HoYeon Jung got candid in a recent interview and revealed how she really felt about an important scene in Squid Game.
The 27-year-old actress shot to international stardom after her portrayal of Kang Sae-byeok, also known as player 067.
She had several memorable moments in the series but there was one in particular that broke her heart and made her sob.
Scroll down to find out what HoYeon had to say about the scene.
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Squid Game has become Netflix’s most watched series, drawing over 111 million viewers after just 17 days.
The show revolves around a brutal contest, where 456 players who are deep in debt are forced to play children’s games to survive and win a huge pot of money.
HoYeon’s role is a North Korean defector who plays the games in the hopes of winning the money for her family. HoYeon easily captivated the audience with her performance and good looks.
The Scene That Made HoYeon Sob
In an interview with TIME, HoYeon said that she got really emotional when she learned about this one scene. She shared that she was sobbing while reading the script.
The scene she is referring to is the heartbreaking moment when Sae-byeok had to go against her newfound friend Ji-yeong.
"The scene that made me cry was when Ji-yeong and Sae-byeok were talking to each other," HoYeon started.
"I felt that the lines themselves were very well written by the director, and I saw this interview where he said that he envisioned this scene to be one with two people who are the most innocent out of all the contestants."
"When I Read The Script, I Was Sobbing"
HoYeon continued by saying she was excited to meet actress Yoo-mi Lee and felt an instant connection with her.
"When I read the script, I was sobbing. It was one of the big excitements for me to meet Ji-yeong in person – because at that time, I had to imagine Ji-yeong from the script, but when I met [Lee] at the table reading, I just felt that she’s the one."
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk said that he was confident that the two actresses would be able to portray their characters well.
From Model To International Star
Thanks to the success of Squid Game, HoYeon catapulted to international stardom, turning from a model to a superstar with an Instagram following of over 22 million.
She has recently graced the cover of Vogue Korea and has been announced as the latest global ambassador of Louis Vuitton.
HoYeon’s return for season 2 of the series is unclear, given her ending, but fans are hoping she makes an appearance again.
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