Lee Sung Jin
Television writer and creator of the series Beef; interviewed about Beef Season 2, his writing process, casting, and other projects including work on an X-Men film.
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Apr 26, 2026 • 1h 29min
Showrunner Lee Sung Jin is Back with More ‘Beef’
Lee Sung Jin, Emmy-winning writer/director behind Netflix’s Beef, reflects on Season Two, its Montecito country club origin, and the rise of modern scams. He traces his nomadic childhood to TV-room lessons, shares stories about his PowerPoint pitch, battling perfectionism and depression, and memorable moments directing in Korea. Short, candid, and surprising.
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Apr 27, 2026 • 1h 26min
‘Beef’ Season 2 With Creator Lee Sung Jin. Plus, ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 3 and ‘House of the Dragon’ S3 Teaser.
Lee Sung Jin (Sonny Lee), TV writer and creator of Beef, discusses Beef Season 2, his writing process, casting choices, and work on an upcoming X-Men film. He talks about setting the season in Ojai and Seoul, the show’s tonal mix, millennial cringe details, smart actor collaboration, and how Youn Yuh-jung and Song Kang-ho came aboard.
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Apr 17, 2026 • 42min
U.S. and Iran Wage a Meme War as Pete Hegseth Blasts "Unpatriotic" Media | Lee Sung Jin
Lee Sung Jin, award-winning writer-director behind Netflix’s Beef, discusses making season two, returning to Korea to film with Youn Yuh-jung and Song Kang-ho, and collaborating with top filmmakers. He talks about pitching the show with a PowerPoint. Short, punchy stories about generational themes, country-club setting choices, and on-set surprises keep the conversation lively.
