[Breaking News] One Month of Silence.. Jung Il-woo Joins Galaxy Corporation 'GD's Family'

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Actor Jung Il-woo has signed an exclusive contract with Galaxy Corporation.

Galaxy Corporation officially announced the signing of the exclusive contract with Jung Il-woo on the 29th. Previously, both parties had remained silent since rumors of a potential move surfaced in early July.

Since his debut in 2006 with the MBC sitcom "High Kick!," Jung Il-woo has showcased a wide acting spectrum through various works including "Moon Embracing the Sun," "The Night Watchman's Notebook," and "Cinderella and Four Knights." He holds tens of millions of followers on global social media platforms, including Weibo with 14.5 million followers, and is a representative Hallyu actor who has built a solid global fanbase across Asia, including Japan and Vietnam.

Recently, he played the mysterious character Takigawa in Amazon Prime Original series "Criminal," which was released simultaneously worldwide on July 17. The series has maintained the number one viewership ranking for three consecutive weeks since its release, continuing its box office success.

Through this exclusive contract, Jung Il-woo plans to expand his activities beyond traditional drama and film into diverse areas such as AI-based content, global fan platforms, and brand collaborations, aiming to penetrate the global market.

Choi Yong-ho, CEO of Galaxy Corporation, stated, "Actor Jung Il-woo is a globally beloved Hallyu actor who has been loved across Asia for many years and possesses competitive IP." He added, "Galaxy Corporation aims to go beyond being a simple management company by presenting a new global entertainment model that combines content, technology, and brand business with Actor Jung Il-woo, creating new synergies in the global market."

Meanwhile, Galaxy Corporation is strengthening its global IP lineup by adding Jung Il-woo following G-Dragon, Song Kang-ho, Taemin, Kim Jong-kook, Ryu Jun-yeol, and Lee Jung-hoo.

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