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PENTAGON’s Hongseok Signs With ANDMARQ

Hongseok from K-pop boy PENTAGON has officially joined a new agency. On Tuesday, November 21, ANDMARQ confirmed the exclusive signing of Hongseok.

According to Soompi, ANDMARQ released a statement to officially welcome their new artist, expressing their excitement to embark on this new journey with him. “We will actively support him across various areas, including music, acting, and variety shows, allowing him to showcase his full range of capabilities,” the agency said.

On social media, fans of the artist were quick to express their delight in this significant milestone in his career. Moreover, they’re also looking forward to his upcoming activities under his new agency, who is renowned for nurturing all-encompassing talents across diverse fields.

To note, ANDMARQ boasts a roster of talented actors, including Jeon Jong Seo, Park Jin Joo, and Baek Jin Hee. Other artists under the said agency include Jin Seo Yeon, Ha Do Kwon, T-ara’s Hyomin, and more.

A fresh start for Hongseok

Having debuted with PENTAGON in 2016, Hongseok has gained immense popularity both domestically and internationally, owing to his outstanding vocal abilities and versatile charm. Additionally, his strong connection with fans through social media platforms has further solidified his status.

Beyond his musical career, Hongseok has demonstrated a different facet of his talent on various entertainment programs and delivered noteworthy acting performances. Among his notable projects include The Love That’s Left, Phoenix 2020, Move to Heaven, Blue Birthday, and Shadow Beauty.

In November 2023, the idol-actor departed from Cube Entertainment after seven years. At the time, the agency said that while Hongseok decided to not renew his contract, they’re still grateful for his passion and talent displayed during his stay with PENTAGON. Moreover, the label also expressed their optimism for the idol’s future activities.

With Hongseok leaving Cube Entertainment, he became the sixth member of PENTAGON to leave the agency in just two months. In October 2023, Yeo One, Yan An, Yuto, Kino, and Wooseok decided to not renew their exclusive contracts with the company.

With these developments, only Hui, Jinho, and Shinwon remain with the agency. Currently, CUBE Entertainment has yet to address rumors about the group’s potential hiatus or disbandment.

Featured image: ANDMARQ introduces Hongseok as their new artist. Credit: Instagram/ANDMARQ

T-ARA’s Hyomin Signs With New Agency

Hyomin Signs With New Agency 2 Years After Leaving Sublime Artist Agency

On June 2, ANDMARQ issued a statement confirming that Park Sunyoung has signed a contract with the agency.

“Hyomin, who has made her mark globally through activities in a wide array of fields such as music, acting, and variety shows, has signed an exclusive contract with us.”

The agency continued, “We will be unsparing in our active support of Hyomin, who is versatile and has many different sides so that her talents can fully blossom to her heart’s content.”

This is great news for fans who have been waiting for an update from Park Sunyoung. After all, it has been more than two years since her exclusive contract with Sublime Artist Agency expired. Now that she is with a new agency, there is a huge possibility that Hyomin will pursue her acting career.

Hyomin has been a celebrity long before she debuted with T-ARA. She started out as a model and was a known internet ulzzang before she became a JYP Entertainment trainee. She debuted with T-ARA in July 2009 with the single “Lie”.

In addition to being a popular idol, Park Sunyoung also made a mark as an actor. She played notable roles in shows like “My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox”, “Gyebaek”, and “The Thousandth Man”. In 2013, Hyomin became the first South Korean idol to lead a Japanese film in “Jinx!!!” with Japanese actor Kento Yamazaki.

For now, ANDMARQ has not yet revealed Hyomin’s future plans for her career. However, fans are hoping she will release new music and reunite with T-ARA. In addition to that, people are looking forward to Hyomin’s next movie or TV series role.