Lee Jung-jae Talks Longevity, ‘Squid Game’ Role, and Staying Grounded

Jun 13, 2025

Lee Jung-jae Talks Longevity, ‘Squid Game’ Role, and Staying Grounded



Actor Lee Jung-jae expressed his feelings about what he has changed over his long career as an actor.

Recently, Lee Jung-jae appeared on the cover of the July issue of the magazine. In the cover photo with Italian luxury brand Gucci, Lee Jung-jae created his own atmosphere and emotions between the lighting and the podium like a mono-drama.

The unique mood, which was created with seasoned poses and deep emotional lines, was fully captured in a photo capturing the moment after floating the studio throughout the shoot.




In the following interview, Lee Jung-jae expressed his intention about Sung Ki-hoon, who has been acting for a long time through the Squid Game series

Lee Jung-jae Talks Longevity, ‘Squid Game’ Role, and Staying Grounded
He "I've been doing this for a long time, I've had a lot of characters. Among them, some were well received, while others were not. Sung Ki-hoon also tries to maintain the calmness that he thinks is one of them. It's a very successful work and character, but you can't just fall for that success. Of course, it's a role that I've been thinking about for a long time and communicating with the audience, so I'm happy that I'm left with another character in my life" he said.

Lee Jung-jae Talks Longevity, ‘Squid Game’ Role, and Staying Grounded
He also gave his impression of looking back on himself, who has been active steadily. Lee Jung-je said, `I didn't know that I would have this success or that I would be acting for this long. A long time ago, I thought that it would not be the same as before. At the same time, I spent each year saying that it would be nice to do one better. There's a year after because you're good at one piece. That's not what I planned or predicted. I hope so, but life doesn't go the way you wish. We have no choice but to work hard. That's how I came all the way here. I'm so thankful"I even confessed.




Lee Jung-jae's cover pictorial and interview with Gucci can be found in the July issue of "Arena Homme Plus".



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