'Beef' creator says inspiration for season 2 came from a couple's real-life argument episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 7 MIN

'Beef' creator says inspiration for season 2 came from a couple's real-life argument

from Morning Edition · host Leila Fadel

The Netflix hit "Beef," has returned for a second season, this time, with a whole new cast of characters who don't know when to give up the fight. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with creator Lee Sung Jin.

The Netflix hit "Beef," has returned for a second season, this time, with a whole new cast of characters who don't know when to give up the fight. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with creator Lee Sung Jin.

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