Namoo Actors Responds to Issue Regarding ‘Flower of Evil’ Star Moon Chae Won Leaving the Agency
Namoo Actors is setting the record straight regarding the issue between Moon Chae Won and the agency.
Rumor sparked that the "Flower of Evil" star is leaving the management without renewing her contract.
Moon Chae Won Plans on Not Renewing Her Contract with Namoo Actors?
It came after Star News cited that the actress informed the agency that she has no intention of renewing her contract, which is set to expire in early October.
To recall, the 34-year-old beauty has been with Namoo Actors for five years since September 2016.
After signing with one of the most sought-after management agencies in South Korea, Moon Chae Won managed to land in several notable dramas like the Korean remake of "Criminal Minds," historical movie "Feng Shui" and the top rating K-drama "Flower of Evil."
Moon Chae Won Agency Reacts to Issue
Amid the rumors, Namoo Actors released a statement to address the issue. According to Joy News 24, the management is still in talks regarding the status of her contract.
"The expiration of the contract with Moon Chae-won has not been decided. We are currently discussing the renewal of the contract," Moon Chae Won's agency explained as obtained by the outlet.
Namoo Actors is among the respectable talent agencies in the country that houses some of the biggest names in the industry.
Among its talents are Hallyu star Park Min Young, Song Kang, Girls' Generation's Seohyun, "The Devil Judge" star Ji Sung and more.
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Moon Chae Won Comeback in Small Screen with 'Flower of Evil'
Moon Chae Won returned to the small screen after her two-year hiatus in showbiz.
Interestingly, the actress made a roaring comeback with her thriller crime K-drama "Flower of Evil," where she played a homicide detective Cha Ji Won.
In the drama, she portrays the dotting wife to Lee Joon Gi's character Baek Hee Sung, a loving husband and father who secretly hides his true identity, even to Ji Won.
The couple managed to establish a happy and almost perfect family not until his wife uncovered his secret.
"Flower of Evil" is a reunion project with Moon Chae Won and Lee Joon Gi, who both starred in the 2017 K-drama "Criminal Minds," where they took on the role of highly trained National Criminal Investigation's (NCI) profilers.
Prior to the drama's premiere, the actor lauded the 34-year-old beauty's work ethic, including being focused and detailed to her work.
"She's an actress who really thinks about her role until she can interpret the emotions. That's why she helps me out and makes me feel more inspired about the emotional aspects when we work together," he explained, as cited by a Korean media outlet.
Moon Chae Won's New Movie 'We Grow Up'
Now, Moon Chae Won is set to appear in an upcoming movie, "We Grow Up," alongside "Temptation" star Kwon Sang Woo.
Interestingly, this is also her movie comeback after starring in "Feng Shui."
On the other hand, she is also active on social media and recently shared her team up with Ralph Lauren and Marie Claire Korea.
