Actor Lee Jong-suk signs with YG

Actor Lee Jong-suk has found himself a new home at the mainstream management agency YG Entertainment, the company said Tuesday.

“By adding the Korean Wave star Lee Jong-suk on top of stars like Gang Dong-won and Kim Hee-ae that we recruited earlier this year, we now have a solid lineup of actors,” YG Entertainment said.

After being a fashion model for many years, the actor made his foray into acting in 2010.

Through the successful dramas “I Can Hear Your Voice” (2013), “Doctor Stranger” (2014) and “Pinocchio” (2014-15), the actor has earned much popularity not only in Korea but in other countries including China.

Lee has also recently finished the shoot for the new drama that was co-produced by Chinese and Korean companies. The actor plays the male lead.

And through the new MBC drama “W,” Lee will return to the small screen on July 20.

By Jeong Byung-ki