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List Of Squid Game Characters
''Squid Game'' () is a South Korean survival drama series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netflix. The series revolves around a secret contest where 456 players, all of whom are in deep financial hardship, risk their lives to play a series of deadly List of children's games, children's games for the chance to win a billion won prize (100 million per person eliminated). The Squid Game season 1, first season of the series features an ensemble cast including Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Jung Ho-yeon, Wi Ha-joon, O Yeong-su (actor), O Yeong-su, Heo Sung-tae, Anupam Tripathi, Kim Joo-ryoung, Lee Byung-hun and Lee Seo-hwan. For the Squid Game season 2, second season, a new ensemble cast is introduced including Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Lee Jin-wook, Park Sung-hoon, T.O.P, Choi Seung-hyun (T.O.P.), Yang Dong-geun, Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-shim and Park Gyu-young with Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon, Lee Byung-hun and Lee Seo-hwan reprising their roles from season one. Overview Main characters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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A squid (: squid) is a mollusc with an elongated soft body, large eyes, eight cephalopod limb, arms, and two tentacles in the orders Myopsida, Oegopsida, and Bathyteuthida (though many other molluscs within the broader Neocoleoidea are also called ''squid'' despite not strictly fitting these criteria). Like all other cephalopods, squid have a distinct head, Symmetry (biology)#Bilateral symmetry, bilateral symmetry, and a mantle (mollusc), mantle. They are mainly soft-bodied, like octopuses, but have a small internal skeleton in the form of a rod-like gladius (cephalopod), gladius or pen, made of chitin. Squid diverged from other cephalopods during the Jurassic and occupy a similar Ecological niche, role to teleost fish as open-water predators of similar size and behaviour. They play an important role in the open-water food web. The two long tentacles are used to grab prey and the eight arms to hold and control it. The beak then cuts the food into suitable size chunks for swal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Si-wan
Im Si-wan (; born Im Woong-jae, December 1, 1988) is a South Korean actor and singer. He is a member of the South Korean boy band ZE:A and its sub-group ZE:A Five. As an actor, he is best known for starring in the film ''The Attorney'' (2013), and the television series '' Misaeng: Incomplete Life'' (2014), which were both successful at the box office and in the ratings. He gained international recognition for his role in '' Squid Game 2'' (2024). Early life and education Im Si-wan was born Im Woong-jae on December 1, 1988, in Busan, South Korea. He attended Busan Gudeok High School, Pusan National University, University of East Broadcasting Arts, and is currently studying at Woosong Information College. He legally changed his name to the current name before his debut. Career 2009–2010: Debut with ZE:A While he was attending the Chin Chin Song Festival in Busan, Star Empire recruited him as a trainee. He entered a nine-member group called " Children of Empire", where he tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guest Appearance
The term guest appearance generally denotes the appearance of a guest in an artistic or pop-culture setting. The guests themselves (referred to as guest artists, featured artists, guest stars, or guest fighters, depending on context), are distinguished from the other real artists or fictional characters by not being part of or fitting the usual theme of the cast. They are usually recognisable on their own and only appear once or rarely within that cast. By medium Show business In show business, a guest appearance is the participation of an outsider performer (such as a musician or actor) in an event such as a music record or concert, show, etc., when the performer does not belong to the regular band, cast, or other performing group. In music, such an outside performer is often referred to as a guest artist. Classical performance arts Guest appearances have been known in theatre, ballet, and classical music for centuries, with guests both from the home country and from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cho Sang-woo
Cho Sang-woo (; born September 4, 1994) is a South Korean professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO League. Cho Sang-woo, along with Park Dong-won in 2018, has been unable to play since June, being tied to a sexual assault case. No charges were filed. References External linksCareer statistics and player informationfrom Korea Baseball Organization The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO; ) is the Sport governing body, governing body for the professional leagues of baseball in South Korea. The KBO was founded in 1981 and has governed two leagues: the KBO League () and KBO Futures League ( (F ... Cho Sang-wooat Nexen Heroes Baseball Club Kiwoom Heroes players 21st-century South Korean sportsmen KBO League pitchers South Korean baseball players 2015 WBSC Premier12 players Baseball players at the 2020 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Uijeongbu Baseball players from Gyeonggi Province 1994 births Living people Olympic bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seong Gi-hun
Seong Gi-hun (; ), also known as Player 456, is the main protagonist of the South Korean dystopian survival thriller television series ''Squid Game,'' made for Netflix. He was created by series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and portrayed by Lee Jung-jae, who was cast out of a desire to affect his reputation as a cool actor and show the humanity behind his role. Gi-hun takes multiple aspects from Hwang's life, including his neighborhood, his childhood friend's name, aspects of his uncle, and his own struggles with gambling and failure. When designing his character for season 2, Hwang aimed to make him a Don Quixote–like character, revolting recklessly against the system. Lee found him to be the most "heartbreaking" character he has portrayed. He is voiced in the English dub by Greg Chun. Gi-hun is a divorced former chauffeur and gambling addict who joins in a secret life-or-death contest consisting of six children's games where he competes with 455 other players for a cash prize of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squid Game Season 3
