'SNL Korea' is back!

Coupang Play's first original comedy show 'SNL Korea' has confirmed its first broadcast on September 4th. 'SNL Korea' confirmed the appearance of actor Lee Byung-hun as the first host.

NBC's representative program 'SNL (Saturday Night Live)', which won the Emmy Award, is returning after 4 years through Coupang Play. Lee Byung-hun, the first host to open the gates of 'SNL Korea', is undoubtedly Korea's representative actor who has undergone amazing transformations in each work. Actor Lee Byung-hun, who proved his global status as a presenter at the closing ceremony of the recent Cannes Film Festival following his performances in Hollywood as well as Korea, is looking forward to seeing what kind of performance he will perform through 'SNL Korea'.

'SNL Korea' will meet viewers through the new OTT platform Coupang Play.

Ahn Sang-hwi, general manager of the production company A Story, said, "My heart is beating. I think we can start an all-time great season,” said Kim Seong-han, general director of Coupang Play. I hope it will be an opportunity to bring laughter to many customers.”

Starting with Shin Dong-yup, Ahn Young-mi, Jung Sang-hoon, Kim Min-kyo, Kwon Hyuk-soo, as well as the familiar faces representing 'SNL Korea', as well as the YouTube 'Food University' Kim Min-soo, Red Velvet Wendy, actors Cha Cheong-hwa, Kim Sang-hyeop, Joo Hyun-young, Lee So-jin, etc. .

Starting with the first host Lee Byung-hun, 'SNL Korea', which meets viewers for a total of 10 episodes, will be released through Coupang Play only at 10 pm every Saturday, starting with the first broadcast on September 4th.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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