[Exclusive]Returns to Entertainment Industry as CEO After Retirement… Jang Dong-ju in Talks to Sign Star Actress Ms. J

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Jang Dong-ju, who left his acting career to transform into a corporate figure, is embarking on a new path as an entertainment company representative. Having established Woo-sun Entertainment, a talent agency specializing in actors, he is reportedly currently coordinating the signing of star actress Ms. J.

According to StarNews investigation on the 12th, Jang Dong-ju, CEO of Woo-sun Entertainment, is discussing an exclusive contract with Ms. J. He has been pushing for her signing based on their existing close friendship, and it was reported that they are currently in the final coordination stage.

Ms. J is an actress who proved her public recognition and acting skills by starring in popular dramas. She has also been active in numerous dramas, films, and variety programs, showcasing her qualities as a multi-entertainer. Attention is focused on whether Jang Dong-ju will successfully sign Ms. J and take the first full step into the actor management business.

Previously, Jang Dong-ju made headlines by suddenly announcing his retirement from acting in May last month. At the time, he explained the reason for his retirement, stating, "Out of approximately 4 billion won in debt incurred from damage due to a Daejeon-related hacking and extortion incident, I have repaid over 3 billion won, but still owe about 800 million won, making it difficult to engage in normal acting activities."

Since then, he has expanded his activity scope as a creator and corporate figure, taking on new challenges. In particular, he drew attention by announcing that he is fully preparing for the initial public offering (IPO) of Woo-sun Group Co., Ltd., which he leads. It was reported that Jang Dong-ju has been receiving business lessons by closely learning about corporate management and organizational operations from his father, Jang Myeong-cheon (Chairman), who has operated World General Construction for several decades.

Along with this, Woo-sun Group established its subsidiary, Woo-sun Entertainment, an actor-specialized entertainment company, and launched its entertainment business. Woo-sun Entertainment is an entertainment company established to promote artist discovery, cultivation, activity support, and systematic career management centered on actor management. The company plans to formulate long-term growth strategies based on the individuality and potential of each actor and build a business foundation that allows artists and the company to grow together.

In particular, Woo-sun Entertainment is set to focus on building a management system that focuses on actors' long-term careers and competitiveness, going beyond short-term activity support. The company envisions gradually expanding the scope of activities for its affiliated actors by exploring possibilities for collaboration in work activities, content, and various industrial fields.

Jang Dong-ju will serve as the company's CEO. Having accumulated on-site experience as an actor, Jang Dong-ju is embarking on a new move to connect management with the entertainment industry through the establishment of Woo-sun Entertainment.

Woo-sun Entertainment plans to focus on strengthening its expertise in the entertainment field and securing independent business competitiveness based on the group's business foundation. This corporate establishment also holds significance in terms of diversifying Woo-sun Group's business portfolio. The group plans to cultivate the actor management sector as a new business area and continuously seek growth opportunities within the entertainment industry.

A representative from Woo-sun Entertainment stated, "It is important to discover the unique charm and capabilities possessed by actors and connect their individual possibilities with substantial growth," adding, "We will grow into a trusted actor-specialized entertainment company through systematic management and long-term perspective artist cultivation."

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