{
  "id": 858666,
  "title": "Footballer Lee Kang-in joins Rosé, Park Bo-gum's agency",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/footballer-lee-kang-in-joins-rose-park-bo-gums-agency",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T10:12:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260814/footballer-lee-kang-in-joins-rose-park-bo-gums-agency"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Korean footballer Lee Kang-in has joined management agency The Black Label, expanding its clientele to include prominent figures like actor Park Bo-gum and BLACKPINK member Rosé. The agency confirmed the signing on Friday, expressing their full support for Lee in his upcoming endeavors. They also requested continued interest and backing as he begins this new chapter. Founded by former YG Entertainment executive Teddy, The Black Label represents other artists such as BIGBANG's Taeyang, Rosé from BLACKPINK, singer Jeon Somi, as well as idol groups MEOVV and ALLDAY PROJECT. In addition to signing Park Bo-gum and Rosé, the agency recently added actors Yim Si-wan and Kwak Dong-yeon to their roster. Following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, Lee Kang-in transferred to Atletico Madrid for a transfer fee of 40 million euros ($46 million), signing a contract that extends until 2031. He is set to take over the No. 7 jersey previously owned by former club legend Antoine Griezmann. Lee's recent move to a new football club, coupled with his new management deal with The Black Label, will undoubtedly draw attention and interest from fans and industry insiders.",
  "summary": "Korean footballer Lee Kang-in has signed with management agency The Black Label, joining a roster of well-known figures that includes actor Park Bo-gum and BLACKPINK singer Rosé. The agency announced the signing Friday. “As a steadfast partner, we will fully support Lee in every new challenge he takes on,” the agency said. “We ask for your continued interest and support as he embarks on this new…",
  "key_points": [
    "South Korean footballer Lee Kang-in joins management agency The Black Label.",
    "Agency represents Park Bo-gum, BLACKPINK's Rosé, and other artists.",
    "Lee transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Atletico Madrid for 40 million euros."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Black Label's signing of Lee Kang-in solidifies its position as a major player in the entertainment industry, further diversifying its roster of high-profile clients across music, film, and sports.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Footballer Lee Kang-in joins Rosé, Park Bo-gum's agency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/footballer-lee-kang-in-joins-rose-park-bo-gums-agency-864829",
        "published": "2026-08-14T11:42:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}