Lee Jung-jae, the actor of the Netflix series Squid Game, has spoken up about his life since the show’s viral success and what the show could mean for Korean media in the future.
Lee recently spoke with Deadline about how, despite Squid Game’s tremendous international success – garnering critical acclaim at the Critics Choice and SAG Awards – his life has mostly remained the same.
“I still don’t feel like my life has changed dramatically,” he explained, although, it’s been a different story for his career. The actor noted that the K-drama’s success has opened up “more opportunities to work with great people on more projects”.
On the topic of opportunities, Lee touched on how he has “already [been] getting a lot of support” from renowed talent agency Creative Artist Agency which he signed with earlier this year. “After several meetings, I came to the conclusion that we could be good partners,” the actor explained. “I’m truly grateful.”
Later in the interview, the actor opened up about his high hopes for the future of Korean media internationally. “We now live in an era where the ability to express emotions is more important for an actor than the linguistic skills,” Lee explained. “I’m not fluent in English, but I don’t think it will prevent me from communicating the emotions of my characters.”
Aside from the language barrier, Lee emphasised the range of “Korean content that is just as entertaining as Squid Game.”
“There are many series and films currently in production across a wide variety of genres that have not been tried before,” he explained. “These series and films will move and entertain audiences in many other countries.”
According to creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, Lee will resume his role as Seong Gi-hun in the second season of Squid Game.
At Deadline’s annual Contenders Television at Paramount Studios last month, the director and producer of the Netflix K-drama teased what viewers might expect. “Gi-hu for sure.” the screenwriter said. “He will be back and I believe the Front Man (played by Lee Byung-hun) will back too.”
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