2AM's Lee Chang Min has signed an exclusive contract with Major Nine.

"We have recently signed an exclusive contract with Lee Chang Min. We are delighted to embark on a new journey with Lee Chang Min, who possesses both singing and songwriting abilities. We plan to fully support him in various music activities and performances," Major Nine stated.

Debuting with 2AM in 2008, Lee Chang Min has been recognized as a talented main vocalist through numerous hit songs such as "This Song," "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die," "I Was Wrong," and "You Wouldn't Answer My Calls." Since 2010, he has expanded his vocal capabilities through solo activities and gained immense popularity with hits like "Just Eat Well."

Lee Chang Min has established himself not only as a singer but also as a songwriter, showcasing his versatility with a wide range of genres including OSTs like "Beautiful" from the drama 'Goblin,' "Super Yes" by Cosmic Girls' Chocome, and "My Love Fool" by Hwang Woo-rim.

Expressing his thoughts, Lee Chang Min said, "I have high expectations for new beginnings in a new place. I look forward to enjoying various activities with my Major Nine family, including music and broadcasting."

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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