By Monique
The full cast of the second season of the Emmy-winning Squid Game has been announced!
During Netflix’s TUDUM event, returning actors Lee Jung-Jae and Lee Byung-Hun were announced, with Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-nuel, Park Sung-hoon, Wi Ha-jun, Yang Dong-Geun and Gong Yoo. But now, Netflix has given us a full rundown of who will star in the second season, including Park Gyu-young, Jo Yu-ri, , Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won and Won Ji-an.
Here’s more about recently announced cast members, according to Netflix:
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Park Gyu-young: Well known for her role in Netflix series Sweet Home Seasons 1 and 2, she is also starring in the upcoming Netflix series Celebrity.
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Jo Yu-ri: The singer and actress is known as a former member of South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One.
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Kang Ae-sim: A highly respected theater and musical actress in Korea, her performance in TV series Be Melodramatic and Netflix series Move to Heaven left a deep impression on the audience.
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Lee David: Best known for his supporting roles in director Hwang’s film The Fortress, he met Lee Jung-jae through the film, Svaha: The Sixth Finger.
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Lee Jin-uk: Starred in Netflix series Sweet Home Seasons 1 and 2, he is also known for his roles in various Korean dramas and films, including in one of director Hwang’s biggest films, Miss Granny.
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Choi Seung-hyun: The singer and actor have starred in various Korean films and TV series such as Tazza: The Hidden Card and Commitment.
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Roh Jae-won: Making his acting debut in 2021, he is fast gaining recognition through films like Missing Yoon and Ditto.
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Won Ji-an: Made an impressive debut on the first season of Netflix series D.P.
Hwang Dong-hyuk is back as writer and director. Hwang also executive produces with Kim Ji-yeon. Firstman Studio produces.
Check out the images of the cast together for their table read below. Squid Game Season 2 starts production later this year.
Julian 