Ji Jin-hee moves to HB

Actor Ji Jin-hee of much-loved TV drama “Dae Jang Geum” will sign with HB Entertainment next month, which manages schedules for actor Lee Beom-soo of ongoing KBS TV drama “Iris 2” and others.

As soon as his contract with current agency Fantasio expires this month, he will start working with HB Entertainment, which is known for its drama and movie production as well as its management service for celebrities.

“He is not changing agencies because he had any problem with it, but because each looks out for what’s best for each other,” a source close to Ji told Ilgan Sports, affiliated with Korea JoongAng Daily.

The new agency with which Ji is signing has contributed in directing the SBS drama “Forty-nine Days,” “Marrying a Millionaire,” and just-finished KBS drama “My Daughter Seo Young.” It also produced movie “Only You” last year starring actor So Ji-sub and actress Han Hyo-joo.

By Lee Sun-min [summerlee@joongang.co.kr]