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KPlus
KPlus (Korean: 케이플러스) is a South Korean model and actors management company established by fashion model-turned-CEO Go Eun-kyung in 2008. History K-Plus was founded by former model Go Eun-kyung in 2008 to train future models and fashion industry professionals. In February 2014, K-Plus signed a contract for strategic partnership and share investment with talent agency YG Entertainment and finalised the merger with a new name called "YG KPLUS" in September. Go's former protege model-turned-actor Cha Seung-won would be training K-Plus models to become future actors. In September 2014, top model Kang Seung-hyun signed a contract with YGKPlus. In June 2017, for the first time in Vietnam's Next Top Model, starting from Vietnam's Next Top Model (cycle 8), All-stars' cycle onwards, the winner will receive this contract for him/her to include in the roster list of models. In May 2022, Chorokbaem Media acquired 50% of the company's shares. On August 22, 2022, it was announce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment () is a South Korean Multinational corporation, multinational entertainment agency established in 1996 by Yang Hyun-suk. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. In addition, the company operates a number of subsidiary ventures under a separate public traded company, YG Plus, which includes a clothing line, a golf management agency, and a cosmetics brand. Current artists include Eun Ji-won, 2NE1, AKMU, Winner (band), Winner, Blackpink, Treasure (band), Treasure, and Babymonster. Former artists include Swi.T, Moogadang, Wheesung, Epik High, 1TYM, Big Mama (group), Big Mama, Gummy (singer), Gummy, Seven (Korean singer), Seven, Nam Tae-hyun, Psy, One (rapper), One, Lee Hi, Jinusean, Bang Ye-dam, Bang Yedam, Mashiho, iKon, Jisoo, Jennie (singer), Jennie, Rosé (singer), Rosé, Lisa (rapper), Lisa, BigBang (South Korean band), BigBang, and Sechs Kies. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Hye-joo
Jo Hye-joo (; born April 18, 1995) is a South Korean actress and model. She began her acting career with the 2017 film ''Wedding''. She is best known for her roles in '' Search: WWW'' (2019) and the coming of age television series ''A Love So Beautiful'' (2020). Early life Hye-joo was born on April 18, 1995, in South Korea. She graduated from Chung-Ang University. Career 2017–present: Modelling and acting debut Jo made her debut as a model under YG Entertainment and YG KPlus. She made her acting film debut in ''Wedding'' in 2017. She was cast as the lead in the web series ''Just Too Bored'' as Bae Ye-seul in 2018. She also had a cameo appearance in ''A-Teen''. She played her second lead role in ''Just One Bite'' and ''Just One Bite 2''. She made a special appearance in ''Big Issue'' and in ''He Is Psychometric'' and the film '' Miss & Mrs. Cops''. Her popularity rose after starring in the romance melodrama '' Search: WWW''. Jo was starred in Kim Na-young's "To Be Honest" m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joo Woo-jae
Joo Woo-jae ( ; ; born November 28, 1986) is a South Korean model and actor. Best known for his roles in ''Come and Hug Me'' (2018) and ''Strong Girl Nam-soon'' (2023), he currently stars as a regular cast member of ''Hangout with Yoo'' (since 2023). Life and career 1986–2011: Early life Joo Woo-jae was born on November 28, 1986, in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, as the youngest of two sons. In , he received "A+" grades in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics, and was tested to have an Intelligence quotient, IQ of 137 at the time. For his tertiary education, he studied at Hongik University in Seoul for mechanical engineering with an academic scholarship for ranking within the top 5%, following his father who worked in the automobile industry and older brother who completed his studies in the same department. 2012–2021: Career beginnings and rising popularity Amidst his studies, Joo was photographed for the cover of a fashion magazine whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Sung-kyung
Lee Sung-kyung (; born August 10, 1990) is a South Korean model, actress and singer. She is best known for her roles in Korean drama, television series ''Cheese in the Trap (TV series), Cheese in the Trap'' (2016), ''The Doctors (2016 TV series), The Doctors'' (2016), ''Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo'' (2016), ''Dr. Romantic 2 ''(2020), ''Shooting Stars (South Korean TV series), Shooting Stars'' (2022), and ''Dr. Romantic 3'' (2023). Early life and education Lee was born on August 10, 1990, in Goyang, South Korea. On February 22, 2016, Lee graduated from Dongduk Women's University. Career 2008–2013: Early career Lee began her entertainment career as a model where she competed at the local Super Model Contest in 2008. In 2013, The Papers collaborated with Lee with the single "I Love You". 2014–2017: Acting and singing debut In 2014, Lee made her acting debut with a supporting role in Korean drama, television drama ''It's Okay, That's Love,'' being the first model-actress p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Seung-eon
Hwang Seung-eon (; born October 31, 1988) is a South Korean actress, model and singer. She was a member of the co-ed project group Temporary Idols under YG Entertainment. She has appeared in numerous films, television series, variety shows, and music videos. She is best known for her roles in '' Let's Eat 2'' (2015), '' Madame Antoine: The Love Therapist'' (2016), '' Love for a Thousand More'' (2016), '' Time'' (2018), '' XX'' (2020), '' When I Was the Most Beautiful'' (2020) and ''Alice'' (2020). Early life Hwang was born in Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun District, Seoul, South Korea on October 31, 1988. She attended Anyang Arts High School and graduated from Kyung Hee University. She started acting when she was in her third year of high school, and she was also an idol trainee. Career 2009–2013: Career beginnings Hwang Seung-eon started her entertainment career by appearing as a friend of actress Im Jung-eun in MBC's entertainment program, ''Introduce the Star's Friend'', which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vietnam's Next Top Model (cycle 8)
The eighth cycle of ''Vietnam's Next Top Model'' (subtitled as ''Vietnam's Next Top Model: All Stars'' and stylized as ''Vietnam's Next Top Model ALL ★ STARS'') premiered on June 24, 2017 on VTV3. The cycle was originally announced to be an all-stars co-ed cycle, but was later changed to the original format of an all-female cycle. This cycle featured contestants who had previously competed in cycles 1-7 who were not the winners. In addition to the all-star cast, a separate search was held for all-new aspiring contestants. For this cycle, the entire panel of judges was replaced. The jury consisted of model-actress Trương Ngọc Ánh, make-up artist Nam Trung, and model Võ Hoàng Yến. Ngọc Ánh acted as the show's host, while Nam Trung served as the show's creative director, and Hoàng Yến served as a model mentor. The winner of the competition was 24-year-old Lê Thị Kim Dung, who originally placed 12th in cycle 5. Overview Auditions In addition to the returning cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Hyun-jin
Kim Hyun-jin (; born August 24, 1996) is a South Korean actor and model. He is known for his roles in dramas such as ''Can You Deliver Time?'' (2020), ''Sugar Coating'' (2020), ''Peach of Time'' (2021), ''Peng'' (2021) and ''Cheer Up'' (2022) Early life and education Kim was born on August 24, 1996, and attended an all-boys high school. Career 2015: Modelling career Kim joined YG KPlus and made his debut as a model in 2015, making appearances as a runway model in a number of modeling shows for Kimseoryon, D.Gnak, Caruso, Sling Stone and SongGzio Homme, Ordinary People. He also appeared in magazines ''Go Korea'' and ''Dazed Korea''. He also appeared in commercials for Subway and Banila Co. 2020–present: Acting career Kim worked with WM Company to pursue a career in acting, citing Park Seo-joon as his role model. Kim was cast in the web series ''Sugar Coating'' and ''Can You Deliver Time?'' in 2020. In 2021, he appeared in drama ''Peach of Time'' and he also appeared in dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Ki-yong
