Lee Jong Suk has found a new home! On Thursday, January 4, Ace Factory announced that renowned actor Jong Suk has signed an exclusive contract with the agency.
Lee Jong Suk signed an exclusive contract with ACE FACTORY.#LeeJongSuk #이종석 #イ・ジョンソク pic.twitter.com/iXVBfnlyQg
— lee jong suk files | slow uds (@leejongsukfiles) January 4, 2024
“We are truly happy to be able to accompany the new start of Lee Jong Suk, who has built up a solid filmography beyond being a trustworthy actor who has a good eye for choosing projects,” Ace Factory said in a press release, according to a Soompi report.
“As he is an actor loved by global viewers, we will fully support his global activities as well as prolific projects.”
After parting ways with his previous label in September 2023, the actor has been in talks with Ace Factory since November. Moreover, the agency earlier shared that Jong Suk has plans to establish a production company, in collaboration with Ace.
With this, he will now be labelmates with fellow esteemed artists in the film industry. Some of which are Vigilante actor Lee Joon Hyuk, Sweet Home actress Lee Si Young, and veteran actor Yoo Jae Myung, who is best known for his roles in the dramas Reply 1988, Itaewon Class, and Stranger.
Apart from being home to a powerhouse lineup of celebrities, Ace Factory is also known to have created numerous productions. Some of which are When the Weather is Fine, Stranger, Confession, and a lot more.
With Jong Suk joining the label, Ace Factory promised that they would support the global star in his endeavors this 2024.
Lee Jong Suk new artist profile for ACE FACTORY.#LeeJongSuk #이종석 #イ・ジョンソク pic.twitter.com/AktXHAe7Kp
— lee jong suk files | slow uds (@leejongsukfiles) January 4, 2024
Lee Jong Suk and his prolific career
Known as one of the most successful actors of this generation, Jong Suk has starred in multiple hit K-Dramas.
But prior to acting, Jong Suk has first established his name in the entertainment industry as a model. Remarkably, he was crowned as the youngest male model to ever walk at the Seoul Fashion Week when he was just 15 years old.
After his model stint, Jong Suk began his venture as an actor by making his acting debut in the TV project Prosecutor Series in 2010. Not long after, he bagged the Best New Actor award at the 2012 KBS Drama Awards for his lead role in School 2013.
Since then, Jong Suk has gained recognition for his long list of top-notch filmography. Some of his most famous works include Doctor Stranger, Pinocchio, W: Two Worlds, While You Were Sleeping, and Big Mouth.
In 2023, Jong Suk made headlines as his relationship with singer-actress IU came to light. Later that year, he focused on meeting his international fans through his Dear. My With fan meeting.
Featured image: Ace Factory releases new photos of Lee Jong Suk. Credit: Instagram/ACE Factory