Actress Kim Tae Hee has officially renewed her contract with Story J Company, continuing her successful partnership with the agency.

On the 9th, Story J Company announced, “We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Kim Tae Hee for a sixth year. With the deep trust we've built over the years, we remain committed to being a strong support system and helping her shine even brighter.”

Since her debut in 2000, Kim Tae Hee has captivated audiences with her roles in popular dramas such as 'Stairway to Heaven,' 'Love Story in Harvard,' 'IRIS,' 'Hi Bye, Mama!,' and 'House with a Yard.' Her performances have garnered widespread acclaim across various genres. Beyond her acting career, she has also made a significant impact through fashion photoshoots and served as the ambassador for 'AdAsia 2023 Seoul' last year.

Kim Tae Hee recently took on a new challenge with her first suspense thriller role in 'House with a Yard,' earning praise for her complex psychological portrayal and intense emotional depth. Excitingly, she is set to make her Hollywood debut in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series 'Butterfly,' which is generating considerable buzz.

Story J Company, the agency with which Kim Tae Hee has renewed her contract, also manages a roster of notable actors including Kang Mina, Kwon Soo-hyun, Kim Da-som, Kim Sung-cheol, Kim Jung-hyun, Park Sung-hyun, Bae Yu-ram, Seo In-guk, Oh Yeon-seo, Wang Ji-hye, Yoo Ga-young, Lee Si-eon, Lee Wan, Joo Min-kyung, Choi Du-ho, Tae Won-seok, Han Ga-eul, Han Da-mi, Heo Jun-ho, and Hong Wan-pyo.

Kim Tae Hee has wrapped up filming for 'Butterfly,' and fans are eagerly awaiting her new projects and continued success with Story J Company.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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