Rookie actress Ahn Ju-mi has signed an exclusive contract with CP Entertainment, officially embarking on her career in the entertainment industry.

CP Entertainment, home to stars such as Shin Dong-yup, Park Myung-soo, Lee Soo-ji, Kangnam, Ji Ye-eun, Kim Kyu-won, and Jin Se-min, officially announced the signing of an exclusive contract with the rookie Ahn Ju-mi. The agency explained that they recognized the star potential of Ahn Ju-mi, who garnered attention after joining Coupang Play's comedy show 'SNL Korea Season 8' as a new crew member, and decided to join her on her full-fledged career path.

A former child actress, Ahn Ju-mi has built a solid foundation in acting through numerous dramas and movies. She recently drew attention by being selected as a new crew member for 'SNL Korea Season 8' after passing a highly competitive audition process, and has proven herself to be a well-prepared rookie, showcasing quick-witted improvisational skills in variety content.

In particular, Ahn Ju-mi left a strong impression playing a new character who fluently uses Gen Z slang such as 'Yareu', 'Azass', 'Bamti', and 'Shinzo-sageyo' in 'Smile Clinic', a signature segment of 'SNL Korea'. In the signature segment 'Weekend Update', she was highly active as a 'brainless reporter' who even flustered veteran anchor Ahn Young-mi. This sparked reactions predicting the birth of a second Ji Ye-eun, proving her distinct upward trend by ranking 8th in the Fundex non-drama cast popularity index at the time.

In the profile photos released alongside the news of her exclusive contract, Ahn Ju-mi displayed her diverse charms and potential for growth. In the cuts wearing a white shirt, she showed off a clear, pure vibe and elegant visuals, while in the cuts matching a black sleeveless top, she completed a mature mood with a chic and provocative gaze. Her ability to exude different auras depending on the concept further raised expectations for her future activities.

Ahn Ju-mi expressed her gratitude to CP Entertainment for welcoming her as a family member, saying, "I think I will be able to spend the rest of the year in a good mood thanks to having a reliable agency." She then shared her thoughts using her signature catchphrase, stating, "I will devote my heart even more to live up to expectations."

CP Entertainment emphasized, "Ahn Ju-mi possesses the outstanding talent to accurately capture and express the characteristics and trendy charm of the younger generation." They added, "We will not spare any full-fledged support to help her grow into a trending star who will follow in the footsteps of Ji Ye-eun and Kim Kyu-won, the representative stars produced by 'SNL Korea'."

Meanwhile, established in 2023, CP Entertainment has been rapidly expanding its reach in content production and artist management. Its major production works include Coupang Play's flagship series 'SNL Korea' and 'Office Workers'. The agency is currently home to Shin Dong-yup, who leads the comedy trend in South Korea, along with Park Myung-soo, Lee Soo-ji, Kangnam, Ji Ye-eun, Kim Kyu-won, and Jin Se-min.

Photo provided by = CP Entertainment.