The success of Squid Game transformed its cast into prominent figures within the industry. But how do The Squid Game players navigate their careers after the final marble game takes place? The Squid Game cast members have certainly kept busy with global opportunities across Hollywood and dominating Korean cinemas. Here’s a brief update on the activities of the most popular players since the success of the Squid Game culminated.
Lee Jung-jae =(Seong Gi-hun) – Player 456
Lee Jung-jae is practically unstoppable at this point. In the title role of a Disney+ Epic: He was able to pivot vault from his green tracksuit costume and robe Jasostar Wars series The Acolyte and in 2023. First,
- Directorial Debut: He switched gears and launched his directorial career with the espionage thriller “Hunt,” in which he also starred and wrote. The film has received praise throughout the industry.
- Historic Awards: 2022, Lee Jung-jae became the first performer to take home the Primetime Emy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series.
HoYeon Jung (Kang Sae-byeok) – Player 067
Having transitioned from modeling to acting, she was the most prominent performer to emerge from the series and, as predicted, her career has taken off.
- Hollywood Calling: In Bong Joon-ho’s much-anticipated Mickey 17, HoYeon stars with Steven Yeun and Robert Pattinson.
- Fashion Icon: And, once again HoYeon is a global ambassador, and still a covering star for high fashion magazines like Vogue and Elle for Louis Vuitton.
- Upcoming Projects: Finally, she has been announced as a cast member for the film The Governesses, and once again proving, she is one of the most in demand actresses internationally.
Park Hae-soo (Cho Sang-woo) – Player 218
The complex and tragic “Front Man” of the group has been incredibly busy with both film and personal milestones.
- Netflix Domination: Recently, Park was in the K drama thriller “Yaksha: Ruthless Operations” and in the money heist series “Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area.”
- New Fatherhood: Outside of work, Park Hae-soo experienced a happy life change in the year 2022 when he became a father for the first time.
Wi Ha-joon (Hwang Jun-ho) – The Policeman
The handsome officer who infiltrated the games won hearts globally and has since become a leading man in Korean cinema and television.
Romantic Lead: He showcased his range by starring in the popular romantic comedy “Little Women,” proving he’s more than just an action star.
Fans anticipating his next performance are thrilled to see him in the mystery thriller “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon.”
Wi Ha-joon’s charm and acting skills are contributing to constant mentions of him being a candidate for Hollywood projects.
O Yeong Su (Oh Il-nam) – Player 001
The “old man” of the games had a late-career fame surge, which surprised the audience.
O Yeong Su became the first Korean actor to win a Golden Globe after taking home the award for Best Supporting Actor.
The celebratory phase of his life, owing to the success of the show, starkly contrasts with his recent career being suspended due to an ongoing legal case.
Anupam Tripathi (Abdul Ali) – Player 199
Anupam Tripathi blossomed with his portrayal of the kind-hearted Pakistani worker Ali, who became a fan favorite.
After playing the role of Ali, this classically trained actor based in seoul, Tripathi broadened his work to Korean films and series, and he is gaining recognition for his work.
As a global advocate for diversity and inequity in the media, he represents his fellow aspiring actors.
What’s Next for the Cast of Squid Game?
All eyes are on the still-in-production Season 2 of Squid Game. We know that Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun are returning, with new members of the cast Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, and Park Gyu-young. The games are not over yet!
It is these actors, with their talent and hard work, that are the icons of Netflix’s Squid Game. The work they have done after Squid Game is an indication of their undoubted and unwavering talent. There is no doubt, we are waiting for their next projects.