Namoo Actors

South Korean talent management agency

Namoo Actors Co. Ltd.

Namoo Actors' logo, which resembles a tree. In Korean language, "namoo" (Korean: 나무; RR: namu) is the local word for tree.

Native name

| 주식회사 나무엑터스
Company type| Private
Industry| Management
Founded| January 15, 2004 (2004-01-15)[1]
Headquarters| South Korea: Samgyeong Building, 5th Floor, 96-4, Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul[2]

Key people

| Kim Jong-do (President)
Services| Talent agency
Website| www.namooactors.com
Korean name

Hangul|

나무엑터스

Revised Romanization| Namu Ekteoseu
McCune–Reischauer| Namu Ekt'ŏsŭ

Namoo Actors Co. Ltd. (Korean: 나무엑터스), founded in 2004, is a talent management agency based in Seoul, South Korea.[3][4] The founder and president of the company is Kim Jong-do.

## History

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In 2004, Namoo Actors was established under the name "Namoo Actors Co. Ltd.".[5] The company signed Song Ji-hyo, Kim Kang-woo, Kim Tae-hee and Kim Hye-na in 2005.[6] Namoo celebrated their 10th anniversary party at CGV Cine City in Seoul on 10 January 2014.[7][8] On February 21, Namoo Actors (Kim Jong-do and actors), family members, and fans held a memorial service for actress Lee Eun-ju, who died on 22 February 2005, in Seoul.[9][10][11]

## Partnerships

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In 2006, Kim Jong-do and actors attended the Busan International Film Festival and in 2007, signed a joint-network deal with China's Chengtian.[12][13]

## Current actors

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### Males

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* Cha Seo-won
* Kang Ki-young (2020–present)
* Kim Do-wan (2024–present)
* Kim Hye-seong
* Kim Jung-hwan
* Ko Woo-rim
* Koo Kyo-hwan
* Lee Joon-gi (2014–present)
* Lee Jung-ha
* Lee Jung-shik
* Lee Sin-seong
* Lee Tae-sun
* Oh Hyun-joong
* Oh Seung-hoon
* Park Sun-ho (2022–present)
* Song Kang
* Yoo Jun-sang

### Females

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* Chae Bin
* Do Ji-won
* Hong Eun-hee
* Jang Gyu-ri (2024–present)
* Jo Woo-ri (2022–present)
* Kim Ha-na
* Kim Hwan-hee
* Kim Hyo-jin (2006–present)
* Kim Jae-kyung (2016–present)
* Kim Ji-eun (2024–present)
* Lee Na-eun (2022–present)
* Lee Yoon-ji (2009–present)
* Lee Yul-eum
* Park Eun-bin (2015–present)
* Park Ji-hyun
* Roh Jeong-eui (2013–present)
* Seo Ye-hwa
* Shin So-hyun

## Former actors

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* Baek Do-bin (2010–2015)
* Baek Yoon-sik (2010–2018)
* Chun Woo-hee (2011–2021)
* Han Hye-jin (2008–2017)
* Jeon Hye-bin (2009–2018)
* Ji Sung (2010–2021)
* Jo Dong-hyuk (2004–2014)
* Jo Han-chul (2013–2018)
* Joo Hae-eun
* Kim Ah-joong (2011–2015)
* Kim Hyang-gi (2011–2021)
* Kim Ji-soo (2004–2020)
* Kim Joo-hyuk (2004–2017; worked with Kim Jong-do since 1997)
* Kim Kang-woo (2005–2014)
* Kim So-yeon (2006–2018)
* Kim Tae-hee (2005–2010)
* Lee Eugene (Produce X 101 contestant)
* Lee Eun-ju (2005)
* Lee Kyu-han (?–2014)
* Lee You-jin (2017–2020)
* Moon Chae-won (2016–2021)
* Moon Geun-young (2004–2020)
* Nam Gyu-ri (2013–2014)
* Park Gun-hyung (2004–2017)
* Park Min-young (2017–2021)
* Park Sang-wook (2004–2016)
* Seohyun (2019–2025)
* Shin Se-kyung (2004–2021)
* Song Ji-hyo (2005–2011)
* Yoo Ji-tae (2013–2018)
* Yoo Sun (2012–2016)
* Yoon Je-moon (2012–2019)

## See also

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* Fantagio
* KeyEast
* SidusHQ

## References

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1. ^ "History of Namoo Actors". Namoo Actors Co. Ltd. Archived from the original on October 2, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
2. ^ "Namoo Actors". Visit Seoul. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
3. ^ "Contact Us". Namoo Actors. Archived from the original on 19 January 2007. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
4. ^ 나무엑터스 김종도 대표 (in Korean). Ansan Garosu. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
5. ^ "Company History". Namoo Actors. Archived from the original on 7 March 2007. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
6. ^ 김종도 "나무엑터스란 이름, 문근영이 지어" (in Korean). Star News. 1 March 2010. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
7. ^ Cho, Soyoun (13 January 2014). "Celebrity Agency Namoo Actors Hold 10th Anniversary Party With Belonging Actors". BNT News. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
8. ^ 문근영·김주혁·지성..나무엑터스, 10주년 왜 뜻깊나 (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. 10 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.+[ko]&rft.date=2014-01-10&rft_id=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109759865&rfr_id=info:sid/en.wikipedia.org:Namoo+Actors" class="Z3988">
9. ^ Noh, Yi-seul. "A memorial service for Lee Eun Joo held". StarN News. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
10. ^ 이은주 사망 9주기, 강남에서 비공개 추모식 진행. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). WStar News. 22 February 2012. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
11. ^ "Showbiz Suicides Alarm Management Agencies". The Chosun Ilbo. 13 February 2007. Archived from the original on 24 March 2010. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
12. ^ Russell, Mark (6 October 2007). "Pusan festival brings actors into its Network". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 9 June 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
13. ^ Lee, Jenny (15 October 2006). "Mary Janes lures Pusan's A-list". Variety. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.

## External links

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* Official website
* Naver Post (in Korean)