The “original” acting idols and the “emerging” acting idols have met as ex-lovers with a storyline full of twists and turns. This is the story of Im Si-wan and Jo Yu-ri.
The two actors starred together as lovers in “Squid Game 2,” released on December 26. Im Si-wan played Lee Myung-gi, a YouTuber running a coin-related YouTube channel, while Jo Yu-ri portrayed Kim Jun-hee, who, after trusting Myung-gi’s faulty investment advice and losing a large sum of money, ends up participating in the deadly game.
Jo Yu-ri’s character, despite being pregnant with Im Si-wan’s child, survived through the intense third round of the game, showing her strong will.
This unique pairing has caught the attention of global viewers. Im Si-wan and Jo Yu-ri’s portrayal of ex-lovers with a complex narrative in “Squid Game 2” has sparked curiosity about their past together, bringing attention to their history as K-Pop idols.
On Twitter, a post appeared saying, “Many people won’t know that the Crypto Guy from Squid Game used to be a K-Pop idol,” alongside a video from Im Si-wan’s days as a member of ZE:A.
The post received comments like, “There’s no way this cute boy could be No. 333,” “No wonder his face looks familiar,” “I guess I won’t get to see his cute side anymore,” “ZE:A? I know that group,” and “I want to rewatch Squid Game 2.”
During his ZE:A days, Im Si-wan stood out with his delicate beauty, serving as the visual of the group. The stark contrast between his character in “Squid Game 2,” Lee Myung-gi, who has a pessimistic and selfish personality, has left global viewers astonished.
Jo Yu-ri has also surprised fans. A video of her singing Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” was shared online, with the comment, “The pregnant woman from Squid Game can sing. Oh my God.”
K-pop fans were quick to point out that Jo Yu-ri is a former member of IZ*ONE, formed through the audition show Produce 48, and is now an active solo artist.
Meanwhile, “Squid Game 2” follows the fierce rivalry between Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), who returns to seek revenge and participate in the game again, and the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who welcomes him. The series has topped the global Netflix charts, reaching No. 1 in 93 countries, including the U.S., France, Mexico, the U.K., Hong Kong, and Turkey, and is poised to create a global phenomenon.
“Squid Game 3” is expected to be released in 2025.
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