Actor Jeon Seok Ho, who has been stealing hearts worldwide with Netflix's Squid Game 2, is making waves for his younger self, thanks to some throwback photos.

On January 2, Jeon Seok Ho shared a video on his Instagram story, regramming a post filled with snapshots of his youthful charm.

Fans were quick to notice how striking he looked in his 20s, comparing him to his co-star Lee Jun Hyuk.

Jeon Seok Ho may have debuted in 2000 with a small role in If You Work at It, but it wasn’t until his role as Assistant Manager Ha in Misaeng (2014) that he caught the public’s attention.

Since then, he’s built an impressive career as a skilled supporting actor in hits like Strong Woman Do Bong Soon (2017), Kingdom (2021), and Jirisan (2021).

Now, he’s captivating audiences once again in Squid Game 2. Jeon plays Choi Woo Seok, an investigator tasked with hunting down the mysterious recruiter (played by Gong Yoo) after a desperate plea from Seong Gi Hun (played by Lee Jung Jae).

Choi, along with his close partner Kim Representative (played by Kim Beop Rae), spends countless hours searching subway stations for clues.

When they finally confront the recruiter, their journey takes a dark turn as they’re forced into a twisted "warm-up game" before the main Squid Game begins.

This intense game, a deadly twist on Rock-Paper-Scissors, adds a chilling layer of tension, with Choi Woo Seok and Kim Representative battling it out in a tearful showdown. It’s a heart-stopping moment that sets the tone for the brutal events to follow.

Jeon Seok Ho’s gripping performance in Squid Game 2 has solidified his status as a fan favorite, following his standout role in The Outlaws 3. And with fans now raving about his younger days, it seems his charm is truly timeless!

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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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