Actor Kim Jung-hyun has officially announced a new beginning with the newly established agency, Management Siseon.
On the 2nd, Management Siseon revealed the news of their exclusive contract with Kim Jung-hyun, stating, "We are delighted to have Kim Jung-hyun on board. We will spare no effort in supporting him to fully showcase his unique talents." They added, "Please look forward to Kim Jung-hyun's future endeavors and activities through various projects."
Kim Jung-hyun made his debut in 2015 with the film 'Overman' and has since gained attention for his performances in dramas such as 'Iron Family', 'Kokdu: Season of Deity', 'Mr. Queen', 'Crash Landing on You', 'Time', 'Welcome to Waikiki', and 'School 2017'. Earlier this year, Kim Jung-hyun won the Best Actor Award at the 2024 KBS Drama Awards for his role in 'Iron Family'.
Kim Jung-hyun is set to make his first regular appearance on the new KBS2 variety show 'Ganeungjeong Oneungjeong Lee Min-jung'. Premiering on May 16, the show will feature heartwarming and humorous stories as it follows the cast spending a day with village residents through a mobile convenience store.
Meanwhile, in 2021, allegations surfaced that during the filming of the MBC drama 'Time' (2018), Kim Jung-hyun made significant script and direction changes and eventually dropped out due to demands from his then-girlfriend, actress Seo Ye-ji.
According to released text messages, Seo Ye-ji referred to Kim Jung-hyun as 'Kim Stiff' and instructed him to act coldly towards his co-star, Seohyun. This led to controversy over his behavior, as he refused to link arms with Seohyun during a press conference photo session and maintained a somber demeanor throughout.
After receiving the Best Actor Award at the KBS Drama Awards last year, Kim Jung-hyun apologized, saying, "Receiving this award and expressing gratitude is something I must do, but true gratitude cannot be achieved without reflecting on the past. I deeply apologize for my past actions that hurt many people and caused discomfort."
He continued, "I don't think it's over just because I've apologized. I don't expect forgiveness, but I believe it's a necessary step to continue my life."
In other news, Management Siseon has recently signed exclusive contracts with actors Shin Hye-sun and Cha Chung-hwa.
Reported by Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr