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Song Hye-kyo Departs UAA Agency Following 14-Year Tenure
By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read
The South Korean actress terminates her long-term contract with United Artists Agency to pursue a new professional direction.
South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo has officially departed from United Artists Agency (UAA), ending a professional partnership that spanned 14 years. The actress confirmed the transition through a brief statement, describing the move as standing at a "new starting line" for her career. End of 14-Year Tenure The separation marks the conclusion of one of the most enduring actor-agency relationships in the South Korean entertainment industry. Song joined UAA in 2012. During her tenure with the firm, she solidified her status as a leading figure of the Hallyu (Korean Wave) movement, starring in several of the decade's most commercially successful television dramas. Specific details regarding the termination of the contract have not been disclosed. Neither Song nor UAA has confirmed whether the actress will sign with a rival management firm or establish an independent "one-person" agency, a common practice for high-profile Korean stars seeking greater creative control. Career Impact and Upcoming Projects Song’s period under UAA management included her roles in "Descendants of the Sun" (2016) and the Netflix revenge thriller "The Glory" (2022-2023). Her performance in "The Glory" earned…