Exclusive Scoop: Unveiling the Intense Lineup of Contestants for Squid Game Season 2!

The highly anticipated cast for Squid Game season 2 has finally been unveiled. While some of these characters lack names and backstories, they are expected to join the frightening Squid Game as the newest group of participants. Squid Game, a Korean series that premiered on Netflix in 2021, became a sensational global hit, captivating viewers worldwide as they watched Gi-hun battle his way to the top, surrounded by numerous casualties. The shocking revelation that the elderly Oh Il-nam created the game has left audiences wondering about its future following his demise.

The conclusion of Squid Game season 1 wrapped up the storyline nicely, apart from Jun-Ho's fake death scare. However, the immense popularity of the series made it inconceivable for Netflix and creator Hwang Dong-Hyuk to abandon it. In the final scene, Gi-hun chose to forgo his flight to uncover who was still controlling the game. Viewers will undoubtedly discover the answer, likely among the revealed members of the Squid Game season 2 cast. Although the next season will not premiere on the streaming service until sometime in 2024, here is what is currently known about the cast for Squid Game season 2.

Lee Jung-Jae As Seong Gi-Hun

Lee Jung-Jae reprises his role as Seong Gi-hun in the cast of Squid Game season 2. Born in Seoul, South Korea, he made his television debut in 1994 as Lee Han in The Young Man. Through his powerful portrayal of Gi-hun, Jung-Jae has garnered international acclaim, earning him accolades such as the Critic's Choice Award, SAG award, Independent Spirit Award, and an Emmy. Whether Gi-Hun will return for the second season of Squid Game or embark on a mission from the outside remains unknown.

Besides his role in Squid Game, Lee Jung-Jae is renowned for his performances as Park Pyong-Ho in the mystery K-drama Hunt, Prince Suyang in the historical K-drama The Face Reader, and Ray in the Korean horror/thriller movie Deliver Us From Evil. Recently, he has captivated audiences as a detective in Blue Birthday, Jang Tae Joon in Chief of Staff, and Kang Taek in Wooparoo Adventure. Upcoming projects for him include the TV shows The Acolyte and Do-cheong.

Lee Byeong-Heon As Hwang In-Ho, The Front Man

Lee Byeong-Heon has joined the cast of Squid Game season 2, taking on the role of Hwang In-Ho, also known as The Front Man. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Byeong-Heon began his career in 1991 with the television show Asphalt My Hometown. He has established himself as a prominent figure in the Korean film industry, accumulating over 50 credits.

In the first season of Squid Game, In-Ho is seen shooting his brother Jun-Ho. However, Jun-Ho's return suggests that In-Ho may have been attempting to save him rather than harm him.

Byeong-Heon is widely recognized for his impressive performances in various projects. He notably portrayed the lead role of Sun-woo in the Korean crime drama film A Bittersweet Life, Sgt. Lee Soo-Hyeok in the Korean action thriller Joint Security Area, and Soo-Hyeon in the Korean crime drama film I Saw the Devil. Recently, he has appeared in Our Blues as Lee Dong-Seok, Emergency Declaration as Jae-Hyuk, and The Man Standing Next as Kim Kyu-Pyeong. Upcoming projects for Byeong-Heon include Do-cheong alongside Lee Jung-Jae, The Match, and Concrete Utopia.

Wi Ha-Joon As Hwang Jun-Ho

In Squid Game season 2, Wi Ha-Joon portrays the character Hwang Jun-Ho, whose fate was left uncertain when In-Ho shot him and he fell into the sea. Born and raised in South Korea, Ha-Joon began his career by playing a young Woo-Gon in Coin Locker Girl, and since then, he has achieved remarkable success in the Korean film industry. As the second season of Squid Game begins, Jun-Ho will likely be recovering from his injuries. However, his actions and decisions now that he knows his brother is the Front Man remain unknown.

Wi Ha-Joon gained recognition for his portrayal of Ji Seo Joon in the popular K-drama Romance is a Bonus Book, as well as his roles as K in Bad and Crazy and Ha-Joon in Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum. His recent works include playing Jung Ki Chul in The Worst Evil, Choi Do-Il in Little Women, and Do Shik in Midnight. Additionally, Ha-Joon will appear in upcoming TV shows Destined With You and Gyeongseong Creature.

Kang Ha-Neul As A Squid Game Contestant

Kang Ha-Neul, the South Korean actor born in Busan, is expected to join the cast of Squid Game season 2 as a contestant. With previous action roles under his belt in projects such as The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure and Bad Guys: Vile City, Ha-Neul is no stranger to intense performances. His notable roles include Hwang Yong-Shik in the highly acclaimed K-drama When the Camellia Blooms, Prince Wang Wook in Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, and Jin-Seok in the Korean mystery/thriller Forgotten. Recently, he has appeared as Yoo Jae Heon in Keoteunkol, Kim Yo-Han in Insider, and Jae Yong in A Year-End Medley. Additionally, Ha-Neul will soon showcase his talents in the mystery/thriller movie Streaming, portraying the character Woo-Sang.

Yim Si-Wan As A Squid Game Contestant

Yim Si-Wan has joined the cast of Squid Game season 2 as a fresh contender in the intense games. Born and raised in South Korea, Si-Wan began his career in 2012 with his notable role as young Heo Yeom in Haereul poomeun dal. In addition to his acting credits, he is recognized as a member of the South Korean boy band ZE:A. While his character and storyline in Squid Game season 2 remain a mystery, it is worth noting that his involvement in the unsettling series Hell is Other People and the thrilling film The Merciless ensures a seamless fit.

Si-Wan's notable performances include portraying Jin-Woo in The Attourney, Jang Geu-Rae in Misaeng, and Jin-Seok in Emergency Declaration. Recent projects showcase Si-Wan's versatile talent, such as his role as Oh Jun Yeong in the crime drama film Unlocked, An Dae-Beom in the K-drama romance series Summer Strike, and Hwang Dong-Ju in the K-drama thriller series Tracer. Besides his participation in Squid Game season 2, Si-Wan's upcoming ventures include starring as Yun-Bok Suh in the film Road to Boston.

Park Sung-Hoon As A Squid Game Contestant

Park Sung-Hoon, a South Korean actor, is expected to join the cast of Squid Game season 2 as another contestant. He rose to fame with his supporting role as Park Gon in Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me and was honored with the Best New Actor award at the KBS Drama Awards. With notable performances in Joseon Exorcist and Psychopath Diary, Sung-Hoon is undoubtedly a fitting choice for Squid Game season 2.

Apart from Squid Game, Sung-Hoon has also appeared in other popular Netflix K-drama series, including The Glory, where he played the role of Jeon Jae-Joon. Moreover, he is well-known for his portrayal of Tak Soo-Ho in Justice, Jang Go-Rae in My Only One, and Seo Gong-Myung in Into the Ring. Audiences can anticipate his upcoming appearances in The Bequeathed and the female-led K-drama series Not Others, where he will portray the character Eun Jae-Won, as well as in The Day of the Kidnapping as Park Sang-yoon.

Yang Dong-Geun As A Squid Game Contestant

Yang Dong-Geun, a renowned South Korean actor, is set to join the cast of Squid Game season 2 as a potential contender in the deadly games. With a career spanning over three decades, Dong-Geun made his mark in the industry with notable performances, such as his breakthrough role as young Dong-Hoon in the acclaimed show Hyung, for which he received accolades including two Best Young Actor awards at the KBS Drama Awards and the Baeksang Arts Awards. Additionally, his appearances in films like Night of the Undead and Bloody Beach have showcased his prowess, making him a perfect fit for Squid Game season 2.

Yang Dong-Geun is particularly recognized in his home country for his portrayals of Chang-Guk in Address Unknown and Ko Bok-Su in Ruler of Your Own World. In recent years, he has taken on diverse and compelling roles, such as Jo Seong-Gyun in The Forbidden Marriage, Dong-Hyeon in The King of the Desert, and Chief Hong in Yaksha: Ruthless Operations. Audiences can anticipate his upcoming performance in the highly anticipated Korean movie Starlight Falls.

