Published 22:50 IST, October 13th 2021

'Squid Game' actor Kim Joo Ryoung says she 'felt sorry' for her character Han Mi-nyeo

The South Korean drama series Squid Game catapulted actor Kim Joo Ryoung to international fame with many commending her stellar performance.

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Conquering tile of most-watched series on Netflix, South Korean survival thriller Squid Game has reached heights of success that even makers did not fathom. With series receiving love from across world, cast namely HoYeon Jung, Lee Jung‑jae, and Park Hae Soo are enjoying international limelight. One such member of survival game was actor Kim Joo Ryoung who alrey enjoys a big fanbase in South Korea.

Who is Kim Joo Ryoung playing Han Mi-nyeo?

45-year-old actor is known for her roles in popular movies and series like Texture of Skin, Sleepless Night, SKY Castle and more. She played role of Han Mi-nyeo in Squid Game, a manipulative woman who claims to be a single mor. Her character played a vital role in series while ding  blatantly villainous flavour to alrey vile concept of game. Her performance in show stole limelight for her ability to break out in hysterics as her character tries to survive by any means necessary. 

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Kim Joo Ryoung on how she prepared for role

According to a report from Soompi, actor sat down for an interview with OSEN where she opened up about how she prepared for her role. She compared character of Han Mi-nyeo to a roller coaster stating that she was a dynamic character. actor also mitted feeling b and sorry for her as while her character was 'fickle and nasty', internally, she was more scared and lonely than ors. 

She furr ded, ''Mi Nyeo is also loud and talks a lot. Although she acts like she’s performing a loud monologue on stage, Mi Nyeo just doesn’t want her true feelings to be exposed to ors.'' Understanding true motive behind her character's behaviour, Joo Ryoung believed that her exterior was a cry for help as she wanted somebody to look at her. 

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actor furr mitted hoping that some viewers would empathize with her and feel b for her. She mitted giving her best to portray character and understand Mi-nyeo's true feelings and desperation to survive. seasoned actor furr confirmed that she felt sorry for Han Mi-nyeo.

South Korean survival thriller series Squid Game gave a dely twist to childhood playground games tritionally played in country including Red Light, Green Light and marbles to win 46 billion Won.  series features Park Hae Soo, Wi Ha‑joon, Lee Jung‑jae and more in pivotal roles.

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22:50 IST, October 13th 2021