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Lee Sung Jin talks about the breakthrough that led him to 'BEEF'

NPR | By Tonya Mosley

Published July 23, 2026 at 12:08 PM EDT

Set in an upscale country club, Season 2 of BEEF has been nominated for 16 Emmys. Lee spent two decades writing other people's shows before he started telling stories inspired by his own life.

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Tonya Mosley

Tonya Mosley is the LA-based co-host of Here & Now, a midday radio show co-produced by NPR and WBUR. She's also the host of the podcast Truth Be Told.