Park Gyu-Young As A Squid Game Contestant

Park Gyu-Young, hailing from Busan, South Korea, has garnered recognition for her portrayal as a Squid Game contestant in the second season of the hit series. Her journey in the entertainment industry began with a significant role in Jo Kwon's music video "Crosswalk" in 2016. However, it was her breakthrough performance as Kim Dal-Ri in Dali & The Cocky Prince that solidified her talent. Notably, her portrayal as the courageous lieutenant in The Devil Judge highlights her ability to embody the resilience required to thrive in the Squid Game universe.

Renowned for her compelling portrayals, Park Gyu-Young is celebrated for embodying characters such as Nam Ju-Ri in It's Okay to not be Okay, Yoon Ji-Soo in Sweet Home, and Oh Ji-Yul in Romance is a Bonus Book. Recent endeavors include her roles as Seo A-Ri in Celebrity, Hwang Miyung-Shim in Nokdu Flower, and her notable appearance in Yesung's music video for "Beautiful Night." Additionally, audiences can anticipate her upcoming performance as Han Hae-Na in A Good Day to be a Dog.

Jo Yu-Ri As A Squid Game Contestant

Jo Yu-Ri, a South Korean actress and former K-pop idol, is set to join the cast of Squid Game season 2 as a new contestant. While her character's backstory remains unknown, Yu-Ri has a proven track record in the entertainment industry. She gained recognition as a contestant on Idol School, a reality competition that focuses on training contestants in singing and dancing. Yu-Ri then went on to achieve fame as a member of the girl group Iz*One before venturing into solo activities after the group's disbandment in 2021. With her talents and experience, it will be intriguing to witness how the K-pop idol seamlessly integrates into the K-drama series Squid Game. Notably, this is not Yu-Ri's first foray onto the small screen, as she had also participated in the reality show Produce 48 and hosted various seasons of Adola Travel Agency: Cheat-ing Trip and As Each Instinct. Recently, she portrayed Oh Ro-Shi in the drama Mimicus and Sieun in the highly acclaimed K-drama Work Now, Drink Later, which spanned multiple seasons.

Kang Ae-Sim As A Squid Game Contestant

Kang Ae-Sim, the actress from South Korea, is expected to join the cast of Squid Game season 2 as another fearful contestant. Initially appearing in Old Miss Diary as Hawaii's daughter, she has since gained recognition for her performances in various K-dramas. Notably, her role as Chim Sa Bong in the intense thriller series Tell Me What You Saw demonstrates her ability to be a captivating participant in the next installment of Squid Game. Kang Ae-Sim has also garnered acclaim for her portrayals of Mi-Jeong in Supilreobeu, Jeong-Wan's Mother in Another Way, and the complainant Park Jeong Rae in Into the Ring. Additionally, she has taken on more recent roles such as Yool-A's grandmother in One Day Off, Jo Min-Jeong's mother in Divorce Attorney Shin, and Choi Yeong-Ran in Extraordinary Attorney Woo. Squid Game season 2 marks her upcoming venture.

Lee David As A Squid Game Contestant

Lee David, a South Korean actor, will be joining the cast of Squid Game season 2. David gained recognition in South Korea for his role as Jong-Wook in the series Poetry, which earned him a nomination for Best New Actor at the Korean Film Awards. While he is typically known for supporting roles, his experience in the eerie cult series Save Me will undoubtedly make him a cunning contestant in Squid Game season 2.

In addition to his notable roles as Nam Seong-Shik in The Front Line and Lee Ho-Jin in Itaewon Class, David has also showcased his talent as the lead in Romance Joe, portraying young Romance Joe, and as Kim Joon in Pluto. Recently, he has portrayed characters such as Seo Ji-Ho in Law School, Nam-Woo in SF8, and Joseph in Svaha: The Sixth Finger. After completing his service in the Korean military and being discharged in April 2023, Squid Game season 2 marks his eagerly awaited return to the screen.

