Kim Wooseok (formerly known as UP10TION’s Wooshin), has joined H& Entertainment, an agency that specializes in managing actors. His move marks the end of his exclusive contract with TOP Media after 10 years. After word of his departure got out, TOP Media released a statement on Kim Wooseok’s official fan café.
“Hello, this is TOP Media. First and foremost, we sincerely thank the fans who have loved Kim Wooseok. We are here to announce that the exclusive contract with Kim Wooseok, who has been with our company for a long time, has come to an end,” the agency wrote. “After careful discussions over a long period with Kim Wooseok, we have mutually agreed to conclude the contract following its expiration.”
The agency continued, “We are truly grateful to Kim Wooseok, who has continuously grown as a solo artist and actor, and we will support his active endeavors as an artist in the future. We would like to once again thank the fans who have generously supported Kim Wooseok and ask for your continued love and interest.”
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— 김우석(KIM WOO SEOK) (@KWS_official_) March 5, 2024
Kim Wooseok speaks
Kim Wooseok reciprocated this sentiment, reflecting on his decade-long journey with TOP Media. He thanked the agency and his fans for their support and love.
“It has been over ten years since my journey began with TOP Media. I want to express my gratitude to the TOP Media family for giving me happy and precious days during this time and for helping me grow. It was truly a happy time,” he acknowledged. “There were days of joy and days that ended, but I was able to persevere and move forward because of the precious fans always by my side. Thank you! I want to once again express my gratitude to the TOP Media family for making such connections possible.”
He added, “I will continue to challenge myself and face obstacles. Please help me ensure that it always ends happily! I will be Kim Wooseok, who works harder and puts in more effort. Thank you. Lastly, to my fans who have always been by my side, offering their unconditional love, I want to say, even if just through this message, that I love you. I love you.”
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音楽で成功することを夢見る💭彼は
自分とどこか似ているダヒと再会し、
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— 【公式】韓国ドラマ＆エンタメChannel K (@ChannelK_PR) March 1, 2024
An exciting new chapter
Kim Wooseok debuted as an idol in September 2015 with UP10TION’s first mini-album Top Secret. He gained further recognition after participating in Mnet’s Produce X 101 in 2019. This led him to become a member of the ill-fated K-pop group X1. He launched a solo career and released his first solo album 1ST DESIRE [GREED] in 2020. To date, he has released four solo albums.
Besides his musical achievements, Kim Wooseok has made his mark as an actor. He took lead roles in K-dramas such as Twenty-Twenty (2020), Immortal (2021), and Finnish Papa (2023). His most recent role in Night Has Come last December further solidified his position as an actor.
Kim Wooseok’s decision to sign with a new agency signifies an exciting new chapter of his career. Anticipation for the synergy he will bring to his new home is heightened by the careful consideration that preceded his big move. H& Entertainment is known for its roster of esteemed actors, including Go Dooshim, Ju Jihoon, Jung Ryeowon, and many others. This promises a dynamic, supportive environment for Kim Wooseok’s future projects. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: The fans who have followed him from 2015 to now are happy with his choice to leave TOP Media. Source: X/@kpopers_family.