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· Ryan General
Charles Melton: ‘Beef’ Season 2 scripts ‘best I’ve ever read’
Charles Melton confirmed his casting in “Beef” Season 2 during a recent interview with V Man magazine. While chatting with fellow actor Greta Lee, the 33-year-old star shared his excitement for the upcoming season, calling the scripts “some of the best stuff I’ve ever read.”
· Bryan Ke
RM unveiling ‘Come Back to Me’ music video helmed by ‘Beef’ director Lee Sung-jin
BTS’ RM is dropping the music video for “Come Back to Me,” a track from his new solo album slated for release later this month. Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Beef’ Season 2’s rumored predominantly white cast sparks backlash
Fans of Netflix’s award-winning series “Beef” are expressing disappointment over the rumored predominantly white casting choices for its upcoming second season. Second season reports: Reports have emerged that “Beef” creator and executive producer Lee Sung Jin is eyeing Charles…
· Bryan Ke
Ali Wong, Steven Yeun win SAG awards for their roles in ‘Beef’
“Beef” has continued its roll on the awards circuit as the hit Netflix show recently bagged two best acting awards for lead stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards. Wong’s win: Wong, 41, won the SAG Award for outstanding performance by a female…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Beef’ bags 8 trophies at 75th Primetime Emmy Awards
“Beef” secured eight victories at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday. Awards: “Beef,” directed by Lee Sung-jin, received 13 nominations at the 2024 Emmy Awards. Of those nods, lead actors Ali Wong and Steven Yeun won outstanding lead actress and actor in a limited or…
· Carl Samson
‘Beef’ wins big at Critics Choice Awards
“Beef” was one of two TV shows that took home the most trophies at the 29th Critics Choice Awards on Sunday. Awards: “Beef,” directed by Lee Sung-jin, won all four categories it was nominated for, including best limited series. Cast members Steven Yeun, Ali Wong and Maria Bello…
· Michelle De Pacina
Ali Wong and Steven Yeun make Golden Globes history with ‘Beef’ win
“Beef” stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun have made Golden Globes history by winning best actress and actor, respectively, in a limited series for their roles in the Netflix comedy drama series. Historical “Beef” wins: Wong and Yeun, who marked their first nomination and win, both…
· Bryan Ke
Charles Melton honors mom in accepting Critics Choice award for ‘May December’
“May December” star Charles Melton delivered an emotional speech while accepting his Critics Choice Association award at the Los Angeles event celebrating Black, Latino and AAPI achievements on Monday. Big win: Melton, 32, received the Breakthrough Performance Award for his work…
· Bryan Ke
Ken Jeong, Greta Lee, Makoto Shinkai among Critics Choice Association’s honorees
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has released its complete list of honorees from the Black, Latino and Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, which include Ken Jeong and Greta Lee. Key details: Called the “Celebration of Cinema and Television: Honoring Black,…
· Bryan Ke
A24’s ‘Beef’, ‘Past Lives’ lead TV and film nominees at Gotham Awards
With three nods each, A24’s “Beef” and “Past Lives” are leading TV and film nominations, respectively, at the 2023 Gotham Awards. Announcement: Gotham Film and Media Institute Executive Director Jeffrey Sharp and Deputy Director Kia Brooks announced the list of nominees in a…
· Ryan General
‘Beef’ creator reveals he has several seasons of the show mapped out
“Beef” creator and showrunner Lee Sung-jin recently shared hints about a potential second season and beyond for his hit series. Solid first season: “Beef,” which debuted on Netflix on April 6, has been applauded for its unique portrayal of anger and conflict. Comprised of 10…
· Bryan Ke
‘Beef,’ ‘Fire Island,’ 7 Asian actors receive 2023 Emmy nominations
This year’s Primetime Emmy Award nominees were recently announced, with Asian nominees including Kumail Nanjiani, Padma Lakshmi, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun and Joel Kim Booster, among others. About the announcement: Television Academy Chair Frank Scherma and “Community” star Yvette…
· Michelle De Pacina
Netflix’s ‘Beef’ faces boycott after clip of star David Choe bragging about sexual assault resurfaces
Social media users are boycotting Netflix and A24’s show “Beef” after a podcast episode from 2014 in which star David Choe explicitly describes sexually assaulting a woman resurfaced. Investigative journalist Aura Bogado shared a clip from the “DVDASA” podcast episode titled…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Beef’ creator Lee Sung Jin tapped as screenwriter for Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’
Lee Sung Jin, the creator and showrunner of Netflix’s “Beef,” will pen the script for Marvel Studios’ upcoming movie “Thunderbolts.” Lee will reunite with “Beef” director Jake Schreier, who is directing “Thunderbolts,” and star Steven Yeun, who will be joining the film’s cast,…
· Grace Kim
Ali Wong and Steven Yeun Are Starring Together in Netflix’s New ‘Beef’
Steven Yeun and Ali Wong are starring together in the Netflix comedy-drama, “Beef.” About the show so far: “Beef” was pitched around a week ago, stirring a “frenzy” amongst the top streaming platforms. Deadline announced that Netflix won the rights to the show.