- Released on September 17, 2021
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.
Main Cast of Squid Game
Wi Ha-jun
Wi Ha-jun, born in Soan-myeon, Wando County, is a South Korean actor and model managed by MSTeam Entertainment. He is...
Lee Jung-jae
Lee Jung-jae (이정재) is a South Korean actor. Born on March 15, 1973, he began modeling in 1993 before getting his firs...
Park Hae-soo
Park Hae-soo (박해수) is a South Korean actor. His debut in theater was in 2007 in "Mr. Lobby". Park's first appearance ...
HoYeon
Jung Ho-yeon (born June 23, 1994), also known as HoYeon Jung, is a South Korean model and actress. She made her telev...
Oh Young-soo
O Yeong-su (Korean: 오영수; born O Se-kang, October 19, 1944) is a South Korean actor. In 2021, he portrayed Oh Il-nam i...
Kim Joo-ryoung
Kim Joo Ryung is a South Korean actress. She was born on September 10, 1976 and made her acting debut in 2000. Since ...
Anupam Tripathi
Anupam Tripathi was born on November 2, 1988 and is currently 36 years old.
Lee You-mi
Lee Yoo-mi is a South Korean actress who made her acting debut in 2009. In the following years, her work was limited ...
Secondary Cast of Squid Game
Lee Jung-jae
Lee Jung-jae (이정재) is a South Korean actor. Born on March 15, 1973, he began modeling in 1993 before getting his firs...
Lee Byung-hun
Lee Byung-hun (이병헌) is a South Korean actor, singer and model. He was born on July 12, 1970. He achieved wider fame a...
Park Sung-hoon
Park Sung-hoon was born on February 18, 1985 and is currently 39 years old.
Jun Suk-ho
Jun Suk-ho was born on May 2, 1984 and is currently 40 years old.
Gong Yoo
Gong Yoo (Hangul: 공유) is a South Korean actor. He started his career in showbiz as a VJ and subsequently debuted with...
Kim Pub-lae
Kim Pub-lae (김법래) is a South Korean actor best known for his role as the Khan in The Fortress.
Kim Gyeong-min
Kim Gyeong-min was born on February 11, 1975 and is currently 49 years old.
Kim Yeong-ok
Kim Young-ok (Korean: 김영옥; born December 5, 1937) is a South Korean actress who debuted in 1957. She is known as Sout...
You Seong-joo
You Seong-joo was born on November 12, 1973 and is currently 51 years old.
Kim Gye-sun
Kim Gye-sun was born on February 14, 1967 and is currently 57 years old.
Kim Min-sik
Kim Min-sik was born on May 20, 1982 and is currently 42 years old.
Lee Dong-yong
Korean actor.
Lee Seo-hwan
Lee Seo-hwan was born on March 6, 1973 and is currently 51 years old.
Kang Mal-geum
Kang Mal-geum is a South Korean actress. She graduated in Arts from Pusan National University, Department of Korean L...
Cho Ah-in
Cho Ah-in was born on August 30, 2010 and is currently 14 years old.
Yun Seung-hun
Yun Seung-hun was born on May 2, 1983 and is currently 41 years old.
Hong Woo-jin
Hong Woo-jin was born on October 19, 1980 and is currently 44 years old.
Yoon Ju-man
Yoon Ju-man was born on January 6, 1981 and is currently 43 years old.
Gwag Ja-hyeong
Gwag Ja-hyeong was born on June 8, 1976 and is currently 48 years old.
Lee Ji-ha
Lee Ji-ha was born on September 7, 1970 and is currently 54 years old.
Lee Sang-hee
Lee Sang-hee was born on June 28, 1961 and is currently 63 years old.
Kim Yun-tae
Kim Yun-tae was born on September 12, 1972 and is currently 52 years old.
Jeong Woo-hyuk
Jeong Woo-hyuk was born on January 1, 1972 and is currently 52 years old.
Geoffrey Giuliano
Geoffrey Giuliano was born on September 11, 1958 and is currently 66 years old.
Son Young-soon
Son Young-soon (손영순) is a South Korean television, film, and stage actress.
Heo Dong-won
Heo Dong Won is a South Korean actor. He was born on June 9, 1980 and made his acting debut in 2014. Since then, he h...
Lee Jeong-heon
Lee Jeong-heon is a South Korean film and television actor.
Park Ji-hoon
Park Ji-hoon was born on October 9, 1994 and is currently 30 years old.
Park Seon-a
Park Seon-a was born on November 23, 1971 and is currently 52 years old.
Yoon Don-sun
Yoon Don-sun was born on December 18, 1972 and is currently 51 years old.
Lee Jung-jun
Lee Jung-jun was born on March 22, 1999 and is currently 25 years old.
Im Gi-hong
Im Gi-hong was born on November 16, 1975 and is currently 49 years old.
Min Tae-yul
Min Tae-yul was born on July 22, 1983 and is currently 41 years old.
Lee Doo-seok
Lee Doo-seok was born on May 10, 1985 and is currently 39 years old.
![Wie Ji-Yeon as Ha Sun Young [Teller]](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/vPlpiQmgKUSsZ96O4PSXXPW4zvQ.jpg "Wie Ji-Yeon")
Wie Ji-Yeon
Wie Ji-Yeon was born on December 12, 1992 and is currently 31 years old.
![Park Si-won as Cho Sang Woo [Young]](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/vlVOPsQBZFJ0o3Lw3CnUsWnNEbY.jpg "Park Si-won")
Park Si-won
Park Si-won was born on February 7, 2011 and is currently 13 years old.
![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")
Song Hyeong-su
Song Hyeong-su was born on July 7, 1980 and is currently 44 years old.
Kim Sung-gon
Kim Sung-gon was born on February 19, 1980 and is currently 44 years old.
So Yun-Ho
So Yun-Ho was born on November 13, 1986 and is currently 38 years old.
Lee Chung-gu
Lee Chung-gu was born on December 9, 1987 and is currently 36 years old.
Kim Seo-ha
Kim Seo-ha was born on September 12, 1970 and is currently 54 years old.
Pyo Dong-jun
Pyo Dong-jun was born on September 2, 2013 and is currently 11 years old.
Jeon Hyun-suk
Jeon Hyun-suk was born on February 18, 1975 and is currently 49 years old.
Jang Jae-kwon
Jae-Kwon Jang is a South Korean actor.
Kim Young-sun
Kim Young-sun was born on March 5, 1971 and is currently 53 years old.
Choi Jae-sup
Choi Jae-sup was born on September 30, 1973 and is currently 51 years old.
Kim Min-che
Kim Min-che was born on May 28, 1976 and is currently 48 years old.
