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"A Business Proposal" is one of the most well-received K-dramas lately after only 4 episodes. Adapted from the webtoon of the same name, "A Business Proposal" brings together a young and potential cast including Ahn Hyo Seop, Kim Se Jeong, Kim Min Kyu and Seol In Ah.

Despite drawing compliments from the majority of viewers, there are still some negative reviews calling out the drama’s cliché overused plot and overacting.

Ahn Hyo Seop once shared that his character did not have a realistic image to refer to, so he and the crew had to spend a lot of time and effort to bring Kang Tae Moo to the screen. 

The outfits, hairstyle, gestures and speech mannerisms are all paid attention to in order to turn Ahn Hyo Seop into a perfect Kang Tae Moo coming out of the webtoon.

Kang Tae Moo is a character who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. He also has complex thoughts, so it is not an easy role. 

Recently, Korean media channel Ten Asia gave a negative review of Ahn Hyo Seop‘s portrayal of Kang Tae Moo, saying that he failed to deliver the image of CEO Kang to the viewers in a convincing way. 

In particular, Ten Asia emphasized that Ahn Hyo Seop‘s adjustment of his voice has backfired, only making it sound awkward and forced. Ahn Hyo Seop previously revealed that he tried to show a different tone from his usual voice for the character. 

Regarding the female lead Kim Se Jeong, she was positively evaluated by Ten Asia for her acting ability. The role of Shin Ha Ri is a bit exaggerated, but Kim Se Jeong excellently highlights the character’s charm.

Besides, it is predicted that if the script continues to have silly funny plot details and exaggerated characters, the audience might get bored.

Shin Ha Ri is an ordinary office worker who disguises herself as a vixen and goes on a blind date with a prospective marriage partner at the place of her close friend after she requested it. But it turned out to be the CEO of her company. 

However, it is impossible not to recognize the success of "A Business Proposal". The drama is heating up day by day and is expected to gain explosive ratings in the near future.

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After Kim Ji Won’s unexpected departure from Salt Entertainment, it now seems that Kim Seon Ho will also be leaving the agency.

Both stars are reportedly headed to High Zium Studio, the agency run by Song Joong Ki, and this news is stirring up plenty of buzz. What’s behind this wave of talent moving away from Salt?

Kim Ji Won, who signed with Salt Entertainment in 2020, made headlines in June 2022 when she suddenly announced her departure after finishing the drama My Liberation Notes. While the official statement wished her the best, many insiders speculated about the reasons behind the split.

Some rumors suggested that Kim Ji Won was unhappy with her role in the drama, especially for being overshadowed by her co-star, Son Seok Koo. Others believed that Salt made mistakes by trusting writer Park Hae Young too much when signing the project.

Now, just two years after Kim Ji Won’s departure, Kim Seon Ho is reportedly set to follow in her footsteps and leave Salt Entertainment for High Zium Studio. Although High Zium has denied confirming any contract details, insiders believe it’s almost certain that the actor will make the move.

For Salt, this is a huge blow, especially since Kim Seon Ho has become a popular star in Southeast Asia, which helped the agency rake in significant revenue.

An entertainment insider shared, "Salt worked hard to build connections in Southeast Asia for Kim Seon Ho, thanks to Park Shin Hye’s network. It was a successful partnership, but now it looks like they’re parting ways."

Salt’s connections in countries like Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia were largely due to Park Shin Hye’s previous fan meetings and events there. These efforts helped Kim Seon Ho rise to stardom in Southeast Asia, but Salt couldn’t secure a contract extension.

Salt also managed to protect Kim Seon Ho’s reputation during his 2021 scandal with weathercaster Choi Young Ah.

After Choi Young Ah’s false claims about pregnancy and abortion, public opinion shifted in Kim Seon Ho’s favor. The agency’s handling of the situation earned them praise, but despite their efforts, they couldn’t keep their rising star.

A manager with years of experience in the industry shared, "The loyalty of extending contracts for 1-2 years after a 7-year contract ends is disappearing. Agencies are under pressure due to the economic downturn, and more companies are being listed, making it harder to maintain these long-term relationships."

With Kim Seon Ho and Kim Ji Won leaving, many are wondering if Salt can bounce back from this blow or if High Zium Studio will continue to attract more talent from under their noses.

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