Former Handball Player Shin Hyun-woo Signs with Total Set for Entertainment Career

Shin Hyun-woo, a former handball player who gained attention through Netflix's reality show 'Single's Inferno 5', has signed an exclusive contract with the entertainment company Total Set, marking the start of his official broadcasting career. This move comes amidst ongoing discussions about reality show participants using such platforms as stepping stones to become influencers or celebrities. Recently, Woo Sung-min, another participant from 'Single's Inferno 5', also signed with an acting agency, drawing public interest.

On the morning of the 18th, Total Set announced, "We have recently signed an exclusive contract with Shin Hyun-woo. Known for his impressive physique and candid emotional expressions, Shin Hyun-woo has garnered significant public affection. We will provide full support to help him showcase his diverse charms through various broadcasts."

During his appearance on 'Single's Inferno 5', Shin Hyun-woo, with his unique background as a handball player and coach, and his well-built physique, became a topic of conversation. He left a lasting impression on viewers with his sincere and devoted personality.

Shin Hyun-woo's first venture with Total Set will be on the new tvN variety show 'Amazing Thursday', which premieres on the 19th. As a spin-off of the popular show 'Amazing Saturday', 'Amazing Thursday' is a music variety program where Shin Hyun-woo is expected to reveal his previously unseen singing skills and surprising variety show talents.

Total Set is home to a diverse range of artists, including singers Jin Sung, Han Hye-jin, Park Gun, Jung Da-kyung, Ahn Sung-hoon, Sung Min, Oh Yoo-jin, Samchongsa, Kim Dong-chan, and Lee Soo-yeon, as well as actors and broadcasters like Jung Yi-rang, Lee Kwan-hoon, Woo Kang-min, Kim So-yi, Kim In-woo, Jung Min-sung, Jo Ah-young, Jo In-woo, Kang Seok-won, and Dr. Noh Kyu-sik.

Lee So-jung, Ten Asia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr