Kim Yun-seok, who broke up, has started anew.. Exclusive contracts with HB Entertainment Lee Seong-min and Ahn Jae-hyun are in one place.
Jul 24, 2025
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HB Entertainment said today (24th) "It is an honor to join hands with Kim Yun-seok, a great actor who represents Korea" "Kim Yun-seok, who has shone countless works with his overwhelming acting skills and charisma, will be a strong partner to continue his outstanding acting activities in the future."
Kim Yun-seok, who debuted in 1988 with the play 「Tank of Desire」, is a representative veteran actor of South Korea who has been building filmography for 38 years. He has been loved by the public for his heavy presence and intense performance in numerous films, including the films 'Taza', 'The Chaser', 'The Thieves' and '1987' and the Netflix series 'In the Forest Where No One Is.
In particular, he made an unrivaled impression by winning the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 44th Daejong Film Festival in 2007 for his role of 'Taza', and proved his acting ability by sweeping the Best Actor Award at a number of film festivals in 2008 for his role as a retired detective 'The Chaser'. In 2018, he won the 39th Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actor and the 54th Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Performance in Film, solidifying his status as a reliable actor.
He stood out not only in acting but also in directing. Debuting as a director through the 2019 film 'Minors', he won the Best Debut Award at the 23rd Fantasia International Film Festival in the same year and also proved his presence as a director by receiving a presidential citation at the 13th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards in 2022. Attention is focusing on what new challenges and meetings Kim Yun-seok, who has been recognized in both acting and directing fields, will continue with HB Entertainment.
Meanwhile, Kim recently made a beautiful farewell to Walnut & U Entertainment after completing a three-year contract. HB Entertainment, which includes talented actors such as actors Lee Sung-min, Koo Ja-sung, Kim Tae-hyung, Ahn Jae-hyun, Oh Chang-seok, Lee Kyu-bok, Jung Yong-ju, Cho Byung-kyu, Joo Sang-wook, Cha Ye-ryeon, and Hyun-ri, is a comprehensive entertainment company that produces contents such as dramas 'happiness battle', 'SKY Castle', 'law, man and woman'My love from the stars'.
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