The third and final season of South Korean survival thriller television series ''Squid Game'', marketed as ''Squid Game 3'' and created for television by South Korean writer and television producer Hwang Dong-hyuk, was released on Netflix on June 27, 2025. The season stars Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-joon, Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-shim, Jo Yu-ri, Lee David, and Roh Jae-won. In the season, Seong Gi-hun and the players fight for survival in ever-deadlier games. In-ho welcomes the VIPs while his brother Jun-ho continues the search for the island, unaware of a traitor in their midst. Episodes Cast and characters Numbers in parentheses denote the character's assigned player number in the ''Squid Game'' universe. Main * Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun (성기훈, , 456) * Lee Byung-hun as Hwang In-ho / the Front Man (황인호, ) * Wi Ha-joon as Hwang Jun-ho (황준호, ) * Im Si-wan as Lee Myung-gi / "MG Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polygon (website)
''Polygon'' is an American entertainment website created by Vox Media covering video games, movies, television, and other popular culture. At its October 2012 launch as Vox Media's third property, ''Polygon'' sought to distinguish itself by focusing on the stories of the people behind video games and long-form magazine-style feature articles. The site was built over the course of ten months by eight co-founding editors which included the editors-in-chief of the gaming sites '' Joystiq'', '' Kotaku'' and '' The Escapist''. Vox Media produced a documentary series on the founding of the site. In May 2025, ''Polygon'' was sold to Valnet. History Vox Media (2012–2025) The gaming blog ''Polygon'' was launched on October 24, 2012, as Vox Media's third property. The site grew from technology blog ''The Verge'', which was launched a year earlier as an outgrowth of sports blog network ''SB Nation'' before Vox Media was formed. Vox Media's chief executive officer, Jim Bankoff, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Gyu-young
Park Gyu-young (; born July 27, 1993) is a South Korean actress. Previously known in South Korea for her roles in the dramas ''It's Okay to Not Be Okay'' (2020), '' Sweet Home'' (2020), '' Dali & Cocky Prince'' (2021), ''Celebrity'' (2023), '' A Good Day to Be a Dog'' (2023), and ''Squid Game'' (2024). Early life and education Park Gyu-young was born on July 27, 1993, in Busan. She attended Busan Foreign Language High School and Yonsei University – Department of Clothing and Environment; she graduated from the latter in 2020. Career Park began training to become an actor after she was discovered by JYP Entertainment in 2015, who saw her on the cover of a college magazine called . She made her acting debut in Jo Kwon's music video "Crosswalk" in 2016. From 2016 to 2018, she played supporting roles in television dramas including ''Solomon's Perjury'', '' Rain or Shine'', and ''The Third Charm''; she also appeared in the web dramas ''Magic School'' and ''Miss Independent Jieun' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Ae-shim
Kang Ae-shim (; born 28 February 1963) is a South Korean movie and television actress. She is known for starring in the TV drama ''Squid Game 2'' as Jang Geum-ja. Filmography Film * '' Wonderland'' (2024) * ''Spontaneous Human Combustion'' (2023) * ''Concrete Utopia'' (2023) * '' The Childe'' (2023) * '' Rebound'' (2023) * ''The Dream Songs'' (2022) * ''Outing'' (2021) * ''Essay Love'' (2021) * ''The ABCs of Our Relationship'' (2021) * ''A Bedsore'' (2020) * ''Jessie Story'' (2020) * '' Kim Ji-young, Born 1982'' (2019) * ''Mom, Popo, and Me'' (2018) * ''Fourth Place'' (2016) * '' Another Way'' (2015) * ''Secret Love'' (2010) * '' A Man Who Was Superman'' (2008) * ''Mother'' (2007) * ''Old Miss Diary'' (2006) Television * ''Squid Game'' (2024–2025) * ''A Virtuous Business'' (2024) * '' Romance in the House'' (2024) * '' Frankly Speaking'' (2024) * '' Wonderful World'' (2024) * '' Queen of Divorce'' (2024) * '' Tell Me That You Love Me'' (2023–2024) * ''Unpredicta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Yu-ri
Jo Yu-ri (; born October 22, 2001) is a South Korean singer and actress. She is known as a former member of the South Korean–Japanese girl group Iz*One. She first gained prominence after participating in Mnet (TV channel), Mnet's reality competition series ''Produce 48'' in 2018, where she finished in third place and debuted with Iz*One on October 29, 2018. Following Iz*One's disbandment in April 2021, Jo embarked on a successful solo career, releasing her debut single album ''Glassy (single album), Glassy'' in October 2021, which garnered her several nominations for Rookie of the Year at major music awards. In addition to her music career, Jo has ventured into acting, making her debut in the web series ''Mimicus'' (2022) and later having widespread recognition for her role in ''Squid Game season 2, Squid Game 2'' (2024). Career 2017–2020: Pre-debut and Iz*One In July 2017, Jo participated in Mnet (TV channel), Mnet's reality television show ''Idol School (2017 TV serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang Dong-geun
Yang Dong-geun (; born June 1, 1979), also known as YDG, is a South Korean actor and rapper. He started his career as a child actor, drawing attention for his roles in the television shows ''Seoul Ttukbaegi'' (1990) and ''Hyung'' (1991). He began releasing music as a rapper in 2001, establishing himself as a star of Korean hip-hop. Yang continued acting, gaining popularity for his roles in the television shows '' New Nonstop'' (2002) and '' Ruler of Your Own World'' (2002). He is best known outside of South Korea for playing Park Yong-sik in the second season of ''Squid Game'' (2024). Career His comeback project after being discharged from the military was the film '' Grand Prix'' with Kim Tae-hee. He was cast as male lead Lee Woo-suk after Lee Joon-gi had to pull out when the Military Manpower Administration declined his application to postpone enlistment for military service. On October 18 to November 23, 2008, he acted in the musical ''Mine'' with singer Kangta. The m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
