Lee Jung Jae has finally addressed the huge rumors surrounding his salary for Squid Game Season 2, revealing some surprising details!

In an interview on January 2, Lee Jung Jae, the lead actor of the Netflix hit Squid Game, spoke openly about the buzz surrounding his reported 13 billion KRW (about 1 million USD) per episode pay for the highly anticipated second season.

Squid Game took the world by storm when it premiered in September 2021, breaking records and becoming the most-watched show on Netflix for 47 days.

Season 2, which launched three years later, continues the thrilling story of Gihun (Lee Jung Jae) as he returns to the deadly games for revenge, facing off against the Front Man (Lee Byung Hun).

In his candid interview, Lee Jung Jae addressed the rumors head-on. "It's true that I received a lot, but there is some misunderstanding about the details," he said.

He explained that his pay was handled by his agency in the U.S. and that Netflix worked with them to come up with a deal that was right for him.

"The most important thing for me was the relationship," he shared. "If the relationship breaks down, nothing works after that. It’s better to create the best possible relationship and do it in the best possible condition."

While he didn’t confirm if he truly got the highest pay ever, Lee Jung Jae made it clear that the deal was a result of Squid Game's global success and his agency's efforts. Fans can’t help but wonder if this sets a new record for the highest-paid domestic actor in Korea!

Squid Game 2, which features new stars like Im Si Wan, Kang Ha Neul, and T.O.P, has already generated massive buzz, surpassing the original series' viewership records.

As for Season 3, fans can expect it to hit Netflix this summer, with even more intense games and surprises in store!

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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