Squid Game Actors Whose Lives Totally Changed After Filming

Squid Game is a world-wide sensation now, but it’s crazy to think that the script had been done for about ten years before even being made, especially considering how much it’s changed so many of the lives of the people involved! Some of the actors went from relatively unknown to global superstars while the eldest actor in the series is finding himself in need of a manager for the first time!
Lee Jung-Jae didn’t even have an Instagram account when the series premiered and now that he’s on it, his follower count is already in the millions. The fact that he’s such a big name in South Korea and has received such positive global exposure, he’s even open to the idea of doing some work in Hollywood! Fan favorite Jung Ho-Yeon was already a successful model, but her career and popularity have skyrocketed since the show took Netflix by storm and she has partnerships with multiple major brands and millions of followers on Instagram.
One actor’s life changed in multiple ways - the actor who plays Sang-Woo had a baby just an hour before the show came out and he’s already busy juggling multiple projects - including a Korean adaptation of Money Heist for Netflix! Oh Young Soo has been acting for years, but now he has been inundated with endless phone calls, leaving him totally overwhelmed! Luckily his daughter has been able to take the reins and help out with managing her father’s rising popularity.
No matter where they started, the world knows the names of these actors and we’re so glad to see such talented artists get the recognition they deserve!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Jung Ho-Yeon
01:00 Lee Jung-Jae
01:47 Wi Ha-Joon
02:20 Park Hae-Soo
02:56 Hwang Dong-hyuk
03:40 Oh Young Soo
04:43 Anupam Tripathi
05:00 Heo Sung Tae
05:34 Lee Byung-hun
06:09 VIPs
07:19 Gong Yoo
07:48 Lee Yoo Mi
08:23 Outro
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[@TheThings]

Here’s a tough one.. who here HASN’T watched Squid Game? 🦑 ⭕️

[@ryleecabansag]

I watched it and im rewatching it(first reply)

[@Messi_Goat256]

I haven't watch squid game because I am too young im a only a kid

[@notjasonye9865]

Nobody

[@IsabellaChanx]

@@Messi_Goat256 oh well its really good

[@darkknighted3818]

@@Messi_Goat256 sneak then

[@yeonjoonhong9833]

Just to clarify, Squid Game didn't do much for Lee Jung Jae, the actor who plays Gi-Hun because for many years, he's already been a well established and highly regarded actor in Korea

[@Luvliaa]

Right he was already well known

[@yeonjoonhong9833]

@Louis Tea Enjoyer lmao global sensation? sure it will make it so that he receives the spotlight but you really think hollywood or any US film industry is going to choose ihm? no they're not. wake up. Even he said this himself

[@trex1448]

@Louis Tea Enjoyer He was already that. He's already we known in the film world with multiple movies being chosen for Canne and whatnot.

[@STONERETTE916]

What u mean didn't do much hes known worldwide now lol not just in South Korea

[@yeonjoonhong9833]

@@STONERETTE916 career wise buddy no one's gonna choose him for holly wood or anything the only actor that was in hollywood in squid game was the actor who played the front man and he's one of the only actors to have done so And most of these actors just became a lot more popular in korea because besides the man who played gi hun and the front man no one else really were big

[@serqsdps]

Lee Jungjae is one of the biggest actors in SK even before squid game, everyone knows him

[@miniearmie339]

And he's already a millionaire way longer than they think. This video is a bit misleading. Most of the actors are veteran thespians except for the leading lady.

[@yeonjoonhong9833]

lmfao i made this same comment right before seeing this

[@progressivelife841]

Yeah but most outside Korea don't know them.

[@miniearmie339]

@@progressivelife841 I'm outside Korea and I know Lee Jung Jae. Park Hae Soo was brilliant in Prisoner Playbook, so is Gong Yoo in Coffee Prince and the Goblin.

[@yeonjoonhong9833]

@@miniearmie339 dude ur just insanely koreaboo. most people outside of korea don't know him. What u want like a fortune cookie? why u boasting u know him like bruhhhh that's kinda cringe how u seek validation from a youtube comment

[@jaygee3472]

I can tell that you didn't really do a full research...Lee Jung Jae is one one of the most famous actors in Korea and has already been instantaneously recognizable in the street of Korea. So is Lee Byung hun, another top actor in korea. probably top two actors in Korea

[@MrLimbei123]

And Gong yoo

[@progressivelife841]

Not famous in the world.

[@AK-pd5li]

@@progressivelife841 They don't really need to. They are already millionaires before this.

