Would you risk your life playing kids' games if it meant winning a literal fortune? The thriller Korean drama Squid Game premiered on Netflix in September 2021, captivating audiences with its depiction of a brutal competition for 456 billion Korean won (about $38 million). Since its premiere, the dystopian social satire has become the streamer's most-watched show of all time, with the entire world following its cast of all-star Korean actors as they form alliances and enemies through deadly versions of Red Light, Green Light, and other children's games.
As the series is centered on a death game, most of Squid Game's season 1 cast did not make it out of the nine-episode run alive. Thankfully, the actors went on to have successful careers in both South Korea and Hollywood. Before season 2 arrives on December 26, 2024, here's everything we know about the characters and actors of Squid Game season 1.
