Kim Seon Ho's Shocking $1.4 Million Contract with Fantagio Sparks Online Fury

Actor Kim Seon Ho has signed an exclusive contract with the entertainment agency Fantagio, and his rumored contract fee of ₩2.00 billion KRW (approximately $1.4million USD) is stirring significant online discussion.

On March 1, 2025, Kim's agency, Fantagio, confirmed he signed an exclusive contract with them.

The news came as a surprise to many fans and industry insiders, particularly since Kim was previously in talks with actor Song Joong Ki's High Zium Studio for a potential contract.

According to a report from Sports Chosun on March 6, Kim opted for Fantagio due to a lump sum offer presented by the agency.

Sources told the outlet that the great price tag was "essential for Fantagio to land a key star," especially since Cha Eunwoo of ASTRO, is set to head to army enlistment.

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Kim Seon Ho's contract announcement has sent Korean netizens into a frenzy, causing many to ask the question—"Is Kim Seon Ho's fees even worth that much?"

Reactions on social media were mixed, with some users in Korean online community forum theqoo doubting it.

As one user wrote, "Seriously ridiculous," another said, "Fantagio still has no sense. "They really are the biggest money-throwing company."

Some described Kim as "talented" but said there were questions about his potential to be a commercial success.

One user comment read, "Kim Seon Ho is a wonderful actor, so he will likely have plenty of things to do as an actor, but it will be difficult for him to become an actor who filmed CF."

The matter of Kim Seon Ho's partnership with Fantagio aside, both paths in his career and their future projects are yet to be seen through the ongoing discussion online.