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001 (Squid Game Episode)
The second season of the new Korean dystopian survival thriller television series ''Squid Game'', marketed as ''Squid Game 2'', is created by Korean television producer and writer Hwang Dong-hyuk. It was released on Netflix on December 26, 2024. Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, and Wi Ha-joon reprise their respective roles from the first season, with Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-wook, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-shim, and Jo Yu-ri joining the cast. It is set in 2023, three years after Seong Gi-hun won the Squid Game, giving up on going to the United States and returning to the games with the intent of stopping them once and for all. He once again dives into the mysterious survival game, making life-or-death decisions with new participants gathered to win the prize of billion. A side-plot of the season sees Hwang Jun-ho trying to locate Gi-hun with help from hired mercenaries. Within the first 72 hours of release, the second season had 68 million ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Dong-hyuk
Hwang Dong-hyuk (; born May 26, 1971) is a South Korean film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for creating the Netflix survival drama series ''Squid Game'' (2021–present) and the crime drama film ''Silenced'' (2011). Due to ''Squid Game'' success, Netflix brought Hwang's previous films ''Silenced'', '' Miss Granny'', and '' The Fortress'' to the service in the United States and other countries. Hwang won an Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series in 2022 for directing the ''Squid Game'' episode "Red Light, Green Light", making him the first South Korean to win an Emmy in that category. Hwang received the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit from President Yoon Suk Yeol, which is the highest decoration awarded to those who have contributed to culture and arts. Early life and education Hwang Dong-hyuk was born and raised in Ssangmun-dong, Seoul, South Korea; he immersed himself in manhwa and manga, spending hours in comic book cafes. After he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Jun-ho (character)
''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 children's games for the chance to win a billion won prize (100 million per person eliminated). The 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, Heo Sung-tae, Anupam Tripathi, Kim Joo-ryoung, Lee Byung-hun and Lee Seo-hwan. For the second season, a new ensemble cast is introduced including Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Lee Jin-wook, Park Sung-hoon, 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 Central characters Seong Gi-hun Seong Gi-hun, also known as Player 456, is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osen (newspaper)
Osen may refer to: People * Erwin Dom Osen (1891–1970), an Austrian mime artist * Otto Osen (1882–1950), a Norwegian long-distance runner Places Bulgaria * Osen, Silistra Province, a village in the Glavinitsa municipality, Silistra Province * Osen, Targovishte Province, a village in the Targovishte municipality, Targovishte Province * Osen, Vratsa Province, a village in the Krivodol municipality, Vratsa Province Netherlands * Osen, Netherlands, a village in the province of Limburg Norway * Osen Municipality, a municipality in Trøndelag county * Osen (village), a village within Osen Municipality in Trøndelag county * Osen Church, a church in Osen Municipality in Trøndelag county * Nordre Osen, a village in Åmot Municipality in Innlandet Russia * Osen (river), a tributary of the Mologa Other * Osen (newspaper), a South Korean online newspaper See also *Osan Osan (; ) is a Subdivisions of South Korea, city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, approximately south ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Si-eun (actress, Born 1999)
Kim Si-eun (; born January 19, 1999) is a South Korean actress. Known for her titular role in the film '' Next Sohee'' (2022) and the second season of ''Squid Game'' (2024). Career Kim was born on January 19, 1999 at Ilsandong District, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. She made her debut in 2016 with the show '. '' Next Sohee'' is a film directed by that portrays the story of a high school student undergoing on-site training at a call center and a female detective who questions the incidents. In an interview, Jung Ju-ri shared the story of how she came to cast newcomer Kim Si-eun in the lead role. It all started when Jung stumbled upon a YouTube video featuring Kim energetically hosting Educational Broadcasting System's ''Live Talk! Talk! Boni Hani''. Intrigued by her vibrant presence, Jung arranged a meeting with Kim. During their conversation in the audition, Jung was struck by Kim's determination and her ability to approach the story with objectivity. This impresse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Won Ji-an
Kim In-seon (; born August 17, 1999), better known by the stage name Won Ji-an (), is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the dramas ''D.P.'' (2021–2023), '' Heartbeat'' (2023), and the second season of ''Squid Game'' (2024). Early life and education Won Ji-an was born on August 17, 1999 with the name Kim In-seon in Bucheon, South Korea. She is currently attending Korea National University of Arts. Career In 2024, Won starred in the second season of ''Squid Game ''Squid Game'' () is a South Korean Utopian and dystopian fiction, dystopian Survival film, survival Thriller (genre)#Television, thriller horror television series created, written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netflix. The series revol ...'' and gained global attention for her role in the series. Filmography Film Television series Music video appearances Awards and nominations References External links * * {{Authority control 1999 births Living people 21st-centur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roh Jae-won