[@hallieharvey4073]

@Carol yea I agree even other ppl that watch Korean shows and movies didn’t really recognize his name until this which is crazy to me because I didn’t start watching SK television and movies until a couple years ago and seen him a lot but it takes viral shit like this to get most westerners to pay attention to Asian actors

[@Headbangerr-en2cc]

These guys are the real Squid Game winners

[@TheThings]

Yes they are 😍 💰

[@salmonguy6964]

Cool

[@ryanlee2091]

You might have to reupload the video….cuz the actor who played Gi Hun is one of the biggest stars in South Korea since 1994. He didn’t have an instagram cuz he was already a big name who didn’t need extra social media presence at least in Korea. He made an instagram account for overseas audiences.

[@lumos2238]

Yeah, it’s extremely weird that they’re misleading their viewers like that. Even the video they used of a big crowd surrounding him is from a few years ago, before Squid Game. He’s an actual superstar in Korea. I’ve seen world famous K-pop idols get starstruck by him at award shows.

[@unwind6126]

I love his smile in Squid Game when Camera takes photos of them.🤗🤗

[@rhd5373]

Lee Jung-jae has already been a super star and super-rich in Korea. Everybody knows him, literally.

[@Palepetal]

It's funny how Lee Jung-jae portrays a poor underdog in a show that comments in the extreme wealth inequality of the world, when in real life he is an extremely wealthy man. Especially in S Korea where class disparity is so immense.

[@dalnim4294]

Really poorly researched when it comes to Lee Jung Jae (Gihun). He's been one of South Korea's most famous actors for almost 30 years. He’s essentially the Korean equivalent to Leonardo DiCaprio, because he was also a famous teen heartthrob in the 90s. And it’s ironic that you’d say he’s “suddenly being recognized” while a video of him being mobbed by a crowd plays (1:28). That video happened years before Squid Game.

[@elau3742]

Agreed, Lee is as famous as any A list actors in Korea. The had received awards after awards. Your videos are for people outside Asia or those who don’t know who’s who in the Korean entertainment industry. Please do some research before making us laugh.

[@pieburwell3622]

Also he is a multi millionaire even before this.

[@pohanahawaii]

I've actually never watched any K-Drama before Kingdom and Squid Game despite having some family and friends who do . My problems with Korean actors are most of them look the same to even my Asian eyes and very similar sounding names too with only subtle differences. I honestly can't tell who's who most of the time.

[@dalnim4294]

@@pohanahawaii I'm not sure how that's related to my original comment. But I guess you're just not used to Korean features, because that's pretty odd. If we use the Squid Game cast as an example... they all look completely different from one another.

[@pohanahawaii]

@Dainim, sorry I accidentally posted comment in mid thought but was too sleepy at the time to edit 😏. But I'm glad you brought up SG cast. Actually, for a while I thought Sang Woo and the organ doctor were the same person because they look quite similar, facial wise. The 2 girls were almost the same too with pretty but very even facial features and same shorr hair styles. Luckily, one is taller. Also lucky the main players included an old man, Indian guy, burly gangster, and loud woman which helped to distinguish the actors.

[@kingarabsspring9419]

Other facts Director Hwang Dong-hyuk : He graduated from Seoul National University, the best university in Korea.. Hae Sung-tae : Prior to the actor, he worked for Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and LG Electronics

[@jenng3809]

Ha lee jung jae was already huge in Kr, one of the most famous actors in the country

[@ncttboo9106]

god this isnt even an emo video idek why I'm literally on the verge of tears rn. I'm genuinely just so happy the Korean drama industry is getting more and more recognition. so so proud of the actors of sg as well!!!

[@shawnraj7816]

U should see a doctor,buddy

[@havesomerubicon6097]

bruh

[@blackonyellowmovies2426]

@@shawnraj7816 lmao

[@-rainer]

same :’)

[@JD-sh5dt]

Lee Jung Jae(main actor ) is already one of the popular actors in Korea even before Squid Game. He owns a chain of Italian restaurants. Squid Game may be his biggest show ever, but fame and and $$millions are not something new to him..haha.. Lee Byun Hun(frontman) is also one of the respected and top paid actors in Korea. A lot these other actors have already made a number of shows in Korea. There are some wrong info and delivery in this video.

[@spgodement2335]

Please research before making this video. Lee Jung-Jae is a famous actor in Korea. His movie IL MARE in 2000 made him an A list actor , (Hollywood had a remake called THE LAKE HOUSE). Since then Lee appeared in numerous successful movies and became one of the highest paid actor in Korea. You know nothing about him doesn’t but his fans do.

[@ArtB414]

Great cast of actors. They played extroadinary. Each of them was unforgettable and became integral part of Squid's plot. Wish them luck and hoping to see them in next projects.

