2 Top Actors Become Fashion CEOs
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By Seo Dong-shin
Staff Reporter
Two 30-something popular actors have become CEOs in the fashion business world, preparing to launch a men's suits brand early next year.
Actors Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung, both 33, established clothing company FAB Inc. earlier this month. They own 40 percent of the company.
Their first project is to re-launch a Japanese men's wear brand "Durban" in February, according to FAB. FAB is affiliated with Basic House, a Korean total clothing brand.
Durban withdrew from the Korean market a year ago. This time, the brand will be upgraded based on the designs and plans thought out by the actor-CEOs, Yonhap News Agency quoted FAB officials as saying.
"Unlike many clothing brands that just `borrow' celebrities' names, FAB is a company where Jung and Lee actually participate in the management", an FAB official said.
Jeong and Lee, both known for their fashionable styles as well as clean-cut facial features and physique, reportedly have been interested in the fashion industry for a long time. The two are close friends since acting together in the 1998 film "Taeyangeun obtta" (There Is No Sun).
Lee starred in many films including the blockbuster "Typhoon" last year. Jeong's latest film is "Daisy" released early this year.
Staff Reporter
Two 30-something popular actors have become CEOs in the fashion business world, preparing to launch a men's suits brand early next year.
Actors Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung, both 33, established clothing company FAB Inc. earlier this month. They own 40 percent of the company.
Their first project is to re-launch a Japanese men's wear brand "Durban" in February, according to FAB. FAB is affiliated with Basic House, a Korean total clothing brand.
Durban withdrew from the Korean market a year ago. This time, the brand will be upgraded based on the designs and plans thought out by the actor-CEOs, Yonhap News Agency quoted FAB officials as saying.
"Unlike many clothing brands that just `borrow' celebrities' names, FAB is a company where Jung and Lee actually participate in the management", an FAB official said.
Jeong and Lee, both known for their fashionable styles as well as clean-cut facial features and physique, reportedly have been interested in the fashion industry for a long time. The two are close friends since acting together in the 1998 film "Taeyangeun obtta" (There Is No Sun).
Lee starred in many films including the blockbuster "Typhoon" last year. Jeong's latest film is "Daisy" released early this year.
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