Song Hye-kyo signs with China's Star City Entertainment to develop her career in China

by osolian on 2008-07-24 13:19:55

South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo signed with "Star City Entertainment," steered by Michelle Yeoh, Jeffrey Chan, and Tang Zaiyang, in Hong Kong on June 29, officially becoming a part of their roster. Song Hye-kyo joins the ranks of stars such as Lin Xilai, Kenneth Tsang, Vivian Wu, and Zhang Fengyi, who are all part of Michelle Yeoh's "Star City." Following her confirmation of signing with Star City Entertainment, Song was quickly offered an opportunity to collaborate with filmmaker John Woo. She will star alongside Chang Chen in Woo’s upcoming film *1949*, slated for release next year.

Renowned as the top actress in South Korean television, Song Hye-kyo caught the eye of Jeffrey Chan through her stellar performances in *Full House* and the movie *The Art of Seduction (Hwang Jini).* Not only did Chan invite Song Hye-kyo to join his new company "Star City Entertainment" co-founded with Michelle Yeoh and Tang Zaiyang, but he also introduced her to John Woo, leading to her casting in Woo’s next project, *1949*.