Lee Byung-hun Surprised by 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Phenomenal Success; Behind-the-Scenes Revealed

Actor Lee Byung-hun has expressed his surprise at the immense popularity of the Netflix series 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'.

In a recent video uploaded to his wife Lee Min-jung's YouTube channel, 'Lee Min-jung MJ', she was seen playing the hit song 'Golden' from the series while heading to a campsite, capturing viewers' attention.

Lee Min-jung shared behind-the-scenes stories with her husband, revealing, "He (Lee Byung-hun) took on the role of 'Gwima' with the intention of helping out, and likely never expected it to become this successful," recounting the situation at the time.

She further amused viewers by sharing a playful anecdote related to the possibility of a second season. Lee Min-jung teased, "I asked him, 'Did you even have a physical form back then?'"

Netizens reacted enthusiastically to the news, with comments like, "Actor Lee Byung-hun's performance was truly top-notch! Season 2 is a must!", "I'm binge-watching 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' and thanks to actor Lee Byung-hun, I was even more immersed!", and "The Gwima character was truly captivating." The reactions praised the series' popularity and Lee Byung-hun's impactful role.