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Squid Game Creator Addresses Casting Controversy Ahead of Season 3

6/21/2025

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Hwang Addresses Casting

"Squid Game" creator Hwang Dong-hyuk responded to criticism regarding the casting of cisgender actor Park Sung-hoon as transgender character Hyun-ju, highlighting the scarcity of openly transgender actors in South Korea. Park, while acknowledging the concerns, found support from the LGBTQ+ community. Both stressed the need for genuine representation in upcoming projects, as anticipation builds for the third season premiering June 27.

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Hwang Addresses Casting

"Squid Game" creator Hwang Dong-hyuk responded to criticism regarding the casting of cisgender actor Park Sung-hoon as transgender character Hyun-ju, highlighting the scarcity of openly transgender actors in South Korea. Park, while acknowledging the concerns, found support from the LGBTQ+ community. Both stressed the need for genuine representation in upcoming projects, as anticipation builds for the third season premiering June 27.

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