South Korean national team player Lee Kang In has just signed a management contract with The Black Label, a company that is managing many famous artists such as Rosé (Blackpink), Taeyang (Big Bang), Jeon Somi and Park Bo Gum. The information was announced on August 14, at a time when Lee Kang In is preparing to start a new journey at Atletico Madrid club.
The Black Label confirmed that it has signed a management contract with Lee Kang In, and said it will accompany and support the player born in 2001 in the upcoming challenges. The company assesses that Lee KangIn has affirmed his ability in the international arena, and also possesses development potential thanks to his expertise and serious attitude.
The addition of striker Lee Kang In to The Black Label marks the company's first expansion of management activities to the sports field. Previously, The Black Label mainly operated in the music field and then further developed the actor management segment.
Currently, The Black Label has many famous K-pop artists such as Rosé, Taeyang, Jeon Somi, AllDay Project group and MEOVV. In the field of acting, management company Park Bo Gum, Im Si Wan and Kwak Dong Yeon. The appearance of Lee Kang In helps the list of artists and public figures of the company have one more face from sports.
The time Lee Kang In signed with The Black Label also coincided with the period he entered a new chapter in his football career. The 25-year-old player just left Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to move to Atletico Madrid, after spending three seasons at the French team.
Lee Kang In signed a contract with Atletico Madrid until June 2031. At the new team, he was awarded jersey number 7, the number that once belonged to Antoine Griezmann. This is seen as a sign that Atletico Madrid is placing expectations on the Korean player in the team's plan.
Before going to Spain, Lee Kang In had time to train in South Korea due to administrative procedures that delayed the travel process. He then appeared in the friendly match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City at the Seoul World Cup stadium (South Korea) on August 9.
This is the first time Lee Kang In has worn the Atletico Madrid jersey in front of home fans. After the match, this player and his teammates moved to Spain and began to get acquainted with the new environment. On August 10, he arrived at Atletico Madrid's Majadahonda training ground to prepare for the season.
Lee Kang In grew up from Spanish football. He played for Valencia and Mallorca before moving to PSG in 2023. During his time playing for the French team, the Korean player had the opportunity to play in the Champions League and win many domestic titles.
At the national team level, Lee Kang In is one of the key players of the Korean national team. The move to Atletico Madrid is expected to help him continue to develop in a competitive environment in La Liga, and at the same time have more opportunities to affirm his position in the national team.
According to the plan, Lee Kang In may officially debut for Atletico Madrid in the match against Malaga in the opening round of La Liga season 2026-2027 on August 20. This will be the next milestone in the Korean player's new journey after leaving PSG.
Meanwhile, cooperation with The Black Label opens up another direction of off-field development for Lee Kang In. The company will accompany players in image and commercial management activities, in addition to their professional playing career in Europe.
From a player who grew up in Spain to a PSG star and currently plays for Atletico Madrid, Lee Kang In is continuing to expand his mark in European football. Rejoining the management company with big names in K-pop also adds more attention to his activities outside the field.
