The University of Pittsburgh's Asian Studies Center will host Andy Lee and his talk "Asia Pop Lecture: Who is Lee Byung-hun?" on February 18, part of the Asia Pop Lecture series.
Lee Byung-hun, a household name in Korean cinema, has had a 35-year career, earning him his "God of Acting" nickname. He is known for his roles in Squid Game (2021-2025) and in No Other Choice (2025). In 2014, Lee was caught up in a blackmail scandal. In this lecture, Lee's reputational recovery from the scandal, both within Korea and on the global stage, will be discussed through star studies methodologies.
This speaker is Andy Lee, a PhD Student in Film and Media Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Not only is he pursuing his Advanced Asian Studies Certificate, but he is also a Mitsubishi Fellow through our center. His research explores the influence of Japanese Imperialism and U.S. military influence on Korean cinema.
Come see his talk as a part of our Asia Pop Lecture series!
The talk starts at 6:00 pm in David Lawrence Hall (map).
