Koreas largest acting agency and contents platform. SEOUL -- South Koreas top showbiz group, SM Entertainment, home to EXO, Red Velvet and other popular bands, acquired Key East, a major acting agency, Wednesday as it accelerated the diversification of its portfolio to grab a solid lead in the global K-pop market.

Do Korean actors have agency?

The Korean entertainment industry is home to many entertainment/talent agencies. Then there are agencies such as KeyEast, 51K, and VAST Entertainment which were put up by Hallyu stars themselves. These actors reasons for launching and establishing independent entertainment/talent agencies vary.

Who is the most in demand Korean actor?

Kim Soo-Hyun Kim Soo Hyun has become the most popular Kdrama actor working today. He commands the highest amount per episode and is considered the richest Kdrama actor around. He has a massive following on Instagram with over 9.6 million followers.

What are some of the best acting companies in Korea?

Leading this rise to the top are three entertainment giants that dominate the K-pop industry: JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment.

Is Big Hit bigger than the Big 3?

According to 2020 reports, Big Hit is valued nearly at 6 trillion won ($5.36B) which is even more than the total sum of the Big 3. After going public in the Korean stock exchange, their value nearly doubled as a report suggested that the companys net worth is at a projected $8.38B.

Which Kdrama has the most kissing scene?

Top 10 Kissing Scenes From K-Dramas That Had Us Blushing7 Ahn So-hee & Cha Young-bin Cliff Kiss (Entourage)8 Ae-ra & Dong-man I Like You Kiss (Fight For My Way) 9 Se-yeon & Cha Min Bedroom Kiss (Abyss) 10 Han Se-joo & Jeon Seol Past Kiss (Chicago Typewriter) More items •1 Feb 2021