Park Bo Gum Signing With HYBE? Agency Responds to Rumors
After leaving his longtime agency, Blossom Entertainment, Park Bo Gum is rumored to join one of South Korea's top labels, HYBE.
The said talent agency is home to famous talents from the music and acting industry. It includes BTS, Enhyphen, and New Jeans as well as former After School member Nana, "Alchemy of Souls" star Hwang Min Hyun and more.
As for the South Korean heartthrob, rumor sparked that he is offered to be the label's newest artist HYBE.
It comes after an industry representative cited that they are working on signing the "Reply 1988" star and are "currently setting up a management team for the actor."
However, the agency clarified the issue.
HYBE Responds to News About Park Bo Gum Transferring to Their Label
In a report cited by a local media outlet, HYBE denied saying that there is no truth behind Park Bo Gum moving to their agency.
"The report that Park Bo Gum is discussing an exclusive contract is not true," a representative told Sports Seoul.
To recall, this is not the first time that the actor was rumored to be part of a new agency.
After leaving Blossom Entertainment, Park Bo Gum is reportedly joining YG Entertainment.
At the time, reports say that he was heavily influenced by artist and running buddy, Sean, who also serves as the director of YG Entertainment.
However, the label says that they are no truth behind the actor signing an exclusive contract.
As of now, after Park Bo Gum left Blossom Entertainment, which has been his agency for 10 years, he is currently working as a free agent.
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In a statement, the agency said that After long discussions, the label "has agreed to terminate the management contract."
Park Bo Gum gained attention after landing the role of a psychopathic lawyer in "Hello Monster" followed by his character in "Reply 1988."
He also impressed K-drama fans with his role as the Joseon crown prince in "'Love in the Moonlight" with Kim Yoo Jung.
From then on, all eyes are on Park Bo Gum's dramas and movies especially the lead stars he will be working alongside.
Park Bo Gum New Drama
In 2020, he joined a slew of celebrities who enlisted in the military and became part of the Navy as a cultural promotion specialist.
He officially return to civilian life after completing his duty in April 2022.
Among his first on-screen appearance is being part of the star-studded variety show "Young Actors' Retreat."
He reunited with the cast of "Love in the Moonlight" as well as the actors of "Itaewon Class" and "The Sound of Magic."
Interestingly, he is set to return to the small screen with an interesting project opposite IU.
Helmed by Kim Won Suk of "Signal" and "Arthdal Chronicles," "Life" is a romance story between a girl and a boy who unexpectedly develop feelings.
