Lee Soon-jae, a veteran actor and legendary figure in Korean broadcasting history whose ... Lee raised awareness to the tradition of excluding actors over 60 from performance-based awards.

Lee Jung-jae, who plays the main protagonist Seong Gi-hun (Player 456) in Netflix's 'Squid Game,' is a veteran Korean actor.

With this growing demand, many K-drama stars have seen their earning potential soar, solidifying their status as some of the highest-paid actors in the industry.