Netflix's runaway success Squid Game is set to return for a second season and its final cast members have been revealed. Production of season two is set to start later this year and one huge star has been named as one of the new actors involved.
This week the cast members and showrunners gathered together for the first time and carried out their first table read. The show is expected to be a huge success after the Korean horror series, which sees contestants compete in a series of deadly games for a life-changing amount of money, captured the imagination of viewers around the world.
Speaking about the cast, a spokesperson for Netflix said: "From rising stars to veteran actors, the ensemble cast boasts a diverse range of talent and experiences. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who won an Emmy for the first season, will return to direct and executive produce the entire second season."
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But one name on the cast list has impressed fans more than any other - Choi Seung-hyun. The actor has starred in a number of Korean films and TV series but he is best known by another name.
Seung-hyun is also known as T.O.P, a singer who made his name as part of K-pop band Big Bang. He also had a successful solo career as a singer and rapper after leaving the group.
On hearing the announcement that he would be appearing in Squid Game, fans went wild. Taking to Twitter, LOVEisDAESUNG (@LIFEisBIGBANG) said: "Yaaaas actor Choi Seunghyun is bacccck. Omg cant wait king!!!"
IamforBB5 (@iamb0426) added, "Welcome back actor Choi Seung Hyun!", while Iza Souza (@Bella_SoUzA00) simply put, "TOP is back!!!!!"
Who is starring in Netflix's Squid Game season two?
Netflix has announced that a host of new actors will be joining Squid Game season two. They are
Park Gyu-young: Well known for her role in the Netflix series Sweet Home Seasons one and two, she is also starring in the upcoming Netflix series Celebrity.
Jo Yu-ri: The singer and actress is known as a former member of South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One.
Kang Ae-sim: A highly respected theatre and musical actress in Korea. She has performaned in the TV series Be Melodramatic and Netflix series Move to Heaven.
Lee David: Best known for his supporting roles in director Hwang’s film The Fortress, he met Lee Jung-jae through the film, Svaha: The Sixth Finger.
Lee Jin-uk: Starred in Netflix series Sweet Home Seasons one and two, he is also known for his roles in various Korean dramas and films, including in one of director Hwang’s biggest films, Miss Granny.
Choi Seung-hyun: The singer and actor has starred in various Korean films and TV series such as Tazza: The Hidden Card and Commitment. He is also known as singer and rapper T.O.P.
Roh Jae-won: Making his acting debut in 2021, he is fast gaining recognition through films like Missing Yoon and Ditto.
Won Ji-an: Made an impressive debut on the first season of Netflix series D.P.
