Esteemed actor Lee Sung Min has officially finalized his contract with HB Entertainment, marking the end of his long-standing partnership with HODU&U Entertainment. According to a report by Sports Donga on May 14, Lee Sung Min has recently ended his exclusive contract with HODU&U and is now becoming a part of HB Entertainment, an entertainment company known for managing top talents like Joo Sang Wook, Cha Ye Ryun, Ahn Jae Hyun, Jo Byeong Gyu, Oh Chang Seok, and others. HB Entertainment is actively involved in talent management, drama, and film production.

Lee Sung Min played a vital role at HODU&U since its inception, collaborating with personalities like Kim Hye Soo and contributing to the agency's growth as a prominent management company for actors.

Making his debut in 1987 with the play Lithuania, Lee Sung Min has emerged as one of South Korea's most revered actors, praised for his immersive character portrayals and versatile performances across various genres. In 2022, he gained immense popularity for his role as Chairman Jin Yang Cheol in JTBC’s Reborn Rich, winning the Best Actor award at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards in the TV category. He was also a nominee for Best Actor at the 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards for his performance in the Disney+ original series Shadow Detective.

The "Lee Sung Min wave" carried on strong in 2023, with nominations at the 22nd Directors Cut Awards for A Bloody Lucky Day and the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards for Handsome Guys, solidifying his enduring influence in the industry.

Lee Sung Min is gearing up for his comeback to the big screen in the latter half of 2024 with the movie I Can't Help It, directed by Park Chan Wook. The film, based on Donald E. Westlake's novel The Ax, boasts a star-studded cast including Lee Byung Hun, Son Ye Jin, Park Hee Soon, and Yum Hye Ran. Excitement is building for the film, which has garnered interest from major international film festivals.

Aside from his critically acclaimed acting, Lee Sung Min has a dedicated fanbase, comparable to that of younger heartthrobs, showcasing his unwavering popularity in the industry.