Squid Game was Jung Ho-Yeon’s acting debut

Jung Ho-Yeon auditioned for the role of Kang Sae-Byeok (A.K.A Player 67) right after preparing for a fashion week in New York… and flew straight to Korea. Little did she know that this role would be her big break that would change her life forever. Right now, she’s the most followed Korean actor on Instagram.

“I auditioned a lot of actresses for the role, but I wasn’t able to find a perfect fit. I was able to watch her audition tape, and I felt right away that she was perfect for the role of Sae-byeok due to her tone, glare, and aura.” – Hwang Dong-hyuk, Squid Game Director