Gong Yoo signs contract with EMI Japan

NOA Entertainment, Gong Yoo's agency, has reported that the "The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince" actor has signed with EMI Japan, who will be in charge of Gong Yoo's Japanese activities from here on out. EMI Japan is one of the four major record companies in Japan, who according to 10Asia, has recently expanded to managing actors.

An official at EMI Japan said, "Gong Yoo's sweet charm displayed in the 2007 drama 'The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince' is good enough to win the hearts of Japanese women. He already has many fans spread out far and wide in this country, which is only likely to go up in numbers with his latest film 'Finding Mr. Destiny' set for premiere soon, therefore serving as a new boost to the Hallyu market."

Gong Yoo left a message on his Japanese website and said, "I plan to maintain a good partnership with EMI in order to extend exchanges with my Japanese fans. I wish to stay in touch with everyone not just with my work in Korea but through other diverse projects."

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