- Squid Game 2 introduces us to Hyun-ju, a trans person who is among one of the players in the game.
- Hyun-ju, the trans person is played by Park Sung-hoon in Squid Game 2.
- She has survived season 2 and will reappear in Squid Game Season 3.
Squid Game is one of the most successful shows of all time all courtesy of its intriguing storyline and diverse characters. Squid Game 2 introduced several new characters, one of which was Hyun-Ju, a trans person who is in the process of transitioning but they are not just another player. They play a pretty important part in this season so let’s talk all about who Hyun-ju is and who plays them in Squid Game 2.
Hyun-ju Is played by Park Sung-hoon in Squid Game 2
In Squid Game Season 2, Park Sung-hoon plays the role of the trans person Hyun-ju. When his involvement in the series was announced, it did invite a lot of backlash from his fanbase but the actor reassured his fans that this character is going to break stereotypes. You might recognize Park Sung-hoon from shows like Queen of Tears and The Glory.
Hyun-Ju Participates in Squid Game to Raise Money for Their Transition Surgery
In Squid Game 2, Hyun-Ju joins in as player 120 who is in the game so that they can raise enough money to complete her gender affirmation surgery. Before transitioning, they were a sergeant in the Special Forces. This was revealed when the players under Gi-hun retaliated and they gave quick training to the players unfamiliar with guns on how to use an MP-5 Sub Machine Gun.
After winning the money from the game, they plan on moving to Thailand. By the end of Squid Game Season 2, we see that Hyun-Ju is alive in the game but they have surrendered along with other players after running out of ammunition. So, let’s wait and see what happens in Squid Game Season 3, and till then stay tuned with us for further updates!
