▲ This file photo shows S. Korean filmmaker Kim Yong-hwa. (Yonhap)

 

 

LOS ANGELES, Apr. 19 (Yonhap) – S. Korean filmmaker Kim Yong-hwa, who is behind the megahit “Along With the Gods” series, has signed a contract with the major American entertainment agency “United Talent Agenct”(UTA), according to the entertainment industry news Deadline on Apr. 18(U.S. Time).

The media introduced, “UTA has signed Korean filmmaker Kim Yong-hwa, one of the most important figures in the Korean screen industry,” adding, “The ’Along With the Gods’ franchise is the most successful in Korean cinema history, and also made waves at the box office in countries including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.”

Moreover, it added that UTA will now be taking an “Along With the God” TV series to market.

UTA, established in 1991, is a global talent agency based in Beverly Hills, California.

It represents and supports artists and other professionals across the entertainment industry, including movie, TV, digital media, publication, music, and video game.

Director Kim's contract is another case that shows the acceleration of Korean content and actors developing into global market.

Prior to Kim, director Lee Myung-woo of the drama "The Fiery Priest" signed a contract with CAA, an influential American entertainment agency, at the end of last month, while actors Lee Jung-jae and Jung Ho-yeon, who appeared in "Squid Game," as well as Gang Dong-won recently signed a contract with CAA and marked the start of their debut in Hollywood.

(This article is translated from Korean to English by Kim Sun Min.) 

 

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