After working as the top duo 'Sajangz' in 'Unexpected Boss', Cha Tae-hyun and Jo In-sung have joined hands. By establishing a new agency, they have created anticipation for their future steps towards becoming an acting kingdom.
According to OSEN's report on the 4th, it has been confirmed that Jo In-sung, whose contract with the agency NS ENM (formerly IOK Company) has expired, is currently preparing a new company with his close friend Cha Tae-hyun.
Moreover, Cha Tae-hyun and Jo In-sung drew attention by appearing together in the tvN entertainment show 'Unexpected Boss', creating a buzz around their meeting. Just last year in February, through 'Unexpected Boss 3', 'Sajangz' Cha Tae-hyun and Jo In-sung operated 'Asia Holdings' located in Monterey Marina City, USA, meeting local Korean and foreign customers while sharing more diverse stories. While running a store in unfamiliar America, not unlike in Korea, the two displayed an irreplaceable chemistry, catching the attention of viewers, and completing the program up to season 3, thus becoming officially recognized 'close friends' in the entertainment industry.
In the midst of this, reports have emerged that actor Cha Tae-hyun is leaving the agency Blossom Entertainment, which he co-founded from the beginning, to make a fresh start. The fact that Cha Tae-hyun entered the free agent market has become a topic of discussion. This is particularly notable as Cha Tae-hyun established Blossom Entertainment with a manager he had worked with for over 13 years at his previous agency, SidusHQ, and the news of him terminating the exclusive contract and going their separate ways has caused a surprise.
However, at that time, the Blossom side noted, "Actor Cha Tae-hyun has been with us since the founding, and we are very grateful to him," stating that they decided to mutually support each other on their respective paths, which marked a warm and beautiful farewell. Especially regarding the reports of preparing to establish a new agency with Jo In-sung, they had kept silent, but this rumor has now been confirmed.
Jo In-sung also worked for a staggering 13 years at IOK Company, an agency founded together with Ko Hyun-jung and her brother in 2010. Jo In-sung became close friends with Ko Hyun-jung through their joint appearance in the 2005 SBS drama 'Spring Days' and has been with her since 2012. However, Jo In-sung chose a new change instead of renewing his contract. He expressed his gratitude toward his former agency, saying, "I would like to thank the representatives and company staff who have been with me unchanged for a long time," and "I will not forget the kindness and consideration you have shown me. I want to express my deep gratitude once again."
As both individuals drew attention by entering the free agent market side by side, the news that Jo In-sung and Cha Tae-hyun are not just starting a new company but are teaming up to establish an agency is raising questions about their future moves. Comments include, "I think they will gather tremendous actors," “Aren't both of them influential figures in the entertainment industry? I’m very excited,” and “Perhaps the close friends who came from 'Unexpected Boss' will become family members under the same roof.”
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