"Squid Game" star Jung Ho Yeon is stepping into a new chapter of her career with BH Entertainment!

On January 17, BH Entertainment announced the exciting news, saying, "We are thrilled to welcome actress Jung Ho Yeon to our family. She has limitless potential and so much more to show the world. With our systematic management and support for both her domestic and international activities, we aim to help her grow into a globally cherished actress."

Jung Ho Yeon first rose to fame in 2011 through her debut on "Korea's Next Top Model Season 2."

After proving her talent and charm on runways for major fashion shows and global brand campaigns, she made a jaw-dropping switch to acting. Her debut role as Kang Sae-byeok in Netflix's "Squid Game" became a global sensation, and fans everywhere couldn’t get enough of her. The "Jung Ho Yeon Syndrome" quickly spread worldwide!

Her performance in "Squid Game" made history, earning her the honor of being the first Korean actress to win Best Actress at the 28th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. She also gained a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 74th Emmy Awards, proving her undeniable talent and helping Korean content shine on the global stage.

Jung Ho Yeon’s journey doesn’t stop there. She just wrapped up filming for director Na Hong Jin’s upcoming movie "Hope" and is set to star in the 2024 Apple TV+ drama "Disclaimer."

In the drama, she will play Jisoo, the assistant to Cate Blanchett’s character Catherine, a role already stirring major buzz in the industry.

With her new partnership with BH Entertainment, fans can’t wait to see what incredible projects Jung Ho Yeon will take on next.

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Actor Kim Soo Hyun's dedicated fanbase is taking action against online hate and false rumors aimed at damaging his reputation.

On April 22nd, the Kim Soo Hyun Fan Union (comprising Daum Cafe Yukaris and DC Inside Kim Soo Hyun Gallery) released a statement announcing they are working to file criminal charges against those spreading harmful slander about the actor.

Their lawyer, Yang Tae Young from Law Firm Siwoo, revealed that they plan to take legal action as soon as this week, filing a formal complaint at the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station. According to the fan union, these online users are violating the Information and Communication Network Act by spreading malicious defamation.

While defamation cases can be pursued by third parties, unlike insults which require the victim to act, the fan union is determined to protect Kim Soo Hyun's reputation. They stated, "This is a voluntary movement to defend the actor’s rights and maintain a healthy fan culture. We won’t tolerate personal attacks disguised as freedom of speech and will take action without hesitation."

The fan union also emphasized that this effort is not just limited to South Korea. International fans have joined the movement, showing support for the cause. The union has gathered solid evidence, including harmful comments, manipulated images, and false posts made over the past few months.

In a related move, Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, filed a separate report with the authorities on April 15th, condemning the continuous spread of baseless rumors and unverified claims that have been damaging to the actor’s image. They also filed a defamation lawsuit.

This all stems from claims made by the family of late actress Kim Sae Ron, starting in March. Through the Garoseero Research Institute YouTube channel, they alleged that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship from November 2015 (when Kim Sae Ron was a minor) until July 2021. They presented supposed evidence such as handwritten letters Kim Soo Hyun allegedly sent to Kim Sae Ron during his military service and a photo of Kim Soo Hyun kissing Kim Sae Ron on the cheek.

In response, Kim Soo Hyun's agency clarified on March 14th that the actor only began a relationship with Kim Sae Ron after she became an adult, from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020. Kim Soo Hyun also addressed the rumors directly during a press conference on March 31st, stating, "I did not date Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor."

The situation continues to unfold, with fans and the actor taking a firm stance against the damaging rumors.

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