Jung Jun Won Joins Lee Je Hoon’s COMPANY ON Ahead of New MBC Drama

Actor Jung Jun Won has signed an exclusive contract with COMPANY ON, the management company founded by Lee Je Hoon, in a move that places the rising performer under a boutique label closely associated with actor-led career development.

COMPANY ON announced the agreement on July 20, describing Jung as an actor with steady dramatic range and a warm screen presence. The agency said it intends to support him as he expands his activities and pursues a wider mix of roles. Jung also marked the move with a brief statement, saying he hopes to create strong synergy with the company while continuing to approach acting with humility.

The signing arrives at a useful moment for Jung, whose profile has grown through a combination of film work, television appearances, and a recent breakout role. While agency changes can sometimes read as routine industry housekeeping, this one carries extra weight because COMPANY ON is still a relatively young management house and has built its public identity around a small roster rather than a large stable of names.

A New Home Under Lee Je Hoon’s Label

COMPANY ON was founded in 2021 by Lee Je Hoon, one of Korea’s most recognizable screen actors. Its roster includes Lee himself, Kim Sung Kyu, Kim Eun Bi, and Lee Dong Hwi. Adding Jung Jun Won gives the company another actor whose career has been shaped by ensemble projects and character-focused performances rather than a single overnight star turn.

For Jung, the move may offer a clearer platform at a time when Korean drama and film casting increasingly rewards actors who can move between supporting, ensemble, and lead-adjacent roles. The agency’s statement emphasized reliability and long-term support, language that suggests the company is positioning him for sustained activity rather than a short promotional push tied to one release.

Jung made his screen debut in the 2015 film The Avian Kind and has since built a filmography across both movies and dramas. He drew attention through performances in Believer and VIP, projects that helped establish him as a familiar face for viewers who follow Korean genre storytelling and ensemble casts.

Momentum After Resident Playbook

His wider recognition grew further with the 2025 tvN drama Resident Playbook, which introduced him to a broader audience and gave him a stronger foothold in the competitive drama field. That kind of post-breakout period can be important for Korean actors, as agencies often look to convert fresh visibility into carefully chosen follow-up projects.

Jung’s next public step is already on the calendar. He is preparing for the release of MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama A Bona Fide Killer, scheduled to premiere on July 31. The timing means his agency announcement comes less than two weeks before a new drama rollout, giving COMPANY ON an immediate project around which to shape his next phase of promotion.

The company’s connection to Lee Je Hoon also adds an industry narrative to the signing. Actor-founded agencies can attract attention because they are often seen as offering firsthand understanding of performance careers, set dynamics, and the long view required to manage an actor’s public image. For Jung, joining such a label may help reinforce an image of steady professional growth.

Still, the practical impact will depend on the roles and projects that follow. A new agency can improve coordination, publicity, and access to scripts, but an actor’s trajectory is ultimately shaped by casting choices and performance reception. Jung’s recent work has given him momentum; the question now is how COMPANY ON will help convert that into a broader and more durable screen presence.

For viewers, the immediate point of interest is A Bona Fide Killer. If the drama gives Jung another memorable role after Resident Playbook, the COMPANY ON deal could be remembered as the start of a more visible chapter in his career. If not, it still marks a clear strategic reset for an actor who has spent the past decade gradually expanding his range across Korean film and television.