"My Psycho Man": K-drama fans excited as Im Siwan is reported to join Squid Game 2

On June 15, 2023, the South Korean media outlet Star News reported that actor Im Siwan would appear in Squid Game 2 as one of the leading characters. However, in response to the outlet's coverage, Netflix Korea responded:

Im Siwan's agency PLUM A&C also stated that they cannot confirm the information about the casting news. However, as soon as the news broke, K-drama fans were elated. They want him to appear in the drama as he's well known for chronicling villainous roles. One fan tweeted:

K-drama fans wants to see Im Siwan in Squid Game 2

Im Siwan is famous among K-drama enthusiasts for his soft and psycho roles. From playing the role of an introverted librarian in Summer Strike to portraying the role of a psychopath Killer in Netflix's Unlocked, he has been capturing fans with his versatile acting skills. Even in one of his dramas, Strangers from Hell, he chronicled the role of a weary man who was troubled by his neighbors and later turned into a psychopath.

Some believe he will be able to portray the role of an antagonist in season 2 of Squid Game perfectly because of his past roles. Fans are desperately waiting to see him in his new role for the upcoming Squid Game 2. Check out how K-Drama fans have been reacting to the latest casting news of Im Siwan for the aforementioned survival drama:

Squid Game season 1 delves into the life of Seong Gi Hun, a chauffeur burdened with debt who squanders money he gets from his aging mother. He neglects his responsibilities towards his mother and estranged daughter.

At his lowest point, he receives a tempting offer: a chance to win ₩45.6 billion by winning traditional Korean children's games against 455 players, including his childhood friend Cho Sang Woo. As the games begin, the participants discover the dire consequences of playing the game.

Last year, prominent South Korean director and writer Hwang Dong-hyuk confirmed that Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun would return for the second season while Going Too was in talks.

When Squid Game season one aired in 2021, it became an instant hit worldwide. Thus, it was renewed for season 2 with a staggering production cost of $78 million.

More about Im Siwan

Im Siwan, also known as Im Woong Jae, hails from Busan. He is a South Korean entertainer active in both acting and singing. He is under the management of PLUM A&C. Previously, he served as the lead vocalist for the boyband ZE:A and its sub-unit ZE:A Five.

Throughout his professional journey, he has made notable appearances in various dramas and films. Some of his drama credits include Strangers from Hell, Run On, Misaeng: Incomplete Life, and Tracer. More recently, he appeared in the drama Summer Strike.

About the author

Kirti holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism & Mass Communication and has been a Kpop writer at SK POP since 2022. She has been following Kpop and Kdramas since the last 6 years and but has worked in the genre only in the last 3-4 years donning several several caps - social media intern, copywriter, article writer and academic writer.

Kirti likes to pen down insightful features based on Korean dramas, especially the 'Ending Explained' categories. It gives her the satisfaction of creating the most authentic content rather than simply replicating what media outlets generally do.

Her process of creating content is time-consuming, yet methodical; she prefers to use original sources of information, which in her case are Korean outlets. She watches entire episodes, writes them down, cross-checks/fact-checks the details/event timelines off the web and eventually creates her copy.

Kirti likes Lee Je-hoon, IU, and Kim Seon-ho since she feels that their dramas are inspiring and have good plotlines. When she is not writing about K-dramas, she can be found watching them.

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"My Psycho Man": K-drama fans excited as Im Siwan is reported to join Squid Game 2

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