Actor Lee Jung Jae recently made waves on the The Jennifer Hudson Show when he was given a surprise Korean welcome during his appearance to promote Squid Game season 2.

On January 8, a video titled "Hello Lee Jung-jae" was shared on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the popular U.S. talk show, and it quickly caught fans' attention.

In the video, the staff of The Jennifer Hudson Show greeted Lee Jung Jae with an energetic "Hello Lee Jung-jae" in Korean while singing. Lee Jung Jae, clearly caught off guard, clapped his hands, danced along, and blew a kiss in response—leaving viewers in awe.

This heartfelt gesture is part of a tradition on The Jennifer Hudson Show, called the "Spirit Tunnel," where Jennifer Hudson and her team sing and dance to welcome their guests. The video of Lee Jung Jae's reaction went viral across platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram, with fans sharing their love.

One fan commented, "Hearing Lee Jung Jae being welcomed in Korean was such a special moment! I loved seeing him enjoy it so much," while another said, "His smile and reaction warmed my heart. It’s so nice to see him so happy."

During the show, Lee Jung Jae was also congratulated for being the first Asian actor to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor. When asked about Squid Game season 2, he shared, "There’s a new game this season. Some games are ones I played as a kid, so they’ll be familiar to you. There will also be games that’ll make you think, 'Oh, I’ve seen a game like that in Korea.'"

In Squid Game season 2, viewers can expect the intense battle between Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung Jae) and the Frontman (played by Lee Byung Hun), as Gi-hun returns to seek revenge in the deadly game. The highly anticipated season 3 is set to be released later this year.

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BTS member J-Hope has truly made a mark in the U.S. market, and it’s clear that his popularity knows no bounds!

On February 28th, during the latest episode of MBC’s variety show I Live Alone (episode 585), viewers got a glimpse into J-Hope’s daily life in LA, where he was busy working on his solo album.

The episode showed him visiting a busy shopping mall in California, and what happened next was nothing short of amazing.

While shopping for meat at a butcher’s shop, J-Hope was approached by a young girl who asked, “Can you take a photo with my sister?”

This request was just the beginning! Soon after, more fans gathered around asking for photos and autographs.

One man even mentioned, “My friend works here, can I get an autograph?” But the real shocker came when a grandmother approached him and said, “My grandchildren are your fans.”

Park Na Rae was in awe, exclaiming, “It doesn’t matter the nationality. Even grandmothers are coming!”

J-Hope, always humble, couldn’t believe how widely recognized he was. “I didn’t think I’d be recognized in the local market,” he admitted.

But Jeon Hyun Moo quickly shut him down, saying, “What are you talking about? You’re a world star.”

He continued, “Americans usually don’t do that kind of thing. Even if Keanu Reeves takes the subway, people don’t acknowledge him.”

Jeon Hyun Moo’s words perfectly captured just how incredible J-Hope’s global fame has become!

From fans of all ages to being recognized in the U.S. with ease, J-Hope is truly a world star!

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