10 Korean Artists Who Finally Establish Their Own Agencies, Latest Including Donghae & Eunhyuk Super Junior

Kapanlagi.com - Agencies play an important role for Korean artists. They usually carry out their career activities under the auspices of an agency. Typically, agencies are responsible for nurturing the artist, managing their activities and reputation, and supporting their endeavors.

Usually, artists will sign contracts with specific agencies. However, there are some artists who decide to establish their own agencies to support their career activities. Want to know who they are? Let's take a look at these 10 Korean artists who finally establish their own agencies!

1. Donghae & Eunhyuk Super Junior

Super Junior D&E (Credit: instagram.com/superjunior_dne_official))

Donghae & Eunhyuk Super Junior finally decided to establish their own agency named ODE Entertainment on September 1, 2023. This agency was founded after their contract with SM Entertainment ended on August 31st.

ODE Entertainment will be responsible for all the artistic activities of Donghae & Eunhyuk. According to sources reported by Allkpop, Donghae & Eunhyuk will continue to maintain their relationship with SM Entertainment and participate in every Super Junior activity.

2. Kang Daniel

Kang Daniel (Credit: instagram.com/konnectent.official)

Kang Daniel also established his own agency named Konnect Entertainment in June 2019. This agency was founded after Kang Daniel left LM Entertainment and completed his activities with WANNA ONE in January 2019.

Konnect Entertainment is the agency that manages solo artist Kang Daniel, Chancellor, and Yuju. Not only that, this agency also participated in managing CL's promotional activities in South Korea for the ALPHA project in August 2021.

3. Bae Yong Joon

Bae Yong Joon (Credit: fims.kofic.or.kr/sjw)

Some of you may be familiar with the name KeyEast Entertainment. Yes, this agency was founded by an actor who starred in the drama WINTER SONATA, Bae Yong Joon.

KeyEast was founded by Bae Yong Joon in 1996. In 2018, this agency was acquired by SM Entertainment. Several famous artists are under the management of KeyEast Entertainment, such as Ji Soo, Moon Ga Young, Kim Dong Wook, Woo Do Hwan, and Hwang In Yeop.

4. Jaejoong JYJ

Kim Jaejoong (Credit: instagram.com/jj_1986_jj)

Singer and actor Jaejoong JYJ or Kim Jaejoong finally established his own agency named iNKODE on May 4, 2023. He collaborated with director Noh Hyun Tae, who previously worked at Cube Entertainment.

According to sources cited by Allkpop, iNKODE will handle Jaejoong's management and promotion as a musician, actor, musical star, and other artistic activities. Not only that, Jaejoong, who takes on the position of Chief Strategy Officer, will be involved in discovering and producing new talents.

5. PSY

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PSY also established his own agency named PNation in 2018. This agency was founded when the singer Gangnam Style ended his contract with YG Entertainment.

PNation manages the activities and promotions of PSY as well as several famous artists such as Jessi, HyunA, DAWN, Crush, Heize, D.Ark, Penomeco, Hwasa, and the newest boy group named TNX.

6. Lee Byung Hun

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Lee Byung Hun is the person behind BH Entertainment. The actor from the drama SQUID GAMES established his own agency in 2006. This agency was founded with the aim of nurturing young talent and managing older and established actors.

BH Entertainment is home to a number of famous South Korean artists such as Kim Go Eun, Park Hae Soo, Park Bo Young, Go Soo, Lee Jin Wook, Han Hyo Joo, and Jinyoung GOT7.

7. Lee Jong Suk

Lee Jong Suk (instagram.com/jongsuk0206)

Korean actor Lee Jong Suk also established his own agency called A-MAN Project. This agency was formed in collaboration with YNK Entertainment.

Previously, Lee Jong Suk terminated his contract with YG Entertainment in 2018. A-MAN Project will act as an agency that supports Lee Jong Suk's domestic activities as an actor.

8. Cha Tae Hyun

Cha Tae Hyun (instagram.com/blossom_entertainment)

The next actor who has his own agency is Cha Tae Hyun. The film actor ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLDS established Blossom Entertainment in 2012 with his manager.

Until now, Blossom Entertainment is home to several popular South Korean actors, such as Song Joong Ki, Park Bo Gum, Lim Ju Hwan, and Go Chan Suk.

9. Hyun Bin

Hyun Bin (instagram.com/vast.ent)

The actor of the drama CRASH LANDING ON YOU, Hyun Bin, together with his mentor, Kang Kun Taek, also established his own agency called VAST Entertainment. According to Soompi, Hyun Bin will focus on finding trainee candidates and will be responsible for the agency.

Since 2016 until now, VAST Entertainment has been managing various actors and actresses. Some of them are Kim Yun Jee, Shin Do Hyun, and Lee Jae Wook.

10. So Ji Sub

So Ji Sub (instagram.com/51k_official)

The latest Korean artist to have his own agency is So Ji Sub. The actor from the drama OH MY VENUS established an agency called 51K in 2011. Initially, this agency was dedicated to only one person. However, now the 51K agency manages many actors.

Some of these actors include So Ji Sub, Ok Taecyeon, Lee Seung Woo, and Cha Hak Yeon.

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