‘Squid Game’ Park Sung Hoon on how he played a transgender role in the series: ‘I thought it shouldn’t be caricatured at all’

Park Sung Hoon discussed his approach to portraying a transgender character, Choi Hyun Ju, in ‘Squid Game’. He aimed for authenticity, avoiding stereotypical representations often seen in Korean media. Park Sung Hoon focused on Hyun Ju’s inner qualities, such as her kindness and sincerity, to represent her with respect and accuracy, highlighting her dreams of transitioning in Thailand.