Actor Chae Jong-hyeop has inked an exclusive contract with Blitzway Entertainment.
On Thursday, August 7, Hong Min-ki, CEO of Blitzway Entertainment, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, "We are thrilled to work with Chae Jong-hyeop, who has grown into a global sensation. We are fully committed to supporting him in steadily expanding his filmography and continuing his iconic journey with his global fanbase."
Chae Jong-hyeop first caught the public's eye in 2016 with his debut in a web drama, and then gained significant attention in 2019 for his role as a rookie pitcher Yoo Min-ho in SBS's 'Hot Stove League', leaving a strong impression in a brief but memorable performance. In 2022, he landed his first leading role in a terrestrial TV drama, KBS2's 'Love All Play', which earned him the KBS Drama Awards' Best New Actor, solidifying his status as a leading actor.
Following this, he perfectly portrayed a heartthrob character in tvN's 'Castaway Diva', establishing himself as a melodrama blue-chip. In 2024, he was cast as the male lead in the Japanese TBS drama 'Eye Love You', receiving phenomenal love in Japan and earning the nickname "Hyeop Sama". In June, he solidified his strong local fanbase by hosting a two-day fan meeting at Tokyo's National Yoyogi Stadium to celebrate the first anniversary of his official Japanese fan club.
Blitzway Entertainment is a comprehensive entertainment company that has grown around actor management and video content production. It boasts a roster of actors active in various genres, including Ju Ji-hoon, Chun Woo-hee, Jung Ryeo-won, Moon Chae-won, In Gyo-jin, So Yi-hyun, Son Dam-bi, Park Ha-sun, Woo Do-hwan, Jung In-sun, Yoon Park, Kwak Dong-yeon, Kim Ye-rim, and Chae Seo-an.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)