Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is explaining why cisgender actor Park Sung-hoon was cast as transgender character Hyun-ju in season 2. Hwang, 53, who also wrote and directed both seasons ...

"I was very surprised and honored that Director Hwang cast me for the role of Hyun-ju. I thought it would be a great new challenge for me to take on as an actor," Park said. "I really wanted to ...

Hwang In-ho / The Front Man Toward the end of ... Geum-ja is played by Kang Ae-sim. Hyun-ju (Player 120) initially faces discrimination in the games because she is a trans woman.

Cho Hyun-ju stands out as a trans character and is essential ... and delivered yet another spectacular story by creator Hwang Dong-hyuk. This installment of the worldwide sensation returns to ...

Comedian Lee Young-ja has been maintaining a romantic relationship with actor Hwang Dong-joo, even mentioning marriage.

A former soldier, Hyun-ju (Park Sung-hoon), is the most compelling ... beleaguered savior well. For the most part, Hwang (who mostly wrote season two himself, this time with a few assistants ...

“I was very surprised and honored that Director Hwang cast me for the role of Hyun-ju. I thought it would be a great new challenge for me to take on as an actor,” Park said. “I really wanted to focus ...