Actor Gong Yoo (45), who gained global popularity as the 'Ddakji Man' in the 'Squid Game' series, has been included in a lineup of 'The 50 Hottest Men of All Time' announced by an American fashion magazine.
On the 10th (local time), 'Bazaar' announced the selection of individuals who have captivated the global public under the theme 'The 50 Hottest Men of All Time'.
The 'Bazaar' team stated, "The 50 individuals on this list possess a special charm that can move the hearts of people around the world," and mentioned that they selected the most beautiful men from the last 60 years of popular culture without ranking.
Among those mentioned are James Dean, Marlon Brando, Pedro Pascal, and Hayden Christensen, with Gong Yoo being introduced at 48th place.
In particular, it was noted that "no matter how much one vows never to participate in 'Squid Game', everyone is bound to waver in the face of Gong Yoo's persuasion," highlighting the charm of the 'Ddakji Man' character that Gong Yoo portrayed in 'Squid Game'. The intense scenes of the ddakji game and the striking slap were mentioned as impressive points.
Gong Yoo appears as a character who leads the participants to the game arena in 'Squid Game', leaving a strong impression despite his limited screen time. Especially in Season 2, he showcased a new face while raising the tension of the drama until his exit in a crazed manner.
Meanwhile, Gong Yoo is currently filming 'Slowly and Intensely', the first Netflix series by writer Noh Hee-kyung, alongside Song Hye-kyo.
