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News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Son Ye-jin's New K-Drama Variety May Feature Squid Game 2 Star Jo Yu-ri
Last Updated: Alongside Son Ye-jin, Jo Yu-ri, who gained attention with her role in Squid Game season 2, has also been approached to be one of the leads in Variety. Crash Landing On You star Son Ye-jin will finally be back on screen after her marriage and pregnancy. After starring in Thirty Nine in 2022, she is gearing up to appear on a new K-Drama, Variety. Alongside her, Jo Yu-ri, a former IZ*ONE member who gained attention with her role in Squid Game season 2, has also been approached to play the lead. Although neither the show's creators nor the actors' agencies have officially confirmed their involvement, the latest reports mention that filming is expected to begin in July 2025. Not much is known about the story, but it is believed to focus on South Korea's tough and exciting K-pop industry. According to What's on Netflix, other than Son Ye-jin and Jo Yu-ri, more actors will be announced soon. The new drama, directed by Kim Yong Hoon and produced by CJ ENM, will dive into untold stories and hidden secrets of the K-pop industry. It will show the glamorous side and the challenges idols face as they compete between music companies. Earlier, Star Today reported that Son Ye-jin was offered the main role in Variety. However, since she is busy preparing for the Netflix series Scandal, she had not confirmed her appearance at that time. Ye-jin's representative stated, 'It is true that we received an offer to appear in the drama. We have received the script and are currently reviewing it." In the upcoming drama, Son Ye-jin is said to be in talks to play a bold and outspoken character, inspired by the controversial ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin. Jo Yu-ri's role is still not confirmed, but she might appear as one of the idols. The series is currently in its pre-production stage. If everything goes as planned, Variety is expected to release either in late 2026 or early 2027. In another Netflix series, Scandals, Son Ye-jin will be sharing screen with Ji Chang-wook and NANA. The story is set in the Joseon era, which follows Lady Cho and Cho Won. Together, they make a risky plan and pull in Hui-yeon, without him even realising it. The series is based on the 2003 Korean film Untold Scandal, which itself was inspired by a French story about secret affairs and temptation. First Published:
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Squid Game 2: Did Jo Yuri get paid 300 million KRW per episode for Netflix starrer? Fans debate if she deserves it
Jo Yuri, a former member of IZ*ONE, has made a name for herself in the acting world with her role in Squid Game 2. Her portrayal of a pregnant woman in the intense survival drama earned her critical acclaim. Given the massive global success of the show's first season, it's no surprise that the cast of the second installment would command high fees. However, rumors of Jo Yuri's alleged per-episode fee sparked online debate among fans, considering her relatively rookie status. Jo Yuri stepped in the acting scene a year after IZ*ONE's disbandment. She made her debut with the 2022 web drama, Mimicus. Just 3 years following that, her next project was the globally popular Netflix series Squid Game 2. Fans were curious as to how she landed the big role and what her fees might be. As per a recent post made in an online community, she received 300 million KRW (2,19,315.99 USD) per episode. Some fans felt that she didn't deserve the hefty paycheck as it was just her second acting gig, as reported by K-media Timetalk. They felt that Jo Yuri's existing fame as an idol helped her secure the role and compared her journey with seasoned actors who struggle for years to get similar opportunities. However, others rallied in support of her, saying she deserved the recognition and fee, citing her improvement as an actress. Notably, Jo Yuri faced her share of challenges. She revealed in a YouTube interview with Kkondaehee that she auditioned for around two roles per week and faced numerous rejections before landing the role in Squid Game. Regarding the fees, as per industry insiders, lead roles in major OTT series typically range from 100 million to 400 million KRW per episode. In that context, Jo Yuri's rumored fee of 300 million KRW doesn't seem out of the ordinary. Reportedly, her Squid Game 2 co-star, T.O.P, also received similar or slightly higher payment than her. Discussions regarding Jo Yuri's paycheck had been persistent since the second season aired back in December 2024. She was previously reported to have earned 4.2 billion KRW for her appearance in the series, but she humbly denied the news.
