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· Ryan General
AI-generated images of Lee Jung-jae used to defraud woman of $350K
A woman in her 50s from Miryang, South Korea, lost about 500 million won ($350,000), after scammers used AI-generated photos of “Squid Game” star Lee Jung-jae and a forged driver’s license to pose as the actor. The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency said the impostors contacted…
· Carl Samson
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 trailer offers glimpse into deadly new challenges
Netflix has released the highly anticipated main trailer for “Squid Game” Season 2, offering fans a glimpse into the deadly new challenges awaiting participants in the dystopian survival competition. Premiering on Dec. 26, the new “Squid Game” season picks up three years after…
· Carl Samson
Netflix reveals release date target for ‘Squid Game 3’
Netflix has announced that “Squid Game 3” will debut as early as the first half of 2025, reinforcing its commitment to the blockbuster Korean series. The news came during Netflix’s first-ever International Showcase in Los Angeles, where the platform emphasized its reliance on…
· Bryan Ke
‘Squid Game’ creator says he lost 8 teeth due to stress of filming
South Korean director Hwang Dong-hyuk has opened up about losing more teeth due to stress while filming the first season of “Squid Game” than he had previously shared. What he’s saying: Speaking to the BBC on the set of “Squid Game” Season 2, Hwang said he actually lost eight or…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 teaser: Lee Jung-jae is back in Player 456 tracksuit
Netflix has officially revealed a special teaser trailer for Season 2 of “Squid Game,” offering a glimpse into the intense and dangerous competition thriller series set to be released on Dec. 26. The teaser shows key characters like Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) and protagonist…
· Bryan Ke
‘Shogun’ and its stars make Emmy history
FX’s Japanese period drama “Shogun” broke records by winning 18 Emmy Awards in a single season, including historic victories for lead actors Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai. The show, based on the 1975 novel by Australian British author James Clavell and a retelling of the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Interview: Lee Jung-jae on his journey from ‘Star Wars’ fan to Jedi master in ‘The Acolyte’
Growing up in the 1970s in South Korea, Lee Jung-jae’s fascination with the “Star Wars” cinematic universe was immediate after he encountered a striking movie poster for “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” in his neighborhood. “I wondered, ‘What kind of movie is this? Is this…
· Bryan Ke
Lee Jung-jae hints at release of ‘Squid Game’ Season 2
“Squid Game” fans may have to wait a few more months for Season 2, according to lead star Lee Jung-jae. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
‘The Acolyte’ trailer: Lee Jung-jae stars in new Disney Plus Star Wars series
Disney Plus has released its first trailer for the upcoming “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte,” which stars South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Here’s all the K-content Netflix will drop in 2024, including ‘Squid Game’ 2
Streaming service Netflix is set to captivate global audiences in 2024 with a diverse lineup of Korean content, including returning favorites like “Squid Game” and “Sweet Home.” Anticipated returns: This year’s fan favorites include the anticipated second season of “Squid Game”…
· Carl Samson
Watch: First look at ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 teases vengeful Player 456
Netflix has unveiled a first look at the highly anticipated second season of “Squid Game.” What we’re seeing: The clip, part of the streamer’s 2024 sizzle reel, picks up from the final moments of the first season and shows protagonist Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) — also known as…
· Ryan General
‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae once lost 33 pounds for a film role
Lee, who played a character from his 20s to his 60s in “Assassination,” stated that the weight loss was necessary to convincingly embody the role of a man several decades older
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’ lead Lee Jung-jae requested $1 million per episode for Season 2: report
“Squid Game” lead Lee Jung-jae has requested $1 million per episode for Season 2 of the Netflix hit dystopian series, South Korean tabloid Dispatch revealed. The report: If Lee’s alleged request is met, the 50-year-old actor would earn a staggering $13 million in total for the…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Squid Game’ Season 2: T.O.P, Jo Yu-ri, Park Gyu-young among 8 newest cast members
Netflix has finalized the cast for the second season of its hit series “Squid Game.” The final eight: The newest additions to the show’s ensemble cast include veteran actor Kang Ae-shim, former Bigbang group member T.O.P, “Sweet Home” stars Park Gyu-young and Lee Jin-uk, K-pop…
· Isa Peralta
Netflix reveals new cast members joining ‘Squid Game’ Season 2
Netflix recently revealed new details about the highly anticipated second season of “Squid Game.” What happened: During the streaming giant’s recent Tudum fan event, which was held in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday, both returning and new cast members of the hit series were…
· Isa Peralta
Lee Jung-jae: ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 to begin filming this summer
Production for the second season of Netflix’s “Squid Game” will start this summer, according to series star Lee Jung-jae. In a recent interview with South Korean publication Ilgan Sports, Lee, who plays series protagonist Seong Gi-hun, shared that filming might take less than a…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’ star O Yeong-su denies sexual assault charges at trial
“Squid Game” star O Yeong-su has denied all sexual assault allegations against him in a South Korean court. O, 78, denied sexually assaulting a woman in September 2017 during his first trial on Feb. 3 at the Seongnam branch of Suwon District Court in Gyeonggi.
· Daniel Anderson
‘Squid Game’ lead Lee Jung-jae, director Hwang Dong-hyuk bestowed S. Korea’s highest cultural medal
On Tuesday, “Squid Game” director Hwang Dong-hyuk and lead actor Lee Jung-jae received the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit, South Korea’s highest cultural medal. The award was bestowed by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol for Hwang and Lee’s contributions to the national…
· Ines Shin
These are the top 10 K-drama actors of 2022, according to S. Koreans
Gallup Korea’s annual Person of the Year poll has determined the 10 most impactful K-drama actors of 2022. A total of 1,771 responses were collected from Korean participants in this year’s survey. “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” star Park Eun-bin placed first on the list. Gallup…
· Isa Peralta
Teaser trailer drops for Bong Joon Ho’s first film since ‘Parasite”
Warner Bros. has dropped the teaser trailer for "Mickey 17," Bong Joon Ho's first directorial endeavor since his 2019 Oscar-winning film "Parasite." The upcoming sci-fi film's plot follows Mickey7, a dispensable employee who embarks on a suicide mission to colonize the ice world…