Leo signed an exclusive contract with a new company immediately after leaving his former agency Jellyfish Entertainment.
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VIXX Leo Joins Big Boss Entertainment by Signing Exclusive Contract
On March 5, Korean news outlets reported that Leo of VIXX has now signed an exclusive contract with agency Big Boss Entertainment.
The company released a brief statement, which gave Leo a warm welcome and expressed Big Boss Entertainment's resolve to provide support for the idol.
"We are delighted to be working with Jung Taekwoon (Leo), who has been loved by many as a member of boy group VIXX and a music actor for more than 10 years," the agency shared. "We will spare our best efforts in supporting him so he can leap forward as an actor."
Furthermore, Big Boss Entertainment also houses well-known actors such as Lee Jong Hyuk, Go Kyu Pil, Jeon Dong Seok, Lee Joong Seung, and Lee Bom Sori.
Leo debuted with VIXX in May 2012, with the single album "Super Hero" and its title track of the same name. Apart from his activities with the group, Leo is also a member of its sub-unit VIXX LR and a solo artist in his own right.
The idol's talent goes way beyond the music industry, as Leo made his mark on the theater field by starring in musicals such as "Full House," "Mata Hari," "Monte Cristo," "The Last Kiss," "Elisabeth," "Marie Antoinette," "Frankenstein," and "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812."
VIXX Leo Leaves Jellyfish Entertainment Alongside Bandmate Ken
Earlier on March 4, Jellyfish Entertainment released an official statement declaring the contract expiration of Leo and Ken. The agency expressed its gratitude to both VIXX members and that it will support their endeavors onwards.
Read the agency's full announcement:
"Hello. This is Jellyfish Entertainment.
First of all, we would like to thank all the fans who have continued to love and support Jellyfish Entertainment's (hereinafter as 'Jellyfish') artists VIXX, and its members Leo and Ken from the bottom of our hearts.
We wanted to inform you that Leo and Ken's contract periods with Jellyfish have now concluded. We will always cherish every moment that Leo and Ken have spent by our side.
We would also like to express our gratitude to Leo and Ken for their activities as Jellyfish's artists, and as they walk forward to shine bright, we will continue to cheer them on.
Every VIXX member has voiced loving words for the group, and a strong desire to continue their activities together. They have also promised to continue as VIXX with Jellyfish. Once again, we thank all VIXX members for the 11-year journey and ask fans to send them your love and support.
Thank you."
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