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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Inga Parkel

Squid Game season 2 faces scrutiny over casting choice for trans character

Netflix’s hit Korean-language series Squid Game is facing controversy after it was revealed that actor Park Sung-hoo will join the season two cast in the role of Hyun-Ju, a transgender woman.

Park, 39, is a cisgender male actor known for his roles in various K-Dramas, including The Glory and The Queen of Tears.

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