The star of the cult K-drama “Squid Game” found himself in the spotlight, but this time not because of his acting. Fans were surprised by his appearance in unedited footage from an interview on the red carpet. While his skin appeared smooth in promotional photos, the real video showed the 52-year-old actor without filters or retouching.
In the interview, Lee appeared with visible wrinkles and sagging skin on his neck, which sharply contrasted with his usual on-screen image. Although he looks quite natural for his age, it was the stark transition from the perfectly edited shots to the real footage that became a topic of discussion.
Many fans pointed out the changes in his face and neck. “Look at his neck…” wrote one user. Others added: “Wow, he’s aged so much…,” “Is that makeup? No, it can’t be.”
Lee Jung-jae is known for his ability to fully transform for a role, and in “Squid Game,” his gaunt appearance perfectly highlighted the drama of the plot. However, the interview revealed a different aspect—the reality, which the public wasn’t quite prepared for.
Interestingly, not long ago, Lee Jung-jae became involved in a scandal: the Seoul-born actor was accused of fraud, but he fully denies the charges. His co-star from the drama, Lee Byung-hun, recently had to defend himself over working with the controversial rapper T.O.P, who played one of the main roles in Season 2.