Korean actor Lee Jung Jae has made it to the ‘A100 List’ for 2024, announced by the U.S. non-profit organization, Gold House.

The ‘A100’ is an annual list that highlights 100 Asians who have made a significant impact on American culture and society.

Gold House praised Lee Jung Jae, saying, “Since his debut in a local South Korean drama back in 1993, Lee Jung Jae has continued to shine not only in Korea but also on the global stage as an actor, director, and producer. With his name well-established in the Korean film industry, he has led the way with films like ‘The Thieves,’ ‘Assassination,’ and the ‘Along with the Gods’ series, showcasing his acting prowess with box office hits.”

They further noted, “Lee’s career took a massive leap with ‘Squid Game,’ released in 2021, where he played the protagonist, Sung Ki Hoon. His portrayal of this complex yet realistic character, who manages to uphold his moral values despite facing severe hardships, was highly acclaimed. Following the release of Squid Game, Lee made history by becoming the first Asian star to win the Emmy award for Best Male Actor in a Drama, firmly establishing his name on the global stage.”

Gold House concluded by highlighting, “Lee Jung Jae’s career continues to flourish in 2024. He is set to meet his global fans with the highly anticipated Star Wars series, ‘The Acolyte,’ where he plays a Jedi Master. The series is scheduled for release in June this year. Moreover, fans can look forward to seeing Lee return in the second half of 2024 with Squid Game season 2.”

Meanwhile, ‘The Acolyte,’ starring Lee Jung Jae, is set to be released worldwide on Disney+ on June 5.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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