Actor Lee Byung Hun expressed his deep feelings about the "Squid Game 2" syndrome. The Netflix series "Squid Game 2" has not only topped the global TOP 10 in the two weeks since its release,
It has been ranked in the top 10 in 93 countries and is receiving a lot of love from all over the world.
Lee Byung Hun, who used to work in Wood, also said that it felt fresh to him. In a recent interview with Herald POP at a cafe in Seogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul,
In the interview, Lee Byung Hun talked about the moment he realized the popularity of "Squid Game 2." Lee Byung Hun said, "When I went to America for the first time 15-16 years ago, I thought that since I'm an actor, if the opportunity came, I would do my best to improve myself."
I thought it was worth the challenge as an experiment, and I didn't think I would stay in the U.S. forever. I thought that if I appeared in a Hollywood blockbuster, I would become known by many people.
"When I went to America for 'Squid Game 2' this time, I felt a new sensation that I had never felt before when I appeared in a Hollywood blockbuster.
I was deeply moved. There was an event that showed only a part of the story, and the first person to enter the stadium was chosen, but there were thousands of foreigners wearing green jerseys.
"I was surprised when I saw it. I was reminded how amazing this work is," he added. "I've appeared in a few Hollywood films, but what's clearly different from those is that the Korean language is used.
"It was a work I acted in and made with Korean directors and actors, and I was heartbroken that it was so well received."
At the same time, "Popular Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada has decided to focus on Hollywood after "The Last Samurai"
I heard that even if I tried to do it, most of the work coming from Japan was cut. I have appeared in various roles in Hollywood movies, but I have not been given much attention. This time, I was accepted for a Japanese story that I did in Japanese.
Apparently it was ironic that he won the award. I wanted to applaud him for that. I feel the same way. I have experience in Hollywood, and I think it's ironic that it was a Korean film that received such great support from Hollywood.
"Squid Game 2" is a story about the intense battle between Ki-hoon (played by Lee Jung Jae), who vows revenge and rejoins the game, and the frontman (played by Lee Byung Hun) who welcomes him back.
Now streaming on Netflix, this work depicts a fierce confrontation and the real game beginning anew.
