Namoo Actors

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.

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

History

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

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

Males

• 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

• 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
• Seohyun (2019–present)
• Shin So-hyun

Former actors

• 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)
• Song Ji-hyo (2005–2011)
• Yoo Ji-tae (2013–2018)
• Yoo Sun (2012–2016)
• Yoon Je-moon (2012–2019)
• Shin Se-kyung (2004–2021)

See also

• Fantagio
• KeyEast
• SidusHQ

References

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.
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

• Official website
• Naver Post (in Korean)