Kim Dong-jun of K-pop group ZE:A has decided not to renew his contract with management agency Star Empire.

On Wednesday, industry insiders said Kim will instead ink a new deal with Gold Moon, a new agency founded by his former manager at Star Empire.

(Yonhap)

Kim’s most recent work was his role as the character Suho in the recently culminated TV show “Still Loving You.”

He debuted in 2010 as the main vocalist of K-pop group ZE:A. He was dubbed a “sports-dol,” a compound word made up of
“sports” and “idol,” due to the athletic abilities he showcased in the “Idol Star Athletics Championship” program on MBC.

Kim is now anticipated to focus on acting. Other ZE:A singers have also left Star Empire.

Hwang Kwang-hee, now more known for his role in entertainment show “Infinite Challenge,” is under Bonboo ENT. He is currently serving his mandatory military service.

Park Hyung-sik is signed with Song Hye-kyo and Yoo Ah-in’s agency UAA, while Im Si-wan is with Plum Entertainment.

The remaining members of ZE:A are also building up individual careers.

By Lim Jeong-yeo (kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)