The series, starring Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-
hun and others in the ensemble cast, centers
on people who are so desperate for money
that they agree to take part in a series of
schoolyard games with a deadly twist.
The dystopian survival drama from South
Korea is said to have become Netflix’s biggest-
ever TV show. With that success has come
global recognition for its stars.
Model-turned-actress Jung Ho-yeon is used to
traveling for the fashion world. But this time
when she flew from Korea to Los Angeles, she
met her first fan at the airport, an immigration
officer who asked her for her autograph.
Actor Park Hae-soo, who plays Jo Sang-woo in
the series, said he “made the big decision” to
start an Instagram account.
“Now I really wanted to communicate with
the world and everybody, so I started my
Instagram account,” said Park.
The lead actor, Lee Jung-jae has been working
in Korea for over 25 years. Now his life has
changed because he’s also recognized on the
streets of America.
“That’s amazing, right? People just go around
and say hello,” said Lee. “So I really don’t know
how to respond to all the love. It’s so great to
be able to meet the fans who have loved and
watched the show so much.”
The cast and creator all have dreams of
working in a Hollywood production someday
with Jung jokingly calling out, “Hey guys, call
our agent!”