[@scarla1402]

You guys forgot 1 name. Kim Joo-ryoung. The crazy lady in the game. Also half of this names are actually very popular in Korea and in Asia. You make them look like a new actors who got the success by Squid Game.

[@carolgardens7294]

and Kim Joo-ryoung was my favorite! I want her to win an award for her portrayal of the character!!!

[@esAmaranta]

i think because they're talking about "international" fame, which is different :)

[@user-sn8tv2xx8t]

No. Kim Joo-ryeong is a very unknown actress in korea. She became famous after the Squid Game.

[@scarla1402]

@@user-sn8tv2xx8t Lol that is what the video is about.

[@profscarlett]

Mr. Sunshine!! Eugene Choi!! 😍😍😍

[@ray24051]

Good for everyone that participated in this show they deserve it, In fact, the report estimated that “Squid Game” which cost about $21 million to make is worth almost $900 million to the streaming service.

[@Lilyium]

$1.2b actually 😅

[@havenht]

I feel like Netflix underpaid all of the main actors and should give them bonuses for the succeed.

[@xylemsounds936]

Squid not only changed the actor’s lives but also our lives by the brilliance.

[@insomnia5050]

7:53 is not Lee Yoo Mi, and you repeat that mistake at 8:13 with the same person Park Ji Yeon. Whoever made this pulled a clip searching for the Squid Game character's name Ji Yeong instead of the actress Lee Yoo Mi, then ended up with Ji Yeon and shoved two clips of the girl group member into the segment.

[@jk23414]

Lee jung jae was already huge in Korea and asia

[@robloxiangirl6816]

"Suddenly being recognized"? Please, That video was 6 years ago. If you are korean or a K-watcher you know this guy is super big in Korea and has been around for 27 years in the industry. In the matter of Jung ho-yeon, Oh-young soo, etc. sure. But definetly not him.

[@BigPetux777]

Every Insta-star : **takes over than an year to be famous** Lee Jung-Jae : **posts only one post and getting over than 1 million followers**

[@shrishsingh9791]

Anupam Tripathi if acted in Hollywood then the makers will typecasted him as sterotypical indian or Pakistani and didn't give him cruical role. But korean cinema knows what talent he is. 😁😄😍

[@BKneroEntertainment]

All the actors deserve 👏 and recognition regardless how they are portray in the film. Wishing for a 2nd season 🙏.

[@eliofarah978]

Jung Ho-Yeon did a very great job in the show her acting were just so realistic and I think we all loved her

[@johnkim1351]

Not really. She made alotta mistakes in her acting. If u underatand korean she messed up a few times. For example...second episode. She talks to her brother at the school. She asks him a question but she added 'yoh' after her sentence which translates to speaking to elder or older person wit respect. A very big mistake but thwy rolled w it it

[@johnkim1351]

I enjoyed her character in the series but alotta amateurish tendencies was defenitely seen

[@psyarts8687]

@@johnkim1351 That would sound like the mistake of the script and less so of the actress

[@eliofarah978]

@@johnkim1351 I dont speak korean tbh but it's one mistake we all make mistakes and I've heard a lots of people saying that she was so good at acting too so one mistake isn't gonna change anything

[@johnkim1351]

@@eliofarah978 dont get me wrong she nailed her character n did a great job considering it was her first film. But just stating that 1 mistake ive seen where non koreans womt notice

[@janeejen6431]

Did no one notice that when they talked about yoomi they showed t ara jiyeon picture? That’s kinda messed up

[@hotbbqporkbun8214]

I caught that right away too lol im like wtf… jiyeon is from t-ara

[@user-sn8tv2xx8t]

Gong Yoo, Lee Byung-hun, and Lee Jung-jae are not just famous in Korea, they are very famous and classy top stars. And they are also very famous actors not only in Korea but also in Asia. But the rest of the actors aren't famous before the squid game

[@Ad0rkistic]

That is truly awesome and all it takes is pure greatness and motivation 🥲

[@user-uq2qd1iz4y]

이정재는 오징어게임 이후로 별로 바뀔거 없다. 20대때부터 지금까지 탑스타인데

[@dalnim4294]

네, 맞아요

[@Hadigreece]

이미 집안에 456억 있을텐데

[@dodendiemfdleo00]

@@Hadigreece ㅋㅋㅋ

[@Yashuop]

Claim your “here within an hour” ticket right here

[@ochenglubayi933]

yesss

[@Meena-wt3wt]

yesss

[@patrikkvarnlof7639]

Yesss

[@ogsickpost]

Claimed

[@crumpy9316]

ye

[@t0nito]

They deserve the recognition as they are all excellent actors!

[@lordvenjix3757]

Fabulous video 👌

[@arukisubiki]

I'm so proud of their success 🥺 my eyes even start to tear up, I wish I could achieve these high 😭⭐✨🦋 they, especially Ho Yeon inspire me to really become an actress.🥺🦑

[@KDH2]

something about lee jungjae makes my clothes disappeared and my legs suddenly divorced

[@ohhappyday4868]

Do you know? Lee Jung-jae, who played 456, is already a famous actor even before the squid game in Korea. Even before his squid game, he is already rich with more than 45.6 billion won. Let me tell you one more thing. You know Samsung, right? Samsung's owner is Lee Jae-yong. Lee Jae-yong's ex-wife is Im Se-ryeong. They recently divorced. However, Im Se-ryeong, who is the only one, is the heir to another Korean conglomerate. Currently, Im Se-ryeong's lover is Lee Jung-jae, who played 456. They are known to get married. Lee Jung-jae is more famous than people think.

[@tundratiger9473]

7:55 She is amazingly pretty.

[@tulip5210]

The lead of squid games should play a live reanactment of monster, he gives me so much of the vibes as the main guy!

[@mastrubeats5540]

i love this cast so much!

[@l_a_n6992]

Ummm why is Jiyeon of TARA shown when Yoo mi is presented😅

[@insomnia5050]

They must have mixed up Yoo Mi's character's name which is Jiyeong and Jiyeon from T-Ara. Jiyeon/ Jiyeong eh what's the difference close enough right? Also, two totally different looking faces, but to the editor they all look alike I guess. At least they didn't mix up Sae Byeok and Yoo Mi?

[@chakarasama]

seriously don't know how they messed up the VIPs so bad. i literally skipped all of their screen time

[@kimes2329]

Ahh I dont see why Jiyeon of Tara is shown when you are explaining Yoomi Lee..were they in a show together?

[@superpandapunch93]

I was thinking the same thing too. I don't think they realized they used clips of a different person because they showed 2 clips of Jiyeon.

[@52170Laura]

LMFAO I WAS SO CONFUSED

[@neroleona]

I love how Oh Young Soo is called Oh Young Soo, but he's actually the oldest out of everyone in the cast

[@splitsecondblackswan]

Young may not mean young in all languages you dumb

[@neroleona]

@@splitsecondblackswan ITS A JOKE, talk about being dumb.

[@shorthairsuperiority]

@@splitsecondblackswan r/wooooosh

[@lordvenjix3757]

Squid Game (🐙🎮) is Fabulous Netflix Korean Series.

[@paulinelia9669]

The most eye-catching actor is of course Gong Yoo.... Lee Jungjae is indeed one of the biggest star in SK, but Gong Yoo is the one who was already recognized internationally before SG.

[@ApricotMallow]

Coffee Prince, anyone???

[@NefruSimons]

Im so glad these girls managed to stay in touch since they became so close friends. It broke my heart seing those backstage last scenes when they knew they wont see each other too much anymore and just cried.

[@ObiWanShinobi777]

They all did a Great Job and Deserve all the Best

[@inspire4649]

Yo squid game is at a high level

[@dtmn600]

I enjoyed every minute of this show! The BEST 'C19 era FILM' ever!.... :)

[@alifkindi345]

3:39 The Show end The fan: made The Theory The director: man that a good idea

[@Vip__honey]

Help the poor people 😢Help the poor people 😢

[@igboamaka1]

This is the best movie ever. At least for the last 5 years.

[@dizzydozzy123]

I think vips are the previous winners of this game. Thats the reason at last the bank manger says the winner is the vip person of the bank.

[@icantwaittowakeupoutthisdream]

fun fact: squid game took 13 years to make

[@hamoodalex5322]

Hi I'm a big fan

[@learningwithkhair6719]

I don't know Lee Jun-Jay Is soo famous.👍👍

[@mysticpoclo]

Y’know I feel like squid game is now EVERY WHERE ( Gacha,Netflix,tik tok,YT,ect )

[@40kjordan3]

i sub today luv u 🥰

[@trendyinsight9080]

I can't wait to see them all in season 2 of squid game!

