Lee Jung Jae's "Squid Game" revealed his criminal past, causing a stir in public opinion

After confirming his participation in "Star Wars", actor Lee Jung Jae's past scandals were suddenly dug up and became the focus of controversy among Korean netizens.

The Korean media recently reported that the social network suddenly spread articles about actor Lee Jung Jae's past series of scandals, including drunk driving and assault.

According to the grandmother, on September 13, 1999, the BMW car driven by Lee Jung Jae collided with the car of a 23-year-old female office worker in the Gangnam-gu area, Seoul. At the scene, the police checked the actor's blood alcohol level in excess of the legal limit. However, the actor denied the allegations and insisted that his manager was the driver.

3 years later, Lee Jung Jae was arrested again for the same charge. Next, the actor was accused of twice assaulting others. The first incident took place in November 1999 at a bar in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul. Specifically, while drinking with 4 other people at a party, Lee and a person surnamed Park had a fight with Pyo, 30 years old.

Then, on September 26, Lee Jung Jae was accused of assaulting a 22-year-old woman in front of a nightclub in Haeundae-gu, Busan. According to a report from the investigative agency, the actor dragged the victim and kicked her with his foot. The victim took two weeks to receive treatment for his injuries.

In addition, international fans discovered that the actor once made a statement that was considered homophobic. Specifically, in an interview with Vogue Korea in 2013, Lee Jung Jae mentioned his late friend (actor called Y for short) and how he tried to convince this friend to "stop being gay". .

Lee Jung Jae's past series of scandals broke out shortly after the actor of the hit movie "Squid Game" was cast as the lead role in the "Star Wars" series called "The Acolyte" by Lee Jung Jae. Disney.

Leslye Headland, co-creator of the "Russian Doll" series, will produce alongside Amandla Stenberg as the female lead. Lee Jung Jae's addition to the series "The Acolyte" marks his first major role after "Squid Game," the hit Netflix drama that introduced him to a global audience. Early next week, Lee and the "Squid Game" team will attend the Emmys as nominees in the first non-English-language film ever nominated for best drama.

During 29 years of artistic activities, Lee Jung Jae was ranked among the ranks of real stars, turning the silver screen with "Typhoon", "Super Thief Squad", "New World", "Champions", "Assassination". , "Battle of Incheon"... In 1994, he attracted thousands of young girls when he transformed into the youngest boy Han Joon - lively, aggressive but enthusiastic and liberal - in the TV series "Emotions".

After the success of Squid Game, the actor attended domestic and international events, attended Milan Fashion Week as an honorary guest of Gucci, and was welcomed by the international media. Many luxury brands offer to sponsor and donate costumes to Korean stars.

In January 2022, Jung Jae topped the ranking of "Popular movie actors in Korea", with 9,840.853 points. The results were surveyed by the Korea Business Research Institute, based on an algorithm that analyzes relevant data including: effects on the media, frequency of event participation, community interest and social media interactions... by 50 artists.

He is admired by many colleagues for his professionalism, especially the young actors who dream of becoming an action movie star. "Korea's national MC" Yoo Jae Suk and comedian Jo Se Ho have repeatedly praised Jung Jae's talent, marketability and closeness.

Lee Jung Jae and close friend - actor Jung Woo Sung co-founded the entertainment company Artist Company, currently managing many famous artists such as Go Ah Sung, Park So Dam, Yum Jung Ah, Go A Ra, Kim Jong Soo , Im Ji Yeon, Choi Nam Ra...

Lee Jung Jae used to have a three-year relationship with actress Kim Min Hee, but broke up in 2006 because there was no time for each other. In 2015, the actor dated Lim Se Ryung - the heir to the Daesang Group. This love affair received a response from the fans because Lim Se Ryung once experienced a husband and had two children of his own. However, the actor did not mind.

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