Lee Jung-jae is a name synonymous with South Korean entertainment. A leading man for decades, his face is everywhere from television to fashion shows and advertisements. Yet his rise to global stardom came with Netflix’s Squid Game, a cultural phenomenon that made him a household name far beyond Korea. His performance as Seong Gi-hun earned him the distinction of being the first Korean actor to win an Emmy, and his career trajectory took another historic turn when he became the first Asian to be cast as a Jedi Master in the Star Wars universe.
Now, with over 40 acting credits behind him, Lee is ready to surprise audiences once again. This time, he is venturing into new terrain with his first romantic comedy, Nice to Not Meet You, which will stream on Prime Video. For an actor celebrated f