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entertainment1 month ago•317 min saved

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|

#entertainment #hollywood #k-wave

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.

via CNN|

#entertainment #hollywood #korean-wave

entertainment3 months ago•2 min saved

Squid Game Actor O Yeong-Su Acquitted of Sexual Misconduct

O Yeong-Su, star of Squid Game, was acquitted of sexual misconduct charges after a court in South Korea found doubt about the allegations, citing possible memory distortion and his prior remorse, though the victim and women's rights groups criticized the ruling.

via BBC|

#court-ruling #entertainment #o-yeong-su

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Netflix Closes Mobile Game Studio Behind 'Squid Game: Unleashed'

Netflix has shut down Boss Fight Entertainment, the studio behind the mobile game Squid Game: Unleashed, after acquiring it in 2022 and initially promoting its success. The closure reflects broader industry layoffs and strategic shifts in Netflix's gaming focus, moving away from AAA titles towards party and interactive games. The shutdown marks a significant change in Netflix's gaming ambitions, despite the initial hype around the game's popularity.

via The Verge|

#boss-fight-entertainment #game-development #mobile-games

entertainment6 months ago•6 min saved

Cate Blanchett Reflects on Her 'Squid Game' Role and Spin-Off Rumors

Cate Blanchett discusses her role in Apple TV+'s 'Disclaimer,' her involvement in the 'Squid Game' cameo, and her interest in expanding her television work, emphasizing the importance of complex storytelling and confronting biases.

via Variety|

#acting #cate-blanchett #disclaimer

entertainment7 months ago•2 min saved

'Squid Game' Continues to Dominate Netflix with Season 3 and Global Success

‘Squid Game’ Season 3 quickly became Netflix’s third most-watched non-English series ever, surpassing 106 million views in two weeks and ranking behind only its previous seasons and ‘Money Heist,’ with all three seasons now among the top non-English series on the platform.

via TheWrap|

#entertainment #netflix #non-english-series

entertainment7 months ago•7 min saved

Lee Jung-jae Reflects on 'Squid Game' Impact and Season 3 Finale

Lee Jung-jae reflects on his intense preparation and emotional journey playing Gi-hun in the final season of 'Squid Game,' highlighting the series' themes of humanity, societal critique, and hope, and discusses the impactful ending that signals the show's conclusion and its message about respecting human dignity and future generations.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #gi-hun #lee-jung-jae

entertainment7 months ago•2 min saved

Squid Game Creator Teases Better Season 3 Ending and Spinoff Insights

The creator of Squid Game considered an alternative ending for season 3 where Gi-hun would have survived and reunited with his family, which many fans believe would have been a more satisfying conclusion than the actual ending, which was criticized for its muddled storylines and unsatisfying resolution.

via Forbes|

#ending #entertainment #hwang-dong-hyuk

entertainment7 months ago•4 min saved

Squid Game's Impact and Secrets Unveiled

Lee Jung-jae discusses the emotional and physical challenges of filming the 'Squid Game' finale, his thoughts on Gi-hun's sacrifice and ending, and his hopes for Gi-hun's daughter, emphasizing the scene's symbolic hope and the importance of audience interpretation.

via Variety|

#entertainment #gi-hun #harsh-diet

entertainment8 months ago•1 min saved

Squid Game Season 3 Breaks Viewership Records Amid Ongoing Speculation and Reactions

The third season of Squid Game broke Netflix's viewership record with over 60.1 million views in three days, becoming the platform's biggest TV launch, and continues to be a major success despite mixed reviews. There are rumors of an English remake by David Fincher, but creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has not confirmed any official plans for a remake or new seasons beyond the current one.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #korean-series #netflix

entertainment8 months ago•4 min saved

‘Squid Game’ Season 3 Breaks Viewership Records and Sparks New Spinoff Rumors

Squid Game Season 3 set a new Netflix record with 60.1 million views in its first three days, dominating global charts and solidifying its status as a cultural phenomenon, while also boosting interest in Korean culture and content.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #korean-series #netflix

entertainment8 months ago•3 min saved

'Squid Game' Continues to Break Records and Expand on Netflix

The article discusses the possibility of a 'Squid Game: America' spinoff, sparked by a scene in the season 3 finale featuring Cate Blanchett and hints at an American adaptation. While Netflix has previously announced a new English-language Squid Game series developed by David Fincher, nothing has been confirmed, and creator Hwang Dong-hyuk remains open to spinoffs or sequels. The scene may be a teaser, but its true intent remains uncertain, and the future of an American version is still speculative.

via Forbes|

#american-version #entertainment #netflix

entertainment8 months ago•2 min saved

Squid Game Creator Hints at Possible Season 4 or Spinoff

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has only read rumors about a potential English-language adaptation by David Fincher, featuring Cate Blanchett as an American recruiter, but has not received any official confirmation from Netflix. He emphasizes that his ending was meant to highlight systemic issues rather than set up a spin-off, and expresses interest in Fincher's work, though he remains unaware of any concrete plans for continuation.

via AV Club|

#cate-blanchett #david-fincher #entertainment

entertainment8 months ago•2 min saved

Squid Game Finale Hints at a David Fincher-Style Direction

The finale of Netflix's Squid Game hints at a new era with an upcoming English-language adaptation directed by David Fincher, featuring Cate Blanchett in a potentially significant role, signaling the show's expansion beyond its original Korean version.

via Kotaku|

#cate-blanchett #david-fincher #entertainment

entertainment8 months ago•8 min saved

‘Squid Game’ Creator Discusses Future Seasons and Spinoffs

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk clarifies that the series' ending was not intended to set up an American spinoff, but leaves the door open for future stories, possibly exploring characters' backstories. The finale features a surprise cameo by Cate Blanchett as an American recruiter, symbolizing the ongoing cycle of systemic exploitation. Hwang emphasizes the themes of sacrifice and hope, and invites viewers to reflect on what humans are and should be, highlighting the importance of change for a better future.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#american-spinoff #cate-blanchett #entertainment