Lee Sang-min’s new agency THE 232 has signed former NATURE member Kim So-hee as its first artist, promising full support for her activities.
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The first artist of the entertainment agency THE 232, founded by singer and entertainer Lee Sang-min, has been revealed. On August 24, THE 232 announced that it had signed an exclusive contract with Kim So-hee, formerly of NATURE. THE 232 said, "We are even more looking forward to the synergy we will create together. Based on a systematic management system, we will spare no full support so that she can continue a wide range of activities. We would like to ask for warm support for Kim So-hee, who has made a new start." Kim So-hee rose to prominence through Mnet's "Produce 101" in 2016, and then left a strong impression through diverse group activities such as C.I.V.A, formed through "God of Music 2," as well as I.B.I, Girl's Next Door, and NATURE. Kim So-hee has expanded her field of activity beyond singing to acting, variety shows, and sports. She broadened her acting range by taking lead roles in web dramas such as "Idol Drama Operation Team: Let's Walk the Flower Road Only" and "Boyfriend is a College Student!? ~Bubble Up~," and last year she joined SBS's "Kick a Goal" as a member of "FC Wonder Woman," showing her presence in a soccer variety show as well. THE 232, newly established by Lee Sang-min, who took on album production for the first time in 25 years, is set to begin full-scale activities starting with Kim So-hee's addition. With full support promised through a systematic management system, expectations are gathering for the synergy the two will create.
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