International Praise for Lee Jung-jae's Performance in Squid Game Season 2

As anticipation builds for the release of Squid Game (오징어게임) Season 2 on December 26, 2024, international media outlets are showering praise on Lee Jung-jae's remarkable acting skills. On December 19, his agency, Artist Company, shared insights from various foreign media reactions to the upcoming season.

Ayush Sharma, a news writer and film critic for The Daily List, remarked, "Squid Game Season 2 successfully delves deeper into human psychology while raising the stakes. The plot seamlessly connects thrilling action sequences with psychological games. Lee Jung-jae is outstanding; he has grown and improved even more."

Ashley, a writer for We Got This Covered and What's On Netflix, echoed this sentiment, stating, "Squid Game Season 2 marks the spectacular return of Netflix's most popular drama. The new cast is excellent, and Lee Jung-jae delivers another stellar performance. There are many incredible action sequences. It was worth the wait. Get excited!"

Entertainment journalist Rama from MPA Certification praised the season, saying, "Squid Game Season 2 is much crazier than its predecessor. Some moments are as unsettling as sitting on a bed of nails. This season is packed with action based on retribution, and Lee Jung-jae's intense performance is commendable."

With the series set to premiere soon, the consistent acclaim from both domestic and international media is heightening expectations for this season. The first season of Squid Game became a cultural phenomenon, generating unprecedented revenue for Netflix, which led to the unexpected announcement of a second season three years later, despite initial concerns from some quarters.

However, the overwhelming positive feedback is transforming skepticism into excitement. Lee Jung-jae, who led the previous season, is once again at the forefront, delivering a powerful performance that effectively conveys the complex messages intended for Season 2.

In a testament to its acclaim, Squid Game Season 2 has already been nominated for Best Television Series at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards, set to take place on January 5, 2025. Lee Jung-jae previously won the Emmy for Best Actor for Season 1 and was nominated for a Golden Globe. While this year, the series is nominated only for Best Series, fans are eager to see if Lee Jung-jae can continue to bring international recognition to the show.

Recently, Artist Company, to which Lee Jung-jae belongs, is on the verge of merging with Artist United, a company with production and distribution capabilities, signaling a significant diversification in their entertainment business. Given Lee Jung-jae's success with his directorial debut, Hunt (헌트), which won several awards at prestigious film festivals, his future endeavors are expected to invigorate the currently stagnant domestic production market.