Lee Jung-jin to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 45-year-old James Bond from South Korea?
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Is Lee set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Lee Jung-jin.

UPDATE 24/04/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Every man, at some point in his life, wishes he could be James Bond. And with the news that Daniel Craig may well be out as 007, there are a whole bunch of actors from London to Seoul wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Lee Jung-jin become the Seventh James Bond?

Lee’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Love Story in Harvard (2004-2005). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lee now is – what next?

Three reasons Lee Jung-jin would be good for the James Bond franchise

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 45-year-old Korean?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Lee.
  3. It would give Lee Jung-jin a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Lee To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Tuesday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Lee Jung-jin for James Bond.

“His name is Lee. Lee Jung-jin!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 23, 2024
“He was perfect as Hong Jung-min in Love Story in Harvard, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 23, 2024
“A Korean James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 23, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Lee has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 23, 2024

Rumors about Lee Jung-jin stepping into the role's next iteration have been floating about for a while now. He is characterized by being smooth, slick, handsome, rugged and charming. These are definitely the characteristics needed to play James Bond. Don’t you agree?

Do you think Lee Jung-jin should be the next James Bond?

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