‘Parasite’ star Song Kang-ho joins ‘Beef’ season 2 cast alongside Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac

Acclaimed actor Song Kang-ho, known for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has joined the cast of Netflix's Beef season 2 as a guest star.

Song will appear alongside previously announced cast members Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, and Youn Yuh-jung in the highly anticipated second season of the anthology series.

The upcoming season will explore the lives of a young couple who witness a tense fight between their boss and his wife. The confrontation sparks a series of strategic power plays in the exclusive world of a country club run by a Korean billionaire. Specific details about Song’s character remain under wraps.

The first season of Beef, starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, premiered in 2023 to critical acclaim, winning multiple awards, including eight Emmys, three Golden Globes, and several Critics Choice Awards. Season 2 will feature eight 30-minute episodes with creator Lee Sung Jin returning as showrunner and executive producer. A24 continues to produce the series.

Song Kang-ho is celebrated for his extensive career, including his role in Bong Joon-ho's Parasite and Memories of Murder. In 2023, he made history as the first South Korean male actor to win Best Actor at Cannes for his performance in Broker.

Fans eagerly anticipate how Song’s addition will elevate the drama and intrigue in Beef season 2, which continues to push boundaries in storytelling and character development.