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Viewers call out ‘Squid Game’ for casting a cisgender actor

US Weekly on MSN · 13h

‘Squid Game’ Creator Explains Why Season 2 Trans Character Is Played by a Cisgender Actor

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is explaining why cisgender actor Park Sung-hoon was cast as transgender character Hyun-ju in season 2. Hwang, 53, who also wrote and directed both seasons, knew that some fans would expect to see a transgender woman play Hyun-ju,

NBC News on MSN · 1d

Viewers call out 'Squid Game' for casting a cisgender actor as a trans character

After the premiere of the second season of Netflix’s “Squid Game,” viewers are criticizing the show’s decision to cast a straight cisgender male actor as a trans character Hyun-ju.

The Times of India on MSN · 1d

'Squid Game' Season 2's Hyun-ju wins hearts online; creator explains casting Park Sung-hoon over Trans actor

Squid Game's Season 2 has introduced a poignant character, Hyun-ju, a transgender woman played by Park Sung-hoon. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed the difficulty of casting a transgender actress in conservative South Korea.

There is no part 2 of Squid Game season 2

IndieWire on MSN · 14h

‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Debuts to Massive 68 Million Views

Season 2 of “Squid Game” is a condensed seven episodes, ending on a cliffhanger before the arrival of Season 3 — also the conclusion to the series — in late 2025. The world of “Squid Game” could continue to expand following the show’s conclusion, as reports have circulated that David Fincher could direct an English-language spinoff for Netflix.

The Independent on MSN · 2h

Squid Game season 2 is nowhere near as shocking as the first – but isn’t that the point?

When Squid Game hit our screens back in 2021, it did so without fanfare or ado – a blood-soaked bolt from the blue that set a new benchmark for TV. Within weeks of its release on Netflix, it became the platform’s most-viewed title in 90 countries.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

When does 'Squid Game' Season 3 premiere? What we know so far

"Squid Game" Season 3 may be here sooner than you think. Here's what the Netflix show's creator has said so far about the final season.

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'Squid Game' season 2 scene-stealer Thanos is played by a real-life rapper. Here's what to know about Choi Seung-hyun.

Thanos is "Squid Game" season two's standout player. Here's what to know about the actor who plays him, Choi Seung-hyun ...

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From Squid Game to Blackpink, how South Korea became culture powerhouse

Evan Barringer was 14 years old when he stumbled onto Full House, a South Korea romcom where two strangers are forced to ...

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Wi Ha-jun of ‘Squid Game’ on the Challenges of Brotherly Love

All sibling relationships are complex — more so when your brother is a criminal mastermind who shoots you. Wi talked about ...

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‘Squid Game’ Creator Praises K-Pop Star T.O.P’s Onscreen “Comeback” After Marijuana Scandal

Nearly a decade after receiving probation for marijuana use, Korean pop star T.O.P (aka Choi Seung-hyun) has made his public ...

‘Squid Game 2’ transgender character ignites debate over representation in South Korea; check fan reactions

The second season of Squid Game has arrived amid much anticipation, but its reception has been mixed so far. While the show ...

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Black Ops 6 Players Angry Over Paid Squid Game Battle Pass

The crossover between Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Squid Game is rumored to be paywalled behind a premium Battle Pass.

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