Actress Yoo In-na is parting ways with YG Entertainment after 19 years and is reportedly set to join Chorokbaem Entertainment, signaling a new chapter in her decades-long career.
According to an exclusive report by MyDaily on Thursday, Yoo is in final talks to sign an exclusive contract with Chorokbaem Entertainment, a growing actor-focused agency under drama production company Chorokbaem Media.
The move marks her first agency transition since debuting in 2006.
"Yoo In-na has carefully chosen a new agency after much deliberation," an industry insider told MyDaily. "Since it's her first transition since debut, she took time to make the decision. She was looking for a company where she could expand her career, not just in acting, but in various fields."
Yoo, best known for her roles in hit Korean dramas such as High Kick Through the Roof, Secret Garden, The Greatest Love, My Love from the Star, Goblin, and Snowdrop, has also built a strong fanbase through her appearances as a radio DJ and variety show host.
Her warm voice and affable on-screen presence have become trademarks of her versatile career.
The timing of her departure aligns with YG Entertainment's broader exit from the entertainment industry. Earlier this year, the company announced plans to shift its focus exclusively to music.
A wave of actors exits, including Kim Hee-ae, Cha Seung-won, Yoo Seung-ho, and Jang Ki-Yong, followed by the shift.
While a few stars such as Lee Sung-kyung and Lee Soo-hyuk remain, YG's once-prominent acting division is visibly winding down.
Chorokbaem Entertainment has, meanwhile, been adding to its star roster, securing hot prospects Han Ji-hyun and Lee Sang-yi recently.
The signing of Yoo is intended to raise the agency's profile and lend momentum to her ambition to expand beyond acting.
Fans have shared their enthusiasm online for Yoo's prospective future projects, with many praising her pursuit of artistic growth after spending nearly two decades under one label.
As Yoo starts anew on this new chapter in her career, fans, and industry folks alike will be curious to see what new productions and projects she'll be part of under this new talent agency.
