Namoo Actors
![]() Namoo Actors' logo, which resembles a tree. In Korean language, "namoo" (Korean: 나무; RR: namu) is the local word for tree. | |
Native name | 주식회사 나무엑터스 |
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Company type | Private |
Industry | Management |
Founded | January 15, 2004[1] |
Headquarters | South Korea: Samgyeong Building, 5th Floor, 96-4, Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul[2] |
Key people | Kim Jong-do (President) |
Services | Talent agency |
Website | www |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 나무엑터스 |
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Revised Romanization | Namu Ekteoseu |
McCune–Reischauer | Namu Ekt'ŏsŭ |
Namoo Actors Co. Ltd. (Korean: 나무엑터스), founded in 2004, is a talent management agency based in Seoul, South Korea.[3][4] The founder and president of the company is Kim Jong-do.
History
[edit]In 2004, Namoo Actors was established under the name "Namoo Actors Co. Ltd.".[5] The company signed Song Ji-hyo, Kim Kang-woo, Kim Tae-hee and Kim Hye-na in 2005.[6] Namoo celebrated their 10th anniversary party at CGV Cine City in Seoul on 10 January 2014.[7][8] On February 21, Namoo Actors (Kim Jong-do and actors), family members, and fans held a memorial service for actress Lee Eun-ju, who died on 22 February 2005, in Seoul.[9][10][11]
Partnerships
[edit]In 2006, Kim Jong-do and actors attended the Busan International Film Festival and in 2007, signed a joint-network deal with China's Chengtian.[12][13]
Current actors
[edit]Males
[edit]- Cha Seo-won
- Kang Ki-young (2020–present)
- Kim Hye-seong
- Kim Jung-hwan
- Ko Woo-rim
- Koo Kyo-hwan
- Lee Joon-gi (2014–present)
- Lee Jung-ha (The Unit contestant)
- Lee Jung-shik
- Lee Sin-seong
- Lee Tae-sun
- Oh Hyun-joong
- Oh Seung-hoon
- Park Sun-ho (2022–present)
- Song Kang
- Yoo Jun-sang
Females
[edit]- Chae Bin
- Do Ji-won
- Hong Eun-hee
- Jo Woo-ri (2022–present)
- Kim Ha-na
- Kim Hwan-hee
- Kim Hyo-jin (2006–present)
- Kim Jae-kyung (2016–present)
- Lee Na-eun (2022–present)
- Lee Yoon-ji (2009–present)
- Lee Yul-eum
- Park Eun-bin (2015–present)
- Park Ji-hyun
- Roh Jeong-eui (2013-present)
- Seo Ye-hwa
- Seohyun (2019–present)
- Shin So-hyun
Former actors
[edit]- Baek Do-bin (2010–2015)
- Baek Yoon-sik (2010–2018)
- Chun Woo-hee (2011–2021)
- Han Hye-jin (2008–2017)
- Jeon Hye-bin (2009–2018)
- Ji Sung (2010–2021)
- Jo Dong-hyuk (2004–2014)
- Jo Han-chul (2013–2018)
- Joo Hae-eun
- Kim Ah-joong (2011–2015)
- Kim Hyang-gi (2011–2021)
- Kim Ji-soo (2004–2020)
- Kim Joo-hyuk (2004–2017; worked with Kim Jong-do since 1997)
- Kim Kang-woo (2005–2014)
- Kim So-yeon (2006–2018)
- Kim Tae-hee (2005–2010)
- Lee Eugene (Produce X 101 contestant)
- Lee Eun-ju (2005)
- Lee Kyu-han (?–2014)
- Lee You-jin (2017–2020)
- Moon Chae-won (2016–2021)
- Moon Geun-young (2004–2020)
- Nam Gyu-ri (2013–2014)
- Park Gun-hyung (2004–2017)
- Park Min-young (2017–2021)
- Park Sang-wook (2004–2016)
- Song Ji-hyo (2005–2011)
- Yoo Ji-tae (2013–2018)
- Yoo Sun (2012–2016)
- Yoon Je-moon (2012–2019)
- Shin Se-kyung (2004–2021)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "History of Namoo Actors". Namoo Actors Co. Ltd. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
- ^ "Namoo Actors". Visit Seoul. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ "Contact Us". Namoo Actors. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ 나무엑터스 김종도 대표 (in Korean). Ansan Garosu. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ "Company History". Namoo Actors. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ 김종도 "나무엑터스란 이름, 문근영이 지어" (in Korean). Star News. 1 March 2010. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ Cho, Soyoun (13 January 2014). "Celebrity Agency Namoo Actors Hold 10th Anniversary Party With Belonging Actors". BNT News. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ 문근영·김주혁·지성..나무엑터스, 10주년 왜 뜻깊나 (in Korean). Osen. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ Noh, Yi-seul. "A memorial service for Lee Eun Joo held". StarN News. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- ^ 이은주 사망 9주기, 강남에서 비공개 추모식 진행. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). WStar News. 22 February 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- ^ "Showbiz Suicides Alarm Management Agencies". The Chosun Ilbo. 13 February 2007. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- ^ Russell, Mark (6 October 2007). "Pusan festival brings actors into its Network". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ Lee, Jenny (15 October 2006). "Mary Janes lures Pusan's A-list". Variety. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Naver Post (in Korean)