AKMU’s Lee Chanhyuk is set to reveal the company he founded based on his own philosophy and personal tastes. From a four-day workweek and swing dance lessons during office hours to a hiring rule that prohibits employees from sharing the same surname, the company has an organizational culture unlike that of a typical workplace.
The October 31 episode of MBC’s Omniscient Interfering View will offer a glimpse into the daily operations of Cemter of Inspiration, the company led by Lee Chanhyuk.
After leaving his former agency, Lee Chanhyuk founded his own company 12 years after his debut. He is known as the “Head of the Cemter” at the company, while his younger sister Lee Suhyun is addressed as “Princess.” The employees are called “Inspirations,” reflecting the idea that they are sources of inspiration. The show will also reveal the company’s unusual hiring policy, which stipulates that employees cannot share the same surname, surprising the show’s panelists.
The employee benefits are equally unconventional. Cemter of Inspiration operates on a four-day workweek and offers flexible remote working arrangements. Employees even take swing dance lessons together during office hours. In the upcoming episode, Lee Chanhyuk and Lee Suhyun will visit a swing dance studio with their colleagues to learn some moves and enjoy a special team activity.
Behind the company’s distinctive management style is Lee Chanhyuk’s firm business philosophy. Guided by his belief that “good music comes from a good life,” he pays attention not only to work performance but also to his employees’ everyday lives and overall quality of life.
In fact, employees take part in various activities unrelated to their direct work responsibilities, ranging from overseas volunteer projects to walking pilgrimage routes. The goal is to create more than just a workplace where people complete their tasks. Instead, Lee wants to build an environment where team members can gain new experiences and share inspiration with one another.
The office itself also reflects Lee Chanhyuk’s personal taste, featuring stylish interior design and an array of distinctive decorative items. From its unusual job titles and hiring rules to its four-day workweek and swing dance classes, viewers are curious to see how Lee’s unconventional approach to running a company works in practice.
The special daily lives of Lee Chanhyuk and the Cemter of Inspiration employees will be featured on MBC’s Omniscient Interfering View, airing at 11:10 p.m. on October 31.
Sources: Naver