THIS Top Star is Rumored to Leave Park Min Young’s Agency? Here’s What Hook Entertainment Says

Amid the controversy surrounding Park Min Young, Lee Seung Gi's agency, top star Youn Yuh Jung is rumored to leave Hook Entertainment.

The news comes after various media outlets raised speculations that the Academy Award winner is parting ways with the agency after working with them for a long time.

However, Hook Entertainment addressed the issue and clarified news about the veteran actress.

Is Youn Yuh Jung Leaving Hook Entertainment?

In a report, the talent agency shut down rumors about Youn Yuh Jung's contract with Hook Entertainment.

In a brief statement, the label denied and said that there's no truth regarding Youn Yuh Jung's exclusive contract with them is ending.

It can be recalled that on November 17, a Korean news outlet cited that the "Minari" star had decided to part ways with her longtime agency.

According to the report, the reason Youn Yuh Jung is ending her contract with Hook Entertainment is "because she's been verbally renewing her contract with her current agency based on trust for a long time."

Moreover, the outlet also added that they chose the term "preparing to part ways with the agency" to be more accurate and less dramatic rather than "end of the contract."

What Happened to Hook Entertainment?

Apart from Youn Yuh Jung, Hook Entertainment is home to big stars like Park Min Young, Lee Seung Gi, Lee Sun Hee, Lee Seo Jin, and more.

However, recently the agency made it to the headlines for the wrong reasons after being caught up with Park Min Young's ex-boyfriend Kang Jong Hyun.

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Police authorities raided the labels' Chungdam office after facing embezzlement charges due to its alleged ties with the controversial businessman.

In a report, the CEO of Hook Entertainment along with the board of executives are accused of embezzlement charges.

What's Next for Youn Yuh Jung?

The veteran actress is one of the renowned stars in Korea who made a historic win in a prestigious award-giving body.

Youn Yuh Jung is the first Korean actress to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, as well as SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, and the same category at BAFTA Award.

The massive achievement is due to her amazing performance in the film "Minari" where she played Korean grandmother Soonja.

It was followed by another blockbuster series "Pachinko" a novel based historical fiction that depicts the journey of a Korean family who immigrated to Japan.

Apart from the interesting storyline, the Apple TV series also has a roster of star-studded cast, including South Korean heartthrob Lee Min Ho, Jin Ha, Kim Min Ha, and more.

Interestingly, "Pachinko" would return for season 2, but the cast lineup is yet to be announced.

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Written by Geca Wills