Lee Jung-jae gained popularity as an actor after the release of Squid Game, and the release schedule for season 2 could make him an international star. Lee Jung-jae played Seong Gi-hun in Squid Game, a gambler who was trying to win custody of his daughter and pay for his mother’s surgery. Squid Game set a 2021 viewership record and enjoyed massive popularity around the world, and that popularity could extend to the show’s lead in 2024.
Lee Jung-jae will reprise his role as Seong Gi-hun in Squid Game season 2, and he’ll be facing off against the secretive organizers of the games again. As the only surviving contestant of the games after the ending of Squid Game season 1, he will be one of the few familiar faces in the new season. Because of that, Lee Jung-jae has essentially become the face of Squid Game. Season 2 is sure to be a hit for the actor, and its release schedule could make him even more popular than the show alone.
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Lee Jung-jae Stars In Squid Game Season 2 & A New Star Wars Show In 2024
Squid Game season 2 was confirmed for a 2024 release, which coincides with another huge show’s upcoming premiere. Lee Jung-jae also has a leading role in the Star Wars show The Acolyte, which has a summer 2024 release window. Being part of two major 2024 releases, in Squid Game and The Acolyte, means Lee Jung-jae will have a huge year, which is exciting for his career. Both shows have released few story details, but the previous success of Squid Game and the ever-popular Star Wars franchise all but guarantee both will be major releases.
The Acolyte
The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes – all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
Lee Jung-jae’s 2024 TV Shows Will Make Him An Even Bigger Star
Squid Game‘s success already made Lee Jung-jae an international star, but his 2024 projects will bring him to an even wider audience. Squid Game already has more than enough fans thanks to its fantastic first season, and the next season will likely draw in a similar number of viewers. The Acolyte will also expose him to fans of the science fiction genre and the Star Wars franchise who might not have joined the hype for his other shows. Taking a leading role in both shows could let Lee Jung-jae join in their popularity.
Lee Jung-jae’s career will also benefit from the streaming services his upcoming shows will premiere on. Squid Game season 2 is coming to Netflix, and The Acolyte will be released on Disney+. Having a leading role in shows on two of the most popular streaming services in the world will certainly help Lee Jung-jae become an even more popular star. 2024 will be an exciting year for him due to Squid Game season 2 and The Acolyte, and Lee Jung-jae could soon be as popular as his upcoming shows.
Squid Game
- Release Date
- September 17, 2021
- Cast
- Wi Ha-joon , Anupam Tripathi , Oh Yeong-su , Heo Sung-tae , Park Hae-soo , Jung Ho-yeon , Lee Jung-jae , Kim Joo-ryoung
- Streaming Service(s)
- Netflix
