On December 26, Jang Jae-ho appeared in the Netflix series “Squid Game 2” as a soldier who faces No-eul (played by Park Gyu-young). Unlike the indistinguishable pink guards, his character stood out, leaving a strong impression every time he appeared revealing his face.
The Netflix series “Squid Game 2” revolves around Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae), who vows revenge and returns to join the game, and his fierce battle with the Frontman (played by Lee Byung-hun). like resuming real games. Jang Jae-ho plays one of the soldiers involved in organ trafficking, a character who even resorts to violence against No-eul when she refuses to cooperate, showcasing a series of evil deeds.
In the show, Jang Jae-ho’s character not only reveals his face among the otherwise emotionless and expressionless guards, but also exudes a chilling presence with his crazed and furious gaze towards No-eul, who thwarts their crimes. Perfectly embodying a character whose evil is amplified to the extreme, Jang Jae-ho solidified his presence as the “evil soldier.”
Meanwhile, Jang Jae-ho married actress Gong Min-jung in September.
Jang Jae-ho debuted in 2008 with the comedy “Under the Blanket” and has showcased his versatile acting skills in various genres, including plays (Welcome to Oasis, Emergency, Hug, Mousetrap), dramas (Bachelor’s Vegetarian Store, Basketball, TV novel: Waves, Waves, Confession, The Spies Who Loved Me) and films (Project Wolf Hunting, The Desperate Chase).
In particular, in the tvN drama “Marry My Husband,” which ended in February, he played Lee Jae-won, the husband of Yang Ju-ran (played by Gong Min-jung). His character, a shameless unemployed man who spends his days playing games and even commits adultery by relying solely on his youthful appearance, sparked outrage from viewers and garnered significant attention.
