2. Large companies are currently in a heated competition over landing contracts with child stars. With stars like Kim So Hyun, Kim Yoo Jung, Jin Ji Hee, and Yeo Jin Goo shooting to fame, companies are looking to nab young talent as early as possible. One insider said, "In the past, child stars would have to leave an impression for themselves in a movie or drama before a contract was offered, but companies are now expressing interest in training their own child stars. Child stars who have starred in popular movies or dramas recently are receiving an influx of offers.