Squid Game took the streaming world by storm when the nine-episode dystopian thriller series arrived on Netflix. The survival show revolves around a contest where hundreds of cash-strapped players play a series of children's games for the chance to win a massive monetary prize. But little do the contestants know that losing a game can have some deadly consequences. The Korean drama is currently the streaming giant's most-watched show, and it's all thanks to director and producer Hwang Dong-hyuk.
Within its first week on the streaming service, Squid Game became a bona fide cultural phenomenon and has since been watched by roughly 142 million households worldwide. According to some leaked documents, the show has reportedly generated over $900 million for the company. Thanks to this, the show's stars have gained tremendous popularity. It's not a secret that there are quite a few happy couples among the Squid Game actors. However, a few of the cast members are still single. Here are all the details.
6 Park Hae-soo Tied The Knot With His Non-Celebrity Wife In 2019
Park Hae-soo, who plays Cho Sang-Woo, is turning 41 this year, and before Squid Game, he was already a household name in South Korea. His lead role in the 2017 drama series Prison Playbook earned him Best New Actor at The Seoul Awards. Regarding his successful career, Hae-soo is believed to be worth around $3-4 million, and it seems like he is about to accumulate even more riches.
He's recently been cast in the upcoming Korean remake of Money Heist. Park will play none other than Berlin. In real life, Park Hae-soo is a hopeless romantic, and his wedding photos are there as proof. He'd been dating his non-showbiz girlfriend for a year when they decided to tie the knot. About the big life change, he said, "I'm going to start a new life with my partner. I wanted to be with someone like her who always holds my hands and gives me strength whenever I'm having a hard time." The actor became a first-time father on September 29, 2021.
5 HoYeon Jung Is Currently Dating Fellow South Korean Actor Lee Dong Hwi
Following Squid Game, many have fallen in love with the 27-year-old HoYeon Jung. Since the series release, Jung has become pretty popular on Instagram. She gained over 20 million followers and counting in less than a month. Before representing player 67, she was already a celebrity in Korea. HoYeon was a supermodel who gained recognition for her fiery red hair. She's just scored a fashion partnership as a global house ambassador for Louis Vuitton. Her career is clearly on track, and so is her romantic life. She met her also famous boyfriend to a mutual love of fashion. The lucky guy is 36-year-old Lee Dong Hwi. He's a Korean movie star whose latest acting job is in a series called Glitch. The couple has been together for six years.
4 Heo Sung-Tae And His Mysterious Wife Got Married In 2010
Heo Sung-tae plays the gangster fans love to hate: Jang Deok-su. The actor gained 17 kg in just one month for this role. At university, he majored in Russian, which explains why he's fluent in the language and why Russian viewers are obsessed with him. Since his uni days, the 44-year-old actor boasts over 60 films and TV credits. But before he found success as an actor, Sung-tae sold TVs for LG and worked at a shipbuilding company. The star reveals that he had to use his wife's credit card to buy snacks when he went for auditions. Sung-Tae and his mysterious wife prefer to keep their personal lives private. However, it appears they were dating for ten years before they got married in 2010.
3 South Korean Superstar Gong Yoo Hasn't Found Yet A Lifelong Partner
Gong Yoo was the perfect choice for the role of the charming recruiter. This 42-year-old Korean actor is extremely popular in his home country. In 2007, he starred in Coffee Prince playing a wealthy cafe owner who fell in love with his employee. His character captured the hearts of K-drama fans everywhere, and although the show ended long ago, he's just getting more and more popular.
Gong Yoo's net worth reportedly sits at a whopping $7 million. Naturally, many ladies are wondering if he's single or taken. He's admitted that he's relishing singlehood and just not ready for married life. According to Allkpop, during an interview with Ilgan Sports, the star revealed, "In fact, my friends are parents of elementary students, but despite my age, I am still very young [mentally]... I can tell that getting married, creating a family, and having kids is extremely difficult."
2 Wi Ha-Joon Is Not Dating Someone As Of The Moment
Wi Ha-Joon stole fans' hearts as police officer Hwang Jun-ho. However, this wasn't the actor's first role at all. He stole many hearts as the second lead in 18 Again. Moreover, the 30-year-old is a successful businessman. Ha-Joon built his own Yeezy sneakers business, and as an experienced model, he was recently featured in Men's Health magazine Korea. Due to his multiple income sources, Wi Ha-Joon's fortune is set at around $3 million. It appears as Wi Ha-Joon is not dating someone right now. However, the fact that he loves spending time with his little niece improves his eligible bachelor status.
1 Lee Jung-Jae's Girlfriend Is An Heiress Who Was Once Married To Samsung Chief
Lee Jung-Jae is 49 years old, and he's everyone's newest favorite actor. Lee's net worth comes in at a whopping $5 million. He also started out as a model. Luckily, he eventually discovered acting and the rest is history. Before Squid Game, he starred in more than 30 movies and TV shows. The actor also owns several businesses, restaurants, and an entertainment label. Together with his best friend, they founded their own management agency, which means they own a combined $45 billion worth of real estate. On the dating front, Lee has been with businesswoman Im Se Ryung for six years. She is the oldest daughter of the Korean food giant Daesang Group chairman. Im Se Ryung used to be married to Lee Jae-Yong, the vice-chairman of Samsung. They divorced in 2009 and have two children together.
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