Quick Info
| Profession | Screenwriter, Director, Producer |
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| Nationality | South Korean-American |
| Date of Birth | 02/10/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea |
Latest News about Lee Sung Jin
08/04/2026
Lee Sung Jin renewed his multi-year overall deal with Netflix on April 8, 2026, extending his creative partnership with the streamer for several more years. The deal covers both scripted television series and feature films, following the success of Beef and the buzz around Beef Season 2, which premiered on April 16, 2026 and quickly reached the Top 10 on Netflix.
01/04/2026
Jake Schreier confirmed that Lee Sung Jin is co-writing the screenplay for the upcoming X-Men film produced by Marvel Studios alongside Joanna Calo. The pair previously collaborated on Thunderbolts, where Lee revised the original script by Michael Lesslie, and will now work together on the new X-Men project.
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Bio/Wiki
| Lee Sung Jin is a South Korean-American screenwriter and director, also known as Sonny Lee. | |
| He is best known for creating the Netflix series Beef. | |
| He received the 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards for directing and writing for a limited series for Beef. | |
| He contributed to the script of the 2025 Marvel Studios superhero film Thunderbolts. | |
| He is developing a new X-Men film for Marvel Studios alongside Jake Schreier and Joanna Calo. |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Initially pursued journalism before filmmaking | |
| 2. Known as Sonny Lee | |
| 3. Renewed overall deal with Netflix in April 2026 | |
| 4. Co-writing the screenplay for the upcoming X-Men film with Jake Schreier and Joanna Calo |