Viral Squid Game star Lee Jung Joon to take over late actor Lee Ji Han’s role (2023)

Currently starring in Cheer Up, Lee Jung Joon once became known globally because of his 25 second appearance in Squid Game.

Written by Ayushi Agrawal Updated on Jan 02, 2023 | 08:08 PM IST | 1M

Viral Squid Game star Lee Jung Joon to take over late actor Lee Ji Han’s role (1)

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Actor Lee Jung Joon has chosen his next role. Following a successful special appearance in 2021 fame Squid Game, the actor has taken on multiple supportive roles. According to reports on November 7, he has now been cast in the role of Jung Yi Deun, which was originally portrayed by late actor Lee Ji Han who lost his life in the tragic Itaewon crowd surge on October 29.

Kkokdu’s Gye Jeol
The upcoming drama starring Im Soo Hyang and Kim Jung Hyun in the lead roles of Kkokdu and Gye Jeol respectively follows the story of a grim reaper and a doctor. Kkokdu is the grim reaper who ascends to earth every 99 years to punish humans and meets a mysterious doctor named Gye Jeol at a hospital. Originally, actor Lee Ji Han who was also seen in season 2 of the idol reality show ‘Produce 101’, was meant to play Jung Yi Deun who is the ex-boyfriend of Gye Jeol. However, the drama halted its filming after the actor passed away due to the Itaewon tragedy meant for Halloween celebrations.

On November 7, it was revealed by an MBC official that the drama has resumed shooting and the role of Jung Yi Deun will be taken up by someone else. Soon after, Lee Jung Joon was confirmed for the role.

Lee Jung Joon
The South Korean actor was born on March 22, 1999. He has since become viral for his 25-second appearance as the red jumpsuit administrator who killed people in Squid Game and had his mask removed at gunpoint. His handsome looks made him the talk of the town following the release of the show. Lee Jung Joon currently stars in the supporting character of Ki Woon Chan in the ongoing SBS drama ‘Cheer Up’ led by Bae In Hyuk and Han Ji Hyun.

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FAQs

Who did Lee Ji Han play in Squid Game? ›

Lee Ji-ha (born October 7, 1970) is the actor who portrayed Player 070 in the television series Squid Game.

Who is the handsome Korean actor in Squid Game? ›

Originally starting out as a musical theater actor, Park Hae-soo is perhaps best known for his role as the ruthless Cho Sang-woo in the survival thriller Squid Game.

Who plays as 017 in Squid Game? ›

Lee Sang-hee: Glassmaker, No. 017.

Who was 67 in Squid Game? ›

Jung rose to international fame for her portrayal of Player 67 Kang Sae-byeok in the Netflix series “Squid Game.”

Who is the main villain in Squid Game? ›

Oh Il-nam (Korean: 오일남), also referred to as the Host or Player 001, is the main antagonist of the first season of the South Korean Netflix drama Squid Game.

Who is 196 in Squid Games? ›

Kim Dong-Hyun: No. 196.

Who is the guy with the snake tattoo in Squid Game? ›

Heo Sung-tae, the Korean actor who played the thug with the snake tattoo in Squid Game, has two cats, Naju and Namhani!

In what year is Squid Game set? ›

The Netflix series Squid Game portrays a scene of brutal repression of an autoworkers protest that is loosely based on the 2009 events. In the real-life events of 2009, SsangYong fired more than 2,600 of its workers.

Who is the most famous Squid Game actor? ›

Lee Byung-hun is arguably the biggest star among the Squid Game cast and yet, his face is hidden throughout the whole season as he stars as The Front Man.

Who plays player 002 in Squid Game? ›

Portrayed by

Mun Jang-ho?), also known as Player 002, was a contestant who participated in the 33rd Squid Game. He appears in the episodes "Red Light, Green Light" and "Gganbu", and his player file is seen in "A Fair World".

Who plays 40 in Squid Game? ›

Player 040 is a minor antagonist of the first season of the South Korean Netflix drama series Squid Game. He is a member of Jang Deok-su's gang in the 33rd Squid Game. He was portrayed by Yoon Young-kyun.

Who plays 101 in Squid Game? ›

Jang Deok-su, also known as Player 101, is portrayed by Heo Sung-tae.

How old is 067 Squid Game? ›

The actress who plays 067 in Squid Game, or Kang Sae-byeok which is the character's actual name, is HoYeon Jung. She is a 27-year-old, born in 1994 in Seoul, South Korea.

How old is player 067? ›

The game started with a player count of 456, but player number 067 caught viewers' eye and became one of the most popular contestants. The creator recently brought back the 19-year-old, giving her a chance to redeem herself on the glass bridge task.

