[HanCinema's News] Lee Yeon-hee Joins New Agency Following Marriage
By William Schwartz | Published on
VAST Entertainment recently announced that Lee Yeon-hee would now be represented by the agency. In a statement, they said they had great hopes when it came to assisting her in upcoming times of change and challenge in a happy future. Lee Yeon-hee had been represented by SM Entertainment for some nineteen years. The move likely seems aimed at bolstering her acting career.
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Ironically few fans know of Lee Yeon-hee for her musical work, despite her being represented by SM Entertainment. Her first leading role in a drama was "Paradise Ranch" in 2010 and has had scattered work as a lead ever since then, most recently appearing in "he Gam" earlier this year. This may have been the main point of discontent with SM Entertainment- they simply weren't aggressive enough when it came to finding her more acting work.
This problem was likely intensified by Lee Yeon-hee getting married back in June to a non-celebrity, fueling speculation that the actress may have been taking a step back from entertainment work. The switch to VAST Entertainment comes shortly before the premiere of "New Year Blues", an omnibus romance in which Lee Yeon-hee stars. The move will allow Lee Yeon-hee to take further advantage of publicity surrounding the movie as she searches for a new project.
Written by William Schwartz
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William Schwartz
Staff writer. Has been writing articles for HanCinema since 2012, having lived in South Korea from 2011 to 2021. He is currently located in the Southern Illinois. William Schwartz can be contacted via william@hancinema.net, and is open to requests for content in future articles.