Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

'Danny has aspects of all of us': How Steven Yeun relates to his Emmy-winning 'Beef' character

'Beef' star Steven Yeun and director Lee Sung-jin discuss the darker aspects of the human psyche that brought broad acclaim to the Emmy-winning series.

2024-02-02

Steven Yeun and Lee Sung-jin talk 'Beef' success and facing our 'dark sides'

“When facing such dark sides within each of us, we can then understand each other and begin to accept ourselves and others," 'Beef' Director Lee Sung-jin said during an online interview with Korean reporters.

2024-02-02

Netflix's 'Beef' wins eight accolades at Primetime Emmy Awards

This marks the first time that the Best Actor and Best Actress awards have simultaneously gone to Asian American actors. Wong’s win on Tuesday marks the first time for a female actor of Asian descent to win Best Actress.

2024-01-16

Korean American filmmaker Lee Sung-jin wins Emmy for 'Beef'

Korean American director Lee Sung-jin won an Emmy Award for Best Director for his work on the Netflix original series "Beef" during the 75th edition of the ceremony Tuesday.

2024-01-16

Steven Yeun takes Golden Globes' Best Actor, a first for an actor of Korean descent

Steven Yeun won Best Actor for his role in Netflix original "Beef" at the 81st Golden Globe Awards Monday, becoming the first actor of Korean descent to take the big honor at one of the most prestigious film festivities in the world.

2024-01-08