Searxng/Beef Netflix tv TV Lee Sung Jin orchestrated a dinner to personally pitch Charles Melton for Beef Season 2. Discover the story behind the targeted casting and the new season's ... April 20, 2026 AceShowbiz - Beef creator Lee Sung Jin had a clear vision for the second season of the hit anthology series, and he knew exactly who he wanted in a key role: Charles Melton. Determined to bring Melton on board, Lee took a strategic approach by reaching out to Gold House founder Bing Chen to arrange seating at a special dinner honoring the actor.