Netflix Hosts Beef Season 2 Screening in D.C. with Cast and Showrunner Insights
On April 14th, the Motion Picture Association in Washington, D.C. hosted a sneak peek of the first two episodes of Beef season 2, thanks to a collaboration between Netflix, the South Korean Embassy, and the Korean Cultural Center. Around 100 guests attended, including South Korean Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha. A panel discussion followed, with Netflix's Jinny Howe moderating and featuring creator Lee Sung Jin along with cast members Youn Yuh-jung, Seoyeon Jang, and Matthew Kim. Lee talked about his mixed Korean heritage, while Youn revealed her prerequisites for playing Chairwoman Park. Matthew expressed his nerves about acting with seasoned stars, and Seoyeon called her role a significant turning point. The event ended with a reception highlighting dishes from chefs Edward Lee and Danny Lee. You can now stream Beef season 2.
Key facts
- Beef season 2 screening held on Tuesday, April 14th in Washington, D.C.
- Event hosted by Netflix with South Korean Embassy and Korean Cultural Center.
- Panel included Lee Sung Jin, Youn Yuh-jung, Seoyeon Jang, and Matthew Kim.
- Lee Sung Jin focused on half-Korean identity in season 2, influenced by personal connections.
- Youn Yuh-jung agreed to role on condition of minimal English dialogue.
- Matthew Kim debuted as actor, nervous alongside Youn Yuh-jung and others.
- Jinny Howe noted competitive pitch process and Netflix's bilingual executive team.
- Reception menu curated by chefs Edward Lee and Danny Lee with Beef-inspired dishes.
Entities
Artists
- Lee Sung Jin
- Youn Yuh-jung
- Seoyeon Jang
- Matthew Kim
- Charles Melton
- Oscar Isaac
- Carrie Mulligan
- Edward Lee
- Danny Lee
- Bela Bajaria
- Jinny Howe
- Kang Kyung-wha
Institutions
- Netflix
- South Korean Embassy
- Korean Cultural Center
- Motion Picture Association
- Forbes
- SHIA
- The Fried Rice Collective
- District Catering
- CHIKO
- Anju
- I Egg You
Locations
- Washington, D.C.
- United States
- South Korea
- London
- United Kingdom