Lee Jung-jae’s Thoughts on Racist Comments About His Appearance in Star Wars

On June 5th, the press preview and press conference for Disney Plus’s new series “The Acolyte”were held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Actor Lee Jung-jae was in attendance.

“The Acolyte”is a gripping action thriller that delves into the themes of secrets, truth, and sinister forces in the galaxy. It follows the story of a Jedi investigation into a string of crimes, with Lee Jung-jae portraying the determined Jedi Master Sol as he tirelessly pursues the perpetrators.

In past Star Wars movies, the parts of Jedi were frequently portrayed by white actors. As a result, the announcement of casting the first Asian actor for a Jedi role sparked excitement among the global Star Wars fanbase.

On May 29th (local time), director Headland stated in an interview with the foreign newspaper New York Times that she does not consider individuals who make prejudiced, racist, or hateful remarks to be true fans of Star Wars.

Lee Jung-jae commented on the issue, stating, “I believe it is natural for debates to arise considering the large number of passionate fans the ‘Star Wars’ series has.”He continued, “The space setting and numerous alien characters allow for individual interpretations, so everyone is entitled to their own thoughts.”