Model Ham Yu-geol Signs Exclusive Contract with K-Tigers Entertainment, Embarks on Acting Career

Model Ham Yu-geol has signed an exclusive contract with K-Tigers Entertainment, marking a new chapter in her career as she transitions into acting. On the 14th, K-Tigers Entertainment announced that they have taken over the management of the girl group CLASSy.

On the 18th, K-Tigers Entertainment stated, "We have signed an exclusive contract with Ham Yu-geol," adding, "We highly value the potential and global prospects she has shown through her modeling career. Currently a senior at Hanlim Arts High School, Ham Yu-geol plans to embark on her acting career upon graduation, and we are committed to fully supporting her growth as an actress."

Ham Yu-geol recently achieved remarkable success by winning the Best Excellence Award at the '2025 Korea Model Contest.' On stage, she captivated the audience with her trendy sense and confident performance, earning praise from the judges for her striking visuals and stable runway walk.

The 'Korea Model Contest' is the most prestigious model competition in the country, hosted by the Asia Model Association (AMA), and aims to discover new models representing Korea and provide them with opportunities to enter the global market. Winners receive benefits such as an AMA membership card and automatic entry into K-365.

Having proven her potential as a next-generation model through the Best Excellence Award, Ham Yu-geol is expected to make her mark not only in Korea but also on the Asian stage. She is regarded as a promising talent following in the footsteps of model-turned-actors like Cha Seung-won, Kim Woo-bin, and Kim Young-kwang, and is receiving numerous offers.

It is reported that Ham Yu-geol's decision to join K-Tigers Entertainment was influenced by her strong desire for global activities. K-Tigers Entertainment has demonstrated its global entertainment capabilities through various international projects and collaborations, including the success of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' PAN, Black Mirror, XO. Kitty, Harajuku Ninja, Bangkok Knockout, and Blood Brother.

Ham Yu-geol expressed, "I want to show new sides of myself in various fields to repay the love I've received as a model," and added, "I plan to officially start my journey as an actress with K-Tigers, so please look forward to it."

K-Tigers is a comprehensive entertainment company that encompasses Taekwondo-based K-culture content and entertainment business, discovering and nurturing various artists. With the recent addition of rapper Casper and girl group CLASSy, along with the recruitment of Ham Yu-geol, they have expanded their diverse lineup.

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