Lee Jin-Wook As A Squid Game Contestant

Lee Jin-Wook has joined the cast of Squid Game season 2 in an undisclosed role. It is highly likely that he will be participating in the next Squid Game. The South Korean actor began his career as a model for commercials and later had a small role as Choi Yeun-Seok in General Hospital the Movie: A Thousand Days. However, it was his portrayal of Min Hyun-Joon in Alone in Love that made him famous, earning him a New Star Award at the SBS Drama Awards. His role as the determined Detective Do Kang-Woo in the critically acclaimed K-drama thriller series Voice showcases his ability to be a strong competitor in Squid Game.

Lee Jin-Wook is most recognized for his leading roles as Kim Joo-Sung in the romantic series Glass Castle, Park Sun-Woo in Nine, Choi Won in The Time We Were Not in Love, and Yoon Seok-Hyun in I Need Romance 2012. Recently, he appeared as Lee Jin-Ho in A Year-End Medley, Dan Hwal in Bulgasal: Immortal Souls, and Seo Jun-Hyung in Welcome to Wedding Hell. In addition to Squid Game season 2, his upcoming project, Doona!, will be released on Netflix.

Choi Seung-Hyun As A Squid Game Contestant

Choi Seung-Hyun, also known as T.O.P., the famous K-pop idol and actor, has joined the cast of Squid Game season 2 as a contestant. Besides his successful career in music as a record producer, rapper, singer/songwriter, and actor, Seung-Hyun gained immense recognition as the lead rapper of the boy group Big Bang. His remarkable performance in the war drama 71: Into the Fire, where he portrayed the terrified and inexperienced soldier Oh Jang-Beom, might provide insights into his character in Squid Game.

Seung-Hyun's talent extends beyond his musical accomplishments. He has excelled in various acting roles, such as Lee Myeong-Hoon in Commitment, Ham Dae-Gil in Tazza: The Hidden Card, and Tom Young in Out of Control. Despite taking a break from the screen, with his latest acting credit being the 2017 film Out of Control, Seung-Hyun will now be making a comeback. Additionally, he is recognized for his philanthropy, actively supporting organizations like the Hope Bridge National Disaster Association of Daegu and participating in the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS.

Roh Jae-Won As A Squid Game Contestant

Roh Jae-Won joins the cast of Squid Game season 2 as a contestant, bringing a mysterious character who remains enigmatic in terms of alliances, abilities, and background. Hailing from South Korea, Jae-Won showcased his acting skills in the 2020 drama film Missing Yoon. Squid Game season 2 provides him with a platform to showcase his raw talents, as his previous roles differ greatly from the intense atmosphere of the series.

Jae-Won's notable performances include Yoon Geun-Mo in Once Upon a Small Town, Joon Geun-Tae in Ditto, and Jung Joon-Ok in Missing Yoon. His recent credits feature roles such as Han-Soo in Uncle Sam-Sik and Do-Yeong in Ms. Apocalypse. Squid Game season 2 marks his highly anticipated upcoming project.

Won Ji-An As A Squid Game Contestant

Won Ji-An, the newest addition to the cast of Squid Game season 2, is expected to participate in the terrifying Squid Game. The talented South Korean actress made her debut in 2021 as Mun Yeong-Ok in the series D.P. Since then, she has garnered attention for her role as Ha Joon-Kyung in If You Wish Upon Me, for which she received the Best Rookie Actress Award at the Korea First Brand Awards.

Her portrayal of the coldhearted Joo In-Hae in the supernatural drama Heartbeat may provide some insight into her character in Squid Game. Additionally, Ji-An is recognized for her performance as Lim Ah-Young in the TV movie A Year-End Medley, which also featured many of her Squid Game season 2 co-stars. She recently portrayed Kyung Da-Jung in Hope or Dope and will soon be seen as Soo Hyun in Pleasant Bullying.

Squid Game Season 2 Supporting Cast & Characters

Gong Yoo reprises his role as the Recruiter in the second season of Squid Game. Previously, he was spotted by Gi-Hun while heading to the airport, engaged in a game of ddakji with an unsuspecting participant. Gong Yoo is widely recognized for his portrayal of Seok-Woo in Train to Busan, along with notable appearances in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, The Silent Sea, and Hello My Teacher.