Roh Jae-won (; born 13 October 1993) is a South Korean actor who is best known for his performance in ''Squid Game'' (2024–2025). He previously starred in the series ''Daily Dose of Sunshine'' (2023) and ''Doubt'' (2024). Career Roh made his debut in 2020 with his appearance in the short film ''Driving School'' (). In November 2023, Roh acted the part of a patient with delusional disorder named Kim Seo-wan in the series ''Daily Dose of Sunshine''. Roh realistically portrayed the difficulty navigating the blurred boundaries between reality and dreams and was praised for his in-depth emotional expression. In October 2024, Roh starred in the television series ''Doubt'' (2024) as a police officer in the criminal behavior analysis team alongside actor Han Suk-kyu. In December 2024, Roh starred as Nam-gyu with a contestant number 124 in the second season of the series ''Squid Game ''Squid Game'' () is a South Korean Utopian and dystopian fiction, dystopian Survival fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee David
Lee Da-wit (; born March 3, 1994), Anglicisation of names, anglicized as Lee David, is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in ''Itaewon Class'' (2020) and the Squid Game season 2, second season of ''Squid Game'' (2024–present). He also starred in the film ''Poetry (film), Poetry'' (2010), ''The Front Line (2011 film), The Front Line'' (2011), ''Romance Joe'' (2011) and ''Pluto (film), Pluto'' (2012). Biography Lee Da-wit was born on March 3, 1994 in Gyeyang District, Incheon, South Korea. He Conscription in South Korea, enlisted in the military on October 18, 2021, posting a picture on Instagram and was discharged on April 17, 2023. Filmography Film Television series Music video appearances Awards and nominations References External links * * * * Lee Davidat Saram EntertainmentLee David on Instagram 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male child actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thanos (Squid Game)
Choi Su-bong (), known by his stage name Thanos and as Player 230, is a character in the second season of the Netflix series ''Squid Game''. He is one of the participants in the fictional Squid Game competition after he went into debt after investing in a failed cryptocurrency. He uses drugs during the game, behaving erratically and attacking other players. He is portrayed by Choi Seung-hyun (better known as T.O.P), a rapper who belonged to the K-pop band BigBang and was convicted of marijuana use in 2017, which led to a surge of anti-fans among South Koreans. While the character was not created for him, director Hwang Dong-hyuk aimed to find someone who stopped working due to drugs for the role. The character is named after the character Thanos from Marvel Comics. The casting of T.O.P caused controversy among South Koreans, including censorship of his face on the Korean show ''This Morning Daily''. This controversy came with criticism of the performance. Hwang expressed sur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Hee-soon
Park Hee-soon (; born February 13, 1970) is a South Korean actor. He graduated with a Theater degree from Seoul Institute of the Arts, and was a member of the Mokwha Repertory Company from 1990 to 2001. He became active in film beginning 2002, and won several Best Supporting Actor awards for his portrayal of a tough cop in '' Seven Days'' (2007). He received further acting recognitions for his roles in the films '' The Scam'' (2009) and '' 1987: When the Day Comes'' (2017). Apart from his film career, Park starred in television series '' All About My Romance '' (2013), '' The Missing'' (2015), '' Beautiful World'' (2019), and '' My Name'' (2021), the lattermost of which brought him international attention. Career Early career in theater Park was born on February 13, 1970. He graduated with a degree in Theater from Seoul Institute of the Arts. Park began his acting career in 1990 when he joined the Mokwha Repertory Company. In 2001, after being a part of the troupe for 12 year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea JoongAng Daily
''Korea JoongAng Daily'' () is the English edition of the South Korean national daily newspaper '' JoongAng Ilbo''. The newspaper was first published on October 17, 2000, as ''JoongAng Ilbo English Edition''. It mainly carries news and feature stories by staff reporters, and some stories translated from the Korean language newspaper. Overview ''Korea JoongAng Daily'' is one of the three main English newspapers in South Korea along with ''The Korea Times'' and ''The Korea Herald''. The newspaper is published with a daily edition of ''The New York Times'' and it is located within the main offices of the ''JoongAng Ilbo'' in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital city, capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's List of cities b .... See also * List of newspapers in South Korea References SlayypookieExtern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cho Hyun-ju
Cho Hyun-ju (), also known as Player 120, is a character in both Squid Game season 2, the second and Squid Game season 3, third seasons of South Korean Netflix drama ''Squid Game''. In the series, she is a highly skilled and highly trained ex-Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command, Special Forces soldier until she was discharged after coming out as a trans woman, further losing family support and employment. She joins Squid Game to win money in order to support her gender-affirming surgery and possibly move to Thailand to live as a ''kathoey'', and befriends multiple characters, including a woman named List of Squid Game characters#Kim Young-mi, Kim Young-mi. She was created by series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and portrayed by Park Sung-hoon, a cisgender, cisgender man. Hwang expressed difficulty in finding a trans female actor in South Korea, citing how South Koreans treat trans people as a reason for casting being difficult. Park worked with trans people in order to portr ... [...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] |
