LEE JUNG-JAE who debuted back in 1993 with a local drama in South Korea, continues to thrive not only in Korea but also globally as an actor, director, and a producer. After solidifying his position as an actor in Korea as a household name, he leads the Korean film industry starring in films like THE THIEVES, ASSASSINATION, and ALONG WITH THE GODS series. With various projects, he showcases his power as an actor with box office hits. He continues to expand his boundless spectrum as an actor by taking part in projects that tackle new subjects, genres through innovative characters. Lee’s career skyrocketed with SQUID GAME, released in 2021, where he played the protagonist, “Sung Ki-Hoon”, one of the most complicated yet realistic characters, who manages to stick to his moral values, despite struggling with hardships at the very bottom of the social ladder. After the release of SQUID GAME Lee became the first Asian star to win the Emmy award for best male actor in a drama, cementing his name on the global stage. Lee pushed his boundaries with HUNT, where he took part as a director, writer, producer and also as a lead actor. When the film was highly praised at its premier at the 75th Cannes Film Festival, the world acknowledged Lee’s potential as a director. Lee returned to the global stage in 2024 with his role as a Jedi Master in THE ACOLYTE, a new Star Wars series. Lee Jung-Jae’s career continues to thrive in 2025 as he is expected to meet his global fans once again with the highly anticipated third season of SQUID GAME.

STEPHANIE HSU is an Academy Award–nominated actress who broke out with her dual role as Joy and Jobu Tupaki in EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, earning nominations from the Oscars, Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and a win from the Independent Spirit Awards. Most recently, Hsu is known for her voice acting work in animated film, THE WILD ROBOT and Amazon Prime Video series, THE SECOND BEST HOSPITAL IN THE GALAXY, showcasing her range beyond live-action. On television, she stars in Peacock’s dark comedy LAID, continuing her streak of bold, genre-defying roles.

JIMMY O. YANG is an actor, stand-up comedian, writer and producer. Born in Hong Kong, Jimmy moved to Los Angeles when he was thirteen, where he eventually started developing as a stand up comedian. His first big break came on HBO’s Emmy-nominated series SILICON VALLEY as the scene stealer “Jian Yang” in 2014. In 2017, he made a dramatic turn as “Danny Meng” in his theatrical debut in the highly acclaimed PATRIOTS DAY directed by Peter Berg. Shortly after, he played the memorable “Bernard Tai” in Jon M. Chu’s global phenomenon CRAZY RICH ASIANS. Most recently, Jimmy can be seen as the lead of Hulu’s novel adaptation of  INTERIOR CHINATOWN and also lends his voice as “Peng” for Netflix’s animated series JENTRY CHAU VS. THE UNDERWORLD.

LEE MINHO is one of South Korea’s most influential artists. He is an actor, producer and creative director. With a combined 99 million social media followers on Instagram, Facebook and Weibo, he has a remarkable global reach. The Korean government’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism ranked Minho as the number one Korean actor amongst international audiences for five consecutive years from 2018 through 2022. In addition to being a highly regarded actor by critics, he is also a filmmaker who has created short form content and films on his YouTube platform leeminho film. Minho starred and delivered a stellar performance as ‘Hansu’ in Apple TV+’s PACHINKO portraying the character’s irresistible and deadly charm, as well as his complex emotions as he struggles between ambition and love. His performance earned him two awards at the 2022 Gold Derby TV Awards, including Best Actor and Actor of the Year. He is best known for starring in the series THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH. Other notable roles include the series BOYS OVER FLOWERS, THE HEIRS, as well as films GANGNAM BLUES and BOUNTY HUNTERS.

MINHA KIM stars in the critically acclaimed series PACHINKO, which marks the Korean actress’s second professional role and her first U.S. production. During an open casting call, Kim’s audition impressed the filmmakers that she was offered the role of ‘Young Sunja.’ For her performance, Kim was nominated for a Gotham Award for Outstanding Performance in a New Series and was honored as Breakout in TV at the 2022 Asian American Award’s Unforgettable Gala. The series — which is based on The New York Times bestselling novel of the same name — won a Gotham Award for Breakthrough Series – Long Format, an Independent Spirit Award for Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series, and a Critics Choice Award for Best Foreign Language Series. The series was also nominated for two Hollywood Critics Association Awards for Best International Series and Best Streaming Series, Drama, and was honored by the American Film Institute as one of the Top 10 TV Shows of 2022. Both Kim’s performance and the show were highlighted in numerous year-end critics’ lists of best performance and/or series.

