Younghoon THE BOYZ Officially Joins Namoo Actors to Focus on Acting

Kapanlagi.com - Younghoon THE BOYZ has officially signed an exclusive contract with Namoo Actors for acting activities. This news was revealed based on an investigation by Xportsnews on Thursday (7/8/2026), which reported that Younghoon has just signed a contract with the acting agency.

This new contract marks Younghoon's further step into the acting world, alongside his activities as an idol with THE BOYZ. Namoo Actors is known as one of the major acting agencies in South Korea that represents several renowned actors.

1. New Contract for Acting Focus

Younghoon THE BOYZ (credit: instagram.com/_0hoony)

Younghoon has been juggling two roles since his debut with THE BOYZ, as both an idol and an actor. He has built a filmography through several titles, including the Kakao TV drama 'LOVE REVOLUTION', the SBS drama 'ONE THE WOMAN', and the tvN drama 'TALE OF THE NINE-TAILED 1938'.

With his new contract with Namoo Actors, Younghoon is expected to take his acting career more seriously in the future, without leaving his activities with THE BOYZ.

2. Background of the Dispute with ONE HUNDRED

This news comes amid an ongoing legal dispute between THE BOYZ and their former agency, ONE HUNDRED. In February 2026, THE BOYZ filed for a temporary suspension of the effectiveness of their exclusive contract with ONE HUNDRED.

The dispute continued in April 2026, when THE BOYZ reported Cha Ga Won, the CEO of ONE HUNDRED, for alleged embezzlement. The status is still under allegation, and the legal process regarding the report has not yet reached an official decision.

3. Nine Members Choose a New Path

Still amidst the legal process, on Wednesday (6/8/2026) the nine members of THE BOYZ, namely Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, Q, Sunwoo, and Eric, announced the signing of a group contract with a new label for group activities. New is the only member not included in this announcement.

The scheme is that THE BOYZ's group activities will continue together under the new label, while each member's individual activities will be handled by their respective agencies separately. Younghoon himself will pursue two paths: group activities with the new label, and acting activities with Namoo Actors.

4. One Agency with a Lineup of Top Actors

Namoo Actors is known as one of the major acting agencies in South Korea, representing names such as Yoo Joon Sang, Lee Joon Gi, Park Eun Bin, Koo Kyo Hwan, Song Kang, Park Ji Hyun, Roh Jeong Eui, Kim Ji Eun, Jang Kyu Ri, Lee Na Eun, and Lee Jung Ha. The addition of Younghoon expands the list of public figures who are both idols and actors under this agency.

(kpl/rsp)