Wi Hajun Reflects on Personal Parallels with Jun-ho in ‘Squid Game 3’
Jul 03, 2025
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Wi Ha-jun met with Sports Chosun at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 3rd and interviewed Netflix's original series 'Squid Game 3' (played by Hwang Dong-hyuk, directed by Hwang). Wi Ha-jun grew into an actor who boasted his domestic and international popularity through the series 'Squid Game'. At the time of season 1, he was embarrassed by the explosive increase in recognition, so he couldn't enjoy the situation, but now he has some leeway. Nevertheless, there is a considerable sense of responsibility to maintain this awareness. Wi Hajun thinks more about "action. I don't go outside much than I thought, but I don't face people or anything. But I always had a strong idea not to go to the entertainment district. However, I think there would be a better word if it was a little more verbal, expressive of words, and even a close friend spoke out. When I meet my friends, I pay for it. My friends have met since the entrance examination, so they are trying to make a living to get a chance. I got something from the standpoint of acting a little faster, so I give it away."
Wi Ha-jun then said "I don't like quarrels, but I think I had a lot of quarrels with my seniors when I was young. I was also hit by a bad culture in the relationship between seniors and juniors, and then I resisted because I was on the big side when I was young. If I had a friend who bullied an outcast, I even fought. I think it's a good story, but it's not well known."
In addition, Wi Ha-jun said "There are many similarities to Jun-ho" and "So it helped me understand this friend." There was a strange nosiness. Strangely, seeing injustice, I couldn't stand it. Even now, if I witness it in front of my eyes, I might intervene. Even after the debut, when you didn't know me well, you fought in the subway. When I met a strange person, I dragged him out and fought. I don't think I should go too far even if I meet a robber."
Only after losing his best friend in a game that he participated again with his own purpose 'Gihoon', 'Frontman' who hid himself in the game 'Frontman', and the story of the last fate of the participants who survived the cruel game 'Squid Game' Season 3 has recorded 60,100,000 viewers (viewing time divided by the total running time of the work) in just three days in the first week of its release, realizing the hot popularity at home and abroad.
Season 3 of 'Squid Game' has recorded 60,100,000 views in just three days since its release on June 27, topping all 93 countries, including the U.S., Japan, France, and Brazil, as well as South Korea. It was Netflix's first film to top all countries in its first week of release, proving its all-time box office success.
In addition, in the first week of its release, it ranked 9th in Netflix's all-time series (non-English), and season 1, 2 and 3 all ranked in the top 10 in Netflix's all-time most popular series (non-English). In addition, season 2 ranked third in the series (non-English) and season 1 ranked sixth in the global TOP 10, which compiled the number of viewers over the past week, proving that it is a work that receives great attention from fans around the world.
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