Did You Know? ‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung Jun Appeared in Netflix’s ‘Tomorrow’

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Scene-stealer Lee Jung Jun, popularly known for his 25-second screen appearance in the blockbuster series "Squid Game," is consistently making new projects. He even made a cameo in SF9 Rowoon's drama.

Lee Jung Jun Made A Surprise Cameo In Netflix's 'Tomorrow'

The ongoing MBC and Netflix fantasy K-drama, "Tomorrow," which stars Kim Hee Sun, SF9 Rowoon, Lee Soo Hyuk, and Yoon Ji On is making headlines since it premiered on April 1. As the story progresses, new characters were introduced, and one of them immediately caught the viewers' eyes.

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Did You Know? ‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung Jun Appeared in Netflix’s ‘Tomorrow’

He is none other than, the rising actor Lee Jung Jun. He played the role of young Lee Young Chun. He sacrificed himself for the nation. His soul reverted to the young man and met his mother. Though it was just a short scene, he made the viewers cry with his immersive acting.

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The young star even shared snippets of his special drama appearance on his Instagram and received praises from the fans in the comment section.

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Where is Lee Jung Jun Now After His 'Squid Game' Appearance?

Thanks to his short yet memorable cameo in "Squid Game," Lee Jung Jun was able to gain new fans and immediately rose to fame. His top-notch visuals captivated the hearts of many. Overseas fans have made him trend on various online communities since his 25-second tv appearance in the series.

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Following the conclusion of "Squid Game," the handsome starlet graced fashion magazines where he displayed his fashion styles and dazzling image. In addition, Lee Jung Jun appeared in the web series "Best Mistake 3" along with DAY6's Wonpil, Kang Yul, Lee Eun Jae, Kang Hye Won, and Yoon Hyun Suk, and more.

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On the other hand, after his special appearance in "Tomorrow," the 23-year-old actor is confirmed to work in a new drama. On April 19, According to his agency, Hunus Entertainment, Lee Jung Jun is set to play a challenging role of an autistic in the KBS drama "On Your Street, We."

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Lee Jung Jun made his acting debut in the "Class of Lies" in 2019 and also acted in MBC's mystery drama "Kairos" in 2020. 

Since "Squid Game 2" is finally happening, fans are curious if the new K-drama heartthrob will also make a return in the upcoming sequel.

To know more about the latest updates about Lee Jung Jun, you can follow his Instagram account @right_jun_

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