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Man of Creation
Man of Creation (맨오브크리에이션, M.O.C) is a Seoul-based talent agency founded in April 2020 by manager Kim Chang-hwan, who had spent years guiding the careers of Seo Kang-jun, Kang Tae-oh, Lee Tae-hwan, and Yoo Il during their time together in the actor group 5urprise at Fantagio. When all four actors departed Fantagio at the end of March 2020, they followed Kim to his newly established boutique agency, a loyalty-driven move that made industry headlines.
The agency operates with a tight, intimate roster. Beyond the original quartet, M.O.C has expanded to include actress and model Yoon Chae-bin and actor Kim Seon-min. The agency takes pride in managing careers built on creative choices rather than corporate formulas, a philosophy embedded in its name.
High-profile projects have followed. Kang Tae-oh broke through to mainstream recognition with his role in Netflix hit drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo in 2022, earning him a new wave of international fans. Seo Kang-jun returned to television in 2025 with MBC action comedy Undercover High School. In September 2023, Kang Tae-oh, Seo Kang-jun, and Lee Tae-hwan celebrated their 10th anniversary with The Moment (00:00), a photo exhibition at Ktown4u COEX showcasing their decade-long journey together.
The agency Instagram account at @manofcreation_official has grown to over 149,000 followers, reflecting the continued pull of its talent and their dedicated fanbases.
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Who are the actors under Man of Creation?
Man of Creation roster includes Seo Kang-jun, Kang Tae-oh, Lee Tae-hwan, and Yoo Il, all former members of actor group 5urprise. The agency has since expanded to include actress and model Yoon Chae-bin and actor Kim Seon-min. It was founded in April 2020 after all four original members chose to follow their longtime manager, Kim Chang-hwan, when they departed Fantagio.
When was Man of Creation founded?
Man of Creation was founded in April 2020 by manager Kim Chang-hwan, shortly after Seo Kang-jun, Kang Tae-oh, Lee Tae-hwan, and Yoo Il all departed Fantagio. The agency, also known as M.O.C, was built around the strong personal relationships formed during the actors years together in 5urprise.
What notable dramas have Man of Creation actors starred in?
Kang Tae-oh achieved breakout international recognition in Netflix Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022), one of that year most-watched Korean dramas globally. Seo Kang-jun returned to television in 2025 with the MBC action comedy Undercover High School. Lee Tae-hwan and Yoo Il have maintained active broadcast and streaming filmographies throughout the agency existence.
Who else is on the Man of Creation roster beyond the original members?
Beyond the founding quartet of Seo Kang-jun, Kang Tae-oh, Lee Tae-hwan, and Yoo Il, Man of Creation has added actress and model Yoon Chae-bin and actor Kim Seon-min to its lineup. The agency maintains a boutique approach, keeping its client list deliberately small to focus on quality career management.
What is Man of Creation management philosophy?
Man of Creation identity is rooted in the deep personal bonds formed during the 5urprise years. The agency takes a boutique approach that prioritizes long-term trust between talent and management, favoring creative career choices over commercially safe decisions. The name itself reflects a belief in building careers through intention and originality rather than industry convention.
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