• 25 Seconds Guy Who Appeared In Netflix's 'Squid Game' Revealed To Be Actor Lee Jung Jun

    There is an actor who made a clear impression with his short appearance in Netflix drama 'Squid Game' which gain a successful worldwide box office hit. This is actor Lee Jung Jun, who appeared in episode 3 for only 25 seconds.

    On September 24, Vietnamese media Sao Star reported that the square masked man in 'Squid Game' is gaining popularity. In the 3rd episode of 'Squid Game' entitled 'The Man with the Umbrella', Lee Jung Jun, who appeared as the manager wearing a square mask, took off his mask and revealed his face when he was threatened to kill by a participant who could not acknowledge the result of the game in the play.

    The time Lee Jung Jun took off his mask and revealed his face was only 25 seconds, and there were no special lines, but viewers who watched the episode said, "The appearance and exit were impressive, so I couldn't forget it."

    Born in 1999, Lee Jung Jun is currently attending the acting department at the Korea National University of Arts and has appeared in web dramas 'When I Was Filmed by Iljin Season 2' and 'You're Writing Your Destiny'. He also played the child role of actor Shin Sung-rok in the MBC drama 'Kairos'.

    While building up his filmography step by step, Lee Jung Jun, who made his name known worldwide through 'Squid Game', has gained more than 490,000 Instagram followers after the release of 'Squid Game'.

    Also a Filipino actor Christian Lagahill, who appeared as a colleague of Pakistani worker Abdul Ali (Anupam Tripati) in the play, also became a star in his home country. He appeared as participant number 276 in the 4th episode entitled 'Eating a side even if you're scared', proposing Ali to join him before the tug-of-war game.

    Although it was a brief appearance, 'Squid Game' became popular on Netflix in the Philippines, and the Filipino media and the public paid attention to Christian Lagahill, a native of the Philippines, and he conducted an interview with CNN New Day in the Philippines.

    In an interview, Christian Lagahill said, "I was originally aiming for the role of Ali." "I never imagined that 'Squid Game' would enjoy the same popularity not only in the Philippines but also around the world. I am proud to represent the Filipino community."

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  • Hwanhee’s Agency Hits Back Against Shocking Claims of Favoritism on ‘King of Singers Season 2’—Vows to Defend His Reputation

    Hwanhee's agency, BT Entertainment, is firing back after serious fairness allegations were raised regarding the popular show ‘King of Singers Season 2’. They’ve denied all accusations and promised strong legal action for defamation.

    On February 5th, the agency issued a statement through their official fan cafe, saying, “We want to correct the false claims.”

    They explained that Hwanhee was initially approached to join the show in August 2024 by the production team. However, after checking with the event planning company, Dion Communication, they confirmed Hwanhee had no connection to the show or any related performances.

    Despite this, the agency pointed out that certain media outlets published unverified articles, wrongly suggesting that Hwanhee’s involvement could compromise the fairness of the program.

    BT Entertainment was quick to defend their artist, stressing the damage done to both Hwanhee's reputation and the agency itself due to these false claims. They added, "This has caused great harm to Hwanhee, who joined the program after careful consideration."

    The statement didn’t stop there. BT Entertainment made it clear that they won’t stand for any further defamation. They said, “We are taking legal action against these baseless reports” and emphasized their commitment to protecting Hwanhee from any further harm.

    They also reassured their fans, stating, “We will take swift action against any future misinformation to avoid any further harm to Hwanhee and his supporters.”

    This controversy started after a media outlet raised concerns on January 23rd about Hwanhee’s participation in the show. The report claimed that BT Entertainment’s CEO, who is also a director at Dion Communication, had invested 1.1 billion KRW in the ‘King of Singers Season 2’ concert, leading to suspicions of favoritism towards certain contestants.

    In the meantime, ‘King of Singers Season 2’ continues its intense competition, with Hwanhee making it to the semifinals. Fans are watching closely as he currently holds 1st place in the first round of the semifinals, cementing his position as a strong contender to represent Korea in the Korea-Japan King of Kings battle.

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