Namoo Actors
Namoo Actors Co. Ltd. (Korean: 나무엑터스; RR: Namu Egteoseu), founded in 2004, is a talent management agency based in Seoul, South Korea.[3][4] The founder and president of the company is Kim Jong-do.
![]() Namoo Actors' logo, which resembles a tree. In Korean language, "namoo" (Korean: 나무; RR: namu) is the local word for tree.  | |
Native name  | 주식회사 나무엑터스 | 
|---|---|
| Type | Private | 
| Industry | Management | 
| Founded | January 15, 2004[1] | 
| Headquarters | South Korea: Samgyeong Building, 5th Floor, 96-4, Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul[2] | 
Key people  | Kim Jong-do (President) | 
| Services | Talent agency | 
| Website | www | 
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Namu Egteoseu | 
| McCune–Reischauer | Nami Ekťǒsŭ | 
History
    
In 2004, Namoo Actors was established under the name "Namoo Actors Co. Ltd.".[5] The company signed Song Ji-hyo, Kim Kang-woo, Kim Tae-hee and Kim Hye-na in 2005.[6] Namoo celebrated their 10th anniversary party at CGV Cine City in Seoul on 10 January 2014.[7][8] On February 21, Namoo Actors (Kim Jong-do and actors), family members, and fans held a memorial service for actress Lee Eun-ju, who died on 22 February 2005, in Seoul.[9][10][11]
Partnerships
    
In 2006, Kim Jong-do and actors attended the Busan International Film Festival and in 2007, signed a joint-network deal with China's Chengtian.[12][13]
Current actors
    
    Males
    
- Cha Seo-won
 - Kang Ki-young (2020–present)
 - Kim Hye-seong
 - Kim Jung-hwan
 - Ko Woo-rim
 - Lee Joon-gi (2014–present)
 - Lee Jung-ha (The Unit contestant)
 - Lee Jung-shik
 - Lee Sin-seong
 - Lee Tae-sun
 - Oh Hyun-joong
 - Oh Seung-hoon
 - Park Sun-ho (2022–present)
 - Song Kang
 - Yoo Jun-sang
 
Females
    
- Chae Bin
 - Do Ji-won
 - Hong Eun-hee
 - Jo Woo-ri (2022–present)
 - Kim Ha-na
 - Kim Hwan-hee
 - Kim Hyo-jin (2006–present)
 - Kim Jae-kyung (2016–present)
 - Lee Na-eun (2022–present)
 - Lee Yoon-ji (2009–present)
 - Lee Yul-eum
 - Park Eun-bin (2015–present)
 - Park Ji-hyun
 - Roh Jeong-eui
 - Seo Ye-hwa
 - Seohyun (2019–present)
 - Shin So-hyun
 
Former actors
    
- Baek Do-bin (2010–2015)
 - Baek Yoon-sik (2010–2018)
 - Chun Woo-hee (2011–2021)
 - Han Hye-jin (2008–2017)
 - Jeon Hye-bin (2009–2018)
 - Ji Sung (2010–2021)
 - Jo Dong-hyuk (2004–2014)
 - Jo Han-chul (2013–2018)
 - Joo Hae-eun
 - Kim Ah-joong (2011–2015)
 - Kim Hyang-gi (2011-2021)
 - Kim Ji-soo (2004–2020)
 - Kim Joo-hyuk (2004–2017; worked with Kim Jong-do since 1997)
 - Kim Kang-woo (2005–2014)
 - Kim So-yeon (2006–2018)
 - Kim Tae-hee (2005–2010)
 - Lee Eugene (Produce X 101 contestant)
 - Lee Eun-ju (2005)
 - Lee Kyu-han (?–2014)
 - Lee You-jin (2017–2020)
 - Moon Chae-won (2016–2021)
 - Moon Geun-young (2004–2020)
 - Nam Gyu-ri (2013–2014)
 - Park Gun-hyung (2004–2017)
 - Park Min-young (2017–2021)
 - Park Sang-wook (2004–2016)
 - Song Ji-hyo (2005–2011)
 - Yoo Ji-tae (2013–2018)
 - Yoo Sun (2012–2016)
 - Yoon Je-moon (2012–2019)
 - Shin Se-kyung (2004–2021)
 
References
    
- "History of Namoo Actors". Namoo Actors Co. Ltd. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
 - "Namoo Actors". Visit Seoul. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
 - "Contact Us". Namoo Actors. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
 - 나무엑터스 김종도 대표 (in Korean). Ansan Garosu. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
 - "Company History". Namoo Actors. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
 - 김종도 "나무엑터스란 이름, 문근영이 지어" (in Korean). Star News. 1 March 2010. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
 - Cho, Soyoun (13 January 2014). "Celebrity Agency Namoo Actors Hold 10th Anniversary Party With Belonging Actors". BNT News. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
 - 문근영·김주혁·지성..나무엑터스, 10주년 왜 뜻깊나 (in Korean). Osen. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
 - Noh, Yi-seul. "A memorial service for Lee Eun Joo held". StarN News. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
 - 이은주 사망 9주기, 강남에서 비공개 추모식 진행. Hankyung (in Korean). WStar News. 22 February 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
 - "Showbiz Suicides Alarm Management Agencies". The Chosun Ilbo. 13 February 2007. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
 - Russell, Mark (6 October 2007). "Pusan festival brings actors into its Network". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
 - Lee, Jenny (15 October 2006). "Mary Janes lures Pusan's A-list". Variety. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
 
External links
    
- Official website 

 - Naver Post (in Korean)
 
