Bong Jae-hyun Signs Exclusive Contract with Ace Factory, Expanding His Acting Career

Bong Jae-hyun, formerly a sub-vocalist of the K-pop group Golden Child, has signed an exclusive contract with Ace Factory. After his contract with Woollim Entertainment expired, Bong transitioned to his new agency.

On the 14th, Ace Factory announced the signing of Bong Jae-hyun, releasing new profile photos that highlight his captivating visuals. Bong showcases a range of styles, from a soft charm with deep, engaging eyes to a fresh and warm aura. His playful expressions and chic aura capture both youthful innocence and mature charisma.

Bong debuted with Golden Child in 2017 and has since expanded his acting repertoire. He began with the web drama 'Somehow Convenience Store' and continued with roles in Disney+'s 'Revenge of Others', tvN's 'Shining Watermelon', and films like 'Seoul Ghost Story'.

In tvN's 'Shining Watermelon', Bong played a hearing-impaired Taekwondo athlete named Eun-ho, earning praise for his sign language skills and nuanced emotional performance. Following this, he took on a leading role in 'I Became a High School Student as a Gangster'. Bong is set to appear in the upcoming U+ Mobile TV drama 'First Love', premiering on the 18th. This omnibus drama explores the diverse first love stories of 18-year-olds, and anticipation is high for Bong's portrayal.

Ace Factory expressed their excitement about working with Bong Jae-hyun, stating, "We are thrilled to have an actor with such limitless potential and versatility. We will fully support Bong Jae-hyun in showcasing his talents across various projects."

Ace Factory is a comprehensive entertainment company involved in drama production and management, representing numerous actors including Lee Jong-suk, Lee Jun-hyuk, Lee Si-young, Yoo Jae-myung, Yum Hye-ran, Yoon Se-ah, Lee Kyu-hyung, Jang Seung-jo, and Moon Jung-hee.

Reported by So-jung Lee, TenAsia forusojung@tenasia.co.kr