AEG Presents has appointed Jonathan Lee as the Managing Director of its Korea office.
Before this, Lee worked at WPP Korea as Business Development Director, where he handled strategy, partnerships, and major deals. In his new role, he will lead AEG Presents Korea’s plans and growth in the K-pop touring market.
This move shows the company’s strong focus on growing in one of the world’s most influential music markets. Lee will be based in Seoul and will report to Michael Harrison.
“I’m honored to join AEG Presents at such an exciting time for both K-pop and the Korean live entertainment market,” said Lee, “Korea has become one of the most important music markets in the world, with its globally influential fan culture and artist ecosystem continuing to shape the future of live entertainment. I look forward to working with the team to strengthen AEG Presents’ presence in Korea, build meaningful partnerships, and create long-term growth opportunities for both artists and fans.”
Commented Harrison, “Korea sits at the center of the global K‑Pop ecosystem and plays a critical role in our overall Asia strategy. Jonathan’s appointment and the opening of our Korea office mark an important milestone in AEG Presents’ long-term commitment to the region. With Jonathan’s leadership on the ground, we are well positioned to deepen artist and partner relationships, support inbound and outbound touring, and build a sustainable platform that connects Korea more directly with our global touring network.”
Jonathan Lee has around 20 years of experience in entertainment and marketing, mainly working on strategy, partnerships, and business deals.
He previously worked as Business Development Director at WPP Korea and also held roles at CJ ENM, focusing on corporate strategy and international business. He has a degree in Management Science from the University of California, San Diego.
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