A Firm Boundary for the New Agency
Trot singer Jang Yoon-jung has officially declined to sign her husband, television personality Do Kyung-wan, to the management agency she recently established. During the 513th episode of the SBS program My Little Old Boy, which aired on August 4, Jang confirmed she is keeping her roster strictly limited to professional singers.
The Mandate to ‘Go Grow Elsewhere’
Jang launched her company with the specific goal of mentoring junior artists, a mission she refuses to dilute. When cast member Seo Jang-hoon questioned why her husband was not the agency’s inaugural talent, Jang was resolute. She disclosed that she had explicitly told her husband to “go grow elsewhere,” prioritizing a professional focus over personal or marital ties.
Prioritizing Immediate Profitability
When Seo suggested that financial considerations drove the decision, Jang agreed, acknowledging the pressure to ensure the firm is “bursting with success” from the start.
The Dynamics of a ‘Blessed’ Marriage
The conversation turned to the perceived “blessed” status of her marriage, grouping her husband with director Jang Hang-jun and musician Lee Sang-soon. When asked who carries the least amount of pressure, Jang noted that she and her husband have analyzed their own dynamic. According to Jang, Do believes he is the most fortunate of the three, citing the significant difference in their respective assets—a remark that drew laughter from the studio audience.
Jang Excludes Husband from Trot Talent Agency
Despite the lighthearted tone of the discussion, the professional boundary remains firm. Jang noted that her husband had expressed disappointment and questioned his exclusion, but she has maintained her stance. The agency remains reserved exclusively for the development of new talent within the trot music genre.
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