The much-anticipated sequel for hit Korean thriller Squid Game is set to premiere on Netflix on December 26. The series about a group of cash-strapped individuals who take part in deadly games to win a massive cash prize first aired in 2021 and became a global smash hit, setting new viewing records for the streaming platform. Thanks to its elaborate sets,...
No wonder he's so good at Squid Game. Now that Netflix's Squid Game-inspired gameshow, the creatively titled Squid Game: The Challenge, is trending worldwide, news about the K-drama's stars are making their rounds on the internet again. Before Squid Game made Lee Jung-Jae a household name, he was already a widely known actor in his home country of South Korea for The Housemaid and The...
According to Korean media outlet OSEN, seasons 2 and 3 of global hit dystopian series Squid Game are on the way, with a total of 13 new episodes to be expected! More Updates on the Thriller Depicting brutal killings, Squid Game’s pitch had faced rejection from local networks for close to 10 years, on being deemed unrealistic and grotesque, but...
Already an esteemed actor in his own right, Lee Jung Jae further propelled his career and status, achieving international popularity for his role in the Netflix breakout series, Squid Game. In February, Lee Jung Jae announced signing with American talent agency, Creative Artists Agency, officially kickstarting his Hollywood career. Recently, Lee Jung Jae was announced to star in upcoming Star Wars series, The Acolyte,...
“Lee Jung Jae really has it all.” Amid Lee Jung Jae‘s historic win at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, becoming the first Asian actor to win the awards top acting prize, it seems the actor isn’t the only one winning over new fans. Photos of the actor attending the awards show with his longtime girlfriend and chaebol heiress, Im Se Ryung, have gone...
After starring in Netflix’s Squid Games, South Korean actor Lee Jung Jae shot to international fame and was invited as a guest to American talk show, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Accompanied by a translator, the actor introduced himself and shared his thoughts on the success of the hit series. The actor revealed that he could have never have imagined the...
Lee Jung-jae, the star of the hit Netflix series Squid Game, is opening up about the show’s success and what has changed in his life since the show premiered. The 48-year-old actor plays the role of Gi-hun, who becomes contender #456 in the deadly competition. “I didn’t expect this kind of success at all when I first boarded...
The original thriller series “Squid Game” by Netflix has taken the world by storm. Since it started airing, it’s become known for the perfect combination of action, thriller and terror. However, the plot isn’t all that’s carrying the show. Lead actor Lee Jung-jae (이정재)’s acting skills as middle-aged Seong Gi-hun certainly have a part to play in...
