Who Will Park Sung-hoon Play in Squid Game Season 2?
Who Will Park Sung-hoon Play in Squid Game Season 2?
South Korean actor Park Sung-hoon got his big break in the movie A Frozen Flower (2008), which provided a springboard to roles in various popular plays, such as The History Boys and Model Students, to name a few.
While he started to generate a solid fanbase thanks to supporting roles in Three Days (2014), Six Flying Dragons (2015), and Don’t Dare to Dream (2016), it was his role in My Only One (2018) and Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum that put the world on notice.
Since then, Sung-hoon has secured various villainous roles in successful K-dramas, most notably The Glory (2022-2023), causing many people to call him Jeon Jae-jun after his antagonistic character.
Therefore, fans were delighted to spot the talented actor in the official trailer for season two of Squid Game. The big question is: who will Park Sung-hoon play? Continue reading for predictions.
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Will Park Sung-hoon Play a Villian?
Park Sung-hoon proves he has what it takes to expertly play a villain, offering unforgettable portrayals in The Glory and Queen of Tears (2024).
When sitting down for a candid YouTube video chat earlier this year, Sung-hoon expressed his approach to playing villains, stating, “Everyone has anger inside. I just intensify it. When I play a villain, I pour out my emotions and that gives me a vicarious satisfaction.”
As he enjoyed playing a villain and does so well, it wouldn’t be a shock for Sung-hoon to go up against Seong Gi-hun when playing the deadly children’s games.
Could Park Sung-hoon Play a Transgender Character?
Park Sung-hoon had a ‘blink and you’ll miss him’ appearance in the official trailer for Squid Game season 2. However, some fans have commented they struggled to recognize the actor due to his more feminine appearance.
He briefly appears with a shoulder-length hairstyle in the Red Light, Green Light scene in the trailer, which would cause even the most die-hard fans to miss him.
If you are struggling to spot the actor, you will see him on screen at approximately 0:32 in the official trailer as he joins many players attempting to escape the deadly glare of the iconic Red Light, Green Light doll.
One fan commented, “Omg I was watching the trailer looking for him, and no wonder I didn’t spot him with these slayful bangs.”
While another said, “He could be just pretending to be a woman or the character is transgender; we’ll have to see.”
For this reason, many fans on Reddit have started to speculate if Sung-hoon will play a transgender character. It is sure to stretch the actor’s skills further after superb villainous portrayals in recent years.
You will need to wait until December 26, 2024, to find out if Park Sung-hoon is playing a transgender player. He may even pretend to play someone he loves in the game, such as his wife, girlfriend, or sister.
Could Park Sung-hoon Play an Undercover Policeman?
Park Sung-hoon might be playing an undercover police officer in season two of Squid Game, which could provide a possible explanation for his transgender appearance in the trailer.
As he will need to hide his day-to-day appearance, his character might be attempting to infiltrate the game by entering as a female player.
However, he may have another motivation for entering the game as a woman. You will need to wait until Christmas to find out if any of the above predictions come true.