Leading Roles In Mind
Before the show even began, Hwang already had an idea of which actors he wanted to play Gi-hun and Sang-woo. He knew that he wanted actors Lee Hung-jae and Park Hae-soo to play these central roles. When it came to casting for characters like Sae-byoek, Il-na, and Ali, he knew that he wanted lesser known actors.
Played By A Supermodel
Sae-byeok, who quickly became a fan favorite, is played by HoYeon Jung, who is a supermodel that appeared in Korea’s Next Top Model in 2013. She has been called “one of Korea’s most beautiful women” and has appeared on the cover of Vogue.