After the release of “Squid Game 2” on Netflix, the spotlight is now on the actress who played Thanos’ friend (played by T.O.P.) on the show. His role caught the attention of many, sparking curiosity about his career and previous works.
She is Song Ji-woo, who played Kang Mina (contestant number 196), the first to be eliminated in Squid Game 2, but who left a strong impression. Despite his brief appearance in the first episode, netizens expressed regret over his death, with comments like “He didn’t deserve to die so soon” “She’s so beautiful” AND “I’m so sad that she was the first to die.”
Previously, Song Ji-woo played the child role of Hye-jeong in the Netflix series “The Glory,” starring Song Hye-kyo. The Glory depicts the story of a woman whose soul was destroyed by violence in her childhood and her meticulously planned revenge. The series became a hit, ranking first in Korea and many other countries upon its release. In the drama, Hye-jeong (played by Song Ji-woo) is one of the school bullies who torment young Moon Dong-eun (played by Jeong Ji-so).
In a recent interview, Song Ji-woo, who appeared in the Lifetime Channel drama “Love’s Andante,” shared her ambition, “I want to be an actress who doesn’t limit herself to just one genre. I’m eager to try out various genres and roles, including action and girl crush roles.”
Born in 1997, Song Ji-woo graduated from Korea National University of Arts. She made her debut in 2019 in the MBC drama “Blessing of the Sea” and has since appeared in various works, including “Love’s Andante,” “A Time Called You” and “Gangnam B-side.”
