Squid Game Star Lee Jung-jae Faces a Meltdown on Set: “I Have to Go to Milan!”

Even a global superstar isn’t exempt from some serious hard work—and Lee Jung-jae is proving just that on tvN’s Fresh Off the Sea 2.

Premiering as the show’s very first guest on April 27 at 7:40 PM KST, Lee joins actresses Yum Jung-ah, Lim Ji-yeon, Park Joon-myeon, and actor Lee Jae-wook at an 8,000-pyeong (~28,000 square meters) dried pollack farm in Daegwallyeong for some seriously intense field labor.

Having made a dramatic entrance in the previous episode under tight security, Lee sets the tone by pulling off a surprise prank. Dressed in a cozy military-style jacket and camouflaged under a quirky “roasted chestnut hat,” he quietly bides his time before springing a perfectly timed scare—even fooling longtime friend Yum Jung-ah.

As loud shouts of “Ice!” ring through the pollack farm, the cast is left frozen in shock (and laughter), setting the stage for a hilariously chaotic episode.

Despite his A-list status, Lee is seen struggling through physically demanding tasks, at one point joking, “I have to go to Milan!”—highlighting the contrast between red carpets and rustic chores. His relatable reactions and down-to-earth humor are expected to win over viewers.

Also in the spotlight: Yum Jung-ah’s massive, over-the-top homemade dinner spread, which leaves Lee hilariously speechless.

Don’t miss this rare glimpse of Lee Jung-jae in full variety mode—equal parts heart, humor, and hard labor.

Meanwhile, global phenomenon Squid Game is gearing up for its much-anticipated return, with its final and third season set to premiere on Netflix this June.

Following its explosive debut and record-shattering success, the series will conclude with a climactic final chapter that promises to raise the stakes higher than ever. Returning cast members, including Emmy-winning star Lee Jung-jae, are expected to bring even more depth and intensity to the deadly survival game storyline. With fans around the world eagerly awaiting answers and closure, Squid Game Season 3 is poised to dominate conversations—and viewership charts—once again.

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