'Squid Game' Creator Explains 'Heartbreaking' Reason Why a Cis Man Plays Trans Character Hyun-ju (#120)

Squid Game has earned praise for the way it handles a trans storyline in season two, but fans have been shocked to learn that a cis man actually plays the role of trans woman Hyun-ju. Hyun-ju, also known as Player 120, is a former soldier who is undergoing her transition and hopes to win money