Is number 067 alive in Squid Game? ›

Player 067, Kang Sae-byeok (Jung Ho-yeon) - Episode 8, "Front Man" Another of Squid Game's most tragic deaths, Sae-byeok meets her end in the penultimate episode of the season. First, she gets impaled with a broken shard of glass after the remaining tiles shatter at the conclusion of the glass bridge game.

Is Squid Girl a villain? ›

Type of Villain

Ika Musume (Japanese: イカ娘), also known as Squid Girl in the English version is the main protagonist in Shinryaku!

Who is the killer in Squid Game? ›

Sang-woo, who came this far, sacrificing his sense of decency and humanity in order to win, plunges the knife into his own neck, doing the deed for Gi-hun. His dying wish is for Gi-hun to take care of his mother, and, unwillingly, Gi-hun becomes the winner of the games, though his triumph is hollow.

Who is the squid Batman villain? ›

Lawrence Loman, a.k.a. the Squid is a crimeboss in Gotham City. He takes control of the underworld and almost succeeds in defeating the Batman on several occasions. He was a short, fat, cartoonish character that talked with a speech impediment.

Who is 25 in Squid Game? ›

Currently starring in Cheer Up, Lee Jung Joon once became known globally because of his 25 second appearance in Squid Game.

Who is 96 in Squid Game? ›

Player 096 was portrayed by actor Jung Woo-hyuk. The other 096 was played by an unknown extra.

Who is player 454 in Squid Game? ›

Player 454 was portrayed by Hyeok in ok.

What did they eat for breakfast in Squid Game? ›

They eat from Bento boxes (metal container trays), containing an egg, kimchi, vegetables and rice, just like you would a school meal, and they pair it with milk. This childlike mentality is furthered, when our protagonist asks for chocolate milk instead of regular.

Did it take 12 years for Squid Game? ›

It took 12 years to bring the first season of Squid Game to life last year. But it took 12 days for Squid Game to become the most popular Netflix series ever,” said the director, writer and executive producer of Squid Game Hwang Dong-hyuk.

Which country banned Squid Game? ›

Last year North Korea's government passed an "anti-reactionary thought" law that imposed drastic punishment for people found to have distributed or consumed foreign media, meaning spreading or watching Squid Game risks incurring a death penalty.

Why did it take 12 years for Squid Game? ›

Earlier this week, Hwang revealed that he devised the plot behind Squid Game back in 2008 and wrote the script a year later, however the show wasn't made until 12 years later after being rejected by several studios due to its "bizarre" concept.

Who is player 420 in Squid Game? ›

Lee Yoo-mi portrayed Ji-yeong (number 420) in Squid Game.

Who is 256 in Squid Game? ›

Player 256 is a contestant of the 33rd Squid Game. Player 256 was in heavy debt, and chose to participate in competition with the money. Player 256 was woke up with 455 other people and took his photo. In the first game, Player 256 was panicked and ran to the doors, and get shot.

Who is the most favorite character in Squid Game? ›

Ali Abdul

Ali Abdul is easily one of the most likable individuals on "Squid Game." From the very beginning, he's shown as a kind and caring man who works hard for the sake of his family. His bad financial situation is not because he's a criminal like Deok-su, corrupt like Sang-woo, or prone to bad choices like Gi-hun.

How old is number 212 in Squid Game? ›

Who portrays Player 212 on Squid Game? Han Mi-nyeo is played by 45-year-old Korean actress Kim Joo-Ryoung.

Who is player 442 in Squid Game? ›

Player 442 was portrayed by Lee Se-hoon.

Is Squid game season 2 confirmed? ›

Netflix has confirmed that there would be a second season of the popular series "Squid Game".

Who is player 400 in Squid Game? ›

Player 400 Is also an Octopus. Player 400 managed to survive the initial chaos that occurred in Red Light, Green Light after Player 324 was eliminated, and was able to make some progress in the game.

Who is player 194 in Squid Game? ›

Player 194 was portrayed by Woo Yeong-taek and an unknown extra in an erroneous appearance.

Who is player 62 in Squid Game? ›

Lee Doo-seok: No. 062. Jump to: Photos (3)

How old is 101 Squid Game? ›

So it's no surprise that it's catapulted its actors into a level of fame few could ever imagine. One of them is 42-year-old actor Heo Sung Tae, who plays ruthless gangster Jang Deok Soo aka Player 101.

What happened to 101 in Squid Game? ›

Deok-su (contestant no. 101, played by Heo Sung-tae), a gangster drowning in gambling debt, is chased by debtors after he returns home from the contest in the second episode. While on the run, Deok-su jumps off a bridge. Later in the series, during the Stepping Stone Bridge game in episode no.

Who is squid number 001? ›

Oh Il-nam (오일남 O Il-nam?), also known as Player 001, was a rich financial tycoon who was the creator and host of the Squid Games. In 2020, he competed as an elderly contestant in the 33rd Squid Game to relive his childhood memories before he died.

