Lee Jun-ho, the South Korean K-drama star, is set to reinvent himself as a villain in Veteran 3, following the global success of his Netflix superhero series "Cashero," which reached number two globally and cracked the top 10 in over 70 countries. This news comes as Netflix unveils its robust 2026 Southeast Asian content slate, and as the historical drama "The King's Warden" debuted at number one at the South Korean box office.
According to Variety, "Cashero" marked a significant achievement for Lee, who has "mastered the pivot." The actor, also a member of the K-pop group 2PM, made history as the first idol-actor to win the Grand Prize at a prestigious award show.
Netflix's 2026 Southeast Asian slate will feature prominent stars from the region, including Filipino box office draws Kathryn Bernardo and Anne Curtis, and Thai superstar Nadech Kugimiya, Variety reported. The streaming service is set to release a robust roster of original films and series across three territories.
Meanwhile, the historical drama "The King's Warden" earned 4.9 million from 761,832 admissions between Friday and Sunday, capturing 58.1% of the total revenue share, according to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council. The film was directed by Jang Hang-jun.
In other news, the United States won gold in the team figure skating event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday, retaining the title it won four years ago in Beijing, according to Time.
Additionally, US Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) has become a national name, known for her sharp attacks, according to Vox.
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