A few years ago the Korean director and screenwriter made Lee Sung Jin an almost everyday experience on the streets of Los Angeles when he had to deal with a traffic thug. From this experience he developed the series “Beef“, which achieved the rare feat of delighting both critics and viewers alike. With an excellent 98 percent positive reviews Rotten Tomatoes The Netflix dramedy became one of the biggest successes of the year. “Beef” couldn’t be missing from our list of the best series of 2023.

The format also won major awards, including eight Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes. Given this success, the announcement of a second season was no surprise. Although Beef was originally planned as a self-contained mini-series, the format is now being developed into an anthology series. Each season tells its own story.

The upcoming season focuses on a young couple who witness a disturbing argument between their boss and his wife in the elite world of a country club. These events lead to a series of power games in which favoritism and coercion play a central role. However, a new story also needs new faces.

A “Parasite” star is also on board for “Beef” season 2

After already Oscar Isaac (“Dune”), Carey Mulligan (“Promising Young Woman”) Charles Melton (“May December”) and Cailee Spaeny (“Civil War”) is part of the cast, another top-class name was mentioned: According to an exclusive report by Deadline will too Song Kang Ho to appear in the second season of “Beef.” Details about his role are not yet known. However, this is supposed to be “only” a guest appearance.

The actor is best known for the South Korean feature film “Parasites” know. Song Kang-Ho played the lead role in the international box office hit in 2019, which not only shone at the box office but was also celebrated by critics and audiences alike. In addition, the bitter social satire not only won four Oscars in 2020, but also became the first non-English language film to win the trophy for the best film of the year. On the reviews collection page Rotten Tomatoes “Parasite” was also voted second place among the best films of the last 25 years.

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