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Get to know the new players in ‘Squid Game: Season 2’

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<p>Following his success in <em>Queen of Tears</em>, Park Sung-hoon is set to be part of another big series, this time in the second season of <em>Squid Game.</em></p><p>In a video uploaded by Netflix introducing the characters of the show, Sung-hoon shared that he will be playing the role of Hyun Ju (Player 120), a former special forces soldier and a transgender woman.</p><p>&quot;She joins the game because she&#x27;s short on money for her gender-affirming surgery. Even though she faces prejudice and tough situations, she shows incredible strength, decisiveness, and natural leadership,&quot; Sung-hoon shared on the motivation of his character.</p><p>The actor further highlighted: &quot;Through her resilience, she breaks down stereotypes and shines as inspiring character.&quot;</p><p>Meanwhile, <em>Run On </em>star Im Si-wan plays the role of Myung Gi (Player 333), a YouTube star who got caught up in a crypto scam.</p><p>&quot;After losing a significant amount of money and causing substantial losses for his subscribers as well, Myung-gi becomes a fugitive remaining on the run until his involvement in the game,&quot; Si-wan relayed about his character.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-21" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDLJKVaT5e1/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A21%2C%22os%22%3A5216067.5%2C%22ls%22%3A2108125.199999988%2C%22le%22%3A2108131.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="0" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-21" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 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Myung-gi&#x27;s ex, she joins the game after his crypto scheme leaves her broke. Described as &quot;independent and persistent,&quot; she’s far from thrilled to face the man behind her financial downfall.</p><p>Yang Dong-geun as Yong Sik (Player 007) - A reckless gambler drowning in debt, he is stunned to find his mother, Geum Ja, in the games. Described as his &quot;anchor,&quot; she becomes his unexpected connection amidst the chaos.</p><p>Kang Ae-shim as Geum Ja (Player 149) - Enters the games determined to clear her son’s gambling debt. Unaware Yong Sik has also joined, she remains driven by her selfless devotion to her family.</p><p>Lee Seo-hwan as Jung Bae (Player 390) - Gi Hun’s reckless friend who briefly appeared in Season 1. A fellow gambler who also lost it all, his bond with Gi Hun faces new challenges in Season 2.</p><p>Kang Ha-neul as Dae Ho (Player 388) - A tough ex-Marine and &quot;friendly trickster,&quot; he hides a vulnerable side beneath his hardened exterior.</p><p>Lee Jin-uk as Gyeong Seok (Player 246) - A devoted father who enters the game to fund treatment for his young daughter battling blood cancer.</p><p>Park Gyu-young as No Eul - A North Korean defector and former soldier, she joins the game to reunite with the child she left behind.</p><p>Chae Kook-hee as Seon Nyeo (Player 044) - Former shaman known for casting curses and grim predictions. Her dark humor adds a touch of levity to the intense game.</p><p>Lee David as Min Su (Player 125) - A timid and insecure man in his 20s. Described as an everyman, he embodies the relatable struggles of many young people.</p><p>Roh Jae as Nam Gyu (Player 124) - Former nightclub worker who becomes Thanos&#x27;s henchman in the game, tormenting the timid Min Su.</p><p>Won Ji-an as Se Mi (Player 380) -  Fearless and determined player who chooses the game over her difficult life outside. Despite her strength, she shows kindness to gentler players like Min Su.</p><p><em>Squid Game: Season 2</em> is set to be released on December 26 on Netflix. </p>

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