‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae on season 2, stardom and disparity

Actor Lee Jung-jae plays Seong Gi-hun, a.k.a. Player 456, in the Netflix hit show “Squid Game.” On his global fame and success, he says, “Wherever I go, people will come to me, and they recognize me. I'm just really joyful.”

Actor Lee Jung-jae plays Seong Gi-hun, a.k.a. Player 456, in the Netflix hit show “Squid Game.” On his global fame and success, he says, “Wherever I go, people will come to me, and they recognize me. I'm just really joyful.” Photo by Noh Juhan/Netflix.

Korean actor Lee Jung-jae reached global fame as Seong Gi-hun, or Player 456, in Netflix’s “Squid Game.” He says he’s grateful for so many fans and is eager to shoot season two. 

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Nihar Patel