Park Seong-hye

In this Korean name, the family name is Park.
Park Seong-hye
박성혜
Born1970 (age 53–54)
South Korea
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Producer
  • Entertaintment Executive
Years active1994 to 2023
EmployerOrdinary Gem
Korean name
Hangul
박성혜
Revised RomanizationBak Seonghye
McCune–ReischauerPak Sŏnghye

Park Seong-hye (Korean: 박성혜; born 1970) is a South Korean entertainment executive, planner, and producer. She began her career as an actor manager and later became the CEO of KeyEast, a notable entertainment company.[1][2] After retiring from KeyEast in November, 2023,[3] she established Ordinary Gem in December 2023.[4]

In the early 1990s, Park managed actresses including Yum Jung-ah, Kim Hye-soo, and Jeon Do-yeon,[5] establishing herself as a prominent manager in the industry. She is recognized for discovering and nurturing talents such as Ji Jin-hee, Hwang Jung-min, Im Soo-jung, Gong Hyo-jin, Yoon Jin-seo, Ha Jung-woo, and Gong Yoo.[6] Park was also a founding member of the entertainment agency Sidus HQ and contributed significantly to its development into a leading company in the sector. She served as a Director at the Korea Entertainment Management Association from 2005 to 2008. She retired from her management career at the age of 38 due to health reasons.[7]

In 2011, Park established the drama production company Oh!BoyProject and later in 2016 became the CEO of Monster Union, a production company established by KBS. From 2018 to 2023, she held the position of CEO at KeyEast.[8]

  1. ^ "술 별로던 김혜수 얼마 전 소주맛 알겠다더라" [Kim Hye-soo, who didn't like alcohol, said she tasted soju a while ago.]. Hankyoreh (in Korean). 18 January 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  2. ^ "90년대 초 김혜수 매니저로 시작해 소속사 대표이사까지". 29STREET (in Korean). 2 February 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
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  4. ^ "오디너리젬 - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  5. ^ "매니저의 세계…연예인의 그림자 ★을 위해 달린다" [The world of managers...run for the shadow of the entertainment ★]. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  6. ^ Channel Yes24 Interview 2010
  7. ^ Sport Seoul Interview
  8. ^ Kim, Hyun-jin. "박성혜 키이스트 대표 "매니지먼트 넘어 종합엔터사로···'키이스트 색깔' 보여줄 것"[CEO&STORY]" [Park Sung-hye, CEO of Key East, "Beyond the management, as a general entertainment company···I will show you 'Key East Colour'" [CEO&STORY]]. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 25 February 2024.