Ahn Jae-hyun Parts Ways with HB Entertainment After 12 Years, Reportedly in Talks with Cube Entertainment
Actor Ahn Jae-hyun is set to conclude his 12-year journey with HB Entertainment, the agency he joined early in his career.
Sources close to the matter revealed on the 24th that Ahn Jae-hyun's exclusive contract with HB Entertainment will expire in early October, and both parties have mutually agreed not to renew.
Following his departure from HB Entertainment, Ahn Jae-hyun is actively seeking a new agency and is reportedly in discussions for an exclusive contract with Cube Entertainment.
Ahn Jae-hyun debuted as a model in 2009 and gained attention with his appearance as a delivery man on the JTBC show 'Lee Soo-geun and Kim Byung-man's High Society' in 2011. His striking visuals quickly made him a hot topic online.
He officially launched his acting career after signing with HB Entertainment and starring in the hit SBS drama 'My Love from the Star,' where he played Chun Song-yi's (Jun Ji-hyun) quirky younger brother, Chun Yoon-jae. This role solidified his presence in the industry.
Since then, he has showcased his versatility in various projects, including 'You're All Surrounded,' 'Blood,' 'Cinderella with Four Knights,' 'The Beauty Inside,' and 'The Real Has Come!' He also demonstrated his talent in entertainment shows like tvN's 'New Journey to the West' and 'Kang's Kitchen.'
More recently, Ahn Jae-hyun has been active with appearances on MBC's 'I Live Alone,' JTBC's 'Love Under the Full Moon,' and KBS2's 'Going and Coming Jeong Min-jung,' while also launching the new ENA variety show 'Don't Know Where It Will Go.'
Ahn Jae-hyun began his career as a model in 2009 and gained initial recognition in 2011 for his role as a delivery person on the variety show 'Lee Soo-geun and Kim Byung-man's High Society.' He achieved significant popularity and established himself as an actor with his portrayal of Chun Yoon-jae, the younger brother of Chun Song-yi (played by Jun Ji-hyun), in the 2013 drama 'My Love from the Star.' Beyond acting, he has also been a beloved cast member in variety programs like tvN's 'New Journey to the West' series and 'Kang's Kitchen.'