12 Best K-Dramas Starring Squid Game Actors To Watch Before Season 2

In the future Squid Game In season 2, the cast of the thrilling Netflix series has plenty of fun K-drama to watch. Squid Game features a variety of seasoned and up-and-coming K-drama actorsSeason 2 features many exciting additions to the cast. Actors Lee Jin-wook, Kang Ha-neul, and Park Gyu-yong are a few that viewers can expect to see in season 2, while Lee Byung-hun and Gong Yoo are among the actors reprising their roles from season 1.




Squid Gamewhich revolved around a deadly competition with a life-changing sum of money as the prize, was a huge success for the streaming service. Squid Game's spin children's games and the bold portrayal of competition captivated audiences and led to an organic following. As Netflix's most-watched series, Squid Game helped propel its stars, both established and new to acting, to new heights of fame. premiere for Squid Game Season 2 is set for the end of the year, so the next few months can be spent watching various great K-dramas starring him.



12 18 Again (2020)

Wi Ha-joon presents

Wi Ha-joon takes a selfie with fan Roh Jeong-eui.

Based on the American film 17 AgainTV series 18 Again has a similar basis. In 18 AgainHong Dae-young (Yoon Sang-hyun) loses his job, adding extra stress to his life on top of his crumbling marriage. Dae-young longs to reclaim his life's struggle and finds himself living in an 18-year-old body with the mindset of his late 30s. 18 Again touches on themes of regret and important life choicesand does so with equal amounts of humor and heart. In the series, Wi Ha-joon plays Ye Ji-hoon, a famous baseball player who encourages Dae-young's wife to rekindle their relationship.

11 Beyond Evil (2021)

With Heo Sung-tae

Heo Sung-tae sits in a chair with a serious look on his face.


Starring Shin Ha-kyun and Yeo Jin-goo Beyond Evil as two conflicted police officers who break the law to catch a serial killer. One of the police officers is a bit more invested as his sister is the victim of a killer, but the story is not as simple as it seems. throughout Beyond Evil16 series, everyone's innocence begins to be questioned and there are a few surprising twists to keep the audience on edge.. Heo Sung-tae has an important supporting role in the city as chief executive and chairman. Beyond Evil's tight script and fast pace make for a highly bingeworthy series.

10 Prison Handbook (2017-2018)

Starring Park Hae-soo

Park Hae-soo sits on the floor and leans against the walls of his prison cell.


Classified as both a drama and a dark comedy, Prison handbook looks at the lives of those in prison. There is a wide variety of unique characters, from prisoners to officers on duty Prison handbook. He plays the main character in the series Squid GamePark Hae-soo, who plays the famous baseball player Kim Je-hyuk. The character is in prison after accidentally killing the person who attacked his sister and this is the role that is often cited as Park Hae-soo's breakthrough. Known for his awkward demeanor, Kim Je-hyuk has several admirers in prison, including the chief prison guard played by Jung Kyung-ho.

9 The Heirs (2013)

Introducing Kang Ha-neul

Kang Ha-neul and Kim Woo-bin stand in the corridor holding papers.


Heirs is a teenage drama about privileged high school students. Written by the famous writer Kim Eun-sook, Heirs follows the paths of various rich high school students who come close to taking over their families' respective businesses. Although it is easy to Heirs' characters are stereotyped as drunk, rich kids, there's a depth to them that's reverential. One of these students is played by Kang Ha-neul. The Squid Game the actor plays Lee Hyo-shin, the son of a chief prosecutor who feels unbearable pressure from his family. continuing his legacy in law.

8 It's OK Not to Be Good (2020)

Attends Park Gyu-young

Park Gyu-young smiles as she stands outside.


With elements of romance and drama, It's okay not to be okay It follows Ko Mun-yong (Seo Yea-ji), an antisocial author who returns home after discovering an affair between a caretaker at a psychiatric hospital, Moon Gang-tae (Kim Soo-hyun). Both the characters and Moon Gang-tae's older brother struggle to connect with others and move past past traumas. It's okay not to be okay it centers around their relationship with each other and how they heal with each other. Park Gyu-yong plays the sidekick of Nam Ju-ri, a nurse who wants to be with her co-worker Moon Gang-tae.

