Actor Eom Tae-gu opened an Instagram account 17 years after his debut, boasting about his pet dog 'Umji'

Aug 07, 2024

 Actor Eom Tae-gu opened an Instagram account 17 years after his debut, boasting about his pet dog 'Umji'
photo courtesy of Tim Hopp, Um Tae-gu personal account capture



Actor Eom Tae-gu opened a social media account for the first time in 17 years since his debut and began communicating with fans.

On the 7th, the agency released Um Tae-gu's official Instagram account. The agency says it is an official account run by actor Um Tae-gu and his agency TeamHope. "Hello, I'm UmjiIt caught the attention of fans by releasing a picture of Um Tae-gu's dog Umji with a greeting.

Um Tae-gu, who is usually known as an introvert, plans to show a new side by attempting to communicate directly with fans through the opening of his personal account.



Um Tae-gu has recently been greatly loved by the public, with JTBC drama 「"Playing Woman" topping the list of top actors for five consecutive weeks. In a recent interview commemorating the end of the show, he said he is considering opening a personal account, saying, `We are discussing with the company how to express our gratitude to our fans.'

Um Tae-gu, who has provided a direct communication channel with fans with the opening of this social media account, plans to engage in deeper exchanges with fans in the future.



Meanwhile, Um Tae-gu is scheduled to appear as a guest on tvN 'You Quiz on the Block' on the 7th.





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