Actress Im Na-young, formerly of the group I.O.I, has split from her former agency and become a free agent.
On the 19th, OSEN reported that Im Na-young's exclusive contract with Mask Studio expired. It is reported that Im Na-young and Mask Studio amicably ended the contract after sufficient discussion.
In this regard, a Mask Studio representative told OSEN, "It is true that the exclusive contract recently expired."
Im Na-young, who debuted in 2016 as a member of the group I.O.I, led the team as its leader. After I.O.I activities, Im Na-young was active with PRISTIN and PRISTINV. She debuted as an actress through the 2020 tvN drama "Flower of Evil," playing the young version of Do Hae-soo and showing emotionally compelling performances that proved her potential as an actress.
After shifting from singer to actress, Im Na-young appeared in the films "Twenty Hacker," "Euphojas," and "4 Minutes 44 Seconds," and in the dramas "Summer Guys," "To My You," "Imitation," "Heart-pounding Broadcast Accident," "KBS Drama Special - Euphojas," and "Chaotic Family." She also expanded her range by appearing in the musical "I Loved You" and the play "Hello, The Hell: Othello."
Having grown through various challenges to broaden her acting base, Im Na-young appears likely to focus on the I.O.I reunion project after a graceful split with her former agency.
On the 10th anniversary of I.O.I's debut in 2026, members such as Jung So-mi and Jung Chae-yeon expressed positive reactions in interviews about a 10th anniversary reunion, and it is reported that they are preparing a reunion project. Im Na-young is expected to lead the team at the center of the I.O.I reunion as its leader.
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