Actor Wi Ha-jun, who appeared on 'Gaojeong', recalls the time when 'Squid Game' Season 1 was released.
The KBS2 show 'Gaojeong' airing on the 27th will feature a special episode on 'Squid Game'.
The Netflix series 'Squid Game' created a global phenomenon and sparked a K-drama boom, with Season 3 set to be released on June 27. This 'Gaojeong' special on 'Squid Game' will feature Wi Ha-jun, Park Gyu-young, and a super special actor shrouded in mystery, who are key figures in Season 3.
The Jeong siblings, Lee Min-jung, Boom, Ahn Jae-hyun, Kim Jung-hyun, and Kim Jae-won cannot hide their excitement at the appearance of the special guests. As a result, the atmosphere on set boasts a higher tension than ever, with laughter erupting non-stop. In this cheerful atmosphere, the Jeong siblings and guests start the 'Gaojeong Game' with a donation of 4.56 million won to the village. The guests, naturally blending into 'Gaojeong', share many candid stories.
Wi Ha-jun and Park Gyu-young reveal behind-the-scenes stories from the 'Squid Game' auditions. In particular, Wi Ha-jun shares that he was greatly surprised by how the audition unfolded differently from his expectations. With the global love that 'Squid Game' Season 1 received upon its release, Wi Ha-jun also rose to become a global hot guy. Reflecting on that time, Wi Ha-jun says, "In fact, I was under a lot of real stress." What could be the reason for the stress Wi Ha-jun experienced amidst the intense attention and popularity?
Wi Ha-jun and Park Gyu-young imagine what roles would suit the Jeong siblings if they were to appear in 'Squid Game'. At this moment, Wi Ha-jun comments about Lee Min-jung, saying, "I think she would fit the role of Han Mi-nyeo in 'Squid Game' Season 1," adding, "As her junior and a fan, I would love to see that." At this point, Lee Min-jung and Park Gyu-young simultaneously think of specific characters from 'Squid Game' regarding Boom, creating a wave of laughter on set.
Meanwhile, Wi Ha-jun's story before meeting 'Squid Game' is also revealed. The official question bot of 'Gaojeong', Ahn Jae-hyun, asks Wi Ha-jun about things he has always been curious about. During this process, Wi Ha-jun shares, "I came to Seoul at 19, during my senior year of high school, because I vaguely wanted to be on stage." He continues, "After coming to Seoul, I auditioned at SM and JYP."
'Gaojeong' will air on the 27th at 10 PM.
