[Exclusive] CHOI JI WOO joins YG? Major Expansion? YANG says “NO” (Interview)
[스타뉴스 길혜성 기자] Many are curious to know why CHOI JI WOO, South Korea’s top Korean Wave actor, joined one of the largest entertainment agencies YG.
YG confirmed with Star News on Feb 26 that CHOI joined the agency. YANG HYUN SUK, the founder of YG, made the announcement.
He said, “CHOI did join YG. We wanted to make the announcement at the right time, but as it is unveiled already, there is no need to hide the fact.”
YANG explained the process in a simple and honest way.
“Just like CHA SEUNG WON, CHOI was welcomed very warmly by all members of YG. YG wants to walk together with actors who are interested in new contents and who love acting.”
“With CHA and CHOI joining us, people think we are into inviting top stars. But people who really know me would know that’s not true. The reason YG has actor management is to create a synergy effect with actors who we want to work with, while enjoying it. Just like YG musicians.”
He added, “It’s not YG’s intention to expand the company. Just like we prioritize artists, we want to prioritize the actors to enhance contents of entertainment.”
“It is our rule to have the managers of actors join YG as well. YG has stepped aside of having actors at the agency until now, but from now on, the actors will enjoy the overseas market penetration we made.”
He added, “Just like we did with the musicians, we will work together under the name YG Family with the actors as well. I am eager to work with great actors.”
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