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"Short-Form Queen" Jo Yeon-ji Expands Her Horizons… Joins Forces with Ji Jin-hee

Exclusive Contract with Ikkul Entertainment "We Will Not Hesitate to Provide Full Support"

Gim Ga Yeong
2026-08-18 16:36:08
[Edaily Starin Gim Ga Yeong Reporter] Actress Jo Yeon-ji has signed an exclusive contract with Lead Entertainment.
Ikkul Entertainment announced on the 18th that it had signed an exclusive contract with Jo Yeon-ji.
Jo Yeon-ji has been making a name for herself in the “short-form” market, starring as the female lead in the VIGLOO original series *Falling into a Fierce Love* and *My Unspeakable Bride*, which recently swept the No. 1 and No. 2 spots in viewership rankings across 19 countries worldwide—including South Korea—on the global short-form drama platform VIGLOO.
“Falling into a Fierce Love” is a drama that follows the events that unfold after genius designer Yoon Jae-i, in order to single-handedly cope with her father’s gambling debts, her family’s downfall, and the child she is carrying, pushes her beloved boyfriend Lee Tae-bin away with a cruel lie and coldly breaks up with him. In this series, Jo Yeon-ji starred as the protagonist, Yoon Jae-i.
“My Unspeakable Bride” is a romance of regret featuring Ha-na, who lost everything due to a hellish marriage, and Min-woo, who belatedly finds true love. In this drama, Jo Yeon-ji starred as Kang Ha-na.
A representative from Ikkul Entertainment stated, “Jo Yeon-ji is a ‘ready-made next-generation star’ who possesses a trendy sensibility, solid acting skills, and a unique charm that draws you in the more you watch her,” adding, “We will spare no effort in providing full support so that she, with her limitless potential, can fully showcase her talents not only in short-form content but also across various platforms, including the big screen, television, and online video services (OTT).”
Ikkul Entertainment represents actors including Ji Jin-hee, Baek Ji-won, Baek Hyun-ju, Lee Min-jae, Choi Jeong-woon, Lee Ji-won, Choi Won-myeong, Do Geon-woo, Bang Eun-jeong, and Jeong So-ri.

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