At that time, it was wrong, but now it is right. Actor Jo In-sung has broken free from Ko Hyun-jung's embrace after 13 years.
NS ENM (formerly iOK Company) announced on the 3rd, "We have reached the consensus to not renew the contract with actor Jo In-sung after long and in-depth discussions ahead of the expiration of his exclusive contract." iOK Company is an agency that was established in 2010 by Ko Hyun-jung and his younger brother.
In 2005, Jo In-sung became close to Ko Hyun-jung after appearing together in the SBS drama "Spring Days." Jo In-sung embraced the 'buddy' in 2012. The duration that Jo In-sung and Ko Hyun-jung shared meals together was as long as 13 years. However, Jo In-sung chose a new change instead of renewing the contract.
Rumors of their breakup had already surfaced last September. However, at that time, a representative from iOK Company told OSEN regarding Jo In-sung's exclusive contract expiration, "Nothing has been decided yet," keeping the comments brief. As they had maintained loyalty for 12 years, attention was focused on the sudden breakup rumors, but both sides were cautious.
Six months later, Jo In-sung's contract expiration became a 'fact' rather than a 'rumor.' A representative from NS ENM stated, "We express our gratitude to actor Jo In-sung for being with our company for a long time with special trust and affection, and we sincerely support him as he shines in various future activities."
Jo In-sung also responded, "I would like to express my gratitude to the representative and the company members who have been with me unchanged for a long time. I was thankful and reassured because of your generous support and endless encouragement. I will not forget the considerations and affection you have given me over the past 13 years. Once again, I express my deep gratitude."
In fact, Jo In-sung and Ko Hyun-jung became embroiled in dating rumors due to their deep friendship. Regarding the persistent dating rumors with Jo In-sung, Ko Hyun-jung said through her YouTube channel last January, "There have been immense rumors. In photos taken at the airport together, Song Joong-ki and Lee Min-ho were also present, but only we were photographed. In-sung met me when he was 25, and he is a manly and good friend," adding, "There is no dating rumor. He also has eyes."
Now, Jo In-sung, who had been with Ko Hyun-jung, has left her side to find a new nest. Attention is focused on who the free agent Jo In-sung will welcome as his new family.
Meanwhile, Jo In-sung has proven his wide acting spectrum with numerous dramas, including 'Something Happened in Bali,' 'Spring Days,' 'Dear My Friends,' 'It's Okay, That's Love,' and 'That Winter, the Wind Blows,' as well as films such as 'Smuggling,' 'Mogadishu,' 'Ashin of the North,' and 'The King.'
Recently, he received tremendous popularity globally by flawlessly executing both delicate emotional expressions and splendid action performances in Disney+ 'Moving.' Currently, he has completed filming for director Na Hong-jin's movie 'Hope' and is in the midst of filming for director Ryu Seung-wan's movie 'Humanint.'
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