Actress Han Hyo-joo signs with Lee Byung-hun's agency

Actress Han Hyo-joo, heroine of hit TV series "Shining Inheritance," will join talent house BH Entertainment starting November, according to the agency on Tuesday.

The 22-year-old, formerly with Fantom Entertainment Group, signed with BH which manages some of South Korea's top stars including actor Lee Byung-hun and actress Han Chae-young.

Actor Bae Soo-bin who appeared alongside Han Hyo-joo in "Inheritance" is also managed by BH.

Han made her TV debut with sitcom "Nonstop 5", appearing in several dramas including "Spring Waltz" which has enjoyed popularity throughout several countries in Asia.

She became one of the most sought-after actresses in the entertainment industry after "Inheritance" ended its run triumphantly in July with a 41.7 percent viewership rate.

Reporter : Ko Kyoung-seok kave@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr