It's so terrible for this one is very inspired by all cast #Squidgame and the Translate women who support their shared for rating viewers gave them to respect ever.
You should check him out when he was young. He was a top model (hot hot hot perfect male bod) and it was a TV commercial that he did that caught the eye of Film producers who then casted him to act.
This is a very SMALL thing, but I can't help noticing the first thing he says "thank you for having me, and my translator, Hailey." Just goes to show how humble, thoughtful, and warm of a person he is. It's the little things, like how you treat waiting staff, how you talk to your stunt doubles, etc, that really set apart "role model worthy stars" and fad celebrities that fizzle out. I hope Lee Jungjae meets even MORE success in the international film/tv industry cause I think he's definitely a worthy role model! In fact, some from hollywood could probably take notes.
I bet you're very decent human being as well to noticed that small things. If we treat each other with dignity, kind manner......makes world better place.
Some media frames were uncomfortable.. Many people enjoyed Squid Game drama. The media instigates and frames an image. I've seen several violent and brutal dramas and movies. What did I see? Some Western media's evaluation of the standard of the squid game is contradictory and double. Is it just because of the discomfort of the global popularity of English-speaking dramas?
For those who do not know, Lee Jung Jae has always been a big name, very famous, and respected actor in Korea. He rarely goes on variety shows and it’s rare to see him on TV interviews as well. It’s a big deal that he accepted to be a part of this show too. Thank you for accepting him with positivity and leaving beautiful words and comments.
Also, in English when the korean surname "Lee" is used it's actually an anglicization ( is that a word? ) of the surname "Yi" 이 which sounds more like "E" than anything. North koreans do have the surname Rhee but it isn't common.
@@benjaminbankwin5690 I believe you meant "Romanization". (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanization_of_Korean) To add on, S.Korea (ROK) uses Revised Romanization of Korean (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Romanization_of_Korean ) while N.Korea (DPRK) uses McCune-Reischauer (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCune%E2%80%93Reischauer ). as for "loan words", S.Korea uses Americanized versions where N.Korea breaks it down to a more "traditional" korean or use Chinese or Russian translations (at least from what I heard from the defectors who decided to go on YT shows/ videos showcasing the differences)
She didn't do anything on the spot, though. They just drowned out Lee's voice in the aired episode. I can only imagine how hard it must have been for Stephen and the audience to only hear Lee's replies, and nothing else before Stephen continued.
@@CHopeBerlin I do think that's actually a typical choice the staff might make. It makes sense to the viewer to not have a person on screen that hasn't been introduced yet, so maybe that's why they chose to do that. who knows for sure tho
@@dalnim4294 I kinda figured that's what they did, so thanks for confirming my suspicion. It especially makes sense since the airing of the show is not live.
@@nhatho1723 definitely. if you've ever been to a late night show, it's pretty wild. i think he got caught off guard from the crowd. and stephen's studio is big.
The way he acknowledged his translator took the cake for me. Additionally, her eloquence, his charisma and Stephen's smooth handling of the interview made this a wonderful interview to watch🥰
@@Masha-kd2im he is Korean and he is talking in korean about korean culture lol. if you don't know info about ppl just look up their name instead of assuming and sharing misinformation. You know if you are gonna watch a show it's better to understand where it's coming from what i can tell because you didn't know where he's from you didn't even understand the show
For real. The korean language and accent is so unique. I started learning korean without getting into kpop/k dramas because the language is just so cool. Of course now I enjoy k-media.
@@WhatIsThis-zq4hk Haha, same here. I very rarely see fellow learners who are learning for reasons other than kpop or dramas. I heard a youtube interview (don't remember who or where) for a gaming thing with a group of people and one guy started speaking Korean a bit, it sounded interesting to me but I had no idea what it was. After looking at the comments discovered it was Korean so I looked into it more, thought it was the most beautiful language I've ever heard. Made some Korean friends through Discord and Twitch learning channels. Then they got me into kpop and dramas... Sadly a lot of that kinda fell off and I put learning Korean on hold for now. I'm currently studying Russian for more practical reasons related to work and friendships I've made. But some day I really want to get back into it and get to conversational level.
@@VazeulEzren ok but there's nothing wrong with wanting to learn a language because of the music or content you listen to on the daily. Learning a language is still hard and if someone's doing it regardless of what got them started and interested in it, it's still awesome to bilingual or trilingual etc.i don't think there's an elite system of someone who is cooler simply because their reason of starting to learn a language was different from the others. I'd say it's a rather great thing that kpop and kdramas encourage people to try learning a new language and many successfully become fluent in it so yes, nothing sad about it.
How sweet of him to introduce his translator, give him a few years and he'll have flawless English but his translator will remember him treating her so kindly. 🥰
Agreed. It is honestly refreshing to see how translators are shown a lil more appreciation unlike the condescending treatments displayed by some celebs like Ellen.
NO WAY! You haven't seen it? Omg! I can imagine your pain then. I remember that every-stupid-body telling me about watching the show so I succumbed to the pressure and watched it. Kuddos to you being one of the few.
Before Squid Game, Lee Jung-jae was a famous actor in South Korea He has appeared in several K-movies, K-dramas. Lee Jung-jae is a charismatic and veteran actor who can play a variety of roles. Lastly, I have watched a lot of violent and cruel dramas and movies.. What have I seen? Some media reviews of Squid Game seem contradictory and double-sided.. Violent or cruel dramas and movies have existed for a long time
Siworae(Il Mare) is a 2000 South Korean film, starring Lee Jung-jae and Jun Ji-hyun, and directed by Lee Hyun-seung. The film was remade by Warner Brothers in 2006 as "The Lake House" starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock
Love him. He played protagonists in Chief of Staff and Squid Game so effortlessly and naturally, actors ARE AMAZING. My absolutely favourite among Korean actors.
I feel the same way! I hope we get a half Chinese actress become popular so my friends stop telling me I look like one of the three Asian actresses they know (none of whom I look like). So glad that the world is finding Asians and Asian cultures as admirable and beautiful.
@@mavsyers just know that you look how the future is going to look, being mixed. (I am half Chinese, quarter Italian, 1/8 native American, and 1/8 Swedish). You are very pretty btw (as most mixed folks are IME). DW I'm not hitting on ya though, I like guys.
I completely agree! Even though I'm not Asian, I fully support diversity on all platforms. It's about time to have everyone tell their stories, share their art and enrich our psyche.
Me too. At least not just martial arts like Shan Chi (wanted a super hero proper laser eyes or something). I was reading Crazy Rich Asians when the movie came out and rushed to watch it (they changed some things in the book however it was great to see something without fighting scenes all the time).
Absolutely adore this interview. I understand its hard to have a back and forth, but the editing is killer and the translator did an amazing job. Exposing more int'l people and personalities to English and US viewers is so important! A million times yes! More of this!
Absolutely. One of the many things i like about being european is getting to meet people from all around. I used to live in lisbon, a major holiday destination, and now im in the uk. Love discovering what the day to day is like for people in other countries.
How can you be that elegant and that cute at the same time? He's one of my favorite actors anywhere. If you liked SG check out his other work! Nice job to Late Show crew for handling the editing of the translator's work so well. I know there had to be compromises for length, but it was clear and easy to follow.
It's tough for foreign language actors to get nominated. You look at the Oscars, and it's rare for foreign-language actors to be nominated, rarer still for them to win. Song Kang-ho and Park So-dam should have won for Parasite but neither was nominated.
@@aresef Yes, but Jungjae already received a Gotham Award nomination. The Gotham Awards kick off the film/tv award season and are good predictors of bigger nominations like the Emmys.
As Vietnamese speakers, we often make fun of Koreans in how they "mispronounce" common words shared between our two languages. Because Korean speakers have a serious problem with consonants like "L/l", "N/n", and "R/r", which to Vietnamese speakers are clear and distinct.
Where the hell u are seeing all these things in this video..If a person time is good whatever he does will be good and have positive vibes.I guess that's what u are feeling about him
Lee Jung-Jae is such a great actor. I'm glad Colbert acknowledged that he's an established actor. PLEASE watch his other work; he's so talented and a great, charismatic person. Him eating the dalgona was so cute!!!
This guy is just cool as anything!! Every interview he's just a doll, respectful to women, and just a face I wanna chew on, Lee Jung-Jae is absolutely adorable!!
I have always been a huge fan of Stephen Colbert and this interview just made my respect for him grow to another level. He is so respectful and aware. For example, Stephen was ready for a handshake and wanted a fist bump a couple of times but he immediately recognized it wasn't going to happen and did not force the situation. He also pronounced Lee Jung-jae's name correctly! I'm pretty sure he also knew exactly what the dalgona game was and intentionally gave Lee Jung-jae the easy one and himself the hard one so that he could purposefully lose and make the guest feel at ease and also not drag out the interview by actually trying to succeed with the umbrella. Although not a whole lot of new information was revealed from this interview it was very wholesome and Lee Jung-jae was as charming as ever. Kudos to him for publicly recognizing his translator and also for answering in English whenever he felt comfortable with it.
To let everyone know, Lee Jungjae has always been a Top A-list actor in Korea for almost 30 years. He became famous in the west.because of Squid Game but he was already very famous in Korea for a very long time. If anyone wants to see charismatic or eveil Lee Jungjae, I recommend you to watch 'new world' and 'deliver us from evil'. You will be surprised how versatile he is as an actor.
Viewers should watch his movies, " New World" and " Assassination". Actually Netflix should make them avalaible worldwide at least for some period, he rocks!!!!!!! ❤️👏
@@jamesmin1239 agree his transformation was incredible!!! I think he is another "role model" actor, I like him in general as an artist. He is top notch!!!
Gotta give it to Stephen and his team. There's been a few clips from interviews to the cast of Squid Game done by US/Western reporters that went viral for all the wrong reasons. But Stephen seemed to know his stuff (he even mentioned how Jung-Jae has been popular for a long time in Korea), and bringing the translation and editing it to make it more dynamic was such a nice touch.
I love what he said about the characters trying to reclaim their humanity that was taken away from them in such a competitive society. I also love that he keeps taking video clips instead of pictures. 🤣🤣🤣
Something about Korean artists just screams humility and grace and poise. They have a very warm demeanour but know how to crack a joke at the right time. So nice to live in a time where I get to experience cultures from all around the world :)
You should watch running man, the host of the variety show, Yoo Jae-Suk is the literal king of the industry, and is the so-called "National MC". He had hosted some of korea's most famous variety shows. (tho his title is comedian, and not every one can be one in an official sense (there's an "exam" of sorts) )
I think it's due to the culture as well, they are very set on manners and respect towards eachother, whereas in the west I feel like a lot of people either forget the manners when they're older or just have never been thought to show respect to others. My sister went to Seoul and said she's never felt so safe in a big city, no one made her feel unsafe even though she was a woman all alone in a foreign country. All shop owners were all very helpful and respectful too. I think we could really learn from them in that sense.
@@RookieAssassin South Korea is one of the safest countries in the world. Women can walk alone at late night without feeling uneasy or scared. You will feel safe walking alone even at night over there. Also Koreans dont steal other people's belongings at cafes, restaurants, subways etc. I mean it is partly because there are CCTVs everywhere but i think them not stealing goes beyond that. I think it has something to do with their culture. I lost both my wallet and cellphone once when I was in Seoul and i got those back the next day. Whoever picked them up dropped them at a police station and a police officer called me to pick them up the next day. The cash was still there in my wallet
He is such a beautiful man. I can't believe he's only a year younger than me. He looks at least 10 years younger. I didn't expect to love Squid Game as much as I did. I agree with Stephen, that the violence is cartoonish...it's the degradation of the characters (in and outside the game) that is terrifying.
im so happy that stephen pointed out that ljj was ALREADY a super famous actor in south korea and now hes getting more recognition and not saying hes just now getting famous like other interviews had said before
Yeah but trying to make him gush over having met Leonardo DiCaprio was a bit patronizing. They're top class actors of the same caliber, there's no reason to turn that selfie into a "you made it" moment.
He’s the first actor I saw who acknowledged his translator 🥺 let’s have more Lee Jungjae interviews please!! BTW everyone should watch one of his films, Along with the Gods. He has a minor role but overall good movie
Living in Korea, this was the image of Lee Jung-jae I knew: very classy, always well-dressed, a "cool guy" with an elegant way of speaking. The reason being was because every ad I saw him in, he was portrayed in that way. The funny thing is that Squid Game was the first drama I saw him in, and he played an entirely different character than his usual roles. Anyways, this interview reminded me of the Lee Jung-jae I knew before Squid Game.
@@HellHunter00 Lee Jung-jae's charismatic acting shows explosive power in the movie The Face Reader (2013). The most impressive appearance scene in Korean film history exists in this film. In addition, it is recommended to watch the old man's acting in the movie "Asassination" (2015) and the agonizing acting in the movie "New World" (2012). It's such a great movie, too.
He is such a handsome man! Very kind and humble too. Glad he’s getting recognition in the United States along with the rest of the cast, it’s so well deserved. Also kudos to the translator!
The way he bowed to the audience in the beginning and the end of his interview is truly humbling. American stars come out with a bang, half naked, doing back flips.
Il Mare is a 2000 South Korean film, starring Lee Jung-jae and Jun Ji-hyun, and directed by Lee Hyun-seung. The film was remade by Warner Brothers in 2006 as "The Lake House" starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock
Yeah.... but once you look in to his personal life.... lol... not so good. Koreans have been following his life for 2 decades now. Believe me, it's a rollercoaster ride. Not saying he's a bad person or anything. Just.... a roller coaster.
@@skim2958 he's a great human being... He's environmentalist he support the autism children.. he's very humble very kind generous.. he's a wonderful man.. that's why I love him and people love him. ..
That smile that lee jung always has on his face just tells so much about him.full of warmth and genuinity. He is truly a great example of man of etiquettes and politeness. They way he present himself is definitely something to take notes on by other media figures.
His acting in Squid game is phenomenal that I feel like only some actors can do it well. Im happy to see him everywhere! Honestly, if he can speak English fluent, Im sure he would fit well in a lot of thriller drama in the U.S. Also, its amazing how he always have an awesome charisma every time we see him even though he's been to a lot of places because of squid game. I know it must be tiring for him but. I wish him good luck in his future endeavor!
@@KittyCat22976 it’s okay! She translated in real time. Stephen spoke to Lee Jung-Jae and his translator took notes and then told him. He answered her in Korean, looking at Stephen. Notes were taken and the answers you hear were the ones she gave to Stephen
They had a team on set constantly making dalgona just for that scene, to the point that everything smelled like it and they were getting sick of it. The cast must be experts at creating the shapes. xD
One of Stephen’s best interviews with an international actor, both for the interviewer asking very deep, emotional, thoughtful questions and the interviewee being so authentic, kind, and eloquent in his answers. The level of respect for each other really resonates. Bravo!
lee jung jae is so cute, so talented, so fine. omg omg. look at his outfit. everything he does is amazing. aaaah i can't get over him and not to mention his laugh HAHAHA. HE'S SO SWEET
Never did I imagine I would see Dalgona on a famous American TV show. That’s like street snack I would eat after school lol. Korean culture is really reaching out to the world. So proud as a korean☺️
The man is humble and I love how he bowed, such a korean thing but also he's well spoken and respectful... He's also a veteran actor that's been active since the late 80s/early 90s.. I just realized he's 48 but he looks 31 lol
Man, I just can't believe how this man isn't already known before Squid Game.. He was amazing in New World (go watch it if u love Korean thriller movies) and I was convinced that he was the perfect main lead character in Squid Game cuz he's a phenomenal actor.. His performance in New World is proof of that.
Koreans are like that. In my opinion and from what I've observed. South Korea has a 97% literacy rate and over 80% of its population graduate from university after high school graduation. It's a highly educated and competitive society.
@@jellybellyfun3288 Its not just about education, but also Cultural history and upbringing.✌️ Korea's culture is multiple times older than American existence.
@@Rishabh-Dev There are literally THOUSANDS of cultures that are older than "American" culture & society, yet they don't present anything "elegant, humble, and classy". What I wrote above ARE the greatest factors. "Their upbringing IS their education." Unless you have witnessed how much Korean culture values education, you will not get it. And, no, I won't draw you a picture. I grew up there, and I have family members who are of Korean descent whose ancestors have lived there for countless generations. So, don't act like you know better than me.
Holy shit, this is awesome. I really hope the trend of having GOOD actors from other countries establishing footholds here catches on. It can only enrich the artistry/stop the damn cycle of reboots and remakes.
![Squid Game stars take on the Dalgona Challenge [ENG SUB]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/TYd_pT9hZrM/mqdefault.jpg)
![Squid Game stars take on the Dalgona Challenge [ENG SUB]](/img/tr.png)
"Compared to the real violence of the society we live in, it (the show's depicted violence) is not as cruel." Wow.
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It's so terrible for this one is very inspired by all cast #Squidgame and the Translate women who support their shared for rating viewers gave them to respect ever.
yes...
Why are people surprised, when it’s true! #SQUIDGAME
No kids murdered in SG, or countries invaded.
His suit is fantastic, you can tell he has been famous for some time, by his overall presence and charismatic mannerisms.
You have to see him in his 20s… yes Leo was hot af but Jung Jae Lee in his 20s?! 😍😍😍
He is like Brad Pitt in Korea. He has been a superstar in Korea since 1990s
You should check him out when he was young. He was a top model (hot hot hot perfect male bod) and it was a TV commercial that he did that caught the eye of Film producers who then casted him to act.
@@LA_NY leo was cute yea. Not really hot. I grew up on leo. JJ on the other hand was smoking hot level 1000.
@@koyukiny Id say Gong Yoo is more like Brad Pitt and Jung Jae is like George Clooney charisma wise :)
I'm glad the US is finally opening up to people from different places more than ever. It makes the world go round a little easier.
Bc hollywood sucks and shooting crap movies atm lol
@@ivak8988 100%
Well said
It’s one show…
I thank the internet
This is a very SMALL thing, but I can't help noticing the first thing he says "thank you for having me, and my translator, Hailey."
Just goes to show how humble, thoughtful, and warm of a person he is. It's the little things, like how you treat waiting staff, how you talk to your stunt doubles, etc, that really set apart "role model worthy stars" and fad celebrities that fizzle out. I hope Lee Jungjae meets even MORE success in the international film/tv industry cause I think he's definitely a worthy role model! In fact, some from hollywood could probably take notes.
I bet you're very decent human being as well to noticed that small things. If we treat each other with dignity, kind manner......makes world better place.
Yes!! This is such a good point.
Some media frames were uncomfortable.. Many people enjoyed Squid Game drama.
The media instigates and frames an image. I've seen several violent and brutal dramas and movies. What did I see? Some Western media's evaluation of the standard of the squid game is contradictory and double. Is it just because of the discomfort of the global popularity of English-speaking dramas?
you really analyzed one simple sentence
that was also the very first thing that I noticed and stayed with me throughout the interview
For those who do not know, Lee Jung Jae has always been a big name, very famous, and respected actor in Korea. He rarely goes on variety shows and it’s rare to see him on TV interviews as well. It’s a big deal that he accepted to be a part of this show too. Thank you for accepting him with positivity and leaving beautiful words and comments.
He's been famous in Indonesia way before Squid Game. Thank you Stephen for acknowledging his talent.
Yeah hes like a big deal. Very respected
Also, in English when the korean surname "Lee" is used it's actually an anglicization ( is that a word? ) of the surname "Yi" 이 which sounds more like "E" than anything. North koreans do have the surname Rhee but it isn't common.
@@benjaminbankwin5690 I believe you meant "Romanization". (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanization_of_Korean)
To add on, S.Korea (ROK) uses Revised Romanization of Korean (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Romanization_of_Korean ) while N.Korea (DPRK) uses McCune-Reischauer (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCune%E2%80%93Reischauer ). as for "loan words", S.Korea uses Americanized versions where N.Korea breaks it down to a more "traditional" korean or use Chinese or Russian translations (at least from what I heard from the defectors who decided to go on YT shows/ videos showcasing the differences)
well and he is also famous for being in a long term relationship with an ex wife of the current Samsung president lolol
He honestly has such an impressive amount of charisma.
He is quite literally Korea's George Clooney
He's a professional actor...
right? i was mesmerized by him.
@@TheHmmer4
Plenty of professional actors aren’t naturally charismatic like this
about his charisma..
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I'm glad they included his diligent translator in many shots - translators don't get enough love and recognition!
But they only did after he introduced her...before they chose an angle where she was cut out
She didn't do anything on the spot, though. They just drowned out Lee's voice in the aired episode. I can only imagine how hard it must have been for Stephen and the audience to only hear Lee's replies, and nothing else before Stephen continued.
@@Daikon_Micucci
It’s edited to remove the parts where she translates to Stephen and the audience. So they also got to hear his response from her.
@@CHopeBerlin I do think that's actually a typical choice the staff might make. It makes sense to the viewer to not have a person on screen that hasn't been introduced yet, so maybe that's why they chose to do that. who knows for sure tho
@@dalnim4294 I kinda figured that's what they did, so thanks for confirming my suspicion. It especially makes sense since the airing of the show is not live.
The way he carried himself onto the stage and took his seat you could see Stephen thinking “damn, what a charming professional.”
Also, "No handshake. Got it."
The bowing to the audience....Great respect !
@@PistachiaGirllooked like he was distracted by the audience cheering him.
Now you just reaching
@@nhatho1723 definitely. if you've ever been to a late night show, it's pretty wild. i think he got caught off guard from the crowd. and stephen's studio is big.
I wish people could also see his other works. He's really an excellent actor.
Some recommendations please?
İf l'm not wrong he acted in Luci.
@@nassirah7029 movies new world 2013/ assassination 2015/ il mare 2000/ deliver us from Evil 2020. the drama "chief of staff 2019" is also so good.
@@nassirah7029
New World is one of his famous film acting roles. He is the lead in that.
@@nassirah7029 you should watch new world. It’s just another level
The way he acknowledged his translator took the cake for me. Additionally, her eloquence, his charisma and Stephen's smooth handling of the interview made this a wonderful interview to watch🥰
Stephen always does great interview
That’s the difference between him and Ellen …
@@Timberleas So true💯
@@aceandreimirandilla5391 You're right. It doesn't matter what the topic is, he'll make us enjoy it, and the guests always feel comfortable.
*His interpreter
And yes, she was amazing!
He's just so classy
Agreeee a lot
I think so 😃
Is he black? I’ve always thought his biracial!!
@@Masha-kd2im he is Korean and he is talking in korean about korean culture lol. if you don't know info about ppl just look up their name instead of assuming and sharing misinformation. You know if you are gonna watch a show it's better to understand where it's coming from what i can tell because you didn't know where he's from you didn't even understand the show
@@Masha-kd2im it's just weird how you can misrace people when it's so obvious
Every time I see him, I just smile.
He seems like such a warm person.
He had no any bad rumors compare to his popularity.
i see a meme
he used to be "prince charming" in those romantic movies,beat it
Exactly
@@Erica0200 He had plenty of bad rumors. Maybe you just didnt hear about them.
Listening to him speaking Korean is like watching a Korean drama or a movie. Such a beautiful language.
awwwww thank you hehe ☺️😂
For real. The korean language and accent is so unique. I started learning korean without getting into kpop/k dramas because the language is just so cool. Of course now I enjoy k-media.
Glad our language's recognized beautiful;)
@@WhatIsThis-zq4hk Haha, same here. I very rarely see fellow learners who are learning for reasons other than kpop or dramas. I heard a youtube interview (don't remember who or where) for a gaming thing with a group of people and one guy started speaking Korean a bit, it sounded interesting to me but I had no idea what it was. After looking at the comments discovered it was Korean so I looked into it more, thought it was the most beautiful language I've ever heard. Made some Korean friends through Discord and Twitch learning channels. Then they got me into kpop and dramas...
Sadly a lot of that kinda fell off and I put learning Korean on hold for now. I'm currently studying Russian for more practical reasons related to work and friendships I've made. But some day I really want to get back into it and get to conversational level.
@@VazeulEzren ok but there's nothing wrong with wanting to learn a language because of the music or content you listen to on the daily. Learning a language is still hard and if someone's doing it regardless of what got them started and interested in it, it's still awesome to bilingual or trilingual etc.i don't think there's an elite system of someone who is cooler simply because their reason of starting to learn a language was different from the others. I'd say it's a rather great thing that kpop and kdramas encourage people to try learning a new language and many successfully become fluent in it so yes, nothing sad about it.
What a talented interpreter.
Not only translating Korean to English instantaneously but doing it telepathically as well.
She is a ventriloquist. So, it's like, normal for her- to speak without moving her mouth
@@KdPreal 🙄
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lmao
😂😂😂😂😂
He just exudes elegance and charisma. So like-able, love his smile too.
How sweet of him to introduce his translator, give him a few years and he'll have flawless English but his translator will remember him treating her so kindly. 🥰
Oh I agree! I was surprised that he actually introduced his translator. I've never seen a celebrity did that before!
She's the most professional translator I've ever seen in American shows. Props to her!
Agreed. It is honestly refreshing to see how translators are shown a lil more appreciation unlike the condescending treatments displayed by some celebs like Ellen.
FYI, she's more accurately called an interpreter (verbal comm) instead of translator (written comm)! :)
@@Garnishes you learn something new everyday! Thank you!
This telepathic translator is incredible! Kudos to her!
hahahahhahahaa
They live among us.. but yes, well done indeed.
She writes it down, someone behind the camera reads it out. I think. Am I wrong?
@@B0risTheBlade they just layer her talking in the edit. its not Live.
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he is such a gentleman. his charisma is just incredible
@BoredPandaNomNom I am the 456th 👍🏻!
He seems incredibly charismatic in real life, and his portrayal of #456 was masterful
He is charismatic, elegant, and very classy in real life
you should watch chief of staff on netflix, he protrays a completely different type of character
He's a Korean Keanu Reeves
I’ve never seen the show but just by looking at his facial expressions in the clip this guy is a phenomenal actor.
He is truly magnificent in all his work.
😊
You're missing out
Phenomenal actor. Check out the drama Chief of Staff...
NO WAY! You haven't seen it? Omg! I can imagine your pain then. I remember that every-stupid-body telling me about watching the show so I succumbed to the pressure and watched it. Kuddos to you being one of the few.
For people who don't know, Lee Jung Jae is a superstar in Korea already. Pretty much a legend. Watch some of his films. He is incredible.
any particular film(s) you recommend. I thought his acting in squid game was superb.
I like “The Thieves” and “Along with the gods”
@@teenytinytoons You can watch "New World" and "Assassination."
@@teenytinytoons Deliver Us From Evil, Typhoon (2005 film) the best! :)
@@teenytinytoons The Face Reader is also great too! He plays great villain
Before Squid Game, Lee Jung-jae was a famous actor in South Korea
He has appeared in several K-movies, K-dramas. Lee Jung-jae is a charismatic and veteran actor who can play a variety of roles. Lastly, I have watched a lot of violent and cruel dramas and movies.. What have I seen? Some media reviews of Squid Game seem contradictory and double-sided.. Violent or cruel dramas and movies have existed for a long time
Siworae(Il Mare) is a 2000 South Korean film, starring Lee Jung-jae and Jun Ji-hyun, and directed by Lee Hyun-seung. The film was remade by Warner Brothers in 2006 as "The Lake House" starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock
Love him. He played protagonists in Chief of Staff and Squid Game so effortlessly and naturally, actors ARE AMAZING. My absolutely favourite among Korean actors.
He is really famous and fine actor last 30 years in Korea.
Yes he's been famous for years but I'm glad Americans are getting to know him
I wish more interviewers would bring this up.
As an Asian (but non Korean), its great to see Asian actors making a mark in the US market ( and the world). Hope to see many more in future.
I feel the same way! I hope we get a half Chinese actress become popular so my friends stop telling me I look like one of the three Asian actresses they know (none of whom I look like). So glad that the world is finding Asians and Asian cultures as admirable and beautiful.
@@mavsyers just know that you look how the future is going to look, being mixed. (I am half Chinese, quarter Italian, 1/8 native American, and 1/8 Swedish).
You are very pretty btw (as most mixed folks are IME). DW I'm not hitting on ya though, I like guys.
From Africa 🌍 🙌 and love this dude
I completely agree! Even though I'm not Asian, I fully support diversity on all platforms. It's about time to have everyone tell their stories, share their art and enrich our psyche.
Me too. At least not just martial arts like Shan Chi (wanted a super hero proper laser eyes or something). I was reading Crazy Rich Asians when the movie came out and rushed to watch it (they changed some things in the book however it was great to see something without fighting scenes all the time).
I mean her ability to translate without moving her mouth is really impressive.
She’s the one who should be interviewed! What a magician
She is well known for her professional career in ventriloquy in Korea for sometime now: true story
They re-edit the video bro
@@sam-dz4sj really? Don't know that
Ikr 🤣😂🤣
Mr. Lee has such a positive vibe about him. He commands respect. Elegant and classy gentleman. Refreshing appearance.
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And can we mention how elegant and well dress he is ✨
@@luci1474 The man has always been like that. Elegance and well dressed are the two words frequently related to him.
@@hananani3518 talented as well. He's a really good actor
I used to see his ads for high end men's suits in Korea in the late 90s-2000.
He's polite, confident, and gentle charisma
Absolutely adore this interview. I understand its hard to have a back and forth, but the editing is killer and the translator did an amazing job. Exposing more int'l people and personalities to English and US viewers is so important! A million times yes! More of this!
Absolutely. One of the many things i like about being european is getting to meet people from all around. I used to live in lisbon, a major holiday destination, and now im in the uk. Love discovering what the day to day is like for people in other countries.
The amount of respect shown to JJ here is truly admirable.
FYI, she's more accurately called an interpreter (verbal comm) instead of translator (written comm)! :)
How can you be that elegant and that cute at the same time? He's one of my favorite actors anywhere. If you liked SG check out his other work! Nice job to Late Show crew for handling the editing of the translator's work so well. I know there had to be compromises for length, but it was clear and easy to follow.
Perfect description of him
I'm actually so annoyed that I'm only learning about this man now! He should have been known over here in the states already, he's freaking awesome!
This show is a f***ing masterpiece and EVERYONE should be nominated for Emmys.
It's tough for foreign language actors to get nominated. You look at the Oscars, and it's rare for foreign-language actors to be nominated, rarer still for them to win. Song Kang-ho and Park So-dam should have won for Parasite but neither was nominated.
@@aresef
Yes, but Jungjae already received a Gotham Award nomination. The Gotham Awards kick off the film/tv award season and are good predictors of bigger nominations like the Emmys.
Calm the fk down
YES
Especially THE GUESTS!!😂
The Korean language is just so beautiful it sounds so cool
Rolls around the tongue
As Vietnamese speakers, we often make fun of Koreans in how they "mispronounce" common words shared between our two languages. Because Korean speakers have a serious problem with consonants like "L/l", "N/n", and "R/r", which to Vietnamese speakers are clear and distinct.
i know right?
His bows to audience shows how humble he is
I mean its typical korean curtesy every single korean does that
@@scarletthuang9148 yes but American celebrities tend to have huge egos. So it’s super refreshing to see
@@ChillinVinillin I get what you mean but bowing is the common way to greet people in Korea. It‘s the same thing as waving to us.
Korean people do that 💀
Korean and Japanese are always doing that to show respect.
He radiates such warmth and confidence. His energy is so inviting, he's lovely.
Where the hell u are seeing all these things in this video..If a person time is good whatever he does will be good and have positive vibes.I guess that's what u are feeling about him
Lee Jung-Jae is such a great actor. I'm glad Colbert acknowledged that he's an established actor. PLEASE watch his other work; he's so talented and a great, charismatic person. Him eating the dalgona was so cute!!!
This guy is just cool as anything!! Every interview he's just a doll, respectful to women, and just a face I wanna chew on, Lee Jung-Jae is absolutely adorable!!
Hol’ up
please don't shew his face 😢
@@onegirlmusic lol 😁
@@onegirlmusic but he's so cute I can't help it!!!! Nom nom nom!!
I have always been a huge fan of Stephen Colbert and this interview just made my respect for him grow to another level. He is so respectful and aware. For example, Stephen was ready for a handshake and wanted a fist bump a couple of times but he immediately recognized it wasn't going to happen and did not force the situation. He also pronounced Lee Jung-jae's name correctly! I'm pretty sure he also knew exactly what the dalgona game was and intentionally gave Lee Jung-jae the easy one and himself the hard one so that he could purposefully lose and make the guest feel at ease and also not drag out the interview by actually trying to succeed with the umbrella. Although not a whole lot of new information was revealed from this interview it was very wholesome and Lee Jung-jae was as charming as ever. Kudos to him for publicly recognizing his translator and also for answering in English whenever he felt comfortable with it.
Stephen is the man. Mr Lee is full of elegance as well. Loved this interview.
Agreed - I noticed how respectful and hospitable he was too. Truly a great host
👏yes
He just exudes charisma and class so effortlessly.
To let everyone know, Lee Jungjae has always been a Top A-list actor in Korea for almost 30 years. He became famous in the west.because of Squid Game but he was already very famous in Korea for a very long time. If anyone wants to see charismatic or eveil Lee Jungjae, I recommend you to watch 'new world' and 'deliver us from evil'. You will be surprised how versatile he is as an actor.
Thank you for sharing. Not too many people realize that he was the Leonardo D. of S. Korea long before. This is great context.
Been a fan since Il Mare.. my all time fave movie
New World is a must watch if you like action and mafia movies
Viewers should watch his movies, " New World" and " Assassination". Actually Netflix should make them avalaible worldwide at least for some period, he rocks!!!!!!! ❤️👏
인정^^~
And how about the "face reader"? There also be the actor of the Parasite. And it's available in Netflix in some countries
New World is my most favorite Korean movie of all time!! Him and Hwang Jung-min are so good in it
New world is available in some regions in Netflix! Highly recommend as well his show chief of staff
@@jamesmin1239 agree his transformation was incredible!!! I think he is another "role model" actor, I like him in general as an artist. He is top notch!!!
The way he introduced his translator too awww 🥺🥺🥺 what a sweet guy
Seriously, his smile is contagious.
The Squid Game cast is phenomenal, a treat to watch their interviews 😊
“I certainly did not expect to be here today with you.”
Golden.
Golden?as in a good way?(I'm korean and I wonder how his sentence sound to english speakers😅)
@@jcucumbera8066 “Golden” as in a very good way. :)
expect*
I love his facial expressions during squid game. His character is so easy to love.
Gotta give it to Stephen and his team. There's been a few clips from interviews to the cast of Squid Game done by US/Western reporters that went viral for all the wrong reasons. But Stephen seemed to know his stuff (he even mentioned how Jung-Jae has been popular for a long time in Korea), and bringing the translation and editing it to make it more dynamic was such a nice touch.
Stephen went viral with Rain a few years ago and even had a song in Korean. 🤣
The gentle, kind, humble, and charismatic nature that Lee displays should be a model on which modern masculinity is measured. Class act.
What a class act Lee Jung Jae is! Very smart, polite and humble.
I really appreciate how well prepared Stephen is for his interview. He asks good questions and is well informed about the actor.
lol. Except he didn’t know about the umbrella being more difficulty, which means he clearly hasn’t seen the show. 😂
he’s such a class act! and… honestly so fine
Fr, he daddy af
SO fine 🥵
I love what he said about the characters trying to reclaim their humanity that was taken away from them in such a competitive society.
I also love that he keeps taking video clips instead of pictures. 🤣🤣🤣
He’s so handsome! Such a good actor he literally almost looks like another person 😂
Something about Korean artists just screams humility and grace and poise. They have a very warm demeanour but know how to crack a joke at the right time. So nice to live in a time where I get to experience cultures from all around the world :)
You should watch running man, the host of the variety show, Yoo Jae-Suk is the literal king of the industry, and is the so-called "National MC". He had hosted some of korea's most famous variety shows. (tho his title is comedian, and not every one can be one in an official sense (there's an "exam" of sorts) )
I think it's due to the culture as well, they are very set on manners and respect towards eachother, whereas in the west I feel like a lot of people either forget the manners when they're older or just have never been thought to show respect to others. My sister went to Seoul and said she's never felt so safe in a big city, no one made her feel unsafe even though she was a woman all alone in a foreign country. All shop owners were all very helpful and respectful too. I think we could really learn from them in that sense.
@@RookieAssassin South Korea is one of the safest countries in the world. Women can walk alone at late night without feeling uneasy or scared. You will feel safe walking alone even at night over there. Also Koreans dont steal other people's belongings at cafes, restaurants, subways etc. I mean it is partly because there are CCTVs everywhere but i think them not stealing goes beyond that. I think it has something to do with their culture. I lost both my wallet and cellphone once when I was in Seoul and i got those back the next day. Whoever picked them up dropped them at a police station and a police officer called me to pick them up the next day. The cash was still there in my wallet
😄 Thanks so much.
I'm south Korean.
It's masking a lot of oppression. Korea is still extremely sexist, racist and homophobic.
미쳤어.. 이정재 배우님을 드라마 느낌에서 처음 보고 홀딱 반했는데 너무 좋아하는 스티븐 콜베 쇼에 나오다니요!!! 미쳤어요!
꺄아 너무 멋져요!
겨우 발견한 한국댓글 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
여기 ABC? CBS? 아니고 서울 MBC 였으면 좋겠네요 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
오오오오오옭 한글 댓글!!! ㅠㅠ
이상하게 되게 반갑네여어^^
이정재는 드라마 느낌에서 풋풋하고 너무 멋져서 어린 나이에 헤어나오지 못했던 기억이 있네요~~😂 😂
한국인으로서..정말 자랑스럽네요.. 천개 넘는 댓글 정독하고있어요 멋지네요
He is such a beautiful man. I can't believe he's only a year younger than me. He looks at least 10 years younger. I didn't expect to love Squid Game as much as I did. I agree with Stephen, that the violence is cartoonish...it's the degradation of the characters (in and outside the game) that is terrifying.
im so happy that stephen pointed out that ljj was ALREADY a super famous actor in south korea and now hes getting more recognition and not saying hes just now getting famous like other interviews had said before
Right~!.
And....Not only in S. Korea, but in other Asian Countries as well, to be exact.
Lee Jungjae is like Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise in Korea. He has always been a superstar since 1990s
Yeah but trying to make him gush over having met Leonardo DiCaprio was a bit patronizing. They're top class actors of the same caliber, there's no reason to turn that selfie into a "you made it" moment.
He's such a classy elegant charismatic gent. Also, he is an AWESOME actor.
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He’s the first actor I saw who acknowledged his translator 🥺 let’s have more Lee Jungjae interviews please!!
BTW everyone should watch one of his films, Along with the Gods. He has a minor role but overall good movie
Lee Jung Jae looks so humble and his smile makes my day!
Living in Korea, this was the image of Lee Jung-jae I knew: very classy, always well-dressed, a "cool guy" with an elegant way of speaking. The reason being was because every ad I saw him in, he was portrayed in that way.
The funny thing is that Squid Game was the first drama I saw him in, and he played an entirely different character than his usual roles.
Anyways, this interview reminded me of the Lee Jung-jae I knew before Squid Game.
Speaks to his versatility as an actor! He did an amazing job as Gi-Hun! I need to check out other projects he worked on.
@@TheKaurK Some people have recommended New World (2013) and Deliver Us from Evil (2020). I'm beginning my journey of exploring his work too.
@@HellHunter00 you must watch 'New World', and 'Deliver us from evil' if you are a fan of Lee Jungjae
Omg! That’s initially what kept me watching Squid Game! I’ve never seen him in such an “unkempt” role. That acting in Episode 1 was fkn phenomenal
@@HellHunter00 Lee Jung-jae's charismatic acting shows explosive power in the movie The Face Reader (2013). The most impressive appearance scene in Korean film history exists in this film.
In addition, it is recommended to watch the old man's acting in the movie "Asassination" (2015) and the agonizing acting in the movie "New World" (2012). It's such a great movie, too.
The manners. The charm. The talent. Just. Wow.
He seems so kind and humble
This guy is so cool. He seems so down to earth too.
Jung-jae is so kind and humble. 🙏🏻
He has such a lovely boyish charm about him. I really loved how thoughtfully he answered the question about the violence.
He is such a handsome man! Very kind and humble too. Glad he’s getting recognition in the United States along with the rest of the cast, it’s so well deserved. Also kudos to the translator!
He's so humble! What a great person.
The way he bowed to the audience in the beginning and the end of his interview is truly humbling.
American stars come out with a bang, half naked, doing back flips.
It is the Korean way to bow like this. I really like that he still did it on an American show.
Il Mare is a 2000 South Korean film, starring Lee Jung-jae and Jun Ji-hyun, and directed by Lee Hyun-seung. The film was remade by Warner Brothers in 2006 as "The Lake House" starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock
Awww he even acknowledged his translator! And thanked them for having both of them! He’s so modest, humble and appreciative!!
he was just so charming !? i love his personality plus he's so handsome!
Lee Jung Jae is such an adorable human being!!!! Thanks Stephen for inviting him over to your show
Squid Game was the first movie where he had a completely different role from his previous movies!
Mr. Lee has such an elegant presence.
Jung-jae is such a wonderful person. I love his personality
Yeah.... but once you look in to his personal life.... lol... not so good. Koreans have been following his life for 2 decades now. Believe me, it's a rollercoaster ride. Not saying he's a bad person or anything. Just.... a roller coaster.
@@skim2958 what do you mean?
@@skim2958 he's a great human being... He's environmentalist he support the autism children.. he's very humble very kind generous.. he's a wonderful man.. that's why I love him and people love him. ..
Same here
@@Ann-im7ky
Yes, Jungjae's brother has autism too. So he cares a lot about it.
That smile that lee jung always has on his face just tells so much about him.full of warmth and genuinity. He is truly a great example of man of etiquettes and politeness. They way he present himself is definitely something to take notes on by other media figures.
I love this dude, intelligent, charismatic, humble and very articulate in the words he chooses
He is actually well known in Korea to be very classy and elogant
I have been watching South Korean movies and series for years, I am so happy that they are finally getting the recognition for how good they are.
You can tell they’ve been in the business for a while. They both know how to interview even in a foreign language. All class. Nicely done guys
His acting in Squid game is phenomenal that I feel like only some actors can do it well. Im happy to see him everywhere! Honestly, if he can speak English fluent, Im sure he would fit well in a lot of thriller drama in the U.S. Also, its amazing how he always have an awesome charisma every time we see him even though he's been to a lot of places because of squid game. I know it must be tiring for him but. I wish him good luck in his future endeavor!
HIs attitude is always georgeous.
I love how he bows in the beginning. He’s such a polite yet confident man
The interpreter did an amazing job! Just wow 👍
I was at the taping and this was SUCH a fun interview to see. He was so charismatic
Lauren, please forgive my ignorance but I am so curious… how did they do it, with the translator and such?
How do you get a ticket tell me please?
@@KittyCat22976 I’m pretty sure they edited her voice later on for the show when it goes up !
@@KittyCat22976 it’s okay! She translated in real time. Stephen spoke to Lee Jung-Jae and his translator took notes and then told him. He answered her in Korean, looking at Stephen. Notes were taken and the answers you hear were the ones she gave to Stephen
I love how confident Jung-jae was about breaking that dalgona at 7:24
Much easier when you know you won't get shot in the head if you make a mistake!
They had a team on set constantly making dalgona just for that scene, to the point that everything smelled like it and they were getting sick of it. The cast must be experts at creating the shapes. xD
One of Stephen’s best interviews with an international actor, both for the interviewer asking very deep, emotional, thoughtful questions and the interviewee being so authentic, kind, and eloquent in his answers. The level of respect for each other really resonates. Bravo!
He just seems like the sweetest man, so humble and kind
So happy he’s getting the recognition he deserves in the US!
He’s so kind and dreamy. So happy he can be his normal self and getting recognition internationally. A dream boat truly 😻😻
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lol jk just saying what people would say if a dude said that about an actress or whatever
Somehow knew he would be a gracious person.
And now he's a lead role in the upcoming Star Wars series,.Acolyte.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Great actor, a breath of positive air
whenever lee jung-jae has been on an interview. guy is looking dapper af in all of them!
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lee jung jae is so cute, so talented, so fine. omg omg. look at his outfit. everything he does is amazing. aaaah i can't get over him and not to mention his laugh HAHAHA. HE'S SO SWEET
I AGREE!!! He’s amazing
Yes a beautiful suit , I want it !
His debut as a fashion model in early 90s so it’s not so surprising that he looks great in suits!
Never did I imagine I would see Dalgona on a famous American TV show. That’s like street snack I would eat after school lol. Korean culture is really reaching out to the world. So proud as a korean☺️
The man is humble and I love how he bowed, such a korean thing but also he's well spoken and respectful... He's also a veteran actor that's been active since the late 80s/early 90s.. I just realized he's 48 but he looks 31 lol
He is almost 50 in Korean age
I thought he is in his mid 30's til i saw your comment 😂
He is elegant and refined in his actions and dressing. What a refreshing sight! Am so glad he is now an international star!
3:35 Excellent question and excellent answer. Really glad for this one!
What a nice man, still based and humble.
Man, I just can't believe how this man isn't already known before Squid Game.. He was amazing in New World (go watch it if u love Korean thriller movies) and I was convinced that he was the perfect main lead character in Squid Game cuz he's a phenomenal actor.. His performance in New World is proof of that.
sorry, he was not in The Chaser; he's in "New World", "Face Reader", "Deliver Us From Evil", and "Assassination".
Try to watch his movies, such as New World, Face Reader, Assasination, and Deliver us from evil. He is such an charismatic actor
Im a Filipino, but when i want to watch some exciting and good content, in whatever genre it is, one of my go to is Korean content..
He's far more classier than many other Hollywood celebrities.
😂🤣
@@buzztube1738 Why laugh?
Koreans are like that. In my opinion and from what I've observed. South Korea has a 97% literacy rate and over 80% of its population graduate from university after high school graduation. It's a highly educated and competitive society.
@@jellybellyfun3288 Its not just about education, but also Cultural history and upbringing.✌️ Korea's culture is multiple times older than American existence.
@@Rishabh-Dev There are literally THOUSANDS of cultures that are older than "American" culture & society, yet they don't present anything "elegant, humble, and classy". What I wrote above ARE the greatest factors. "Their upbringing IS their education." Unless you have witnessed how much Korean culture values education, you will not get it. And, no, I won't draw you a picture. I grew up there, and I have family members who are of Korean descent whose ancestors have lived there for countless generations. So, don't act like you know better than me.
Holy shit, this is awesome. I really hope the trend of having GOOD actors from other countries establishing footholds here catches on. It can only enrich the artistry/stop the damn cycle of reboots and remakes.