The Success Of The Squid Game Series Makes Lee Jung Jae Sad, Why?

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JAKARTA - Lee Jung Jae is increasingly popular after starring in the Squid Game series from Netflix. Even so, on the one hand, he feels sad because of the popularity of this series. What is it?

"Of course I'm happy because this (success) is of course. But it feels bitter," said Lee Jung Jae quoting Indiewire.

"Yes, this is good because the audience is watching Korean content around the world. And they appreciate it. But if you realize the theme of Squid Game and how far we are competing for personal wealth," he explained.

He felt that Squid Game's story was very connected to many people. This is not a good thing because reality can be found in society.

"This fact issonant with many people around the world and this is worrying," he said.

You can understand this is a reality for many people. And that makes me very sad," Lee Jung Jae continued.

Even with a unique game background, there is a dark message that the audience can feel. This made the Hunt director change his perspective in seeing the world.

The better the game set, the more quantity and excitement, the more terrible it is for the character. Because of that as an actor, I think what happened to the show. Many of us live like that," said Lee Jung Jae.

The fact is the game is very easy and unique simultaneously and simple to follow. It's also important why (the series is successful) because of the character," he continued.

Lee Jung Jae plays Gi Hoon, an unemployed man who wants to change his life by joining the Squid Game. Thanks to his role, Lee Jung Jae won Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series at Emmy.

Thanks to his role, Lee Jung Jae is getting more and more taken into account in Hollywood. He also joined Star Wars' spin off series, The Acolyte on Disney+. He was also confirmed to join the second season of Squid Game directed by Hwang Dong Hyuk.