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PA Entertainment to Shut Down Following the Passing of CEO Yoon Sung-eun

Kang Kyung-youn

Published : Jul 8, 2026 5:10 PM


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PA Entertainment, the agency representing actors such as Jung Woong-in and Park Hae-mi, is undergoing closure procedures following the passing of its CEO.

On July 7, PA Entertainment announced through its official social media channels, "CEO Yoon Sung-eun has passed away due to a chronic illness." The agency added, "We have decided to cease all management operations and proceed with closure procedures following internal discussions."

The agency further stated, "We sincerely thank everyone who has been with PA Entertainment during this time," and asked for "kind understanding regarding the concern caused by this sudden news."

Established in 2018, PA Entertainment was a comprehensive entertainment company that managed actors and singers while also overseeing music production and concert planning.

The agency had been home to actors including Jung Woong-in, Park Hae-mi, Kim Jung-tae, Song Seon-mi, and Oh Seung-ah. Recently, it had continued its business operations by signing exclusive contracts with SEOWON, a former contestant of the audition program 'Boys Planet', and CHUNJI, a member of the group TEEN TOP.

As news of the sudden passing of CEO Yoon Sung-eun and the subsequent closure of the agency broke, voices of sorrow and condolences have been pouring in from within and outside the entertainment industry. 

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)