Jo In Sung and Cha Tae Hyun are making big moves in the entertainment industry!

According to an exclusive report from DongA.com, Jo In Sung has officially ended his 13-year partnership with NSE&M (formerly IOK Company) and is now preparing to launch a brand-new agency.

But he won’t be doing it alone—his longtime friend Cha Tae Hyun is joining him. Cha Tae Hyun has also wrapped up his contract with Blossom Entertainment, the agency he had been with since the very beginning.

The two actors have a strong friendship, having worked together on tvN’s Unexpected Business and the Disney+ hit series Moving.

Now, they’re taking their teamwork to the next level by starting a company together, alongside a trusted manager. Their goal? To recruit actors and build a solid team under their new agency.

Fans are excited to see how Jo In Sung and Cha Tae Hyun will grow as business partners, not just friends.

Since they were once both under SidusHQ in the past, many are curious about the kind of powerhouse agency they’ll create this time.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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