Kim Hyun-jin and Han Seung-yeon, who left YG, join hands with a former YG manager and start a new company

Apr 16, 2025

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Photo courtesy of Aer Entertainment
Photo courtesy of Aer Entertainment
Actors Kim Hyun-jin and Han Seung-yeon, who left YG Entertainment due to the termination of the agency’s acting business, announced that they have signed exclusive contracts with Aer Entertainment.

Aer Entertainment, the agency that announced its launch on the 16th, is a management company established by CEO Lim Dong-gyu, who has a long history of diverse management experience at YG Entertainment, and is a label under Story J Company.’Aer’ means ‘air’ in Portuguese, and contains the bold ambition to become an indispensable existence even though it is invisible.

Along with the news of its establishment, Aer Entertainment also announced the news of exclusive contracts with actors Kim Hyun-jin and Han Seung-yeon.Aer Entertainment stated, “We are happy to be starting the company with Kim Hyun-jin and Han Seung-yeon, who have deep trust and loyalty.We will not spare active support and assistance for the future of the two actors.”

Kim Hyun-jin debuted as a model in 2016 and began her career as an actress with a number of web dramas.In particular, she took on her first leading role in SBS ‘Cheer Up’, which aired in 2022, and impressed the public with her outstanding physique, refreshing visuals, and stable acting skills.She is currently appearing in TVING’s ‘I Dream of Cinderella ‘, JTBC’ Playful Woman ‘, and MBC’ Barney and Brothers ‘, which is currently airing.

Han Seung Yeon debuted with Kara in 2007 and has been active in various fields such as music, acting, and entertainment.Not only has she received much love as a’ multi-tainer ‘with her unique bright and positive image, but she has also appeared in many works such as MBC’s ‘Jang Bo-ri is Here’, JTBC ‘Age of Youth’, and TVING ‘Chun-hwa Love Story’.

Meanwhile, Story J Company, the parent company of Aer Entertainment, will provide full support and active collaboration to the label Aer Entertainment with its solid management skills, thereby adding positive synergy.Story J Company is home to Kang Mi-na, Kwon Soo-hyun, Kim Da-som, Kim Sung-chul, Kim Tae-hee, Park Sung-hyun, Bae Yu-ram, Seo In-guk, Oh Yeon-seo, Wang Ji-hye, Lee Si-eon, Lee Wan, Lee Jun-hyeok, Joo Min-kyung, Choi Doo-ho, Tae Won-seok, Han Ga-eul, Han Da-mi, Heo Jun-ho, Hong Wan-pyo, and Hong Seung-hee.


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