Actor Kim Seon Ho has officially joined Fantagio, and now, rumors about a massive signing bonus are making headlines!

On March 6, Fantagio responded to reports claiming Kim Seon Ho received a ₩2 billion (approximately $1.5 million) signing bonus for signing with the agency. A Fantagio representative told Star News, "It is difficult to confirm details regarding the contract, including the signing bonus. We ask for your understanding."

Earlier, Sports Chosun reported that Kim Seon Ho chose Fantagio over HighZium Studio (home to Song Joong Ki) due to the large signing bonus. The report also mentioned that with Cha Eun Woo preparing for military enlistment, Fantagio needed a strong leading actor to fill the gap.

However, Fantagio maintained its position, refusing to confirm any financial details.

Fantagio officially announced their contract with Kim Seon Ho on March 1, stating, "Kim Seon Ho is a beloved actor with stable acting skills and a unique charm. We will provide our full support to help him expand his career across various projects and fields."

Kim Seon Ho also shared a photo of a cake on Instagram that read, "Kim Seon Ho, Welcome to Fantagio," showing fans that he’s ready for a fresh start.

The actor is currently gearing up for his upcoming Netflix romantic comedy, "Can This Love Be Translated?" In the drama, he plays Joo Ho Jin, a multilingual interpreter who becomes the personal translator for a global top star, leading to an unexpected romance.

The series is set to premiere in the fourth quarter of this year.

Fans are excited to see Kim Seon Ho take on new challenges under Fantagio—do you think the signing bonus rumors are true?

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Kim Soo Hyun’s recent controversy is now affecting his appearance on MBC’s Good Day, with some viewers demanding that he leave the show.

On March 12, a post titled "ㄱㅅㅎ should step down" appeared on the viewer feedback section of Good Day, sparking discussion online.

The post’s author wrote, "G-Dragon’s show is supposed to be for fun, so what’s this controversy with ㄱㅅㅎ? He should voluntarily step down," directly calling for Kim Soo Hyun’s removal from the program.

Good Day is a music project variety show led by G-Dragon, where he collaborates with well-known figures from different fields to create a song representing the year. Kim Soo Hyun, who shares the same birth year as G-Dragon, was added to the show as part of the ’88 line, winning fans over with his friendly and lighthearted image.

However, things took a turn when Kim Soo Hyun became embroiled in controversy regarding allegations of a past romantic relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron when she was still a minor. While his agency strongly denied the claims, calling them "false information," additional photos showing affectionate moments between the two—such as a cheek kiss—along with text messages sent by Kim Sae Ron, have only fueled the public’s doubts.

Although the viewer feedback post did not mention his full name, Kim Soo Hyun is the only cast member whose initials match "ㄱㅅㅎ," making it clear that the post was referring to him.

Meanwhile, Kim Soo Hyun is also set to star in Disney+’s upcoming drama Knock-Off, with the first season scheduled to be released soon. However, with his controversy continuing to spread, even Knock-Off is facing growing concerns.

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