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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BTS’s Jin has taken the world by storm once again, and this time it’s with his hit song ‘Running Wild’. The track has been selected as the only K-pop male artist song to be featured on Amazon Music’s prestigious ‘2025 Playlist’, which showcases the 100 most anticipated songs of 2025. This major achievement highlights Jin’s global success and influence in the music industry.

‘Running Wild,’ the title track from Jin’s first solo album ‘Happy’, was released on November 15 of last year. The pop-rock song, with its British rock and new wave vibes, delivers an uplifting message of hope, encouraging listeners to chase their dreams.

Right from its release, ‘Running Wild’ made waves across multiple platforms. It debuted on Spotify's Global Daily Top Songs chart at 8th place and claimed 1st place on Japan’s Oricon Daily Digital Single Ranking. The song also topped QQ Music Daily Bestsellers EP in China and Apple Music China Albums chart, proving its massive global appeal.

Not only did Jin’s track top iTunes charts worldwide, including 74 countries such as the United States, but it also marked major milestones like landing at 14th place on the UK Official Chart's Single Downloads and debuting at 53rd place on Billboard’s Hot 100. Additionally, it ranked highly on other Billboard charts, reaching 4th on the Global (excluding U.S.) chart and 5th on the Global 200.

TikTok was also abuzz with ‘Running Wild’, as the song surpassed 1.7 million posts in just 10 days and became the 2nd most popular K-pop male solo song and 4th overall among all K-pop male songs. This achievement solidified Jin’s place as a true global superstar.

The song didn’t stop there! On December 15, ‘Running Wild’ was even featured on CBS’s primetime TV during an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions, which sent the buzz around the song skyrocketing.

Even popular late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon couldn’t get enough of the track! He named ‘Running Wild’ his #1 pick in his ‘Holiday Unseasoning’ list on X (formerly Twitter), showing just how much of an impact Jin and his music are making in the U.S.

The ‘Running Wild’ music video also made a massive impact, holding the #1 spot on YouTube’s global trending music videos for three consecutive days and racking up over 16.67 million views. Fans continue to shower it with love, solidifying ‘Running Wild’ as one of Jin’s most iconic songs to date.

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