PHILLIPA SOO is best known for originating the role of  “Eliza Schuyler Hamilton” in Broadway’s critically acclaimed show Hamilton, earning her a Tony® nomination, an Emmy® nomination for the filmed version, and a GRAMMY® Award for the cast album.

Soo stars in the film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestseller One True Loves opposite Simu Liu and Luke Bracey. Onstage, Soo most recently played “Guenevere” in Aaron Sorkin’s revival of Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot on Broadway.

Most recently, she can be seen in Ryan Murphy’s new ABC series DOCTOR ODYSSEY in which she is one of the leads alongside Joshua Jackson, Sean Teale and Don Johnson. Her theater credits include starring in Shaina Taub’s off-Broadway musical Suffs directed by Leigh Silverman and playing the role of “Cinderella” in the James Lapine & Stephen Sondheim production of Into the Woods. In 2018, Soo appeared on Broadway opposite Uma Thurman in the play The Parisian Woman and in 2017 played the title role in the Broadway musical Amelie. Soo also originated the role of “Natasha Rostova” in the 2012 Ars Nova production of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.

Her television credits include Hulu’s critically acclaimed DOPESTICK and AppleTV+’s SHINING GIRLS. She also voiced a lead role in Netflix’s animated film OVER THE MOON and in Disney+’s film THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN. Soo starred in the Selena Gomez-produced THE BROKEN HEARTS GALLERY and made her feature film debut in Fabien Constant’s HERE AND NOW opposite Sarah Jessica Parker.

SAAGAR SHAIKH is a Pakistani American actor and producer. Born and raised in Texas to immigrant parents, he didn’t have much exposure outside of the world of convenience stores. He graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a BA in Business Management before exploring a world of storytelling and improvising and grew a passion for positive Muslim representation. In 2019, Saagar was selected in the Disney Television Discovers Talent Showcase which set the stage for his breakout role in the critically acclaimed Marvel Studios series on Disney+, MS. MARVEL. He reprised his role in the film THE MARVELS alongside Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson. Saagar now stars as a lead in the Hulu Original series by Onyx Collective, DELI BOYS.

UTKARSH AMBUDKAR is an American actor, rapper, and singer who has starred in several well known films and television series including PITCH PERFECT, FREE GUY, TICK, TICK… BOOM!, THE MINDY PROJECT, NEVER HAVE I EVER, and THE DROPOUT. In 2019 he made his Broadway debut in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s improvisational hip-hop show Freestyle Love Supreme.

BOWEN YANG is an Emmy®-nominated comedian, actor and writer. Bowen stars in Universal Pictures’ WICKED as “Pfannee” alongside Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum and Jonathan Bailey. Bowen can be seen on his 6th season of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE as a repertory player on the show. Joining the show as a writer in 2018 and becoming an on-air cast member in 2019, Bowen has achieved critical acclaim and has gone on to receive three Emmy® Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Bowen stars in Andrew Ahn’s remake of the 1993 romantic comedy, THE WEDDING BANQUET opposite Lily Gladstone, which had its premiere at Sundance Film Festival in January and release in April. Additionally, Bowen currently hosts the acclaimed iHeartRadio podcast, LAS CULTURISTAS, alongside fellow comedian Matt Rogers, where they take listeners on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of culture. Garnering rapid success, the podcast was named Podcast of the Year at the 2023 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards. Additional film and television credits include Searchlight Pictures’ FIRE ISLAND, Universal Pictures’ BROS starring opposite Billy Eichner and Luke MacFarlane, A24’s DICKS: THE MUSICAL, Comedy Central’s AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS, where he played Nora’s cousin “Edmund”. Bowen was also featured in 2021’s TIME 100Artists. Bowen currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.

DICHEN LACHMAN is a Nepali-Australian actress and producer known for her work in genre-defying television series. She gained early recognition for her roles in DOLLHOUSE and BEING HUMAN and later starred in acclaimed shows like THE 100, ALTERED CARBON, and most recently SEVERANCE. With a commanding on-screen presence, she often plays complex, enigmatic characters in science fiction and fantasy worlds. Lachman also voices characters in animated projects like JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION and RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON.

