Actress Kim Nuri is starting a new chapter under a new name. According to Sports Kyunghyang, Kim Nuri has changed her stage name to Ha Yun-ha and signed an exclusive contract with Soon Entertainment, with the news announced on October 14, 2026.
The report describes Kim Nuri as an actress known for steady, stable performances across numerous dramas. Under her new stage name, she will continue her acting career as a newly signed artist of Soon Entertainment, marking what both sides frame as a fresh leap forward.
In an official comment carried by the report, Soon Entertainment said it was “very happy to become one family” with Ha Yun-ha, praising her solid acting skills and diverse charm. The agency pledged to give her its full support so she can maximize her potential and talent, and said it would work to keep her active across a wide range of fields beyond broadcasting.
Ha said that with this fresh start under a new name, she plans to reach the public with a broader acting spectrum and a sincere image, and is already accelerating preparations for her next project.
Background details in the report note that she debuted in 2018 in a web drama and won over teenage audiences playing Woo Ji-su in “다시 만난 너” (“You Who I Met Again”). She has since built her filmography steadily through dramas including “반의 반,” “속아도 꿈결,” and “내일,” leaving an impression with her ability to take on a different character in each work.
No official statement beyond the agency’s announcement was available. The report notes Soon Entertainment is a comprehensive media and entertainment company active in the global short-form and MCN business, whose actor-management roster includes Jo Sung-ha, Jo Hyun-jae, Son Kwang-up, Jo Young-jin, Kim Nan-hee, and Yeo Hoe-hyun.
