Park stars in Squid Game as Cho Sang-woo, a former classmate and childhood friend of main character Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae.
Win and an enormous cash prize awaits at the end. Inspired by the dehumanizing horrors of capitalism and the injustices of class disparity, Squid Game follows the participants of a deadly competition where everyone must take part in a series of children’s games. The series was created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, who also wrote and directed all nine episodes. Calling Squid Game a global phenomenon would be an understatement. It has since become the most-watched Netflix series of all time, surpassing other popular shows like Bridgertonand Stranger Things with hundreds of millions of viewers and billions of streaming hours across dozens of different countries around the world. Squid Game premiered on September 17th, 2021 where it steadily rose to the top of Netflix’s library after being met with instant acclaim and attention. But nothing could have prepared Park Hae-soo for the direction his career took just last year with Squid Game on Netflix. The Korean actor quickly crossed over into film and television, gaining praise and notoriety for his performances in shows like Prison Playbook. With his tall frame, distinct features, and ability to switch from being imposing to friendly and back again, Park has come a long way in the past decade by proving his versatility. Park Hae-soo kicked off his acting career on the stage, performing everything from musical theater to Tennessee Williams to Shakespeare.
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