Is 067 a girl or a boy? ›

Player 067, aka Kang Sae-byeok, is a fiery young woman who narrowly escaped North Korea with her younger brother.

Where does 067 live? ›

Player 067 is originally from North Korea and some of the characters speak down to her for having fled to South Korea. What is interesting about Kang Sae-byeok is that in the original version it is possible to notice the chances to her accent.

How old is 001 in Squid Game? ›

Squid Game actor Yeong-su Oh, who rose to fame as Player 001, has spoken about how the hit Netflix show changed his life. During an appearance on the South Korean TV show How Do I Play, the 77-year-old actor said he feels as though he's “floating on air” after the success of the dystopian thriller series.

Who is player 240 in Squid Game? ›

Ji-yeong (Korean: 지영), also referred to as Player 240, is a supporting character in the first season of the South Korean Netflix drama show Squid Game.

Who was number 240 in Squid Game? ›

3. Lee Yoo Mi almost didn't appear in Squid Game.

DYK, Player 240 was actually supposed to be a man? Squid Game director Hwang Dong Hyuk revealed that in the original version of the script, Ji Young a.k.a Player 240 was initially written as a male character.

Why does 067 have a scar? ›

Why does 067 have a scar on her neck? After trusting Gi-hun to take care of her brother, she was stabbed in the neck by Sang-woo prior to the start of the sixth game.

Where did 067 want to go? ›

If you enjoyed the hit Korean Netflix series Squid Game, then you'll know how Player 067, a young woman named Kang Sae-byeok (Jung Ho-yeon), dreams of moving to Jeju Island with her family — if she wins.

Does 067 have a brother? ›

Played by actress HoYeon Jung, the North Korean defector is the ultimate survivor. Born and raised in her home country Kang Sae-byeok lost both her grandparents and her father before her and her younger brother Cheol escaped North Korea.

Is player 067 alive in season 2? ›

Will 067 be alive in Season 2? Because of Sae-byeok's popularity and the sudden, tragic nature of her death, a theory formed that she could somehow return in season 2. However, Jung debunked this theory herself by saying that player 067's death will remain in Squid Game season 2, which is actually good news.

Who plays player 101 in Squid Game? ›

Player 101 – Jang Deok Su played by Heo Sung Tae.

Who is the brother of junho in Squid Game? ›

Jun-ho is the younger brother of In-ho. Both brothers became police officers until In-ho participated in, and won, the 28th Squid Game. By 2020, In-ho had gone missing, and Jun-ho began his search to find his brother.

Who is the player 4 in the Squid Game? ›

Portrayed by

Jang Seung-jong (장승종 Jang Seung-jong?), also known as Player 004, is a contestant who participated in the 33rd Squid Game that was held in 2020.

Who is the girl in Squid Game? ›

Does 456 get the money? ›

In the end, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), known as Player 456, wins the games and takes home the total prize money. Squid Game episode 5 reveals some of the secrets behind the games.

Why did Gi-hun dye his hair red? ›

So I chose the color and I thought it really showed his inner anger.” So it's a radical, symbolic move. Gi-Hun is angry and the red is designed to channel and reflect that inner rage out. I think he looks goofy.

Who is the missing brother in Squid Games? ›

Hwang Jun-ho (Korean: 황준호) is a supporting protagonist in the first season of the South Korean Netflix drama show Squid Game. He is a police detective that infiltrated in the 2020 Squid Game by taking the identities of the staff members to look for his missing brother, Hwang In-ho.

Why did the brother shoot him in Squid Games? ›

Shooting his brother wasn't simply a result of apathy, but actually a deep devotion to the important contest that was placed in his charge. In-ho shoots Jun-ho because of his sense of duty, but it clearly haunts him as well.

Who won Squid Games? ›

Sang-woo, who came this far, sacrificing his sense of decency and humanity in order to win, plunges the knife into his own neck, doing the deed for Gi-hun. His dying wish is for Gi-hun to take care of his mother, and, unwillingly, Gi-hun becomes the winner of the games, though his triumph is hollow.

How old is 067 in Squid Game? ›

Player 067 in Squid Game is played by 27-year-old HoYeon Jung.

Where is 067 from Squid Game? ›

067 (Sae-byeok, a North Korean defector played by actress HoYeon Jung) references the real-life South Korean island of Jeju.

How old is Player 212 in Squid Game? ›

Who portrays Player 212 on Squid Game? Han Mi-nyeo is played by 45-year-old Korean actress Kim Joo-Ryoung.

What is the Squid Game doll name? ›

Younghee, the murderous Squid Game doll and star of Korean children's textbooks, has inspired Halloween costumes, nail art, and even plans for an alarm clock that awakens its owner by firing pellets instead of bullets. Younghee is not the only children's toy to give audiences the chills, however.

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