Director Steven Spielberg called the cast of Netflix's 'Squid Game' 'unknown actors'.

Recently, director Steven Spielberg opened up his speech at the 'National Film Producers' Guild Awards' (PGA) panel speech, saying, "A long time ago, it was the American stars who drew audiences into the movies."

"It is interesting that 'unknown actors' can appear in all mini-series or movies today," he said.

"I was inspired by the fact that 'The Squid Game' accomplished so much without an American actor," he added.

Director Steven Spielberg commented, "The Squid Game has completely changed the calculation method (casting)."

It was a talk about the casting and performance of 'Squid Game', but it was pointed out that the remark of 'unknown actors' was a problem.

Similar incidents have occurred before.

At the 'Squid Game' screening event held in the US in November of last year, Lee Jung Jae told NBC's 'Extra TV' reporter, "Now it seems that people are too recognizable to go out of the house. If there is a big change in your life after 'Squid Game', what would it be?" was asked.

Lee Jung Jae said, "I think the biggest change is that there are many people who recognize me," adding, "Oh, in the United States."

Also, in a backstage interview with the 'Actors Guild of America' (SAG) backstage interview last month, a reporter for the American entertainment program 'Access Hollywood' asked Lee Jung Jae and Jung Ho Yeon, "You became the 'SAG' winners. What do you miss the most from your unknown days?"

Lee Jung Jae answered with silence, and Jung Ho Yeon said, "No," and laughed.

Netizens pointed out, "You can find out about the cast of 'Squid Game' with a simple Google search" and "Americans think there is only the United States in the world." 

Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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