On the 20th, Varo Entertainment announced it has signed Lee to an exclusive contract. “Lee Chae-min has striking looks, a magnetic presence, and the range to make every character distinctly his,” the company said. “We’ll back him wholeheartedly so he can realize his limitless potential.”
Lee’s exclusive deal with Gold Medalist―the agency he’s been with since his debut―ends in August. Gold Medalist previously shared, “As of August 2025, our exclusive contract with Lee Chae-min has concluded. After careful discussion, we chose to part ways on good terms and support each other’s next steps,” adding, “It’s been an honor to grow together from his debut. We’re grateful for the strong work Lee delivered as a Gold Medalist actor over the past five years.”
A graduate of the Korea National University of Arts, Lee debuted in 2021 as Ahn Seung-jo in tvN’s “High Class.” He went on to build a varied resume with series including “Love All Play”, “Crash Course in Romance,” and “See You in My 19th Life.” His breakout came with Netflix’s 2024 hit “Hierarchy,” and he recently showcased youthful charm in MBC’s “Crushology 101,” cementing his status as a next-gen lead.
Up next, Lee returns as the tyrannical lead, Lee Heon, in tvN’s new weekend drama “Bon Appetit, Your Majesty,” premiering on the 23rd.
Varo Entertainment is a full-service entertainment group spanning management and film/TV production. Its roster includes Jin Goo, Byeon Woo-seok, Gong Seung-yeon, Park Jung-woo, Lee Yoo-mi, Lee Soo-kyung, Lee Hong-nae, and Lee Jin-yi.
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)