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The new squad of 'Squid Game': Who are the actors behind season 2's characters?

To help you dive deeper into the series, here’s a closer look at the new cast members and their journeys before stepping into the unforgiving world of “Squid Game.”

2025-01-12

Choi Seung-hyun to face media for first time since 2017 drug conviction for 'Squid Game' promotion

Choi Seung-hyun, also known as former Big Bang member T.O.P., will meet the press for the first time in eight years as part of the promotion for "Squid Game" (2021-), where he is set to discuss his much-debated participation in the Netflix original.

2025-01-10

Crypto scams and bad choices: Yim Si-wan opens up about 'Squid Game' character

Yim Si-wan, one of the newcomers to Netflix’s dystopian hit franchise “Squid Game” (2021-) in its recent second installment, joined the cast for a very simple reason: he’s a hardcore fan.

2025-01-09

Becoming the Front Man: Lee Byung-hun reveals evolution of 'Squid Game' character

When filming the first season, the 'Squid Game' director had not fully shaped the character of the Front Man, so Lee was able to work together with him to help create the character's backstory.

2025-01-09

'Squid Game' actor Park Sung-hoon says he didn't want transgender character to be a 'caricature'

In the "Squid Game," Park plays Hyun-ju, a transgender woman and former special forces soldier who joins the game in the middle of the transition process.

2025-01-09

'Squid Game' actor sparks backlash with possible season three spoiler in Instagram post

Over a week after the release of Netflix’s “Squid Game” season two, the series is facing another awkward controversy — this time due to an actor possibly accidentally spoiling season three with an Instagram post.

2025-01-09

'Deeply sorry': 'Squid Game' actor Park Sung-hoon apologizes for posting lewd image

“Squid Game” actor Park Sung-hoon shed tears while apologizing for “mistakenly” posting a pornographic image on Instagram last week, which he said "damaged the whole staff and crew of the team."

2025-01-08

'Squid Game' director says Korea's impeachment rallies mirror show's latest season

“Squid Game” (2021-) director Hwang Dong-hyuk drew parallels between the voting scene in the series’ latest season and the political division over President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment in Korea, calling the resemblance “eerie.”

2025-01-08

'Squid Game' season two tops Netflix's non-English TV chart for second week

The global sensation "Squid Game" season two maintained its dominance on Netflix's Top 10 Non-English TV list for the second consecutive week following its release, the streaming giant said Wednesday.

2025-01-08

'Squid Game' director comes to defense of T.O.P.'s character after negative reviews

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk of hit Netflix series “Squid Game” (2021-) came to actor Choi Seung-hyun’s defense after Choi received backlash for his acting in the series.

2025-01-07