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More South Korean actors seek Hollywood dream after global success of Korean entertainment
Global hits like Parasite and Squid Game have increased demand for South Korean actors in Hollywood, while local industry challenges push them to seek roles abroad.
- Global hits like Parasite, Minari and Squid Game have opened doors for South Korean performers and spawned consultants to navigate U.S. casting, though most lack the dual representation of stars like Park Hae-soo and Lee Byung-hun.
- Facing a shrinking domestic market, opportunities in South Korea contracted, and ageism plus beauty standards—like Amy Baik losing commercial scenes for lacking `double eyelids`—pushed actors abroad.
- To adapt, actors undertake intensive English work, with Julian Shin transcribing over 30,000 words, while American casting directors require clean white backgrounds and character-style headshots, unlike South Korean casting norms.
- Consequently, Amy Baik's international roles enabled her to break from a `cute` image into action parts, while Julian Shin's brief Squid Game role boosted his U.S. visibility and ambitions.
- Agencies like Upstage Entertainment bridge gaps between South Korean actors and U.S. casting networks amid rising demand for Korean characters, with coaches saying accents are part of who you are.
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‘I didn’t have double eyelids’: Why Korean actors are turning to Hollywood
The global success of ‘Parasite’ and ‘Squid Game’ has opened Hollywood’s doors to South Korean actors, but for those without major agency backing, navigating the American industry remains a challenge
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More South Korean actors seek Hollywood dream after global success of Korean entertainment
The global success of “Parasite,” “Minari” and “Squid Game” has opened Hollywood’s doors to South Korean actors, but for those without major agency backing, navigating the American industry remains a challenge.
·United States
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