Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Danielle Ryan)December 27, 2024 • 2:00 PM
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Squid Game season 2 breaks new ground with the show's first trans character, Hyun-ju, bringing diverse representation to the hit Netflix series.
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Hyun-ju, played by rising star Lee Ji-eun, is a trans woman who joins the deadly competition as player 120.
Showrunner Hwang Dong-hyuk promises Hyun-ju's storyline will explore the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in South Korea, adding depth to the hit series.
Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Danielle Ryan)December 27, 2024 • 2:00 PM
Image from SlashFilm
scrn logline
Squid Game season 2 breaks new ground with the show's first trans character, Hyun-ju, bringing diverse representation to the hit Netflix series.
beat sheet
Hyun-ju, played by rising star Lee Ji-eun, is a trans woman who joins the deadly competition as player 120.
Showrunner Hwang Dong-hyuk promises Hyun-ju's storyline will explore the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in South Korea, adding depth to the hit series.