“…Carried your entire Ok-Drama…”
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Netizens have reacted to the transgender character in Squid Sport 2 , which initially prompted controversy as a result of casting.
One of many new stars was The Glory and Queen of Tears actor Park Sung Hoon.
He performs one of many new characters launched in Squid Sport 2. His character, Hyun Ju (additionally romanized as Hyun Joo, is a transgender lady who joins the Squid Sport competitors to win cash for gender-affirming surgical procedure.
After the announcement was made, it triggered a heated debate.
Whereas many felt that the position ought to have gone to an precise transgender actress, others anticipated transgender illustration and the criticism an actual transgender star would get by enjoying the position, particularly amid elements of Korea having conventional views about gender and sexuality.
“Squid Sport 2” Transgender Character Triggers Heated Debate
But, because the sequence aired on December 26, netizens couldn’t cease praising Sung Hoon’s efficiency. Followers believed he did justice to the position and Hyun Ju’s character, with many saying the character “carried” the present (which acquired criticism).
appreciation tweet for park sunghoon for enjoying this position so gracefully and standing out the bravest and the very best. my lady you might be so liked #SquidGame2 pic.twitter.com/3FBJtzTZV2
— 𓅪 (@alfiyastic) December 26, 2024
Participant 120 현주 is my favourite in #SquidGame2 They’ve truly created an excellent background & character growth for her and #ParkSungHoon portrayed her successfully, as anticipated 👏👏👏
(However this season pales compared to the primary one imho)pic.twitter.com/oQx30JDYJb
— Karie ✴︎ (@karie_202) December 26, 2024
Participant 120 is the one character i rooted for. Individuals judged her at first however she truly helped her crew gained a sport & assisted on executing their plan ultimately. #ParkSunghoon nailed this position once more! He by no means disappoints! 😭👏🏻#SquidGame
— ann🍄 (@anythingkworthy) December 27, 2024
My favourite character from S2 of #SquidGame2
She gave it her all from begin to end within the rounds of every sport; Her story moved me and she or he survived as a result of grandma stopped her.
PD: the unimaginable and gifted actor that you’re #ParkSungHoon and he carried your entire Ok-drama. pic.twitter.com/iTqpgECpNN
— StayWithMeS2 🤍💫 | #TheTaleOfLadyOk period ♥️🌹❤️🔥 (@lalisalvr22) December 26, 2024
Together with Sung Hoon’s performing, netizens praised the storytelling and particulars behind the character, together with the event and portrayal within the present, together with the hardships.
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it’s the best way this present put an outdated lady, a pregnant lady, and a trans lady collectively and outright mentioned they’re all legitimate as girls moved me to tears holy fucking shit
— fish bowl 🇻🇪 | wrioluc illness (@chewy_bunni) December 27, 2024
the one character this season who was totally developed and stole the display screen in ever scene she was in. we stan hyunju (participant 120) on this home 🙏 #parksunghoon pic.twitter.com/1IkTIrzzf4
— b (@jongwoojanu) December 27, 2024
Hyunju (participant 120) the very best character this season for certain.#SquidGame2 | #SquidGame pic.twitter.com/Icbgx2grDK
— Ramiya 2.0 (@yehtuhogaaa) December 26, 2024
“You are lovely too, unnie”
That is my fav crew… Hyun Ju’s arc thus far I favored it and the best way yong mi and yongsik and his mother work together and cooperate together with her 😭💜🌈#SquidGame2 pic.twitter.com/S6PL9FcYwR
— Lee Yun (@LeeYunnes) December 26, 2024
You may learn the feedback concerning the character from the director beneath.
“Squid Sport 2” Director Instantly Addresses Transgender Character’s Controversial Casting