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YG Closes Actor Division, K-pop Star Lee Soo-hyuk Joins New Agency
14 Jul
Summary
- YG Entertainment shut down its actor management division
- Lee Soo-hyuk, known for 'Tomorrow' and 'S Line', left YG after 8 years
- Lee signed with SARAM Entertainment, home to Sooyoung and Park Gyu-young
In a strategic shift, YG Entertainment has recently decided to shut down its actor management division to refocus on its core strength in music. The label, known for managing K-pop giants like BLACKPINK, cited the division's low profitability as a key reason behind this decision.
As a result of this change, actor and model Lee Soo-hyuk has officially parted ways with YG Entertainment, where he had been signed since 2017. Lee, known for his roles in the drama 'Tomorrow' and the currently airing 'S Line', has now joined SARAM Entertainment, the agency that represents stars like Girls' Generation's Sooyoung and Park Gyu-young.
SARAM Entertainment has welcomed Lee Soo-hyuk, stating that they will fully support him in expanding his career globally. With this new chapter, Lee's fans can look forward to exciting projects as he continues to build on his distinctive image in the entertainment industry.
