Actress Yoo Hae-jin stands on the verge of signing a new contract with VAST Entertainment, Hybe’s key actor agency, amid speculation of a 5 billion won renewal deal. Negotiations focus heavily on economic terms, though officials confirm no final decision has been reached.
Advanced Contract Talks Underway
A VAST Entertainment executive revealed that discussions with Yoo Hae-jin cover a comprehensive exclusive contract, with financial aspects at the core. “We have explored full contract details with actress Yoo Hae-jin, centering on economic considerations,” the executive stated. The agency continues to back her actively in ongoing screen projects involving collaborations like Issue and Hamkke.
VAST’s Expanding Talent Lineup
VAST Entertainment now manages a robust roster of prominent actors, led by Jang Geun-suk, Shin Do-hyun, Ryu Hye-young, Park So-yi, Hwang Woo-seul-hye, Kim Moo-gyeom, Kim Seo-an, Lee Hu-jeong, Baek Si-won, and others. This growth underscores the agency’s rising influence in the industry.
Blockbuster Box Office Triumph
Yoo Hae-jin recently captivated audiences with her starring role in director Jang Hwan-jeon’s latest film, Wanggwa Saneun Namja, which premiered on January 4. The movie drew 810,712 viewers on its opening day, claiming the top spot at the box office and surpassing previous benchmarks.
Current figures show 8.484 million total admissions, positioning it firmly in the countdown to 10 million viewers. This marks the first potential 10-million hit of 2026, following Crime City 4 by roughly two years.
Fifth 10-Million Viewer Achievement
Should Wanggwa Saneun Namja reach the milestone, it will become Yoo Hae-jin’s fifth such success, joining King and the Clown, Veteran, A Taxi Driver, and Exhuma. Heightened interest surrounds her contract status and future career trajectory amid these rumors.
