ENHYPEN Ni-Ki's striking resemblance to Jung Ho Yeon of Squid Game has fans awestruck

ENHYPEN's Ni-Ki and Squid Game actor Jung Ho Yeon look so similar to each other that fans can't stop gushing about it. The latter is currently available for streaming on Netflix and became quite the sensation in just a couple of days of its release, i.e., September 17.

On the other hand, ENHYPEN's Ni-Ki has become the talk of the K-pop town because of his latest hairstyle for the group's upcoming comeback, DIMENSION: DILEMMA.

One, a talented model and actress, and another, a talented idol, fans are in awe as they keep comparing the facial features of these celebrities, gawking at the resemblance.

Fans gush over ENHYPEN's Ni-Ki and Squid Game's Jung Ho Yeon resemblance

The similar nose structures, eyes, and lips of Ni-Ki from ENHYPEN and Jung Ho Yeon from Netflix's latest survival drama Squid Game have brought together the K-pop and K-drama fans. They continue to debate over the resemblances of the two talented Korean artists.

Jung Ho Yeon plays Kang Sae Byeok, aka Player 067, one of the show's main characters. Her aloof, street-smart character hiding a pure heart made fans fall in love from the very start. Watching the show, fans noticed an uncanny similarity to the idol group member.

They then started comparing the two by uploading pictures of Ho Yeon with Ni-Ki side-by-side. Some followers couldn't focus on the show as every time Sae Byeok appeared, they were reminded of ENHYPEN.

About Jung Ho Yeon, who plays Kang Sae Byeok in Squid Game

Jung Ho Yeon, dubbed "Korea's Next Model" by Vogue in 2015, made her acting debut with Netflix's current hot drama, Squid Game. Her international debut as a model was with Louis Vuitton in 2016.

She has walked for multiple top-level and luxurious brands, from Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Marc Jacobs, and Fendi to Bottega Veneta and Miu Miu. The 27-year-old has also been on multiple covers for Vogue Japan, Vogue Korea, Dazed, and more.

She also went public with her relationship and has been dating Reply 1988 actor Lee Dong Hwi since 2015.

Squid Game has nine episodes and is available to stream on Netflix. ENHYPEN's DIMENSION: DILEMMA is slated for an October 12 release.

About the author

Afreen has been a K-Pop Content Specialist at Sportskeeda since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, along with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication. Afreen has over 4+ years of working in various positions including being an entertainment content writer with Pinkvilla’s K-pop division Hallyutalk and CineDope, and as a copywriter at Flying Cursor.

As per Afreen, she loves her work because she gets to write about the things she is obsessed with. Her thorough research and following the two-genuine-source rule of journalism helps her produce the most accurate content, along with helping her be up-to-date with the industry.

Afreen has had the privilege to interview The Rose's frontrunner, WOOSUNG, and LIONESSES, K-pop's first openly LGBTQ+ group. She is a big fan of SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, BTS, and The Rose for their hard work, sincerity, and the comic relief their shows provide.

When she is off her shift, Afreen explores the streets of Nottingham in the UK, cooks, and listens to new music.

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