Park Sunghoon’s Hyun-joo Steals the Spotlight in Squid Game 3
Jun 29, 2025
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On the 29th, Netflix said on its official account that "Hyunjoo. Player 120." It released an intense still cut of Hyunjoo's character with the phrase "Eternal Hero". In the photo, Park Sung-hoon is immersed in the game of playing tag with his face covered with blood. It caught the eye with a sleek and intense action to match the character setting of a former special forces.
The response from overseas fans is also hot. Rave reviews of Hyun-joo followed, such as "Our Queen," "True Warrior," and "The Real Winner of the Series," with Park's performance becoming 'icon' beyond mere characters.
Park Sung-hoon previously thanked the transgender community for their support in an interview with 'Today News' on the 21st. "I can't say I represent the community, but it's also true that there were concerns about me playing a transgender character as a cisgender person. Thank you so much for supporting and supporting me with an open mind. "
"Squid Game 3", in which Park Sung-hoon played, is the last season in which Ki-hoon (Lee Jung-jae) jumps into the inevitable game once again, depicting the hidden truth of the frontman (Lee Byung-hun) and the fate of those who survived. Foreign media have been pouring favorable reviews on this season, including "The Overwhelming Finale" (Collider), "The Peak of a Brutal and Addictive Story" (Time).
Park Sung-hoon proved his new acting spectrum through a character with a strong, deep narrative named Hyun Joo and made the end of the 'Squid Game' series even hotter.
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