Lee Jung Jae might be making his way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and fans are buzzing with excitement!

The Squid Game star is once again at the center of rumors suggesting he could be joining the MCU. According to Comicbookmovie.com, Lee Jung Jae, who gained international fame for his role in Squid Game Season 2 and appeared in Disney+’s Echo Light, might have a role in an upcoming Marvel project.

The report from Comicbookmovie.com reveals that sources, including Scooper MTTSH, are speculating that Lee Jung Jae could take on a role in the MCU, although it’s still unclear which character he might play. What’s exciting is that Marvel Studios' COO Kevin Feige is known for reaching out to actors without a specific character in mind. This means Lee Jung Jae could potentially pick from a variety of roles—whether a hero or villain.

This isn’t the first time the rumor mill has buzzed about Lee Jung Jae and Marvel. In 2022, reports started circulating that he had been in talks with Marvel Studios for a role. At the time, editor Daniel Richmond posted on social media that Lee Jung Jae was in discussions for a possible MCU role, adding even more fuel to the fire.

If Lee Jung Jae does join the MCU, he would become the fourth Korean actor to do so, following Lee Shi Hun (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Ma Dong Seok (Eternals), and Park Seo Joon (The Marvels). The idea of Lee Jung Jae stepping into the MCU has fans excited, especially after rumors in 2021 suggested he could be a contender for the main villain role in Shang-Chi 2 or possibly portray Mister Negative in the Spider-Man series. However, his agency has yet to comment on the reports.

Currently, Lee Jung Jae is receiving worldwide attention for his return as Seong Gi Hoon in Squid Game Season 2. The series, which dropped on December 26, has been a massive hit, topping Netflix's global charts for over a week. Squid Game Season 2 has earned high praise, and some estimates suggest its success could generate up to 1.5 trillion KRW in revenue, though Netflix has denied that figure.

In the new season, Gi Hoon (Lee Jung Jae) seeks revenge and faces off against Frontman (Lee Byung Hun), with a fresh, intense game beginning. As Lee Jung Jae continues to shine in Squid Game, the possibility of him joining the MCU only adds to his growing appeal in the entertainment world. Fans are eager to see what’s next for the actor!

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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