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Woman loses $350,000 to romance scam impersonating actor Lee Jung-jae

A woman has fallen victim to a romance scam involving a criminal ring that impersonated actor Lee Jung-jae, defrauding her of approximately 500 million won, leading the star's agency to tell fans that none of it's talent will ever ask for money.

2025-10-22

'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae wins prestigious Chaplin Award Asia

Emmy-winning actor Lee Jung-jae became the first Korean to receive the prestigious Chaplin Award Asia at a ceremony in Singapore on Friday, his agency Artist Company announced Saturday.

2025-10-04

Lee Jung-jae, Jung Woo-sung win lawsuit over Artist United investment dispute

Actors Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung, through their investment company Artist United, have prevailed in a damages lawsuit against the former head, marking a legal victory in a high-profile management rights battle linked to the entertainment firm.

2025-09-06

'I did everything I could': Actor Lee Jung-jae bids farewell to iconic 'Squid Game' character in final season

Actor Lee Jung-jae wants to give Gi-hun, the character he played in Netflix's "Squid Game" (2021-), a pat on the back for enduring the deadly challenges of the show during its three-season-long run.

2025-07-04

Six mysteries 'Squid Game' must solve in season 3

As the third season of 'Squid Game' approaches, various mysteries remain, including character motivations and potential new games.

2025-06-09

'Squid Game' season 3 set for release on June 27: Netflix

The third season of Netflix original "Squid Game" (2021-) series will be released on June 27, the streaming giant said on Thursday night.

2025-01-31

Why Lee Jung-jae almost didn't play Gi-hun in 'Squid Game'

Lee Jung-jae discusses his iconic role in 'Squid Game,' the pressures of season two, and the decline of Korean film and drama production, emphasizing the need for a revival in creative output.

2025-01-05

Companies linked to Lee Jung-jae take a hit as foreign critics pan 'Squid Game' season two

Share prices for companies linked to actor Lee Jung-jae, the star of Netflix’s blockbuster series “Squid Game” (2021-), plummeted on Friday following dismal reviews of its highly anticipated season two.

2024-12-27

'Squid Game' season 2 nabs Golden Globe nomination ahead of release

The second season of the Netflix series “Squid Game” (2021–) was nominated for Best Television Series at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards on Monday, ahead of its release later this month.

2024-12-10

Second season of Disney+ series 'The Acolyte' canceled

The second season of Star Wars franchise Disney+ series “The Acolyte,” starring Korean actor Lee Jung-jae, has been cancelled after the first season failed to impress viewers, according to U.S. news reports.

2024-08-21