Rising Star Lee Chae-min Parts Ways with Goldmedalist After 5 Years

Lee Chae-min, a promising actor born in 2000, has ended his five-year journey with Goldmedalist, the agency known for representing Kim Soo-hyun.

On the morning of the 20th, Goldmedalist announced, "The exclusive contract with Lee Chae-min has ended. After extensive discussions, we have decided to respect each other's decisions and support each other's future endeavors."

Lee Chae-min signed an exclusive contract with Goldmedalist in September 2020, marking the start of his career. He debuted in 2021 with 'High Class,' gaining attention for his over 190cm stature and handsome looks, as well as being a newcomer under the same agency as Kim Soo-hyun.

Since then, he has steadily built his filmography with appearances in 'Crash Course in Romance' and 'See You in My 19th Life.' He established himself as a leading actor with the release of 'Hierarchy' last year. This year, he stepped in to fill the vacancy left by Park Sung-hoon, working alongside YoonA. The production presentation for 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty' was held on the 18th, and the first broadcast is set for the 23rd.

Goldmedalist's Official Statement:

Hello, this is Goldmedalist.

First, we sincerely thank the fans who have cherished and supported actor Lee Chae-min.

We announce that the exclusive contract with Lee Chae-min ended in August 2025. After careful consideration over a long period, we have decided to respect the outcome and support each other's future.

It has been an honor to accompany and grow with Lee Chae-min from the moment of his debut. We express our deep gratitude to him for his excellent activities as an actor under Goldmedalist for five years.

We ask for the warm interest of fans in Lee Chae-min's new beginning. Thank you.

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