Who Is Hyun Ju The Trans Person In Squid Game 2 And Who Plays Them

Hyun-ju Is played by Park Sung-hoon in Squid Game 2

In Squid Game Season 2, Park Sung-hoon plays the role of the trans person Hyun-ju. When his involvement in the series was announced, it did invite a lot of backlash from his fanbase but the actor reassured his fans that this character is going to break stereotypes. You might recognize Park Sung-hoon from shows like Queen of Tears and The Glory.

Hyun-Ju Participates in Squid Game to Raise Money for Their Transition Surgery

In Squid Game 2, Hyun-Ju joins in as player 120 who is in the game so that they can raise enough money to complete her gender affirmation surgery. Before transitioning, they were a sergeant in the Special Forces. This was revealed when the players under Gi-hun retaliated and they gave quick training to the players unfamiliar with guns on how to use an MP-5 Sub Machine Gun.
After winning the money from the game, they plan on moving to Thailand. By the end of Squid Game Season 2, we see that Hyun-Ju is alive in the game but they have surrendered along with other players after running out of ammunition. So, let’s wait and see what happens in Squid Game Season 3, and till then stay tuned with us for further updates!