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Squid Game creator says there are ‘not many’ trans Korean actors in response to casting backlash

Hwang Dong-hyuk said it would have been ‘nearly impossible’ to find a trans actor to play the role

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025

Squid Game trans role a "net positive"

Jessie Earl talks Hyun-ju's merits despite casting issues, Disney deleting trans stories and "The Matrix" lessons

Salon · Dec 31, 2024

"Squid Game 2" still fits our dark times

The shock value in Season 2 of the global hit is less reliant on its violence than the psychology of the oppressed

Salon · Dec 26, 2024

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Meet the 'Squid Game' Season 2 Cast: Who Plays Who in the Netflix K-Drama

Several familiar faces return, while some of K-pop's biggest stars join the Netflix series.

Marie Claire · Dec 26, 2024

'Squid Game' Season 2 Review: A Thrilling Story Cut Short

Netflix's surprise hit comes back with a story that struggles to find its feet.

Inverse · Dec 26, 2024

Golden Globes viewers baffled as Squid Game earns nomination before season two is even out

Netflix’s hit Korean-language drama will compete in the Best Television Series — Drama category

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

'Squid Game' Season 2's Backwards Casting Reveals the Show's Biggest Weakness

What's the point of telling different stories if they're embodied in the wrong way?

Inverse · Dec 5, 2024

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

Park Sung-hoo joins the season 2 cast to play a transgender woman seeking gender-affirming surgery

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

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