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'Squid Game' Star Breaks Boundaries with Authentic Transgender Role
6 Jul
Summary
- Actor Park Sung Hoon portrayed a transgender character in 'Squid Game'
- He aimed to avoid stereotypical representations and focus on the character's inner qualities
- Park Sung Hoon wanted to represent the transgender character, Choi Hyun Ju, authentically
In the recent hit Netflix series "Squid Game," actor Park Sung Hoon took on the role of a transgender character, Choi Hyun Ju, which has become one of the most discussed aspects of the show. In a recent interview, Park Sung Hoon opened up about the challenges he faced in portraying this character and the steps he took to ensure an authentic representation.
Park Sung Hoon shared that he wanted to move beyond the stereotypical depictions of transgender characters that have been prevalent in Korean media. Instead, he focused on highlighting Hyun Ju's inner qualities, such as her sincerity and kindness, to present a more nuanced and realistic portrayal. The actor even avoided any mannerisms or behaviors that could be seen as exaggerated or caricaturized, aiming to represent the transgender experience with respect and accuracy.
Hyun Ju's character was first introduced in the second season of "Squid Game." She is depicted as a timid yet caring woman who has yet to complete her transition. Hyun Ju entered the deadly game show in order to earn enough money to move to Thailand and pay for her gender reassignment surgery.
