While the renowned South Korean star reaps the success of his hard work in the international scene, Lee Jung Jae is reportedly offered a billion won appearance fee in the upcoming "Squid Game 2."

The award-winning actor is the frontrunner of Netflix's series who took the world by storm and bagged major recognition both local and international.

Now, after the series gets the green light Lee Jung Jae's talent fee for the forthcoming sequel is worth 1 billion won or 700,000 USD per episode.

Is it True? Lee Jung Jae's 'Squid Game 2' Appearance Fee Per Episode Costs 1 Billion Won

In an interview cited by Deadline, "Squid Game" creator and director Hwang Dong Hyuk spills more tea regarding the highly anticipated sequel.

The award-winning director teased fans and said that viewers will get to see Seong Gi Hoon, played by Lee Jung Jae, to seek his revenge.

Moreover, it will be one of the biggest changes, as well as Gi Hoon's return will illustrate a different and more serious character.

It can be recalled that Seong Gi Hoon didn't do anything with the whopping cash prize but instead he depicted a whole new image, dyeing his hair vibrant red, hinting that he is a different man after winning the game.

Apart from Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, who plays the Frontman will reprise his role while director Hwang Dong Hyuk also teased viewers about Gong Yoo's comeback.

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Written by Geca Wills