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‘Squid Game’ Star Wi Ha-jun Talks Hollywood Ambitions & Learning To Love His Character’s Pursuit of Justice

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Squid Game breakout star Wi Ha-jun opens up about his journey from Korean heartthrob to Hollywood hopeful, and his evolving take on his character's dark moral compass.
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  • Wi Ha-jun reveals he's in talks for a major role in an upcoming Marvel project, leveraging his newfound international fame to break into the lucrative US market
  • The actor admits he initially struggled to connect with his Squid Game character Hwang Jun-ho's morally ambiguous pursuit of justice, but has since come to appreciate the nuance in the character's motivations
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