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Lee Sung Jin
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Lee Sung Jin

Lee Sung Jin (이성진), also known as Sonny Lee, is a Korean American writer, director, and producer best known for creating Beef. Before his breakout as a creator-showrunner, he built credits across comedy and animation, including Tuca & Bertie, Dave, and Undone. His work on Netflix and A24 hit Beef turned him into one of the key Korean American creative voices working in prestige television.
1 articles4 creditsKorean American

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Other Credits

2026
Beef Season 2Series
Creator, Writer, DirectorNetflixA24
2023
BeefSeries
Creator
2020
DaveSeries
Writer, Executive Producer
2019
UndoneSeries
Writer, Producer

Fans Also Ask

Who created Beef?
Beef was created by Lee Sung Jin, also known as Sonny Lee. He is a Korean American writer, director, and producer who won major Emmy recognition for his work on the first season.
What else has Lee Sung Jin worked on?
Beyond Beef, Lee Sung Jin has writing and producing credits on Dave, Tuca & Bertie, Undone, and Silicon Valley. His work often blends sharp comedy with emotional and psychological tension.
Is Lee Sung Jin Korean?
Lee Sung Jin was born in Seoul and is a Korean American creative. That perspective has been central to discussions around Beef and the way the series handles family, rage, ambition, and identity.

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