2PM’s Lee Junho is starting a new chapter by launching his own agency after leaving JYP Entertainment. He will focus on acting and music while maintaining ties with JYP for Japanese promotions.
Lee Junho, a member of the K-pop group 2PM, has officially ended his 17-year contract with JYP Entertainment. He is now preparing to launch his own one-man agency to manage his solo activities in acting and music. While he will handle most of his work independently, JYP will continue to oversee his activities in Japan .
Junho’s new agency is in its final stages of preparation, with plans to be fully operational by mid-May. He has brought together a team of trusted professionals, including Yang Hye-Young, a former marketing planner from CJ ENM’s brand strategy division. Yang is known for her work on major projects that shaped Korean pop culture, indicating a strong foundation for Junho’s new venture .
Before leaving JYP, Junho prepared farewell gifts for the staff, including cake boxes with a message:
“JYP Fighting! ONE Label Fighting! I was happy being with the JYP Family. I sincerely thank you. From Lee Jun Ho.”
Fans praised his thoughtful gesture, with comments like:
“He’s so considerate.”
“I support his new chapter.”
“He’s been at the label for so long, but this is a beautiful goodbye.”
Junho will now shift his focus to acting, with two major projects lined up. The first is tvN’s Typhoon Boss, where he plays Kang Taepung, a young CEO struggling to save his father’s business during the 1997 IMF crisis. The drama also stars Kim Min-ha (Pachinko) as a diligent accountant working alongside him .
His second project is Netflix’s Cashero, a live-action adaptation of a popular webtoon. Junho takes on the role of Kang Sang-woong, a civil servant whose strength increases with the amount of cash he carries. The series blends comedy, action, and supernatural elements, featuring a cast that includes Kim Hye-jun, Kim Byung-chul, and Kim Hyang-gi .
Junho debuted with 2PM in 2008 and gained recognition as an actor through dramas like The Red Sleeve (2021) and King the Land (2023). His decision to establish his own agency follows similar moves by former 2PM members Taecyeon and Chansung, who also left JYP to pursue independent careers .
CREDITS: Times Now
