Song Hye-kyo signs exclusive contract with new agency STAND
Korean superstar Song Hye-kyo has signed an exclusive contract with her new talent agency, STAND.
According to a report by Maeil Business, the agency expressed its excitement about welcoming Hye-kyo to its roster and pledged to provide full support for her acting career.
“We are honored to be working with Song Hye-kyo. We will provide attentive support so she can focus on her projects and acting,” the agency said.
STAND also emphasized its commitment to supporting the actress in her future endeavors, both in South Korea and internationally.
“We will stand firmly by her in all her activities at home and abroad, including her work on projects,” the agency remarked.
In June, Hye-kyo parted ways with with United Artists Agency (UAA) after 14 years.
“During her long time UAA, actress Song Hye Kyo received a great deal of love not only within Korea but also across Asia and the entire world. The time we spent together with her will remain as a happy and joyful memory,” UAA said at that time, according to a report by OSEN as translated by Soompi.
Hye-kyo is set to star alongside Gong Yoo in the upcoming Netflix series Tantara, which is scheduled to premiere this December.
Set in the Korean entertainment industry between the 1960s and 1980s, Tantara tells the story of individuals pursuing their dreams of success in show business and the sacrifices they make along the way.
The series is penned by renowned screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung, who is behind popular Korean dramas such as It’s Okay, That’s Love and Our Blues.
According to a press release previously cited by ABS-CBN News in February 2025, Hye-kyo will take on the role of Min-ja, a determined woman who rises above a challenging childhood as she pursues a career in the Korean music industry.
Meanwhile, Gong Yoo will portray Dong-gu, Min-ja’s childhood friend who follows her into the music industry. Although known for his reckless and unpredictable behavior, Dong-gu has a soft spot for Min-ja.
Hye-kyo is also known for her roles in popular Korean dramas such as Autumn in My Heart, Full House, Descendants of the Sun, and the critically acclaimed Netflix series The Glory.