Actor Lee Ji-won signed an exclusive contract with Lead Entertainment.

On August 9th, Lead Entertainment said, "I am happy to be with Lee Ji-won, a sincere actor who was created with natural talent and hard work. We will become a warm foothold.”

Along with this, a new profile picture of Lee Ji-won was released. With short hair, she captured the attention of her innocent yet elegant charm. In particular, the more mature atmosphere stands out.  

Born in 2006, Lee Ji-won made her debut as a child actress in the 2014 movie 'Thuy'. Afterward, in the movie 'How to Steal a Dog', she took on the role of a smart Chaerang, who is not shy from adults and stands in front of the public.

In 2015, she played Gong Hyo-jin's childhood in the drama 'The Producer', and in 2018 took the role of Kang Ye-bin in the drama 'SKY Castle', revealing her presence in earnest.

Since then, she has been radiating her plump charm and bright energy in each of her works, including 'Romance Is a Bonus Book' and 'Racket Boys'.

On the other hand, lead entertainment with which Lee Ji-won signed an exclusive contract includes actors Ji Jin-hee, Kim Ji-soo, Kim Seon-ah, Baek Ji-won, Son Yeo-eun, Kim Jeong-jin, Lee Min-jae, and Choi Jeong-woon.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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