THIS Top Star Reveals Living in a Hotel for a Year While Filming His Hollywood Debut
Lee Jung Jae dishes on his experience filming his first ever international project.
Joining a few South Korean stars who made it to Hollywood, the award-winning actor made his debut in the international scene after playing a significant character in "Star Wars: The Acolyte."
Taking on the role of Master Sol, he joined the franchise alongside Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Manny Jacinto, and more in Star Wars' most diverse cast ever.
Interestingly, as "The Acolyte '' officially premiered on Disney+ on June 4, 2024, the South Korean star dishes on his unique experience and life overseas.
Lee Jung Jae Says He Lived in a Hotel for a Year During the Production of 'The Acolyte'
During his appearance on Yoo Jae Suk's show, Lee Jung Jae shared what it's like to live overseas for a year.
According to him, "The Acolyte" began filming in the fall of 2022.
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However, he had to stay for a few more months, even after the production ended.
"After filming overseas and living in a hotel for a year, I developed allergies and rashes, so I took dermatological medication for a year."
Another thing that he enjoyed while outside of South Korea was watching different kinds of mukbang on YouTube.
"I mainly watch meat. I don't care about beef or pork," he said, making the audience laugh.
"I didn't know I'd be watching a mukbang show until dawn. Before I know it, it's 3 a.m. and I have to wake up at 6 a.m. to go film, but I just keep watching the mukbang while lying on my side in bed."
Other than finding ways to entertain himself despite living thousands of miles away from his homeland, Lee Jung Jae also shared that he continued studying English and worked on his pronunciation.
The actor shared that he has four American acting coaches who make sure he gets better in communicating in English.
"As I continued to practice pronunciation correction, paused reading, flow, etc., both sides of my tongue were worn out, and it was so difficult to eat," he joked, adding, "Even if I sleep, I have to mutter when I wake up."
Lee Jung Jae Returns as Seong Gi Hoon in 'Squid Game' Season 2
Other than his Star Wars appearance, fans are looking forward to his return as Seong Gi Hoon in the highly anticipated "Squid Game" season 2.
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Reprising his role, viewers will get to see the changes in him after winning and surviving the game.
Joining Lee Jung Jae are original cast members Lee Byung Hun, Wi Ha Joon, and a cameo role from Gong Yoo.
Season 2 also welcomes new cast members, starting off with Kang Ha Neul, Im Siwan, Park Gyu Young, Lee Jin Wook, BIGBANG's T.O.P., Jo Yu Ri, and more.
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Written by Geca Flores