Junghun Lee
Junghun Lee is the President, CEO, and Representative Director of Nexon, a role he assumed in 2024. Having joined Nexon Korea in 2003, he previously served as CEO of Nexon Korea Corporation starting in 2018. Under his leadership at Nexon Korea, the company achieved a 19% compound annual growth rate in revenue from 2018 to 2022 and successfully launched titles such as Dungeon & Fighter Mobile, MapleStory M, Blue Archive, and Dave the Diver. Junghun Lee joined Nexon Korea in 2003, quickly rising through executive roles. He led Nexon's Live Operations teams from 2008 to 2017, significantly growing major franchises. As CEO of Nexon Korea from 2018, he oversaw a 19% revenue compound annual growth rate and launched successful titles like Dungeon & Fighter Mobile and Blue Archive. In 2024, he became Representative Director, President, and CEO of Nexon. In 2025, he was recognized as a Best CEO in the Gaming & Internet sector by Extel. His leadership continues to drive Nexon's mission of global expansion and innovation through new IP and existing franchises.
Career Milestones
- Junghun Lee joined Nexon Korea in 2003, quickly rising through executive roles.
- He led Nexon's Live Operations teams from 2008 to 2017, significantly growing major franchises.
- As CEO of Nexon Korea from 2018, he oversaw a 19% revenue compound annual growth rate and launched successful titles like Dungeon & Fighter Mobile and Blue Archive.
- Under his leadership at Nexon Korea, the company achieved a 19% compound annual growth rate in revenue from 2018 to 2022 and successfully launched titles such as Dungeon & Fighter Mobile, MapleStory M, Blue Archive, and Dave the Diver.
- In 2024, he became Representative Director, President, and CEO of Nexon.
- In 2025, he was recognized as a Best CEO in the Gaming & Internet sector by Extel.
About Nexon Co., Ltd.
Nexon Co., Ltd. is a global game developer and publisher, known for pioneering the free-to-play model and creating popular online and mobile games for a worldwide audience. The company differentiates itself through continuous innovation, significant investment in research and development, and a commitment to player satisfaction and high-quality gaming experiences. Nexon also builds customer trust through its focus on integrity and transparency in its operations.