[@Caleb_Marlena]

How ?? They all died 😂😭😭

[@asshunter6997]

@@Caleb_Marlena new actors maybe

[@iNeed2.p]

This isn't COD, they won't reswanp🤦

[@deborahmarroquin5715]

I am a 70 year old woman....i binged watch Squid Game..with my 10 year old Grandson Raymond....i loved it..we are binge watching it again..it is ..hmm ..very very entertaining..my grandson..said make one with children in it...children love money 2..lol..and will do anything for a buck..as well...lol..😍😍😍

[@alberteinsteinthejew]

0:08 He never wears socks, feels like he just finished shower 😂 is this a trend in Korea?

[@shakesnbake]

Urghhh. There is a world outside the US - these guys are huge in S Korea even before Squid Game!

[@wwexstans8183]

Hoyeon Jung😘😘😘😘

[@rblxmahad6228]

Gong Yoo my favourite ❤️👌🔥🔥

[@nooo5430]

who have already rewatched squid game💫?

[@mobina3302]

Just lee byung-hun 🤤❤🤍🤩

[@rayradiance666]

They could do an entire spin off on the Front Man himself

[@izzyshootsiphone]

The police officer in the show needs to become the official iPhone ambassador lol

[@dorky_coconut3444]

I LOVE SQUID GAME 🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍

[@NewKidsOnTheFrags]

Lee Jong Jae is already rich and famous in Korea and several Asian country who loved Korean movie and drama. He is senior actor.

[@ronellesilva3220]

Congratulations to you all.

[@ShivKumar-cm1tu]

Their lives became like the winner of squid game lol

[@CrinklyLawyer73]

I love the old man best man

[@TheThings]

The character or the actor?

[@yesno9065]

@@TheThings He has mainly acted as a monk since the Korean art film "Spring Summer Fall Winter and Spring (2003)", which won awards at numerous international film festivals.

[@yesno9065]

"Spring Summer Fall Winter and Spring (2003)" kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmKqeGmlYs2De6M

[@jenng3809]

Omg and u guys stuck in another person for lee you mi, some of the clips arent her

[@3dcharactermaker333]

Firest❤️💯

[@JESUSCHRISTSAVES_]

All the actors are all good

[@carlos10571]

I wish them the best.

[@chewietzuyu7908]

I didn’t even realise I was early

[@JustMe-zw5jj]

so much false informations and incomplete informations that I had a headache ...

[@sophiedenijs8481]

My favorite part was that the ladies who played marbles together became friends irl

[@Chinmay786]

Keanu Reeves n Sandra Bullock movie "The lake house" was a remade of Lee Jung Jae movie "Il Mare"..I saw Lee Jung Jae for the first time in a very old korean drama "feelings"...such a great actor

[@overallnature1740]

とても美しい。 私はこのビデオが大好きです。 共有してくれてありがとう。❤️️😳

[@52170Laura]

Seek help love

[@lampualadinidx9060]

VOTING: Kang Sae byeok fans Click "like" 👍

[@the300XM8]

Squid Game is already a classic

[@sophiechan163]

the fact that this was hoyeon's acting debut

[@cindychoo7]

Guys it doesn't help if you're the 29393876346th person to say that Gi Hun's actor was already famous before squid game

[@unklmonk651]

Imagine if Nerdy provided the track suits to the drama.

[@drakside2117]

just like the serie!!!!!!!!

[@GoodzillaGoodman]

This is definitely a the wok moment

[@srimeenatchi7725]

Life's changes... Iam waiting

[@elleriam-19273]

Ngl who acted by Gi-hun look like my 1st grade teacher

[@robloxiana3605]

Ali is like a twin to my piano teacher

[@khas246]

was wondering why they kept posting clips of Jiyeon in Yoomi's segment. looks like they confused the 2 ppl, though i feel she resembles the late Sulli (rest her soul) more.

[@zurainaalam9518]

Bruh atleast do research properly , lee jung jae who played gihun was already very well known in south korea well before squid game

[@dempzei]

Wow

[@naldi6608]

They are popular in Asia. Everything is not just about America... you all live under the rock

[@marianlangoia3626]

No because The old man, Lee Jung Jae and Hoyeon we're already rich and famous and most the people in squid game. Lee Jung Jae has been in DOZENS of K dramas even when he was like half his age from now and basically all of them were already well know like Hoyeon, a model, Oh Young Soo, Actor, number Heo Sung Tae, Actor, Gong yoo, Actor, Wi Ha Joon, Actor, Kim (player 212, Actor and yeah it was Anupam and hoyeon whos first movie was Squid game

[@pankajkarmakar7782]

😅😍😍 After winning 54 billion in squid game.. It's obvious

[@sternostrich8217]

Front man looks like Elon musk

[@doreamon_lover_143]

any fan of Lee Jung Jea like me???

[@iamsongmama5189]

In my opinion... I think they are filming season 2 right now 🌝