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Fantagio Entertainment (판타지오) is a South Korean entertainment company founded September 2008 as N.O.A. Entertainment by Na Byeong-jun, formerly of SidusHQ. The company rebranded to Fantagio (a portmanteau of "Fantasy" and "Origin") in June 2011 and operates from a building in Samseong-dong, Gangnam, formerly occupied by SM Entertainment.

The agency runs a dual-focus strategy unique in the industry, managing both actors and K-pop idol groups under one roof. Their music division gained prominence with ASTRO (2016), whose member Cha Eun-woo became one of K-Pop most recognizable faces. Girl group Weki Meki debuted in 2017 with eight members from Produce 101, including Kim Do-yeon and Choi Yoo-jung. Actor management maintains equal prestige: Kang Tae-oh (Extraordinary Attorney Woo), Kim Seon-ho (signed March 2025), Lee Sung-kyung, and Lee Se-young anchor the roster.

Fantagio survived a 2018 management crisis through fan intervention and investor support after JC Group ownership turned turbulent. Following multiple ownership changes, Mirae ING acquired majority stake in February 2021. The company subsidiaries include Fantagio Hong Kong, Studio Invictus (drama production), and Metagio (Singapore operations).

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Artists & Groups

Cha Eun-woo
Cha Eun-wooArtist
Debut 2016
Choi Yoojung
Choi YoojungArtist
Debut 2016
Kim Doyeon
Kim DoyeonArtist
Debut 2016
Kim Seon-ho
Kim Seon-hoActor
Debut 2009
Lee Changsub
Lee ChangsubArtist
Debut 2018
Lee Se-young
Lee Se-youngActor
No Ho-jin
No Ho-jinActor
Debut 2021

Fans Also Ask

When was Fantagio founded and what does its name mean?
Fantagio was founded on September 16, 2008 as N.O.A. Entertainment by Na Byeong-jun, a former SidusHQ executive. The company rebranded to Fantagio in June 2011, with the name being a portmanteau of the words Fantasy and Origin.
What K-pop groups are managed by Fantagio?
Fantagio manages idol group ASTRO (debuted 2016) and newer boy group LUN8 (debuted 2023), its first new group in seven years. ASTRO grew from the company's i-Teen Boys training program and sold over 1.5 million albums worldwide. In 2025, the agency also debuted ZOONIZINI.
What actors has Fantagio managed?
Fantagio manages a roster of prominent Korean actors through its Actors League training program. Notable actors who have been managed by the company include Ha Jung-woo, Jung Il-woo, Cha Eun-woo, Moon Bin, and Kim Sae-ron.
Is Fantagio a publicly traded company?
Yes, Fantagio is listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX: 032800). The company is currently majority-owned by Mirae ING Co., Ltd., which became the largest shareholder in February 2021, following a series of ownership changes over the preceding years.
What happened to ASTRO's Moon Bin?
Moon Bin, a member of Fantagio's ASTRO and also a solo artist, passed away on April 19, 2023 at age 25. His loss was felt deeply across the K-pop community. ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo and others have continued individual activities since. Fantagio has subsequently focused on their newer group LUN8 and continued actor management.

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