'Squid Game' Creator Says it Was "Near Impossible" to Cast Trans Role
MovieWebStory by Sophie Goodwin
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Squid Game creator's struggle to cast a trans role exposes Korean entertainment industry's lack of LGBTQ+ representation.
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- Hwang Dong-hyuk, the show's director, said it was 'near impossible' to find an openly trans Korean actress for the role, so he cast a cisgender man instead.
- This highlights the limited opportunities for LGBTQ+ actors in the Korean entertainment industry, which could impact the authenticity and diversity of future productions.
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Hwang Dong-hyuk, 'Squid Game'