Comedian Lee Guk-joo has started a new chapter by signing an exclusive contract with Aenic ENT.
Kim Gye-hyun, CEO of Aenic ENT, said, "We recently signed an exclusive contract with Lee Guk-joo," adding, "Her sincerity, which has delivered laughter and energy to the public through not only variety shows but also acting, hosting and radio, fits well with our company, so she has joined us as a new member. We will spare no support so that she can fully showcase her diverse charms."
Lee Guk-joo debuted in 2006 as a 15th-term MBC open recruitment comedian and became beloved for her frank and delightful wit while appearing on numerous variety programs such as Comedy Big League, I Live Alone, and Omniscient Interfering View. Beyond broadcasting, she strengthened her position as a versatile entertainer by working in radio hosting, creating YouTube content and hosting.
From early in her career, Lee Guk-joo stood out, beginning with the 2007 MBC Entertainment Awards comedy category female newcomer award, followed by the 2014 SBS Entertainment Awards new star award in the variety category, the 2015 Baeksang Arts Awards TV division female entertainment award, and the 2016 MBC Entertainment Awards variety category female top excellence award, continuously proving her presence. Recently, she won the 2022 MBC Entertainment Awards variety category female excellence award for Omniscient Interfering View, and at the 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards she won the best chemistry award for "Size Survival - Mukjjipa," once again demonstrating her broad variety sense and presence.
Regarding the exclusive contract, Lee Guk-joo said, "Ahead of my 20th anniversary since debut, I wanted to take on new challenges with a fresh mindset. I'm excited to start anew with good people," adding, "This choice came from my wish to 'grow one step further.' I want to continue greeting audiences on various stages with sincere laughter and energy."
Meanwhile, Aenic ENT is an actor-focused management company representing Lee Jung-eun, Choi Jin-hyuk, Jung Seung-gil, Kim Soo-jin, Lee Geon-myung, Shin Su-jeong, Kim Kwang-sik, Kim Hye-hwa and Park Ji-yeon. This exclusive contract marks the first time Aenic ENT has recruited a comedian, signaling a future expansion of the company's artist portfolio.
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