Lee Jung Jae's fame reached greater heights after landing the lead role in "Squid Game."

Interestingly, as the thriller K-drama is set to return for a new sequel, rumors sparked that the South Korean top star requested over 1 million dollars per episode in "Squid Game" season 2.

Lee Jung Jae Reportedly Earns THIS Much in 'Squid Game' Season 2

While casting issues for the highly anticipated K-drama created a huge buzz, Lee Jung Jae's salary per episode is also garnering attention.

However, the actor's agency, Artist Company, clarified the issue and denied Lee Jung Jae's involvement with the casting.

As mentioned by a media outlet, the label shared that "the casting of a project is up to the director and production company."

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Written by Geca Wills