Actor and singer Lee Junho made history by becoming the first Korean actor to appear on Brazil's popular late-night talk show, The Noite.
On March 11 (KST), Junho joined host Danilo Gentili on SBT's The Noite, discussing his career, latest projects, and his first-ever visit to Brazil.
The show has previously hosted Hollywood stars like Keanu Reeves, Josh Hartnett, Hugh Jackman, and Tom Holland, making Junho's appearance a significant milestone for Korean entertainment.
🇧🇷 First Visit to Brazil & Midnight Sun Fan Concert
Junho, who recently held his São Paulo fan concert Midnight Sun, shared his excitement about experiencing Brazil for the first time:
💬 "I've always heard that Brazil is a beautiful and passionate place, and the warm welcome at the airport and concert venue proved that. It made me so happy."
🎬 King the Land & Global K-Drama Success
The talk show also covered Junho's success with King the Land, which topped Netflix's Global Top 10 charts three times and hit #1 in 21 countries, including Brazil.
💬 "It's incredible to see people on the other side of the world loving Korean culture and content. Thanks to technology, the world feels much smaller."
Junho also shared behind-the-scenes stories from the drama, revealing that he:
🔥 Lost 16kg for his role
☀️ Avoided sunlight to match his character's aesthetic
🏹 Performed the flaming arrow scene without a stunt double
🎭 Upcoming Projects: Cashero & Typhoon Office
Junho has multiple projects lined up for 2025:
- 🎬 Netflix's Cashero: A "cash-powered hero" series based on a webtoon
- 📺 tvN's Typhoon Office: A drama about youth struggling during the IMF crisis
💬 "Cashero is a unique superhero story that I'm excited for fans to see. Please look forward to it!"
🌟 A Landmark Moment for Korean Entertainment
Lee Junho's appearance on The Noite marks a new milestone in K-pop and K-drama's global reach, proving his immense popularity beyond Asia.
With back-to-back projects and international recognition, Junho is set to continue his unstoppable rise as a global star.
[Photo Credit: Divulgação/SBT]
