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Lee Byung-hun: From Accidental Beginnings to a Global Korean Cinema Icon

Lee Byung-hun didn’t plan to conquer Hollywood, but a string of global roles—from Joint Security Area to G.I. Joe and Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice—plus Netflix sensations like Squid Game and K-Pop Demon Hunters propelled him into worldwide stardom. He reflects on Korea’s sweeping cultural surge and the Hollywood-meets-Korean storytelling era, while balancing LA life with a Mendoza winery and family as his career continues to expand across languages and platforms.

via CNN|

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entertainment1 month ago•317 min saved

Lee Byung-hun’s globe-trotting ascent wasn’t planned—but it happened

Lee Byung-hun recounts a career that leapt to global prominence almost by accident—from his breakout in Joint Security Area to English-language roles in G.I. Joe and Terminator Genisys, while remaining prolific in Korean cinema. In recent years, Western audiences have embraced him through Netflix hits like Squid Game and K-Pop Demon Hunters, and his Park Chan-wook film No Other Choice continues to push Korean storytelling onto the world stage, underscoring CNN’s view that strong Korean content can captivate global audiences when it resonates.

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Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' Celebrated with Ovation and Praise at Venice

Park Chan-wook's film 'No Other Choice' received an 8 1/2-minute ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere, marking his first competition entry at the festival. The film, based on Donald Westlake's novel 'The Ax,' stars Lee Byung-hun and explores themes of desperation after job loss. Critics praised the ensemble cast and Park's direction, with the film set to open the Busan International Film Festival and distributed internationally by Mubi and Neon.

via Deadline|

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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Anticipation Builds for Darker 'Squid Game 2' Amid Political Tensions

Netflix has released new stills and character posters for "Squid Game 2," featuring Lee Byung Hun and Wi Ha Joon. The series continues the story of Seong Gi Hun, who is determined to end the deadly game he won in the first season. The posters highlight the Frontman, played by Lee Byung Hun, and Jun Ho, played by Wi Ha Joon, hinting at their significant roles in the upcoming season. The new season, set to premiere on December 26, promises a dynamic narrative with new characters and intense confrontations.

via soompi|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Netflix Teases "Squid Game 2" and 2024 Series Slate

"Squid Game 2" releases first stills featuring Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Gong Yoo, and Park Gyu Young, teasing the highly-anticipated second season set to premiere before the end of 2024. The images offer a glimpse into the characters' storylines, including Sung Ki Hoon's decision to stay and pursue his own goals, the unmasking of the enigmatic Front Man, and the introduction of a new contestant played by Park Gyu Young.

via soompi|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

'Squid Game' Star Lee Byung-hun's Home Burglary Shock

"Squid Game" star Lee Byung-hun's Los Angeles home was burglarized and ransacked while he was out of town, with thieves smashing a sliding glass door to gain entry. It's unclear if anything was stolen, and police believe it may be the work of a burglary crew targeting wealthy neighborhoods in the area. The LAPD is investigating, and there have been no arrests in this case or a similar recent incident involving Lena Waithe.

via TMZ|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Squid Game Season 2 Set to Premiere Sooner Than Expected in 2024"

Netflix has announced that the highly anticipated season two of the South Korean thriller "Squid Game" will be part of its big slate for 2024, with production set to start later this year. The returning cast includes Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo, along with new cast members, and director Hwang Dong-hyuk will be back at the helm. While no specific premiere date has been given, fans can expect the continuation of the hit series to come sooner than expected.

via Gizmodo|

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