs With Jo In Sung's Agency IOK Company
Actress Koo Hye Sun has made a new nest in IOK Company.
IOK Company announced on November 8th, "We have signed an exclusive contract with Koo Hye Sun." Koo Hye Sun has worked in various fields such as a director, a writer, and a painter.
Koo Hye Sun debuted in the sitcom 'Nonstop 5' in 2004. She appeared in dramas such as 'Pure in Heart' (2006~2007), 'Boys Over Flowers' (2009) and 'Blood' (2015).
She married talent Ahn Jae-hyun in 2016, but rumors of discord were raised in 2019, three years later. After filing for divorce, they divorced by agreement in July of last year.
IOK Company includes talents Go Hyun-jung, Jo In-sung, Kim Ha-neul, Lee Sung-jae, Jang Seo-hee, BI from 'Icon', GFRIEND Sowon (Kim So Jung) and Jeon Hyosung from 'Secret'.
IU, Yoo Jae Suk, IVE and more could be affected? Kakao Entertainment worth 11 trillion won might be sold, company responds to rumors
Big news is shaking up the K-entertainment world—Kakao Entertainment, home to top stars like IU and Yoo Jae Suk, might be up for sale!
On April 9, Kakao officially responded to the rumors, saying, “To improve the overall value of the Kakao group and help Kakao Entertainment continue to grow, we are reviewing various options with other shareholders. However, nothing has been decided yet.”
They added, “We will share more once something is confirmed, or within one month.”
Kakao currently owns about 66% of Kakao Entertainment, making it the largest shareholder.
Earlier reports claimed that Kakao had sent letters to major investors, including Anchor Equity Partners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Singapore’s GIC, saying they were open to selling.
Kakao Entertainment is estimated to be worth around 11 trillion KRW (about $8 billion USD), and the possible sale has fans and industry insiders wondering what could happen next.
Kakao Entertainment is a major player in the Korean entertainment world. It owns popular platforms like Melon, Kakao Webtoon, and Kakao Page. On top of that, it also manages several well-known entertainment labels such as:
EDAM Entertainment – home to IU
Antenna – home to Yoo Jae Suk and Yoo Hee Yeol
Starship Entertainment – home to IVE
BH Entertainment – home to Lee Byung Hun
With so many big names under one roof, fans are keeping a close eye on what comes next. While nothing is confirmed yet, the idea of Kakao Entertainment being sold is already sparking major buzz across the industry.
