Former Oh My Girl Member Gong Ji-ho Signs with MyNest Company for Acting Career

Gong Ji-ho, a former member of the popular girl group Oh My Girl, has signed an exclusive contract with MyNest Company, marking the beginning of her full-fledged acting career.

Gong Ji-ho debuted with Oh My Girl in 2015, delivering hit songs such as 'Secret Garden,' 'Remember Me,' 'Nonstop,' 'Dolphin,' and 'Dun Dun Dance.' Notably, 'Nonstop' and 'Dolphin' were pivotal in establishing Oh My Girl as a leading girl group. Gong Ji-ho served as a vocalist in the group.

In 2022, she transitioned to acting, taking on the role of a genius hacker, Myung Tae-geum, in the SBS drama 'Treasure Island.' Her stable acting skills and natural chemistry with co-stars Park Hyung-sik (Seo Dong-joo) and Lee Yoo-joon (Bae Won-bae) brought vitality to the series. This role showcased her ability to portray serious and deep emotional performances, proving her potential as an actress beyond her idol image.

MyNest Company, Gong Ji-ho's new agency, is a professional production company founded by a producer known for numerous hit projects. This exclusive contract marks MyNest Company's expansion into actor management. The company highly values Gong Ji-ho's diverse talents and potential, and plans to fully support her acting career using its production infrastructure and planning capabilities.

With her new agency, Gong Ji-ho is set to leverage her public recognition from her idol days and fresh acting skills to take on various genres and characters, aiming to become a leading actress of the next generation. Her future endeavors are highly anticipated.

Reporter: Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr