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KeyEast
KeyEast (; stylized as KEYEAST) is a management agency founded by actor Bae Yong-joon. History * October 8, 1996 β Tuneboom Korea Co., Ltd. (νκ΅ν°λΆ μ£Όμνμ¬) was established. * November 2003 β Tuneboom Korea was listed at KOSDAQ. * June 2004 β Tuneboom Korea changes corporate name to Auto Wintech Inc. (μ€ν μν ν¬ μ£Όμνμ¬). * March 2006 β Auto Wintech changes again to its current name, KeyEast Co., Ltd. (μ£Όμνμ¬ ν€μ΄μ€νΈ). * July 2006 β KeyEast acquires BOF (company), BOF Corp. (μ£Όμνμ¬ λΉμ€μν) and made it a subsidiary. * February 2008 β KeyEast advances to Japan, forming BOF Entertainment. * June 2008 β KeyEast organized a premium event for ''The Legend (TV series), The Legend'' at the Osaka Dome. * August 2008 β KeyEast opens the Japanese entertainment portal ''BOFI''. * January 2009 β KeyEast and JYP Entertainment established a joint venture, Holym. * May 2009 β KeyEast acquires Japanese company () and made it an affi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bae Yong-joon
Bae Yong-joon (; born August 29, 1972) is a South Korean businessman and former actor. He has starred in numerous television dramas, including, notably, '' Winter Sonata'' which became a major part of the Korean Wave. Bae retired from acting after 2007, but remains active as the chairman of management agency KeyEast. Early life Bae Yong-joon was born in Mapo District, Seoul. He entered Sungkyunkwan University in 2000 as a Film Studies major. Career Bae made his acting debut in 1994 in the Korean drama '' Salut D'Amour'' (lit. "Love Greeting"). The rookie actor quickly gained popularity, and a year later he won Best New Actor at the 1995 KBS Drama Awards for ''Our Sunny Days of Youth''. Throughout the 1990s, Bae continued playing leading roles on television, in ''Papa'' (1996), '' First Love'' (1996) which reached a peak viewership rating of 65.8%, ''The Barefooted Youth'' (1998), and the Noh Hee-kyung-penned '' Did We Really Love?'' (1999). In '' Hotelier'' (2001), he pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Bo-ah
Jo Bo-ah (born Jo Bo-yoon on August 22, 1991) is a South Korean actress, model and host known for her roles in ''Goodbye to Goodbye'' (2018), '' My Strange Hero'' (2018), ''Forest'' (2020), '' Tale of the Nine Tailed'' (2020), and '' Military Prosecutor Doberman'' (2022) . Early life Jo Bo-ah was born Jo Bo-yoon on August 22, 1991, in Daejeon, South Korea. Jo graduated from Sungkyunkwan University, majoring in Performing Arts. She has a sister, Jo Yoo-ah. Career Jo made her acting debut in 2011 with a small role in the daily sitcom ''I Live in Cheongdam-dong'' on cable channel JTBC. This was followed by a hosting gig on the audition program ''Made in U'' (also on JTBC), and an appearance in the Korean-Japanese co-production ''Koisuru Maison ~Rainbow Rose~''. In 2012, Jo landed her first major role as a former rich girl who falls for a rocker in tvN's coming-of-age series ''Shut Up Flower Boy Band''. Later that year, she appeared in her first network TV series with a supporting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Han-na
Kang Han-naοΌ ko, κ°νλ; born January 30, 1989) is a South Korean actress. Kang played several lead roles in films and television series, including '' Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo'' (2016), '' Rain or Shine'' (2017), '' Familiar Wife'' (2018), '' Start-Up'' (2020), and ''My Roommate Is a Gumiho'' (2021). Early life and education Kang Han-Na received both her Bachelor and Master of Theater from Chung-Ang University. Career 2009β2015: Career beginnings Kang made her film debut in the short films, ''Last Homecoming'' and ''King of Guitar'', both in 2009. In 2013, she began playing minor roles in mainstream films '' Fasten Your Seatbelt'', '' Commitment'' and '' Friend: The Great Legacy''. The same year, Kang made her television debut in the romantic comedy drama ''Miss Korea''. Kang played her first lead role in the period film ''Empire of Lust'', playing a gisaeng. She then starred in the short film, ''Stand'' in the same year. 2016βpresent: Rising popularity Kang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment Co., Ltd. () is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency. It is one of South Korea's largest entertainment companies where it was established in 1995 by record executive and record producer Lee Soo-man. The company has been responsible for fostering and popularizing the careers of many K-pop stars garnering huge global fanbases. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. SM Entertainment is known for having led the worldwide K-pop phenomenon and the musical side of " Hallyu", also known as the " Korean Wave", with early overseas successes such as H.O.T., S.E.S. and BoA. The label currently represents K-pop artists such as TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, J-Min, Shinee, Zhou Mi, Exo, Red Velvet, NCT, WayV, SuperM and Aespa, and previously represented Hyun Jin-Young, Shinhwa, Fly to the Sky, The Grace, f(x) and Henry Lau. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dream High
''Dream High'' () is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Bae Suzy, Kim Soo-hyun, Ok Taec-yeon, Hahm Eun-jung, Jang Wooyoung and Lee Ji-eun. It aired on KBS2 from January 3 to February 28, 2011, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 ( KST) for 16 episodes. The drama was popular among teenagers, and brought in average viewership ratings of 15.7% during its two-month run. A special episode, where the cast of the show performed the ''Dream High Special Concert'' on a stage near Seoul, was aired on March 1, 2011, the day after the series ended. Its sequel '' Dream High 2'' aired a year later with a different cast. Synopsis Six students at Kirin High School share dreams of becoming K-pop idols, among others. During their school years, they learn how to develop their singing, songwriting and dancing skills while undergoing personal growth. They also start to develop feelings for one another. Each of them has their own strengths and weaknesses, but they strive to debut wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Ji-yoon
Hong Ji-yoon is a South Korean actress under KeyEast. She is best known for her roles in television series ''My First First Love'' (2019) and ''Woori the Virgin'' (2022). Career Hong Ji-yoon made her debut in TVN (South Korean TV channel), tvN's ''Criminal Minds (South Korean TV series), Criminal Minds'' in 2017, as Park In-hye. She also starred in ''Bad Guys 2''. She played the role of Oh Ji-ran in ''What's Wrong with Secretary Kim''. She played a supporting role in Netflix's original series ''My First First Love'' with Ji Soo, Jung Chae-yeon and Jung Jin-young (singer), Jin Young. She made a cameo appeared as actress Ruby in ''My Absolute Boyfriend''. Hong Ji-yoon has also partaken in the drama ''My Country (TV series), My Country'' which premiered in September 2019 on JTBC. In 2022, she starred in the Seoul Broadcasting System, SBS romantic comedy drama ''Woori the Virgin''. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External linksHong Ji-y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Eun-chae
Jung Eun-chae (born Jung Sol-mi on November 24, 1986) is a South Korean actress, model and TV host. Jung began her career as a model, then made her acting breakthrough as the titular character in ''Nobody's Daughter Haewon'' (2013), a film by auteur Hong Sang-soo that premiered at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival. In 2013, she released an EP of indie folk songs she composed herself, the self-titled ''Jung Eun-chae''. Early life Jung Eun-chae spent 8 years living in London, starting from middle school senior year when she was 15-year-old. Due to the influence of her older brother who works at a production company, Chorokbaem Media, Jung became interested in pursuing an acting career after she returned to South Korea. Career Jung Eun-chae debuted as a commercial model. A string of memorable commercials has earned her a '' CF Model of the Year'' title at the 2011 6th Asia Model Festival Awards. She uses a stage name instead of her real name "Jung Sol-mi" because of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang In-youp
Hwang In-youp (; born January 19, 1991) is a South Korean actor, model, and singer. He began his career in modeling industry before making his screen debut with a main role in the web series ''Why '' (2018). He rose to international prominence through his breakthrough role in hit drama '' True Beauty'' (2020β21). He is also known for his role in the Netflix original series ''The Sound of Magic'' (2022) and his leading role in the television drama ''Why Her'' (2022). Early life and education Hwang In-youp was born in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do in South Korea on January 19, 1991. He is the oldest son; his brother, who is three years younger, is a producer and singer-songwriter who goes by the name Inof. Hwang lived in Davao City, Philippines during his high school and college years, going by the English name Ryan Leon. He graduated from high school at the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International School, and later graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fashion design at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Sun-hwa
Han Sun-hwa (born October 6, 1990), also known mononymously as Sunhwa, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Secret. She made her television debut in 2004 while participating in SBS' ''Superstar Survival'' as a finalist, and in 2009, she was a regular cast on a variety show called ''Invincible Youth''. Aside from music, she also ventured into acting and made her debut in the 2010 drama, ''More Charming By The Day''. She also acted in several dramas with supporting roles in '' Ad Genius Lee Tae-baek'', ''God's Gift - 14 Days'', and ''Marriage, Not Dating''. Early life Han Sun-hwa was born on October 6, 1990, in Busan, South Korea. She has one younger sister and one younger brother, Han Seung-woo. Han's mother gave birth to her at the young age of 20. As the eldest child, she took care of her younger siblings by cooking them food and tutoring them when both of their parents had to work. During the East Asian Financial Crisis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Go Ah-sung
Go Ah-sung is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a child actress, notably in '' The Host''. Her other notable works include ''Snowpiercer'' (2013), '' Samjin Company English Class'' (2020), as well as the TV dramas '' Master of Study'' (2010) and ''Heard It Through the Grapevine'' (2015). Career Go Ah-sung was four years old when she appeared in her first commercial, and she joined the 2002 stage musical ''Peter Pan'' when she was ten. At thirteen, Go began her acting career in the KBS children's program ''Oolla Boolla Blue-jjang'' (2004). Having worked together in the MBC omnibus drama '' Beating Heart'' (2005), actress Bae Doona recommended Go to director Bong Joon-ho when he was casting for his much-anticipated monster film. After an extensive audition process, Go made her film debut in 2006 with a starring role in '' The Host''. Bong praised her work, saying that she "showed really mature acting for her age, and that's one of her defining charms as an actres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment Corporation () is a South Korean multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate founded in 1997 by J. Y. Park. It is one of the largest entertainment companies in South Korea, and operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management company, concert production company, and music publishing house. In addition, the company operates various subsidiary ventures and divisions worldwide. Notable artists under the agency include the groups 2PM, Day6, Twice, Boy Story, Stray Kids, Itzy, NiziU, Xdinary Heroes and Nmixx. History 1997β1999: Formation and first generation K-pop artist JYP Entertainment was founded in 1997 by South Korean singer-songwriter Park Jin-young (named after his stage name, J. Y. Park) as Tae-Hong Planning Corporation, which eventually became JYP Entertainment in 2001. In 1997, the company signed its first artist and female solo artist, Pearl. In 1999, entertainment company SidusHQ intr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chae Jung-an
Chae Jung-an (born Jang Jung-an on October 21, 1977) is a South Korean actress and singer. Philanthropy On March 11, 2022, Chae made a donation. millions to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to help the victims of the massive wildfire that started in Uljin, Gyeongbuk and has spread to Samcheok, Gangwon. In May 2022, Chae donated 60 million won to the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation with 'Genetic', a beauty brand specializing in aesthetics Aesthetics, or esthetics, is a branch of philosophy Philosophy (from , ) is the systematized study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, Epistemology, knowledge, Ethics, values, Philosophy of .... Filmography Television series Web series Films Discography Awards and nominations References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chae, Jung-an 1977 births Living people People from Busan South Korean television actresses South Korean film actr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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