Squid Game Star Lee Jung-jae Speculates On Fan Theories & A Season 2 | Explain This | Esquire

We sat down with Netflix's 'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae and asked him to explain a few things - from his thoughts on SNL's Squid Game: The Musical to his take on fan theories-are Seong Gi-hun and the old man father and son?! Plus, Lee reveals which of the games he thinks was the hardest. Watch more Esquire 'Explain This' episodes HERE: • Chris Rock Reacts to t...
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[@freesuckerMCR]

I love how he flipped the narrative about wanting to be in more American films and instead said "American actors should join more Korean productions".

[@mirthblaster36]

I appreciate it that he's always repping for his colleagues and for the larger Korean film and TV industry.

[@ang3lica2k]

King spoke facts

[@dalnim4294]

Now that Squid Game is such a success, they could use a big American actor for a VIP in season 2. I think it would be interesting to see that.

[@angelicuh7626]

He's right, except that it'd almost be doing a disservice to the Koreans to throw our actors at them.

[@lurkiegcldmxxn]

He looks so sweet here, as always

[@amandah.1468]

I want the Squid Game director/writer to take all the time in the world to make Squid Game 2 so it does the first season justice. No rush, Hwang Dong-hyuk! We'll be patient for greatness.

[@soullightr.c1087]

Lee Jung-Jae!! So radiant and bright! Just the sight of him make me smile!☺💕💕

[@ximedikius]

I love him !! 🥺💕 he's a great actor and the way he speaks about his work you can really tell that he's a professional, he looks so kind and charismatic !! the sweetest man ever

[@cactusjuice1814]

It amazes me that this man is turning 49 next week.

[@belenagustina1]

Aww he is so adorable & cutee ♡ 😍

[@TheDwarthy]

Such humility and eloquence.

[@margasessentials986]

His skin! Wow! 🥰♥️

[@chanyeols2062]

He's so lovely!

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

JJ gave one of the best performances I’ve seen by a lead in a television drama.
He really blew me away. The entire cast is fantastic, but he was always the actor whose performance I looked forward to seeing as the show went on.

[@annev1703]

Me too

[@Severus.S]

What a humble man

[@Stayfocused99]

Thank you mr lee.

[@muckymucks]

There’s something going on in South Korea. I’m currently watching Kingdom on Netflix which is another South Korean banger.

[@mulgogi_pl]

이정재 is a marvellous actor, the effort he puts into every project is enormous and inspiring. he's so gifted, so passionate about his work, it's a great pleasure to listen to him. i hope his dream about playing in american productions will come true, keeping my fingers crossed, 오빠 ♥️
ps. thanks to you, jj, i fell for the korean culture and started learning korean. 감사함니다 😊 hope to meet you one day in seoul 😊

[@user-qj4rr1rm8i]

Actually his name in Hangul is "이정재", not "이정제".
It's similar but different. Hope this helps you to enjoy more.

[@mulgogi_pl]

@@user-qj4rr1rm8i My mistake, hit the wrong key! Thank you ♥️ 감사해요!

[@user-qo4bh5hb7o]

귀엽다.......

[@starrrssssss123]

he looks so good!!! he just shines in every interview

[@openmind3163]

Dalgona candy

[@doreamon_lover_143]

Awwww.....🥺 Lee Jung Jae . You always looking so sweet ❤️

[@cutestardust5226]

I love it when squid game is still alive

[@g_is_supercool]

He is so cute and fine at the same time💕

[@Thasanimation]

This is really good interview, noice!

[@suprhomre]

what a handsome man

[@proserpine8857]

What a magnificent man

[@joicemarabotelho7487]

Como eu amo esse homem 😍

[@snowsnowkiel]

얼굴 무슨일이야..😳 잘생겼다

[@idaliadrianaconstanzaguzma1798]

Lee Jung jea me saludas

[@Vuelaeltiempo]

I love hiiim

[@user-up7ow9bh7e]

I love you so seriously.

[@axlph21]

Tbh lee jung jae is my favorite Korean Actor 🤩🤩🤩

[@attommarawyospecialcameraman]

Helo Lee jung jae

[@88s68]

It's so weird looking at him not beggar like 😂 , i mean at the last episode when he was wearing suits and all fancy stuff i felt the same

[@desdemonadiamandis932]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@aike.19380]

Yo sigo esperando la temporada 2 :'(

[@Xoic3s]

Ngl It feels weird to see him smile

[@Stayfocused99]

But he smiled all the time in squid game🤣

[@kyrazyyy]

LMAO he's known for his nice smile

[@koolaidlover2382]

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[@ZXOM_WOLFZSHADOW]

I want lee jung-jae speak Waray Waray and Tagalog

[@pencil6965]

Can someone ask him if he was really slapped?

[@ZXOM_WOLFZSHADOW]

Hahahha funny fan

[@gul5960]

Biri bunu türkçe yapsın

[@igottakillthemall]

정재형, 내가 47인데... 우리 나이 되면 이제 액션씬은 무리야... 그러다 허리 나가.

[@koolaidlover2382]

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