Squid Gamewas a viral sensation upon its release in 2021. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series is known for its prescient dystopian themes and creative use of its death game setup. The first season of the series was also critically acclaimed.
This led to the release ofSquid Gameseason 2in December 2024, and then season 3 this year. The second and third seasons were far more divisive in their reception, leading some to claim that the series had an underwhelming ending.
That said,Squid Game’s success has still been helpful for Korean-language content as a whole. While K-dramas were already popular in their home country, the series has dramatically increased interest inK-dramasglobally.
This has led toNetflix producing more and more Korean-language content, with a plan revealed earlier this year that would include 29 titles. This has been incredibly successful for the platform so far, as multiple K-dramas have drawn strong Netflix viewership.
Several of these titles have included actors fromSquid Game. For example, Lee Byung-hun, who plays In-Ho, also appeared in the movieThe Match, which released on Netflix this year. Now, two actors fromSquid Gamehave reunited for a different Netflix film.
Squid Game Stars Kang Ha-neul & Kang Ae-sim Reunite In Wall To Wall
Coincidentally, They Have A Mother & Son Relationship
Wall to Walljust released on Netflix on July 18. The movie is a Korean-language film abouta man who buys an apartment, only to have his fulfilled dream turn nightmarish. He is faced with mysterious noises from other floors and financial ruin.Wall to Wallis co-directed by Kim Tae-joon and Sharon S. Park.
Kang Ha-neul and Kang Ae-sim both appear inWall to Wall. Previously, the pair played allies competing inSquid Gameseasons 2 and 3. While their characters were not related in the Netflix show, Ae-sim did play a concerned mother to Player 007, Yong-sik. While they survived to see season 3,both characters faced unfortunate fatesby the series' end.
Despite the different dynamics between the thriller movie and show,Squid Gameaudiences will notice some overlap between the show and the pair inWall to Wall.The two major stars reunite, and this time as a mother-and-son duo.The characters are in different circumstances for the new Netflix film, but still face a lot of pressure in their lives. In particular, Ha-neul’s character faces financial struggles due to a housing crisis in Korea.
The appearance of both actors will be a major draw for Wall to Wall. Their Squid Game characters were fan favorites to many in the second and third seasons, as viewers rooted for their survival.
As a result, Ae-sim once again portrays a worried mother, this time to Ha-neul’s character, marking a similar relationship seen inSquid Game. The appearance of both actors will be a major draw forWall to Wall. TheirSquid Gamecharacterswere fan favorites to many in the second and third seasons, as viewers rooted for their survival. As such, Kang Ha-neul and Kang Ae-sim can help propelWall to Wallto success, adding on to Netflix’s K-drama reign.
