Japanese actor Otani Ryohei will continue his career in Korea under the management of Eyagi Entertainment, the agency announced on Tuesday.
"Ryohei recently decided to re-sign with us and we will continue to support him through his upcoming endeavors," an official with Eyagi was quoted as saying in the press release.
The actor said in the statement, "Everything that I take on in Korea is a new challenge for me and I know that Eyagi will continue to help me in every step and to grow as an actor."
Ryohei expanded his career into Korea after appearing in various advertisements in 2003 and took on a role in MBC's TV series "Soul Mate" three years later.
He has also appeared in "The Road Home" (KBS, 2009) and recently in Korean blockbuster "Arrow The Ultimate Weapon."
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He is currently readying for his role in cable channel OCN's crime TV series "Hero" set to air in March next year.
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