Actor Lee Byung-hun has successfully wrapped up his promotional tour in Los Angeles and New York for the global release of Netflix's series 'Squid Game' Season 3.
During his visit, Lee made headlines with his appearance on NBC's popular talk show 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'. His improved English skills garnered positive reactions both domestically and internationally.
On the talk show, Lee expressed, "Having acted for over 30 years, I take great pride in 'Squid Game' being a story created in Korean with Korean actors. It highlights the strength of Korean content." His comments showcased his love for Korean content.
Especially, behind-the-scenes photos from a fan event in LA have been released, highlighting Lee's genuine fan service and smooth charisma. The photos capturing moments of Lee engaging with fans and attentively listening to their stories have shown his deep connection with global fans.
This promotion went beyond mere publicity for the work; it reaffirmed the status of Korean content and actors on the global stage, and Lee's presence shone even brighter through his interactions with fans worldwide.
Meanwhile, Lee has taken on a new challenge by voicing the main villain 'Gwima' in both Korean and English for Netflix's animation 'KPop Demon Hunters'. His immersive performance has been well-received by audiences worldwide, and according to the viewership ranking site FlixPatrol, it has topped the charts in 41 countries, including Korea, enjoying global success.
Lee Byung-hun, starring as 'The Front Man', will see 'Squid Game' Season 3 released globally in over 190 countries on June 27th.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)