[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Iseul] Actor Lee Hong-nae has signed an exclusive contract with Baro Entertainment.
On the 11th, Baro Entertainment stated, "We are pleased to form a relationship with actor Lee Hong-nae, who has strong passion," and "We will spare no effort to actively support him so that he can soar even higher."
Lee Hong-nae debuted in 2014 with the film Jihokhwa and has appeared in dramas such as Trap and Save Me, and films including Door Lock, High Society, Remember Me, and The Great Wish. He also starred as the main character in the music video for Seo Taiji X BTS's Come Back Home and gained recognition through various advertisements.
In particular, he played the role of Ji Cheong-shin, the host of an evil spirit, in the drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo which recorded the highest viewership ratings on OCN, showcasing a terrifying villain. He also won the Best New Actor award at the 41st Young Critics Awards (Korean Film Critics Association Awards) for his performance in the film Made in Rooftop, which portrayed the hardships of a 20-something youth facing the struggles of a LGBTQ+ couple and employment difficulties.
Lee Hong-nae, who received acclaim for his role as Geon-wook in the recently concluded drama Gugyeongi, is set to appear in the upcoming film Count.
Meanwhile, Baro Entertainment represents actors Jin Goo, Byun Woo-seok, Gong Seung-yeon, and Park Jung-woo.
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