Namoo Actors
![]() 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[1] |
| Headquarters | South Korea: Samgyeong Building, 5th Floor, 96-4, Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul[2] |
Key people | Kim Jong-do (President) |
| Services | Talent agency |
| Website | 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Males
[edit]- Cha Seo-won
- Han Tae-ha (2025–present)[14]
- 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 (2017–present)[15]
- Lee Jung-shik
- Lee Sin-seong
- Lee Tae-sun
- Oh Hyun-joong
- Oh Seung-hoon
- Park Sun-ho (2022–present)
- Song Kang (2016–present)[16]
- Yoo Jun-sang
Females
[edit]- Chae Bin
- Do Ji-won
- Hong Eun-hee
- Jang Gyu-ri (2024–present)[17]
- Kim Ha-na
- Kim Hwan-hee
- Kim Hyo-jin (2006–present)
- Kim Jae-kyung (2016–present)
- Kim Ji-eun (2024–present)[18]
- Kim Ju-mi (2025–present)[19]
- Lee Na-eun (2022–present)[20]
- Lee Yoon-ji (2009–present)
- Lee Yul-eum
- Park Eun-bin (2015–present)
- Park Ji-hyun
- Roh Jeong-eui (2013–present)[21]
- Seo Ye-hwa
- Shin So-hyun
Former actors
[edit]- 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
- Jo Woo-ri (2022–2025)[22]
- 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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "History of Namoo Actors". Namoo Actors Co. Ltd. Archived from the original on October 2, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
- ^ "Namoo Actors". Visit Seoul. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ "Contact Us". Namoo Actors. Archived from the original on 19 January 2007. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ 나무엑터스 김종도 대표 (in Korean). Ansan Garosu. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ "Company History". Namoo Actors. Archived from the original on 7 March 2007. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ 김종도 "나무엑터스란 이름, 문근영이 지어" (in Korean). Star News. 1 March 2010. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 문근영·김주혁·지성..나무엑터스, 10주년 왜 뜻깊나 (in Korean). OSEN. 10 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Showbiz Suicides Alarm Management Agencies". The Chosun Ilbo. 13 February 2007. Archived from the original on 24 March 2010. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kang Hyo-jin (November 21, 2025). "나무엑터스 보석함 열렸다…송강 이을 차세대 신인 한태하 '내일도 출근!'으로 데뷔" [Namoo Actors' treasure box opens… Han Tae-ha, a next-generation rookie to follow Song Kang, debuts in "See You Tomorrow at Work!"]. SPOTV News (in Korean). Retrieved November 22, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Jung Ji-won (October 28, 2017). "필독·양지원·준·아름까지…'더유닛', 어디 있다 이제 왔니 [종합]" [Feeldog, Yang Ji-won, Jun, and Areum… “The Unit,” where have you been until now? [Comprehensive]]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved November 18, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim Jae-won (December 28, 2016). "나무엑터스 송강-이유진, 업계엔 이미 소문난 특급 신인" [Namoo Actors’ Song Kang and Lee Yoo-jin, Rookie Actors Already Rumored in the Industry as Top-Class Newcomers]. Sports World (in Korean). Retrieved November 18, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim Ga-young (September 4, 2024). "[단독]장규리, 배우 명가 나무엑터스 품으로…박은빈·송강 한식구" [[Exclusive] Jang Gyuri joins top acting agency Namoo Actors… becomes labelmates with Park Eun-bin and Song Kang]. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved November 18, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim Min-ji (November 14, 2024). "김지은, 나무엑터스와 전속 계약…박은빈·송강 한솥밥" [Kim Ji-eun Signs Exclusive Contract with Namoo Actors… Joining Park Eun-bin and Song Kang]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved November 18, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Jun-su (February 13, 2025). "신예 김주미, '바니와 오빠들'로 데뷔…노정의와 찐친 케미 예고" [Rookie Kim Ju-mi debuts with "Bunny and Oppas"… Teases real-friend chemistry with Roh Jeong-eui]. Etnews (in Korean). Retrieved November 22, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Ho-young (June 2, 2022). "[전]에이프릴 이나은, 나무엑터스 새 둥지 [공식입장]" [[Former APRIL's Lee Na-eun, finds a new home at Namoo Actors [Official Statement]]]. iMBC (in Korean). Retrieved November 18, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Seung-gil (April 29, 2013). "'어린 이요원' 노정의, 나무엑터스와 전속계약" ['Young Lee Yo-won' Roh Jeong-rui signs exclusive contract with Namoo Actors]. MyDaily (in Korean). Retrieved November 18, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Lim Han-byeol (June 16, 2025). "조우리, FN엔터에 새 둥지… 김성령·박하나와 한솥밥" [Jo Woo-ri, new home at FN Entertainment… under the same roof with Kim Sung-ryung and Park Ha-na]. MoneyS (in Korean). Retrieved November 18, 2025 – via Naver.
External links
[edit]- Official website

- Naver Post (in Korean)
