From Hyun Bin to Lee Jong-suk: Top 5 South Korean actors who started their own talent agencies

1.Hyun Bin: VAST Entertainment

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Hyun Bin, famous for Crash Landing on You and Secret Garden, started VAST Entertainment in 2016. The agency quickly grew and now manages actors, musicians, and models. In 2019, Kakao M acquired the company

2.Lee Jong-suk: A-MAN Project

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Famous K-drama actor Lee Jong-suk established his own entertainment company, A-MAN Project, in 2018. The label initially partnered with his former agency, YNK Entertainment, but later got separated. In 2019, he resigned from the position of executive director.

3.Lee Je Hoon: COMPANY ON

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Lee Je-hoon, known for Taxi Driver, Move to Heaven, and Signal, launched his own agency, COMPANY ON, in 2021. He shared that he wanted full creative control and long-term stability, so he started the company himself, even if he wasn’t fully confident at first, with a hope to grow along the way.

4.Lee Byung-hun: BH Entertainment

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Renowned K-drama actor Lee Byung-hun founded BH Entertainment in 2006, creating a platform for emerging talent as well as providing opportunities for established actors. The agency has expanded into overseas markets by working with Sony Pictures and Hakuhodo.

5.Lee Jung-Jae and Jung Woo-sung: Artist Company

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Famous K-drama actor Lee Jung-Jae, along with friend and veteran actor Jung Woo-sung, started their own agency called Artist Company in May 2016. Both are directors and run the business together.