CHASE SUI WONDERS is an American actress known for her performances across film and television. She broke out with roles in HBO Max’s GENERATION and A24’s BODIES BODIES BODIES, quickly establishing herself as a rising talent in Gen Z storytelling. In Apple TV+’s THE STUDIO, she stars as “Quinn Hatchett”, an ambitious assistant navigating the chaos of Hollywood, earning her critical praise for her comedic timing and screen presence.

KEN LEUNG is an American actor whose career has spanned nearly three decades with television performances in LOST, THE NIGHT SHIFT, and AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER. Leung can be see in HBO’s critically acclaimed financial drama series INDUSTRY, earning him recognition at the 2024 Critics Choice Association’s AAPI Cinema & Television celebration. He has also appeared in major films including RUSH HOUR, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, OLD, and JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX. Upcoming, he can be seen in Justin Lin’s film LAST DAYS.

LEE BYUNG-HUN is an award-winning actor who has solidified his position as one of Asia’s biggest stars. Up next, he will reprise his role as “Front Man” in the highly anticipated final season of the Netflix global phenomenon SQUID GAME. He also recently wrapped production on NO OTHER CHOICE, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook. A household name throughout Asia, Byung-hun is one of South Korea’s most prominent actors to cross over into the global market with lead roles as “Billy Rocks” in Antoine Fuqua’s THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, and as “Storm Shadow” in the GI JOE franchise films. His other American credits include Lionsgate’s RED 2, MISCONDUCT opposite Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino, and Paramount’s TERMINATOR GENISYS. Byung-hun has played the lead in a large array of critically acclaimed and high-grossing films over the past 30 years. Recently, Byung-hun starred in the acclaimed South Korean submission for the 2023 Academy Awards, CONCRETE UTOPIA. Other notable film credits include the films I SAW THE DEVIL, A BITTERSWEET LIFE, and THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE WEIRD, and other television credits include OUR BLUES, IRIS, and MR. SUNSHINE, one of the top five highest-rated Korean dramas in history. His performance in the political crime-action film INSIDE MAN won him a total of fourteen awards including the Best Actor Prize in three prestigious awards: Baeksang Art Awards, Blue Dragon Awards, and Grand Bell Awards, a feat which has yet to be repeated. Recognized for his achievements in Asia and abroad, Byung-hun was the first Korean actor to be given the Asian Film Excellence Award at the 15th Asian Film Awards, and remains the only actor to sell out the Tokyo Dome. He was the first South Korean actor to present an Oscar at the annual Academy Awards and was the first South Korean actor to imprint his hand and foot in the forecourt of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

POORNA JAGANNATHAN is best known for the role of ‘Nalini’ in Netflix’s #1 hit comedy series NEVER HAVE I EVER, which is produced by Mindy Kaling. Most recently, Poorna stars in the upcoming Onyx/Hulu series, DELI BOYS and DC’s LANTERNS opposite Kyle Chandler. On the feature side, Poorna can currently be seen in Jon Watts’ Apple feature, WOLFS, opposite George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Previously, she appeared in the Happy Madison/Netflix comedy THE OUT-LAWS opposite Adam Devine, Pierce Brosnan, and Nina Dobrev; as well as, the film adaptation of TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN, directed by Hannah Marks for New Line. Poorna first drew attention for her role in HBO’s Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated show, THE NIGHT OF, opposite Riz Ahmed. Since then, she has had many memorable television roles in shows such as Hulu’s Emmy-winning limited series THE ACT, HBO’s BIG LITTLE LIES, Hulu’s RAMT, and Apple’s DEFENDING JACOB. Additional film credits include the A24 feature SHARE directed by Pippa Bianco, which was distributed by HBO after premiering at Cannes, as well as the Bollywood cult film DEHLI BELLY.

TAYME THAPTHIMTHONG is a London-born English‑Thai actor who made his major Hollywood debut as “Gaitok” in third season of THE WHITE LOTUS. Before acting, he served as a Royal Marines cadet in the UK, then joined the Royal Thai Army’s counter-terrorism unit, and later worked as a private-bodyguard. His first major on-screen role in the Emmy-nominated series came after being discovered during his time as a bodyguard.

YOUNG MAZINO is an American actor best known for his role in Netflix’s BEEF which earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2023. Most recently, he stars in Season 2 of HBO’s THE LAST OF US, playing the pivotal role of “Jesse” as a resilient leader in the post-apocalyptic world. This year he also starred in A24’s OPUS alongside Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, and Amber Midthunder. Named as an Asian Pacific star to watch by Variety in 2024, Mazino continues to build a career rooted in both intensity and depth.