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Song Hye-kyo to join new agency founded by former associate, CEO is stylist's husband
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Song Hye-kyo to join new agency founded by former associate, CEO is stylist's husband

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Actress Song Hye-kyo is moving to a new agency founded by a former executive from her previous agency, UAA.
  • The move is based on a long-standing trust and shared vision for her future career activities with the new agency's representative.
  • It was also revealed that the new agency's CEO is the husband of Song Hye-kyo's current stylist.

South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo is set to join a new agency, a move that has generated significant interest in the entertainment industry. The agency was founded by Shin Jae-ho, a former executive from UAA, where Song Hye-kyo was previously represented.

Shin Jae-ho stated that the decision to move was built on a foundation of trust developed over a long period. He highlighted a shared understanding of Song Hye-kyo's future career direction as a key factor in their agreement. "Song Hye-kyo, based on the trust built over a long period with an associate with whom she had a past working relationship overseas, is forming a consensus on future activities," Shin Jae-ho explained.

Adding another layer to the story, it has been revealed that the CEO of the new agency is married to Song Hye-kyo's current stylist. This connection suggests a close-knit professional circle and potentially a coordinated approach to managing the actress's career and public image.

Details regarding the specific terms of the contract or the agency's future plans are still emerging, but the move signifies a new chapter for the popular actress. The collaboration with Shin Jae-ho, who has a history with Song Hye-kyo from their time at UAA, indicates a strategic partnership aimed at leveraging their established relationship for her continued success.

Song Hye-kyo, based on the trust built over a long period with an associate with whom she had a past working relationship overseas, is forming a consensus on future activities.

โ€” Shin Jae-hoCEO of the new agency, explaining the basis for Song Hye-kyo's move.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.