As "Squid Game" has gained tremendous popularity and worldwide fame, it was already speculated that the leading actors' fees would increase. In particular, since Lee Jung-jae is an indispensable key actor for "Squid Game" Season 2, whatever fee he demands must be justified. If Lee Jung-jae indeed receives over 1 billion won per episode, it would be the highest guarantee fee ever paid in South Korea.
This is seen as a tribute to Lee Jung-jae, who contributed significantly to the success of "Squid Game." According to an official from a broadcasting content production company, "Considering the financial strength of Netflix, which produced 'Squid Game,' Lee Jung-jae's appearance fee could exceed 1 billion won per episode. Given the global interest in 'Squid Game' and the perspective of 'this person deserves recognition,' it could be rationalized."
Paying 1 billion won per episode with domestic capital alone would be challenging. The official added, "If Lee Jung-jae is cast in a different project other than 'Squid Game' and sold overseas, it may not generate as much revenue as 'Squid Game.' For a six-part series, it would be 6 billion won. Casting him for 10 billion won per episode amid uncertainty about generating that level of profit poses a risk burden."
"Squid Game 2" reportedly includes incentives for the success of the first season, offered by the headquarters.
-I understand even if he asks for more.
-It's understandable to receive that much for "Squid Game." It's still less compared to Hollywood actors.
-"Squid Game" is Netflix's all-time No.1... Considering the profits, that amount might be considered low. It's from the U.S. headquarters anyway.
-It's understandable if "Squid Game" actors receive even more. Now it's global Hollywood-level productions, not just Korean dramas. It shouldn't be compared to other local dramas.
-It's "Squid Game," after all.
-If he wasn't from South Korea, 1 billion won wouldn't mean anything... He would probably even receive double. He only received that much because he's a Korean actor.
-Considering how much money "Squid Game" made, it's understandable.
-It's "Squid Game," then what can you say? It's worth it.
-There are actors in Korea who receive 500 million, so 1 billion for "Squid Game" is actually considered cheap.
-"Squid Game" earned in the tens of billions...
-They should pay him more for this. How much did "Squid Game" make?
-Lee Jung-jae deserves it.
-"Squid Game" is an exception.