7 Mr. Sun (2018)

Starring Lee Byung-hun

Mr. Sunshine Lee Byung-hun as Eugene Choi


Eugene Choi is widely regarded as one of Lee Byung-hun's best roles. Eugene is a former Joseon slave Mr. Sun who escaped to the United States and joined the Marine Corps. Everything is going well for Eugene until he returns to Korea and falls in love with Go Ae-shin (Kim Tae-ri), a member of the Righteous Army. The forbidden love between the two characters is one of the many points of praise that the series receives. Mr. Sun it was also appreciated for its cinematography and portrayal of female characters. However, Mr. Sun It is not without criticism, as it contains historical inaccuracies, and many disagree on whether or not the series portrays Japanese characters in a positive light.

6 The Moon That Embraces the Sun (2012)

Introducing Im Si-wan

Im Si-wan sits next to a woman outside.


Moon embracing the sun It is a TV series adaptation of Jung Eun-gwol's book of the same name. Moon embracing the sun is a historical K-drama about the love story of a king and a female shaman amid political tension. There are a lot of historical elements here though Moon embracing the sunThe series is more interested in a romantic storyline, including elaborate costume and set designs. In the series, Im Si-wan plays a small role as the younger version of Heo Yeom, the older brother of the shaman character Heo Yeon-woo (Han Ga-in).

5 Love Signal (2019-2021)

Kim introduces Young-ok

Kim Young-ok sits with his head down.


Love Signal is a successful Netflix K-drama detailing the results of a trendy mobile app. The titular app alerts its users when someone nearby has romantic feelings for them. Such a feature takes the pressure off introverts interested in finding love, but when some users don't get pings from their app, it does more harm than good. However, it is a light element Love Signal is a complex love triangle between three characters. Kim Young-ok, known for portraying various grandmothers in TV shows and movies, Love Signal As Kim Jo-jo's (Kim So-hyun) grandmother.

4 Guardian: The Alone and the Great God (2016-2017)

Starring Gong Yoo

Gong Yoo in the K-drama Goblin


It is sometimes called Goblin, Guardian: The One and Great God It follows the intertwining story of four individuals linked to an immortal goblin. The Goblin character is exceptionally well portrayed Squid GameGong Yoo. Goblin highly appreciated for his creativity and ability to combine multiple genres. Some lightness is added to the fantasy story of the series with romantic and comedy stories. Because of its engaging drama and entertaining character relationships, Goblin became an international hit. As the protagonist, Gong Yoo left quite an impression. during GoblinDuring its run, the series garnered numerous award nominations and wins, with Gong Yoo receiving several awards for Best Actor.

3 Queen of Tears (2024)

With Kim Joo-ryoung

Kim Joo Ryoung looks away angrily.


Starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won. Queen of tears chronicles the breakup and reunion of a married couple. Queen of tears At the heart of the series is a touching love story and surpasses popular series by using the best tropes of romantic K-dramas. Crash Landing on you at the audience level. Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won deliver strong performances throughout the series as their on-screen marriage goes through great ups and downs. Although he has a smaller role Queen of tears, Squid GameKim Joo-ryoung stars as an employee of Queens Group in the series.

2 Sweet Home (2020-2024)

Starring Lee Jin-wook

Pyeon Sang-Wook (Lee Jin-wook) shows a gun covered in blood in Sweet Home 3
Image via Netflix

Set at the beginning of a monster apocalypse, Sweet Home follows a group of people who band together to survive. Sweet Home is based on a webtoon and aired for three seasons. Each season delves deeper into the origins of the monsters as the survivors try to find a cure and put their lives back together after the devastation. The characters though Sweet Home under different conditions, they are very similar to existing ones Squid Gamethey too try to survive under the terrible elements. A mystery series starring Lee Jin-wook as Pyeon Sang-wook. Sweet Homes characters are initially suspect.


1 We're All Dead (2022-Present)

Starring Lee Yoo-mi

Lee Na-Yeon looks ahead in We're All Dead

Highly praised Netflix We are all Dead follows a group of high school students as they struggle to survive a zombie outbreak. Zombies are in We are all Dead it's terrifying and has the best special effects when it comes to the creation of supernatural beings. The characters in it We are all Dead well written and operative audience to invest in their security. Among the most memorable characters in the series is Lee Yoo-mi's Lee Na-yeon. Even though Lee Na-yeon was a controversial figure with her heartless actions, there was still an admirable factor to the character thanks to Lee Yoo-mi's performance.

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