Jang Ki-yong (; born August 7, 1992) is a South Korean actor and model. He began his career in the modelling industry and debuted as an actor through a guest appearance on ''It's Okay, That's Love'' (2014). He gained popularity with ''Confession Couple'' (2017) and was cast in ''Come and Hug Me'' (2018), his first-ever lead role. Jang rose to prominence with ''Search: WWW'' (2019) and ''My Roommate Is a Gumiho'' (2021), and is also known for his roles in ''My Mister'' (2018), ''Born Again (TV series), Born Again'' (2020) and ''The Atypical Family'' (2024). As a model, Jang earned several awards including the "Fashion Model Award" at the 2014 Asia Model Awards and "Best Dressed Model" at the 2015 Korea's Best Dresser Swan Awards. His transition to acting earned him the accolades "Best New Actor (TV)" at the 2019 Baeksang Arts Awards, the "Excellence Award" at the 2018 MBC Drama Awards and more. Jang is also known for his endorsements with brands The Estée Lauder Companies, Esté ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JBJ (band)
JBJ () was a South Korean boy band consisting of six members who previously participated in Mnet (TV channel), Mnet's 2017 survival show ''Produce 101 Season 2''. The group was managed by IST Entertainment, Fave Entertainment, while CJ E&M oversaw the group's release production. They officially debuted on October 18, 2017. They held their final concert on April 22, 2018, and disbanded on April 30, 2018. History Pre-debut ''Produce 101 Season 2'' premiered on Mnet (TV channel), Mnet in April 2017, where 101 male trainees from various South Korean entertainment companies competed to debut in an 11-member boy group that would promote exclusively for a year and a half under YMC Entertainment. The show ended on June 16, forming the project group Wanna One. On the same day, the show's fans had named Kenta Takada of Star Road Entertainment, Jin Longguo of Choon Entertainment, Kim Sang-gyun of Hunus Entertainment, and Kim Tae-dong of The Vibe Label (later known as Major Nine), as elimina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Hyun-bin
Kwon Hyun-bin (; born March 4, 1997), also known by his stage name Viini, is a South Korean actor, rapper and model. He is known for his appearance in the second installation of ''Produce 101'' and debuting in the former boy band, JBJ. Life and career 1997–2016: Early life and career beginnings Kwon Hyun-bin was born on March 4, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea. Briefly residing in Tokyo, Japan for studies, he joined the baseball team in Aoba-Japan International School, and soon returned to South Korea, enrolling in as an athlete specializing in fencing; serving as a representative at the teens' fencing tournament. Kwon eventually sustained an injury, resulting in his withdraw from the sport. In 2015, Kwon began his modelling career under YG KPlus, the youngest addition. He appeared on a variety of pictorials, including the May issue of GQ Korea. 2017–present: Rising popularity, solo debut and acting In April 2017, Kwon appeared on the second installment of Mnet survival ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Hui (actor)
Lee Kang-Hee (; born November 19, 1991), known professionally as Kang Hui () is a South Korean actor, model and painter. He is known for his lead roles in the dramas ''Cherry Blossoms After Winter'', ''Ending Again'' and ''Dream Change Laundromat''. Filmography Film Television series Web series Television shows Music video appearances References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kang, Hui 1991 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male models South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Ho-jung (actress)
Lee Ho-jung (; born 20 January 1997) is a South Korean model and actress. She is best known for her roles in the television series ''Song of the Bandits'' (2023) and ''Good Boy (TV series), Good Boy'' (2025), as well as the films ''Midnight Runners'' (2017) and ''The Battle of Jangsari'' (2019). Early life and education Lee Ho-jung was born on January 20, 1997, in South Korea. As a child she dreamt of pursuing a career as a flight attendant. Growing up, Lee had an interest for sports which included swimming and was often known for her athletic abilities in school. In middle school, Lee was considered short with a height of 153 cm. Despite this, in eighth grade while watching ''Korea's Next Top Model'', Lee believed she could someday become a fashion model, citing she could pose and express the designs of the products well despite her height not fitting the requirements of a runway model who averaged at 176 cm. In ninth grade she faced a sudden growth spurt and grew 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
