'Jennifer Hudson Show' Guest Appearance
Staff Welcome Lee Jung-jae in Korean
Actor Lee Jung-jae, who is gaining worldwide attention as the lead in the Netflix drama 'Ojingeo Game' (Squid Game), appeared on a popular American talk show. Staff members he encountered while walking down the hallway to the recording site applauded and cheered, greeting him in Korean, drawing significant interest.
The official Instagram channel of the popular American talk show 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' posted a short video clip featuring Lee Jung-jae on the 8th (local time). The video shows Lee Jung-jae heading to the Hudson Show recording site, during which the broadcast staff cheer and shout "Annyeonghaseyo" in Korean as he passes by the hallway. Seeing them, Lee Jung-jae smiles and dances along, then turns around to respond to the warm welcome.
Actor Lee Jung-jae appeared on the popular American talk show 'The Jennifer Hudson Show.' Instagram capture
Local netizens who saw the video commented, "He seems to have immediately understood the American-style welcome," "He looks exactly like he did in 'Ojingeo Game.' He has a cute yet awkward vibe," and "His dance is awkward, just like a company CEO," showing various reactions.
Following this, photos taken during the actual filming of The Jennifer Hudson Show were also released, including several 'proof shots.' There was even a two-shot photo of Lee Jung-jae and Jennifer Hudson together. It was reported that Lee Jung-jae recently appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show to promote 'Ojingeo Game' Season 2.
The Jennifer Hudson Show is a talk show program that has been running since 2022. It is hosted by singer Jennifer Kate Hudson, who was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Guests on the Jennifer Hudson Show must go through a unique initiation called the 'Spirit Tunnel.' Jennifer Hudson Show website
In the United States, talk shows hosted by famous entertainers wield enormous influence in the entertainment industry. In particular, The Jennifer Hudson Show claims to be the spiritual successor to 'The Ellen Show,' the most popular American show that ended successfully in 2022, giving it even greater symbolic significance. Simply appearing on the Hudson Show can be interpreted as a sign of the immense interest American viewers have in 'Ojingeo Game' and Lee Jung-jae.
The Jennifer Hudson Show has a tradition of showing guests walking down the hallway before they appear, broadcasting live the moment the guest responds to the enthusiastic welcome from the staff as they walk out. This tradition is called the 'Spirit Tunnels' by the production team and fans. Lee Jung-jae also successfully completed his 'initiation' in the Spirit Tunnel.
Meanwhile, 'Ojingeo Game' Season 2, starring Lee Jung-jae, is causing a global sensation just like the previous season. According to the American entertainment media Variety, it achieved a cumulative global 126 million views within 11 days of release, surpassing the performance of all other Netflix series during the same period.
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