Lee Jung Jae Tries the Dalgona Challenge at ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

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Lee Jung Jae teases fans with his guesting in the longtime running "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."

This time, the "Squid Game" star personally appeared at the U.S talk show, face to face with the award-winning host and comedian. 

In addition, the Tuesday episode also features "Game of Thrones" actor Peter Dinklage alongside ​​the Dessner Brothers from the rock band, The Nationals. 

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Lee Jung Jae Does the Dalgona Challenge at 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' 

With his latest guesting, the South Korean star will discuss the massive success and the global craze of the survival-themed series "Squid Game."

To recall, Lee Jung Jae captivated the viewers with his impressive portrayal of player no. 456 Seong Gi Hoo who is among the debt ridden participants of the deadly children's themed survival game. 

Over the show's official Instagram, the "Chief of Staff" star was seen holding a dalgona cookie and a needle on his one hand. 

The same goes for the veteran host, hinting that the duo will try their luck and see if they could finish the challenge. 

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(Photo : The Late Night Show Official Instagram)

The challenge is one of the six games featured in "Squid Game."

It may look like it's easy since all you have to do is carve a specific design or shape seen on the dalgona cookie using a needle but the catch here is anyone who will break the cookie will be shot, while the winners will progress onto the next challenge

READ MORE: 'Squid Game' Star Lee Jung Jae, Jung Hae In and More Hailed as GQ Korea's Men of the Year 2021

His appearance in "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is Lee Jung Jae's second guest appearance in an American talk show. 

At the height of the "Squid Game" craze, Lee Jung Jae with his co-stars Park Hae Soo, Wi Ha Joon and Jung Ho Yeon virtually appeared in Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show."

The cast members talk about their thoughts on their skyrocketing fame and the overwhelming response of the public.

Lee Jung Jae Predicted to Receive a Nod at the Emmys 2022

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(Photo : Lee Jung Jae Instagram)

In an October 6 article of Variety, the report cited that the renowned South Korean star is eligible for a Primetime Emmy nomination as well as the record-breaking series "Squid Game."

The annual ceremony is among the prestigious award-giving body that recognizes the achievement and excellence in American primetime television. 

Since the psychological thriller series is produced under the U.S streaming giant, Netflix, "Squid Game '' and lead actor Lee Jung Jae is suitable for an Emmy nomination.

'Squid Game' Wins First-Ever Major US Award

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Recently, the nine-part episode series took home the Breakthrough Series - Long Format category at the Gotham Awards 2021. 

During the acceptance speech, "Squid Game" director expressed how thankful they are for the success of the series and even described it as a miracle. 

Kdrama director shared the same stance and pointed out how he started to write the script in 2009 and took him 12 years to finish and now they are on stage accepting an award. 

"It took 12 years to make this show and show it to the people. And it took less than 12 days to become the number one show on the planet. What can I say? It's a miracle. If there are miracles, this is a miracle. It happened to me," he said. 

Amid the Kdrama's new achievement, Lee Jung Jae failed to win the Outstanding Performance in a New Series and it was Ethan Hawke for "The Good Lord Bird" who won the category. 

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