Squid Game Cast
Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama that became Netflix's most-watched series. The story centers on a contest where 456 players, all deeply in debt, play a series of deadly children's games for the chance to win a ₩45.6 billion prize. The series explores themes of economic disparity, human nature, and moral choices under extreme circumstances.
Main Cast of Squid Game
Lee Jung-jae
Seong Gi-hun (456)
Park Hae-soo
Cho Sang-woo (218)
Jung Ho-yeon
Kang Sae-byeok (067)
Wi Ha-joon
Hwang Jun-ho
O Yeong-su
Oh Il-nam (001)
Heo Sung-tae
Jang Deok-su (101)
Anupam Tripathi
Ali Abdul (199)
Kim Joo-ryoung
Han Mi-nyeo (212)
Complete Squid Game Cast List
| Actor Name | Character Name | Role Description | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Jung-jae | Seong Gi-hun (Player 456) | Divorced chauffeur and gambling addict | All episodes |
| Park Hae-soo | Cho Sang-woo (Player 218) | Gi-hun's childhood friend, former investment broker | Episodes 1-9 |
| Jung Ho-yeon | Kang Sae-byeok (Player 067) | North Korean defector | Episodes 1-8 |
| Wi Ha-joon | Hwang Jun-ho | Police officer searching for his brother | Episodes 2-8 |
| O Yeong-su | Oh Il-nam (Player 001) | Elderly man with brain tumor | Episodes 1-9 |
| Heo Sung-tae | Jang Deok-su (Player 101) | Gangster | Episodes 2-7 |
| Anupam Tripathi | Ali Abdul (Player 199) | Pakistani migrant worker | Episodes 1-6 |
| Kim Joo-ryoung | Han Mi-nyeo (Player 212) | Mysterious woman | Episodes 2-7 |
| Lee You-mi | Ji-yeong (Player 240) | Young woman who befriends Sae-byeok | Episodes 4-6 |
| Gong Yoo | The Salesman | Recruits players for the game | Episodes 1, 9 |
| Lee Byung-hun | The Front Man | Overseer of the games | Episodes 4-9 |
| Kim Young-ok | Gi-hun's mother | Seong Gi-hun's elderly mother | Episodes 1-2 |
About Squid Game
Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama television series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netflix. Released on September 17, 2021, it became Netflix's most-watched series, topping charts in 94 countries and garnering over 142 million member households in its first four weeks.
The series received critical acclaim for its commentary on capitalism, inequality, and human nature. It won multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Lead Actor for Lee Jung-jae, making him the first Asian actor to win in this category for a non-English performance.
Cultural Impact
Squid Game became a global phenomenon, sparking countless memes, Halloween costumes, and social media challenges. The show's distinctive visuals - including the green tracksuits, pink guard uniforms, and the giant "Red Light, Green Light" doll - became instantly recognizable symbols of the series.
Season 2 and Beyond
Following the massive success of the first season, Netflix confirmed Season 2 of Squid Game, with Lee Jung-jae returning as Seong Gi-hun. The creator has also hinted at a possible third and final season to complete the story.