Who is Player 067 From Netflix's "Squid Game"?
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‘Squid Game’ is the new survival game action drama series about 456 contestants who take part in a deadly game for a chance to win ₩45.6 billion (US$38.5 million). And yes, it is just as intense as it sounds.
The tragic hero in the show, Player No67 or Kang Sae-byeok, quickly became a fan favorite. Played by actress HoYeon Jung, the North Korean defector is the ultimate survivor. Born and raised in her home country Kang Sae-byeok lost both her grandparents and her father before her and her younger brother Cheol escaped North Korea. They were forced to leave their mother behind and as Sae-byeok could not care for herself and her brother she made the hard decision to put him in a children's home. If she wins the game she plans using the money to get her mother out of North Korea and buy a house for her family where they can all live together happily. If you want to know more about the woman behind this resilient and resourceful character, you’ve come to the right place. This is everything we know about actress HoYeon Jung.
Squid Game was her first acting role.
After signing with Saram Entertainment in early 2020, HoYeon Jung took on her first acting gig as Saebyeok for Squid Game. “I was preparing for New York Fashion Week when my agency asked me to send over an audition video. All I did during that time other than eat was to read the script,” she shared at a press conference.
She is a Fashion Model.
HoYeon's modeling career took off after she placed second in the fourth season of Korea’s Next Top Model. She has walked in shows for Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, and Chanel.
She is dating Lee Donghwi.
HoYeon has been dating actor Lee Donghwi since 2016. The South Korean star is known for his role on the show Reply 1988 and recently suprised fans with his singing.
She is close friends with BLACKPINK‘s Jennie.
BLACKPINK member Jennie is one of HoYeon close friends. The two are often supporting each other one social media and posting selfies together. HeYeon has also been spotted wearing clothes from NIEEH, Jennie's rumored brand.
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