The global sensation Squid Game 2 continues to dominate headlines, but it’s not just the intense storyline and shocking twists that have people talking. The cast’s surprising family connections are also stealing the spotlight!

Chae Guk Hee, who plays the mysterious shaman Seon-nyeo in Squid Game 2, has a fascinating background that’s catching the eyes of fans. It turns out that Chae Guk Hee is the younger sister of the famous actress Chae Shi Ra! Born in 1970, Chae Guk-hee is two years younger than Chae Shi Ra, who was born in 1968.

The two sisters have even worked together in the past, most notably in a beverage commercial, where their strikingly similar appearance – especially their shared smile – got people’s attention. It’s clear that these two have a special bond!

But that’s not all. Chae Guk Hee also has a significant connection to actor Oh Dal Su, who plays Captain Park in Squid Game 2. The two became romantically involved after working together on the 2012 film The Thieves. They confirmed their relationship in 2016 and even appeared together again in the 2017 film Memoir of a Murderer. However, the couple broke up in 2018, marking the end of their relationship.

Chae Guk Hee is no stranger to the entertainment world. She made her debut as a musical actress in 1994 as part of the second class of Acom Musical Actors. She has since appeared in popular dramas like Style, The Maids, Fantastic, Hong Cheon-gi, and The World of the Married, as well as films like The Thieves and Memoir of a Murderer.

With all these fascinating connections and her standout performance in Squid Game 2, Chae Guk Heeis definitely a rising star you’ll want to keep an eye on.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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