In the critically acclaimed South Korean series 'Squid Game', a diverse cast of characters find themselves drawn into a mysterious competition, lured by the promise of vast fortunes. The central protagonist is Seong Gi-hun, portrayed by the talented Lee Jung-jae. Known better by his assigned number 'No. 456', Gi-hun is a man plagued by financial woes and a penchant for gambling, a fatal flaw that sets him on a path towards the deadly games. Alongside him is Cho Sang-woo, a former colleague and friend who appears to be his opposite in every way. Played by Park Hae-soo, Sang-woo, or 'No. 218', is an intelligent, successful businessman with a hidden past that threatens to unravel his carefully crafted persona.
The premise of the series revolves around these characters and hundreds of others, all in search of a life-altering payout. They accept an odd invitation to participate in a series of seemingly simple games, reminiscent of childhood favorites. However, as the games progress, so do the stakes. With each round, the consequences of losing grow more severe, ultimately resulting in death for the unsuccessful contestants. While the lure of the tempting prize is strong, the competitors must also grapple with the moral implications of their actions, as they are forced to choose between survival and maintaining their humanity.
Beneath the surface of this cutthroat competition lies a deeper commentary on societal disparities and the lengths some individuals are willing to go to in order to escape their circumstances. As the games continue and the body count rises, questions surrounding the true nature of the competition begin to surface. The contestants must contend with not only external threats but also internal conflicts, as they are forced to confront their own motivations for participating. In this tense, high-stakes environment, the line between friend and foe becomes increasingly blurred - turning the games into not just a battle for survival, but a battle for the very essence of human nature itself.
Ran for 3 seasons.
Main Cast of Squid Game
Lee Jung-jae
Wi Ha-jun
Secondary Cast of Squid Game
![Park Si-won as Cho Sang-woo [Young]](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/vlVOPsQBZFJ0o3Lw3CnUsWnNEbY.jpg "Park Si-won")
![Kim Yeon-woong as Seong Gi-hoon [Child]](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/z8o1i2MaH9MHa9SGHQBvuUlDmM4.jpg "Kim Yeon-woong")
![Song Hyeong-su as Yoon [Emergency Medical Center doctor]](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/ixONpSmzDSycpB8y66QEjXyOkNn.jpg "Song Hyeong-su")
Park Ye-bom
Lee Suk
Lee Han-sol
Seo Ho-Cheol
Hwan-Wook Jeong
Hyeon-woo Kang
Kim Seung-hee
Jeong In
Kang Hee-se
Zhongni Zhu
Nick Tonez
Larry Herrera
Moon Byung-joo
Lee Ji-yu
Kang Hyeon-woo
Park Beom-seok
David Kim
Crew of Squid Game
Full backstage crew list →- Released on September 17, 2021