'Retirement Declaration' Jang Dong-joo Changes Occupation from Actor to Businessman on Portals.. Also Deletes Profile Photo [Star Issue]

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After declaring his retirement from the entertainment industry, actor Jang Dong-joo has even changed his occupation listed on portal site profiles.

As of the 18th, according to portal sites, Jang Dong-joo's profile occupation has been changed from the previous 'Actor' to 'Businessman'.

The profile photo previously registered has been deleted. Under the affiliation item, the text 'First Group (CEO)' is written.

On the 15th, Jang Dong-joo suddenly declared his retirement from the entertainment industry by posting on his personal SNS, "I intend to lay down my life as actor Jang Dong-joo as of today."

Thereafter, Jang Dong-joo announced his transformation into a screenwriter and film producer and even began seeking investors. He stated he is looking for partners who can invest in film production costs, co-produce, or purchase screenplay rights, and directly specified the investment-only account number and the account holder's name.

However, this was a unilateral decision made without consultation with his agency.

His agency management W stated, "This matter was made based on the actor's one-sided judgment," and added, "The agency was not informed of the details beforehand and only became aware of the situation after the announcement," showing a bewildered expression.

They continued, "We are doing our best to resolve the situation with affected parties and partner companies due to the actor's unilateral decision, and we are responding with a serious stance regarding this matter," and added, "We have determined that the trust relationship with actor Jang Dong-joo has essentially reached a point of irrecoverable breakdown."

Meanwhile, Jang Dong-joo's impulsive behavior is not the first time. Last November, he disappeared after leaving only a black screen and the words "I am sorry" on his SNS. At the time, a commotion ensued as his then-agency, Nexus ENM, set out to locate Jang Dong-joo. The situation was resolved after his whereabouts were confirmed within about four hours. Later, he moved his base to Management Run in December of the same year, but terminated the contract shortly thereafter.

Last January, he also publicly revealed that he had been a victim of hacking and extortion related to the "Hyu Daejeon" incident. At the time, Jang Dong-joo confessed that he suffered losses of tens of billions of won due to the hacking and found himself buried in debt.

Then, in February this year, Jang Dong-joo signed an exclusive contract with Management W and announced his comeback. However, Jang Dong-joo has once again declared his retirement.

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