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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Squid Game' Park Sung Hoon on how he played a transgender role in the series: 'I thought it shouldn't be caricatured at all'
Actor Park Sung Hoon , who is known for various other roles like 'Queen of Tears', 'The Glory', and 'Not Others', recently portrayed a transgender character on the ' Squid Game ' series, becoming one of the most talked about subjects of the show. Recently, the actor opened up about the challenges that he had to face while playing such a role, and what he used to do and not do in order to perfect his skills on screen. Park Sung Hoon plays a trans character on screen Park Sung Hoon's role in the series, Choi Hyun Ju , has been perhaps one of the most talked about characters due to its representation. The actor recently delved into the role and how he was able to portray it on screen. In an interview with InStyle, the actor revealed that he wanted to represent her authentically on screen. In order to achieve that, he shared that he went beyond the stereotypical representations of transgender people and believed that he had to do it differently. He shared in a comment that "The transgender characters that we've had in Korea before Hyun Ju, have been written flatly like a caricature and I thought Hyun Ju shouldn't be caricatured at all'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo He revealed that he focused on the character's inner abilities, specifically how she was around others, how sincere and kind she was, etc. He shared that he even avoided anything that could be observed as over-exaggerated in order to represent a transgender person with respect and accuracy. About Hyun Ju's character Hyun Ju's character was first shared with the world in season 2 of the hit series. She is shown to be a timid yet caring woman, who has yet to transition completely. She entered the game to earn enough money to move to Thailand and pay for her surgery as well.
Pink Villa
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Squid Game 3: Park Sung Hoon reveals avoiding THIS acting method to portray transgender role in series
The global success of the Squid Game series can be attributed to its gripping storyline and outstanding performances from the cast. After the show's highly successful premiere, the actors participated in an interview with InStyle, where Park Sung Hoon discussed his distinct approach to playing Hyun Ju and how he aimed to bring a fresh perspective to this type of transgender role in Korean dramas. Squid Game 3's Park Sung Hoon revealed what he did differently to portray a transgender character aptly Park Sung Hoon, who plays the role of Hyun Joo in Squid Game Season 3 emphasized the responsibility he felt to represent her authentically. Hyun Ju is a transgender woman, who is yet to complete transitioning from a man's body. She wished to collect money for the rest of the medical procedures by playing the deadly games and then live happily in Thailand. However, her life was not free from ridicule in her home nation. To portray Hyun Ju's emotions well and depict the character with sensitivity, Park Sung Hoon revealed avoiding stereotypes and caricatures often seen associated with such roles in K-dramas and movies. "The transgender characters that we've had in Korea before Hyun Ju, have been written flatly like a caricature and I thought Hyun Ju shouldn't be caricatured at all" he said. To portray the transgender role differently from how it was usually done in the past, Park Sung Hoon focused on Hyun Ju's inner world, her sincerity, and how she treated others. So, he consciously avoided "exaggerated gestures and vocal tones," making the role even more impactful and memorable. His gender sensitive comments won over fans, who revisited his previous remark on how he wanted Hyun Ju to be perceived by the viewers. Park Sung Hoon wanted fans to say "she [Hyun Ju] was a hero" rather than "he portrayed a transgender woman" well. His nuanced portrayal of the beloved chacrater in the drama resonated with audiences, earning labels like 'eternal hero' and 'our forever queen' from fans. Hence, the role can be said to be one of the actor's most career-defining ones, besides Queen of Tears.
Pink Villa
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Park Sung Hoon reveals filming final scenes for Squid Game 3 and Queen of Tears on same day: ‘Emotional exhaustion…'
Actor Park Sung Hoon has opened up about one of the most emotionally challenging days in his acting career. In a recently released video titled 'A Hide-and-Seek Scene That Makes You Want to Grab Myung Gi by the Collar,' actor Park Sung Hoon sat down with his fellow Squid Game Season 3 cast members. The group included Im Siwan, Kang Ae Sim, and Jo Yu Ri. Together, they reflected on some of the drama's most gripping and emotionally intense moments. Among the scenes they revisited was the final appearance of Park's character, Hyun Ju. She was a transgender contestant whose raw vulnerability and strength resonated deeply with viewers. Her presence made her one of the breakout figures of the show's second and third seasons. The scene left a lasting impression on both viewers and cast members, especially as Park revealed the emotional toll it took behind the scenes. Hyun Ju's final scene As the group rewatched Hyun Ju's devastating final scene, emotions were clearly running high. Park Sung Hoon shared that the sequence required not just physical intensity but emotional precision. 'The director asked if I could drop a single tear before collapsing, and we got it in the first take,' Park explained. Despite the heavy mood, the actor tried to lighten the atmosphere with humor. Im Siwan, who played Myung Gi, shook his head in disbelief after watching the moment play out. 'Why did Myung Gi have to do that?' he asked. Without missing a beat, Park jokingly responded, 'Because you agreed to be in the show.' It prompted laughter from the rest of the cast. Kang Ae Sim looked visibly moved by the scene. Jo Yu Ri added with a sigh, 'It's truly brutal.' Double death day: Squid Game and Queen of Tears However, the biggest surprise came when Park revealed that Hyun Ju's death wasn't the only emotional scene he had to film that day. Immediately after wrapping up the intense moment at a studio in Daejeon, Park rushed to another location in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do. There, he had to portray yet another character's final moments: Yoon Eun Seong in the 2024 drama Queen of Tears. 'It happened to fall on the same day. The emotional exhaustion from both scenes was overwhelming,' Park confessed. The confession shocked his co-stars. Kang Ae Sim's eyes welled up as she responded, 'It really must have been so difficult.' Jo Yu Ri also shared her thoughts, saying, 'Even though I read the script and filmed the scene, seeing the edited version was still shocking.' For audiences, the takeaway is clear: behind every powerful scene is an actor giving everything they have (sometimes twice in one day).
